Watch free Shakespeare performances in Portland Parks during OPS Fest this summer. Original Practice Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 17th season with 15 plays at 10 parks in the Portland metro area. The company presents a selection of Shakespeare’s most popular plays as well as a … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in Portland Parks
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2025 Happy Valley 4th of July Family Festival
Happy Valley Park is transforming into a family festival for the 4th of July. Enjoy a hike, parade, activities and a fireworks show. Here's the full schedule of events. In addition to this event, check out all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in and around Portland. 2025 … [Read more...] about 2025 Happy Valley 4th of July Family Festival
Portland Thai Festival: The Taste of Thailand
Portland Thai Festival, known as the Taste of Thailand, is a vibrant cultural event that brings the essence of Thailand to our city through a delightful showcase of food and entertainment. This festival is not just about savoring delicious dishes but also about experiencing Thai … [Read more...] about Portland Thai Festival: The Taste of Thailand
2025 Milk Carton Boat Race
Will it float? See who creates the most buoyant and swiftest homemade vessel at the 2025 Milk Carton Boat Race. The annual event is hosted by the Royal Rosarians. You may recognize our city's official greeters and goodwill ambassadors from the Portland Rose Festival. The family-friendly event … [Read more...] about 2025 Milk Carton Boat Race
Portland’s Free Rose Gardens
Stop and smell the roses at these four Portland rose gardens. Portland is the Rose City, so it is only natural that rose gardens are one of the main attractions. Rose gardens have taken root rich history of our city. The four gardens highlighted below have been public attractions for more than … [Read more...] about Portland’s Free Rose Gardens
2025 Tigard Festival of Balloons
Look up as hot air balloons take to the sky over Cook Park during the Tigard Festival of Balloons. The festival is all about community. It provides fundraising opportunities for local nonprofit organizations while inviting the public to come together for a fun celebration. In 2025, the … [Read more...] about 2025 Tigard Festival of Balloons
Powell’s Books Warehouse Sale
Powell's Books Warehouse Sale invites you to restock your bookcase with inexpensive titles. Powell's Books has been serving Portland's bibliophiles since 1971. Now with three locations throughout the metro area, you have more opportunities peruse your favorite titles and support an … [Read more...] about Powell’s Books Warehouse Sale
Summer Solstice Events in and around Portland
Summer is here! Celebrate the summer solstice at these free and cheap events happening in and around Portland. Make your mark the city’s longest day of the year with a vibrant lineup of activities. I've gathered a full list of themed events, food deals and summertime festivities for … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Events in and around Portland
Wicked Craft’s Summer Solstice Night Market
Ring in the longest day of the year with an evening of magic, creativity and community at Wicked Craft’s Summer Solstice Night Market. Rooted in the earthy majesty of ancient arts and the divine strength of feminine creativity, Wicked Craft celebrates women from all walks of life. Here are the … [Read more...] about Wicked Craft’s Summer Solstice Night Market
The Historic Trust’s Summer Solstice Celebration
Join the Historic Trust for a magical evening of reflection, movement and creativity at the Summer Solstice Celebration. Gather at the historic General O.O. Howard House in Vancouver for a free event honoring the longest day of the year. Here are the details: The Historic Trust's Summer … [Read more...] about The Historic Trust’s Summer Solstice Celebration
Portland Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park
Get ready for a joyful day of music, dancing and Swedish culture at the Portland Midsummer Festival. Midsummer, or midsommar, is a Swedish celebration of life and love during the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Here's how you can participate in this local celebration: Portland … [Read more...] about Portland Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park
2025 Portland Pride Month Events
June is Pride Month. Portland has a variety of events to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Did you know Pride has been celebrated in Portland since the early 1970s? Portland's long history of acceptance and inclusion is honored throughout the year with many LGBTQ+ events. During Pride … [Read more...] about 2025 Portland Pride Month Events
Uptown Flea Market in Vancouver
Kindred's market event returns bigger and better than ever. At Uptown Flea Market in Vancouver, spend the afternoon browsing treasures from 15+ local makers, participating in fun activities. The downtown Vancouver business is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. You … [Read more...] about Uptown Flea Market in Vancouver
Discount Days at Oaks Park
Save on your admission to Oaks Park during discount days. Oaks Park has been Portland's amusement park since 1905. It is a summertime favorite for families and friends with thrilling rides, fun carnival games, an indoor roller skating rink and mini golf. While it will cost you a pretty … [Read more...] about Discount Days at Oaks Park
Free Admission, Camping and Fishing on Oregon State Parks Day
Oregon State Parks Day is June 7, 2025. Make the most of the celebration with free admission, camping and fishing across the state. More than 100 years ago, a 5-acre donation by Sarah Helmick created Oregon’s first official state park. Today, the state park system has 254 park properties and more … [Read more...] about Free Admission, Camping and Fishing on Oregon State Parks Day
2025 Portland Book Week
Participate in Portland Book Week, a vibrant celebration of literature in one of America's most literary cities. Portland is known for its indie bookstores, passionate readers and thriving literary community. This weeklong event is a haven for book lovers, offering a bookstore crawl, events and … [Read more...] about 2025 Portland Book Week
Free Open Play Swim Sessions at Portland Pools
Cool off this summer at one of our city's outdoor pools for free during open play swim sessions. All of Portland Parks and Recreation's outdoor pools are offering free open play swim sessions this summer. No registration is required to swim. Free admission is available on a first come, first … [Read more...] about Free Open Play Swim Sessions at Portland Pools
Enjoy $1 Family Flicks at Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express
Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express is bringing cheap family-friendly movies all summer break to a theater near you. Keep the kids entertained all summer long. Spend every week of summer vacation viewing family-friendly movies at your closest Regal Cinemas … [Read more...] about Enjoy $1 Family Flicks at Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express
Rose City Book & Paper Fair
Explore a range of books and ephemera at the 20th annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair. Hosted by Cascade Booksellers Association, this year's event features more than 60 independent booksellers. Here are the details on the 2025 event. Rose City Book & Paper Fair The Rose City … [Read more...] about Rose City Book & Paper Fair
Veganizer Asian Market
Veganizer Asian Market is taking over The Redd for an evening filled with food, drinks, art, home goods and live entertainment. Here's your chance to celebrate Asian culture through a vegan lens with a community of local chefs and creators. Check out what's in store. Veganizer Asian … [Read more...] about Veganizer Asian Market
Discount Admission to Portland Rose Festival’s CityFair
Get free and cheap admission to the Portland Rose Festival's main attraction, CityFair. For more than 100 years, the Portland Rose Festival has been a beloved celebration of our beautiful city. The festival has tons of free and cheap activities your whole family can enjoy. For three weeks, … [Read more...] about Discount Admission to Portland Rose Festival’s CityFair
Multnomah County Fair at Oaks Park
This Memorial Day weekend, head to Oaks Park for some good, old-fashioned fun at the Multnomah County Fair. The annual fair has been entertaining Portlanders since 1906. Traditionally an event for locals to exhibit farming and homesteading techniques, fairs have expanded to showcase food, … [Read more...] about Multnomah County Fair at Oaks Park
Free and Cheap Memorial Day Weekend Events in Portland
Celebrate your three-day weekend at one of these free and cheap Memorial Day weekend events in Portland. I've compiled a list of activities and events to get you out and exploring our awesome city this holiday weekend. There is something for everyone, from festivals and train rides to markets and … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Memorial Day Weekend Events in Portland
Build a Bouquet of Peonies at Columbia Farms
Fill your home with a beautiful bouquet you built yourself from local flowers. Peonies are in bloom at Columbia Farms. This Sauvie Island farm is one of the many you-pick farms you can enjoy this spring and summer. Columbia Farms prides itself on creating a quiet, quaint, working-farm … [Read more...] about Build a Bouquet of Peonies at Columbia Farms
Tabor Dance Schedule: Join Portland’s Free Sunset Dance Party
Looking for something joyful, free and full of community fun? Tabor Dance hosts a sunset dance series at locations across Portland. These community dances are popping up in parks and venues around Portland this spring and summer. This is your chance to connect, move and celebrate with a … [Read more...] about Tabor Dance Schedule: Join Portland’s Free Sunset Dance Party
2025 Portland Bloom Tour: Explore Immersive Floral Creations and Special Events
Get ready to celebrate spring in one of the most creative and colorful ways at the Portland Bloom Tour. This vibrant citywide event transforms Portland’s Downtown, Old Town and Lloyd District into a blossoming canvas of floral art, immersive installations and community celebration. Flower … [Read more...] about 2025 Portland Bloom Tour: Explore Immersive Floral Creations and Special Events
2025 Gem and Mineral Show
Where are all my rockhounds at? The Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club's annual Gem and Mineral Show is taking place Memorial Day weekend. The local club is a community of people who enjoy educating and sharing in many areas of expertise, including geology, rockhounding, mineral collection, … [Read more...] about 2025 Gem and Mineral Show
2025 McMenamins UFO Fest
McMenamins is hosting its annual festival for believers and skeptics alike. Head to the 25th annual UFO Fest this May. The festival is inspired by the 1950 UFO sighting on a farm outside McMinnville. The story goes that on the night of Thursday, May 11, 1950, Evelyn Trent went out to feed her … [Read more...] about 2025 McMenamins UFO Fest
2025 Bricks Cascade LEGO Fan Expo
Let your imagination run wild at Portland's premier public LEGO event this weekend. The Oregon Convention Center is transforming into a LEGO enthusiast's dream. Bricks Cascade LEGO Fan Expo brings together hundreds of builders from the Pacific Northwest and around the world for a two-day … [Read more...] about 2025 Bricks Cascade LEGO Fan Expo
Free Military Admission at Oaks Park
Get ready for a day of family fun, thrilling rides and heartfelt appreciation at the annual Armed Forces Day Celebration at Oaks Park. Portland's very own amusement park has been bringing joy to the young and young at heart since 1905. In fact, it is one of the oldest continually operating … [Read more...] about Free Military Admission at Oaks Park
Latin American Community Ciencias Night at OMSI
Celebrate Latin American culture and community at this special OMSI science night. Latin American Community Ciencias Night is a family-friendly night of museum exploring, science demos, lectures and cultural entertainment. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of … [Read more...] about Latin American Community Ciencias Night at OMSI
Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini Golf Course
Mark your calendars! Mike Bennett's latest interactive creation is underway. The imaginative fantasy realm of Wonderwood is transforming into an interactive adventure for all ages. Wonderwood Mini Golf invites you on an exciting quest filled with magical wonders. From street signs and … [Read more...] about Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini Golf Course
2025 Mt. Tabor Art Walk
See art and meet the creators in intimate settings at the Mt. Tabor Art Walk in May. The annual event showcases high-quality visual art at multiple locations around the Mt. Tabor neighborhood in southeast Portland. Here are the details about the event. 2025 Mt. Tabor Art Walk The art walk is … [Read more...] about 2025 Mt. Tabor Art Walk
Bloom into Spring at the Camas Plant and Garden Fair
Looking to freshen up your yard or garden this spring? Stock up for the growing season at the Camas Plant and Garden Fair. This annual community event brings together local growers, artisan and garden enthusiasts for a full day of shopping and fun. Here are the 2025 details: 2025 Camas Plant … [Read more...] about Bloom into Spring at the Camas Plant and Garden Fair
2025 Lilac Days at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
Every spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty blooms and legacy of a plant pioneer. The annual event takes place for 23 days on a quaint historic farm just off of I-5 in Woodland, Washington. Hulda Klager, known as the Lilac Lady, began hybridizing … [Read more...] about 2025 Lilac Days at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
2025 St. Johns Bizarre
Get ready for a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors and community groups at the St. Johns Bizarre. Now in its 16th year, the community celebration kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland. Here are the details about the 2025 … [Read more...] about 2025 St. Johns Bizarre
2025 St. Johns Parade
Enjoy an afternoon of community fun at the St. Johns Parade this May. Since 1963, the parade has been a tradition in the North Portland. Here are the details about this year's event. 2025 St. Johns Parade On Saturday, May 10 at noon, watch the parade travel through the heart of St. … [Read more...] about 2025 St. Johns Parade
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rockwood Market Hall
Get ready for a day full of culture, music, food and community spirit at the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rockwood Market Hall. Bring your family and friends to a vibrant celebration that also marks three years since Rockwood Market Hall opened its doors. Here's what is in store: Cinco de Mayo … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rockwood Market Hall
Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Enjoy free summertime fun at these Portland street fairs. One of my favorite summertime activities in Portland is attending the totally free, family-friendly and fun neighborhood street fairs. If you're new to Portland or haven't explored the city in a while, this is a great way to get out there … [Read more...] about Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
503 Day Block Party in Downtown Portland
Celebrate Portland's new holiday in the heart of downtown. 503 Day Block Party, named after the city's area code, is a festive way to show love for our city. Here's what to expect at this event: 503 Day Block Party in Downtown Portland On Saturday, May 3, head downtown for a day celebrating … [Read more...] about 503 Day Block Party in Downtown Portland
Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival
If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate Mom while enjoying nature, attend the Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival at Silver Falls State Park. The park is in bloom and filled with winged and four-legged creatures hiding among the beautiful plant life and waterways that make this park … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival
Free and Cheap Mother’s Day Events in and around Portland
There's something for every mom in this list of free and cheap Mother's Day events in and around Portland. The best part is no one has to spend a bunch of money to celebrate Mom on this special day. Instead, opt for some quality time and a fun activity. Take a look at what Portland and … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Mother’s Day Events in and around Portland
Spring Garden Fair at Clackamas County Event Center
Enjoy a weekend of discovery, inspiration and fun at the annual Spring Garden Fair. The spring event, hosted by the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association, has taken place the weekend before Mother’s Day since 1984. What started as a small fuchsia sale has grown into a two-day fair with … [Read more...] about Spring Garden Fair at Clackamas County Event Center
Hood River Cider Fest
Discover some of the region's best hard cider at the Hood River Cider Fest. Just an hour from Portland, the 11th annual event is bringing together 20 Oregon and Washington cideries. Hood River Cider Fest The cider fest is taking place May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are more than 30 … [Read more...] about Hood River Cider Fest
2025 Mt. Hood Pond Skim
The legendary Mt. Hood Pond Skim is back! This year’s event promises epic costumes, outrageous splashes and plenty of prizes. Here's what you can expect at this year's event: 2025 Mt. Hood Pond Skim On Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mt. Hood Meadows. Snowboarders and … [Read more...] about 2025 Mt. Hood Pond Skim
2025 Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Attend the 38th annual Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The fiesta lights up the city with color, rhythm and flavor. The event is the largest multicultural festival in Oregon. The three-day bilingual event hosts special attractions and featured … [Read more...] about 2025 Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: Southeast Portland’s Botanical Oasis
Nestled between Reed College and the Eastmoreland Golf Course is an urban oasis called Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. On the 9-acre property grows a collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, shrubs, companion plants and unusual trees. The garden blends water and land as … [Read more...] about Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: Southeast Portland’s Botanical Oasis
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market
Plan your visit to the Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market, the largest handmade craft show in the Northwest. Crafty Wonderland is the ultimate local handmade art and craft event of the season. If you haven’t attended this magical craft fair in the past, let me give you a little … [Read more...] about Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market
Farm Walk About at Frog Pond Farm
Get up close with farm animals and enjoy family-friendly activities during a Farm Walk About at Frog Pond Farm. Every spring and summer, Frog Pond Farm invites the public to spend the day enjoying life on the 40-acre property. Here's how you can enjoy farm animals this weekend: Farm … [Read more...] about Farm Walk About at Frog Pond Farm
New Year in the Park: Join the Southeast Asian Cultural Celebration
Join a cultural festival celebrated by Southeast Asian communities: New Year in the Park. This event promises a blend of tradition, community and celebration for everyone to enjoy. Local Southeast Asian communities honor traditions, elders and culture at this annual celebration. The event extends … [Read more...] about New Year in the Park: Join the Southeast Asian Cultural Celebration
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