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Oregon Winter is Willamette Week’s annual winter activity magazine. It’s WW’s directory of all the fun to be had from December to March.
Embrace the Darkest Time of Year Like Only the Locals of Astoria Can
Winter here is less a season than a state of mind.
Keep Warm This Winter With Five Sublimely Spicy Meals
Portland’s perch on the Pacific Rim endows us with outstanding examples of nearly every Asian and Latin cuisine, each offering distinctive warming dishes: soups, stews and noodles.
Find Big Nights in Small Spaces
When the weather’s foul outside, there’s no better moment to see a big show in a smaller music venue.
Visit Some of Portland’s Best Movie Theaters
Theme nights, exclusive 70 mm showings, and tasty food: Make a cinematic escape this winter.
It’s the Perfect Weather for a Winter Cocktail Safari
Go on the hunt for some of the city’s finest seasonal beverages.
Dress for Success in the Oregon Elements
There is no such thing as bad weather—just storm-inappropriate attire.
Winter Is a Great Season to Go Bird Watching in Portland
Whether it’s on Sauvie Island or in your own backyard, our guide to urban birding will have you spotting some local wildlife fast.
Find Your Own Food
Winter foraging used to be a matter of survival. Now it’s a unique way to discover seasonal eats while waiting for the bounty of spring to arrive.
The Finest Holiday Markets Oregon Has to Offer
Find Out Where All the Best Goodies Are to be Had.
Explore the Great Indoors This Winter
Sometimes the hardest part of winter in Oregon is convincing yourself to go out in it.