Connect with your community and support regional artists, studios, workshops, and galleries at the Troutdale Arts Festival at Glenn Otto Park along the Sandy River. Hosted by Cascadia Arts Association, the festival features more than 75 art vendors. Art forms include mixed media, jewelry, … [Read more...] about 2022 Troutdale Arts Festival
Festivals
2022 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. The event … [Read more...] about 2022 Tigard Festival of Balloons
Portland Rose Festival Free and Cheap Events
For more than 100 years, the Portland Rose Festival has been a beloved celebration of our beautiful city. It takes place every year from the end of May through June. This citywide celebration is inclusive of everyone with many free and cheap events for everyone to enjoy. The 2022 Rose … [Read more...] about Portland Rose Festival Free and Cheap Events
Cultural Heritage Immersion Day Free Admission and Activities
On Saturday, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with free community performances, activities and admission to Portland cultural institutions. Cultural Heritage Immersion Day is hosted by Oregon Rises Above Hate and honors our Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and … [Read more...] about Cultural Heritage Immersion Day Free Admission and Activities
2022 McMenamins UFO Fest
McMenamins is hosting its annual festival for believers and skeptics alike. Head to the 22nd annual UFO Fest this May. The festival is inspired by the 1950 UFO sighting on a farm outside McMinnville. The story goes that around 7:30 p.m. at night on Thursday, May 11, 1950, Evelyn Trent went out to … [Read more...] about 2022 McMenamins UFO Fest
Indigenous Culture Day at Tryon Creek Natural Area
Listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich Tryon Creek State Natural Area this Saturday. Located in Southwest Portland, Tryon Creek is one of Portland’s best urban parks. This beautiful natural area is a great example of our temperate rainforest climate: trees … [Read more...] about Indigenous Culture Day at Tryon Creek Natural Area
Tulip Fields at Holland America Flower Gardens
This weekend, I stumbled across a beautiful tulip field that seemed too good to be true. Located just 30 minutes from Portland, the tulip fields at Holland America Flower Gardens are in bloom and free to visit. Holland America Flower Gardens started when Benno and Klazina immigrated from … [Read more...] about Tulip Fields at Holland America Flower Gardens
Unique Markets Spring Event Features 175 Portland Makers
Support Portland's independent brands at the Unique Markets spring event. Find one-of-a-kind goods for loved ones or treat yourself to something special. This spring market is featuring 175 of Portland's best emerging brands, makers and artists. Items include accessories, clothing, jewelry, … [Read more...] about Unique Markets Spring Event Features 175 Portland Makers
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. The popular spring craft show is back in 2022 with all the things you loved from the past 16 … [Read more...] about Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market
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 7th annual event is bringing together more than 20 Oregon and Washington cideries. Hood River Cider Fest The cider fest is taking place April 30, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be … [Read more...] about Hood River Cider Fest
Portland Night Market: Discover Local Creators April 22-23
Since 2015, the Portland Night Market has centered around Portland's creative scene. Bringing together food, culture, music, drinks and retail, this quarterly event is a unique experience on the Central Eastside for Portlanders of all ages. Portland Night Market's upcoming event is … [Read more...] about Portland Night Market: Discover Local Creators April 22-23
Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Head to the Portland Expo Center for all things crafty at the 9th annual Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival. Much like other Portland spring festivals, this annual event celebrates a new season of boundless possibilities. Spring is a great time to start planning homemade holiday gifts or … [Read more...] about Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
2022 Portland Spring Festivals
My favorite season in Portland is spring. By mid-March, the sun starts to shine once again and our neighborhoods come to life with the sights and smells of springtime blooms. It feels like our city is rising anew with a bounty of opportunities to get out and explore the place we call home. With … [Read more...] about 2022 Portland Spring Festivals
2022 Portland Seafood and Wine Festival
Enjoy Oregon seafood and delicious beverages at the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival. For the past 16 years, Portlanders have gathered during the peak Dungeness crab season to savor the locally sourced, fermented and distilled food and drinks. The Portland Seafood and Wine Festival … [Read more...] about 2022 Portland Seafood and Wine Festival
2022 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Portland's Free Summer Jazz Concert The annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is Portland's best free concert of the summer. This three-day event features the region's most talented Jazz and Blues musicians harmonizing with the incredible backdrop of the St Johns Bridge at Cathedral Park. This … [Read more...] about 2022 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Watch 2022 Oscar Nominated Movies for $5 Each
Regal Cinemas is hosting its 2022 Must See Nominees Film Festival from March 8 to 27 at three Portland theaters. During the 10-day event, you'll pay only $5 per movie. The last time I went to Regal Cinemas, I paid $12 per person, which reminded me why I go to the cheap movie theaters in … [Read more...] about Watch 2022 Oscar Nominated Movies for $5 Each
Snack Fest: Take a Bite Out of Portland’s Food Market
Portland foodies are in for a feast at Snack Fest. The creators of Portland Night Market are hosting a special food-themed event for two nights in March. Portland's food market, Snack Fest, brings together your favorite treats, eats and drinks brought to you by local chefs, restaurants, food … [Read more...] about Snack Fest: Take a Bite Out of Portland’s Food Market
St. Patrick’s Festival at Kells Irish Pub and Kells Brewery
Portland's iconic Irish pub is once again hosting its annual St. Patrick's Festival with multiple days of music and fun. Since 1983, Kells has brought Irish food, drinks and a weekly lineup of music to Portlanders at its iconic pub. This St. Patrick's Day, put on your green and head downtown to … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Festival at Kells Irish Pub and Kells Brewery
Portland Spring Home and Garden Show
It's time to plan your projects. If you love house and yard improvement, head to the Portland Spring Home and Garden Show this weekend. The 2022 Portland Spring Home and Garden Show is a great place to spark inspiration. This event brings together local experts that can give you ideas and advice … [Read more...] about Portland Spring Home and Garden Show
2022 PDX Jazz Festival: Free Performances and Events
The PDX Jazz Festival has celebrated jazz music and culture in Portland for 19 consecutive years. Explore more than 55 live performances, jazz conversations and beat making workshops. Artists cover a full range of the genre, from new musicians leading the evolution of jazz to GRAMMY award … [Read more...] about 2022 PDX Jazz Festival: Free Performances and Events
The 6th Annual NW Black Comedy Festival
Black comics from all over the country are coming to Portland this weekend for four days of laughter, joy and the celebration of humor. The 6th Annual NW Black Comedy Festival features more than 60 Black comics performing 11 showcases and two live podcasts. This year’s festival will be taking … [Read more...] about The 6th Annual NW Black Comedy Festival
Rebel Junk Market this Weekend
Rebel Junk Market is returning to Westside Commons showcasing wall to wall upcycled, restyled and repurposed goods. The reclaimed goods market is held throughout the year in different parts of the Northwest. This February, market creator Dixie DeRocher is bringing it back to where it … [Read more...] about Rebel Junk Market this Weekend
2022 Chinese New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Portland's most popular Chinese New Year Celebration is back at Lan Su Chinese Garden. The two-week festival features hanging red lanterns, a contact-free scavenger hunt, festival audio tour and cultural displays. The Chinese New Year festival is celebrating the Year of the Tiger from February … [Read more...] about 2022 Chinese New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Portland Mercado’s Winter Soup Festival
Let the spices and aromas of Latin American soups warm your bones during the Portland Mercado's Winter Soup Festival. The Portland Mercado is the hub of Latin culture in our city. The public market space features eight food carts and six indoor businesses representing the diverse flavors of … [Read more...] about Portland Mercado’s Winter Soup Festival
Celebrate Japanese New Year at Portland Japanese Garden
This weekend, celebrate Japanese New Year at the Portland Japanese Garden. Nestled in Washington Park, the Portland Japanese Garden has been a place of serenity and tranquility for more than 50 years. Explore the eight unique garden spaces, from lush greens to ponds to sand and stone. Each … [Read more...] about Celebrate Japanese New Year at Portland Japanese Garden
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