Your Guide to November 2025 in Portland
Whether you’re taking a class to learn about electronic music at Synth Library Portland or spending a rainy day on the water in your own rented crabbing boat, November offers many ways to stay active as the rainy season sets in. City Cast Portland has picked the best of the month’s food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you narrow down your plans for this month — like planning a date to eat some of Portland's best Indigenous cuisine.
Plus, a bonus suggestion from our episode archive: How To Disconnect and Enjoy Portland’s Rainy Season.
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community.
For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.
Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 3 episode:
- Portland PGE
- Portland Art Museum
- Allport
- PBOT
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