2025 Media Calendar

Special Issues • Magazines • Advertorials • Events


Special Issues

We print every Wednesday. On indicated dates here, this content will drive our print edition (cover story) & content on wweek. com. Dates in between will be news-driven stories.

2024

12/18/24 | Year in Review - We reflect on the defining moments, people, and events of the past year in Portland, offering a comprehensive look at the triumphs, challenges, and changes that shaped the city.

2025

1/1/25 | No Booze? No Problem - Our look at the pivots bars and restaurants are making with less alcohol sales, and how NA culture is reshaping Portland's social scene.

1/15/25 | Diners - Classic comforts, hearty breakfasts, nostalgic vibes; we're bringing back the diner breakfast in 2025 with this guide.

1/29/25 | Funniest Five - We poll local comedy insiders and profile the five funniest comedians in town.

2/12/25 | Reasons to Love Portland - Our annual love letter to Portland.

2/26/25 | Spring Arts Preview - How to take in culture over the coming months: what to read, watch, and experience.

3/12/25 | Pets Issue - Stories about Portland’s pets and animals - so you can say “awww.” We also publish the results of our annual Pet Pageant.

3/26/25 | Wine Issue - We explore the rich diversity of wine culture in Oregon, showcasing exceptional vintages and the passionate artisans behind them.

4/9/25 | Nature in the City - Explore urban oasis with this guide of lesser known lush parks, trails, and hidden green spaces. 

4/23/25 | Best New Band - We poll local music insiders and profile the best new musical talent in Portland.

5/21/25 | Neighborhoods Issue - We spotlight the unique character, culture, and challenges of Portland's diverse neighborhoods, offering an in-depth look at the people, businesses, and changes shaping each community.

6/4/25 | Camping Guide - Where and how to camp, backpack, or glamp this summer. 

2025

6/25/25 | Rediscover the City as a Parent - We explore family-friendly activities, local resources, and parenting tips to help parents reconnect with Portland's vibrant community through the lens of raising children.

7/23/25 | Best of Portland - Our annual compendium of our favorite things in Portland, with a strong emphasis on the weird and wacky characters that make this city great.

8/13/25 | SportsBall! - A look at the culture around some of Portland's most beloved sports, and a round-up of the weird and quirky "sports" Portland has come to embrace. 

9/3/25 | Fall Arts Guide - Our highly anticipated annual guide on how to take in culture over the coming months: what to read, watch, and experience.

10/1/25 | Renting in Portland - We examine the city's rental market, including rising costs, tenant rights, housing policies, and the personal stories of renters navigating the challenges of finding affordable housing.

10/23/25 | BookSmart - We delve into Portland's vibrant literary scene, highlighting local publishers, independent bookstores, and the authors shaping our city's unique voice in the literary world.

10/29/25 | Give!Guide - G!G takes over WW with their annual Guide to Giving,  featuring all the local nonprofits who are a part of this iconic annual initiative.

11/12/25 | How to Host this Holiday - We provide our readers with fresh ideas, expert advice, and local recommendations for creating unforgettable holiday celebrations, from seasonal menus to festive décor and beyond.

12/3/25 | Bakery Guide - We showcase Portland's best bakeries, highlighting everything from artisanal breads to decadent pastries, and offering insider tips on the city's sweetest spots for baked goods..

12/31/25 | Portlander of the Year - We honor an individual whose actions, contributions, and impact over the past year have significantly shaped and inspired the Portland community.


Magazines

Our annual magazines serve as revered guides that live on coffee tables, in hotels, and at retailers all year long. Each are distributed to a different list of 1,000+ targeted, high-traffic locations for people to pick up for free.

2025

April | Be Good Guide - Our compendium of resources and tips for how our readers can improve the urban realm of Portland, and the globe. This guide will make civic engagement and environmental stewardship that much easier for Portlanders with resources, tips and local services, nonprofits and retailers you can engage with. 

June | Oregon Summer Guide - Portlanders’ annual kick-off to the warm months, and weekend planning.

September | Nester - Our definitive guide for how to live in Portland. We’re profiling design forward Portlanders in their homes with photo essays and profiles that detail their inspiration, point of view and favorite spaces.

November | Oregon Winter Guide - Where to go, and what to do this winter: our guide to thriving in the colder months in Oregon.


Advertorials & Activations

Editorial content driven by advertisers to promote a product or service. Our advertorials are designed to resemble content that would appear in Willamette Week naturally - attracting readership and attention and offering value to our audience.

2025

January | Volunteer Guide - Annual call to readers to help worthy nonprofits in their mission to make Portland a city that works for everyone.

February | Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

February - March | Pet Pageant

March | Summer Camp Guide

April | 420 Guide

April | Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April - June | Best of Portland Readers’ Poll

May | Father’s Day Gift Guide

June | Patio Picks


Events

January | Funniest Five

March | Best New Bands

April | Oregon Beer Awards

August | Best of Portland Block Party

September | NestFest