Activity Downtown Portland
NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square
An activity in Downtown Portland, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: 8 pm to 12:30 am.
Why go
The city's free NYE party fills 'Portland's Living Room' with a DJ, a 9 pm family drone show and a midnight countdown show.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Portland, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Departure and The Nines. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- 8 pm to 12:30 am
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Portland. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Departure
Rooftop restaurant and lounge atop The Nines, with covered, heated terraces over downtown; it typically throws a NYE party.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2The Nines
Hotel in the upper floors of the 1909 Meier & Frank Building, directly across from Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Huber's Cafe
Portland's oldest restaurant, founded in 1879, known for roast turkey and Spanish coffee flamed at the table.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Multnomah Whiskey Library
Leather-and-wood whiskey bar with 1,500+ bottles and a rolling cart service.
Drinks · Portland · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Powell's City of Books
A full city block of new and used books across color-coded rooms.
Shopping · Portland · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Jake's Famous Crawfish
Seafood house dating to 1892, with dark wood, white tablecloths and Pacific Northwest oysters and salmon.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square is a stop on our Portland New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Portland
NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square is our only activity pick in Downtown Portland; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Portland guide.
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The riverside park along the Willamette, with the downtown skyline on one side and lit bridges on the other.
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Eastbank Esplanade
Riverside path on the east bank with the best straight-on view of the downtown skyline over the water.
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Andina
Family-run Peruvian restaurant in the Pearl District since 2003, with ceviches, small plates and pisco cocktails.
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Crystal Ballroom
McMenamins' 1914 ballroom with a sprung 'floating' dance floor, which books a ticketed NYE concert most years.
When to go: weather by month, based on Portland
Our climate figures for Downtown Portland come from nearby Portland. Average daily highs in Portland run from 45°F in December to 84°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square itself, we suggest: 8 pm to 12:30 am.
Modelled monthly averages for Portland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Portland weather by month (covers Downtown Portland).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 45.51887, -122.67930
- Destination
- Downtown Portland, Oregon
NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square: quick answers
How much time do you need at NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square?
Plan on about 4 hours at NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square?
Our pick: 8 pm to 12:30 am. Insider tip: Food and drinks are sold inside; arrive early for space near the steps.
Is NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square free?
Yes, we list NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square?
NYE drone show at Pioneer Courthouse Square appears on Portland New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Portland.
Plan Downtown Portland
- Downtown Portland travel guide 9 places
- Portland weather (covers Downtown Portland) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Portland
- Eastbank Esplanade Sight
- Crystal Ballroom Drinks
- Andina Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.