GRAND OPENING PDX POP-UP SHOPS AND SNOW DAY VILLAGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sydney Mead or
Emily Halvorson, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe

ehalvorson@portlandalliance.com/smead@portlandalliance.com 

PORTLAND, Ore. — As the holiday season approaches, downtown Portland is set to sparkle with two exciting grand openings from Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. The PDX Pop-Up Shops and Snow Day Village at Director Park will officially open Friday, November 15th at 11am.

PDX Pop-Ups:  The beloved pop-up shop program transforms vacant retail spaces in downtown Portland into vibrant, temporary retail destinations for local designers and artists.

Downtown Portland Clean & Safe is thrilled to unveil this year's holiday PDX Pop-Up lineup, featuring an exciting range of businesses. From an Indigenous Marketplace, hot sauces, ceramics, and vintage clothing to a spooky-themed coffee and dessert bar, this season’s selection promises something for everyone. 

Highlights include floral storybook boxes and the magical artistry of Public Joy Creator Mike Bennett. Reverend Dr. Leroy Barber returns this year to bring Black Santa and his team of helpers to Downtown.

“The PDX Pop-Up Shops are a treasured tradition during the holiday season in downtown Portland," said Sydney Mead, Senior Director of Downtown Programs for Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. "Now in its 15th year, this program has helped shape the retail landscape downtown. Graduates like Crafty Wonderland, Amity Artisan Goods, and the Portland Pickles’ Pickle Jar, have become key fixtures in our community, transforming from pop-ups to well-loved establishments. The Pop-Up Shops provide a unique opportunity for shoppers to discover small, emerging local businesses alongside their favorite national brands and classic downtown staples.”

This year, Ceramics NW has expanded to 10,000 square feet at Pioneer Place, showcasing works from over 70 ceramic artists. Morgan’s Alley will feature a fresh lineup of Pop-Ups to add extra holiday magic to everyone’s shopping experience. Additionally, artist Mike Bennett will be opening 'Mike Bennett’s Holiday Gift Shop' at Director Park, where the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe Sidewalk Ambassador team will also be bringing a ‘Snow Day Village’ to life for all to enjoy.

This project is a part of the Visit Downtown Campaign, a collaborative marketing effort by the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, Portland Metro Chamber, and the City of
Portland.

**Learn more about our participating here.** 
1. Ceramics NW 
2. Mike Bennett’s Holiday Gift Shop
3. Sinister Coffee
4. Black Santa
5. Portland Indigenous Marketplace
6. Newks Hot Sauce
7. House of Veracruz
8. Bentley Fleurs

Grand Opening of Snow Day Village at Director Park:

Director Park is also announcing the full lineup of events and activations for the Snow Day Village at Director Park starting November 15th. This immersive holiday experience includes:
 

• Mike Bennett’s Holiday Gift Shop: Explore the magical world of local artist Mike Bennett who is opening a retail location in Director Park. Open Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Timed Snowfalls at Noon, 2 p.m., & 4 p.m. with eco-friendly snow! Wednesday – Sunday.
• Santa’s Mailbox will be open starting November 15th. Drop a letter in it before December 15th and receive a letter back from Santa and his helpers.
• Giving Tree: Join us in our first annual Giving Tree initiative in partnership with Central City Concern. Select an ornament from our Giving Tree, each ornament features a gift for a child on Central City Concerns holiday wishlist. Simply purchase the gift and return it to Director Park by December 19th to make their holiday brighter.
• Warm up with NW Natural: Wednesday – Sunday from noon – 5 p.m., warm up with cozy seating placed around firepits in Director Park.
• Additional Activations: On top of all of that, there will be goats visiting the park regularly throughout the holiday period along with Dickens Carolers and more! You can check out the full list of activities here https://community.portlandmetrochamber.com/directorpark/

In addition to these Grand Openings, the Visit Downtown Campaign has created a list of Downtown and Old Town Holiday events and activities. Click here for the full list.

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Downtown Portland Clean & Safe: 

The Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District provides enhanced services to the people, places and businesses within a core 213-block area of our central city.