Window shopping in the dark

The Portland Night Market has been a recurring event staged in downtown Portland since 2015 – a celebration of Portland’s local culture that features numerous vendors from across the city selling various artisan goods ranging from food and drinks to handmade cloths and art.

There is usually a significant line to get into the event, but there is no entry fee, unless you buy a ticket beforehand to skip the usually long-but-quick-moving line.

Currently, the market is held in a building on Southeast Alder Street near the Willamette River waterfront. There is an outdoor section, as well as an indoor section with three floors. The outdoor section features several food carts with a varied range of options, from pizza to Thai food to authentic street tacos. The indoor section is where all the artisan vendors are located, the first floor usually the busiest, most-crowded part of the market. There are some food options available inside with a couple of designated eating areas, as well as some alcohol sales.

The Night Market occurs approximately every two months, with the next one scheduled for Feb. 10-11, starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 11 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit: https://www.pdxnm.com/faq