Welcome to January! The holidays are in the rearview, and while the skies might be gray, our calendar is anything but. If your New Year’s resolution involves saving money or learning something new, you have come to the right place.
This month, Portland is buzzing with opportunities to level up your life without emptying your wallet. We are seeing a huge focus on self-reliance this January — from plumbing and electrical repair workshops to gardening prep and sourdough baking. Plus, don't miss the chance to cure the winter blues with the Portland Seafood & Wine Festival, free park days, and winter farmers markets.
Grab your calendar and let’s make 2026 your thriftiest year yet.
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🧑🍳 Cooking classes and workshops
🌱 Gardening classes and workshops
🧑🏫 All other classes and workshops
🧑🌾 Farmers markets
🎟️ Festivals and events
✋ Volunteering opportunities
🛍️ Night and specialty markets
Thursday, Jan. 1
Friday, Jan. 2
Saturday, Jan. 3
Sunday, Jan. 4
🧑🏫 Tiny Tables
Monday, Jan. 5
Tuesday, Jan. 6
🧑🍳 Wine Essentials
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Thursday, Jan. 8
Friday, Jan. 9
Saturday, Jan. 10
🧑🏫 Routers
Sunday, Jan. 11
🧑🏫 Cedar Bookshelf
Monday, Jan. 12
Tuesday, Jan. 13
🎟️ Savers Club Tour of Franz Bakery (Members-only)
🧑🍳 Wine Essentials
Wednesday, Jan. 14
🧑🏫 Blanket Ladder
Thursday, Jan. 15
Friday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 17
🧑🏫 Bird Houses
Sunday, Jan. 18
🧑🏫 Build a Lamp
Monday, Jan. 19
Tuesday, Jan. 20
🧑🍳 Wine Essentials
Wednesday, Jan. 21
🧑🏫 Tiny Tables
Thursday, Jan. 22
Friday, Jan. 23
Saturday, Jan. 24
🧑🏫 Drywall Repair
Sunday, Jan. 25
Monday, Jan. 26
Tuesday, Jan. 27
🧑🍳 Wine Essentials
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Thursday, Jan. 29
🧑🏫 Blanket Ladder
Friday, Jan. 30
Saturday, Jan. 31
🧑🏫 Bread Boards
