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
Festivals
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
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
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
Free and Cheap New Year’s Eve Events in Portland
New Year's Eve events in Portland are the perfect way to ring in a brand new decade. Yet trying to find a celebration that doesn't cost a fortune can be difficult. Here's a round up of free and cheap New Year's Eve events in Portland. Keep in mind that entrance to these parties may be free … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap New Year’s Eve Events in Portland
Winter Solstice Walk at Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden invites you to an illuminated experience at the Winter Solstice Walk. Leach Botanical Garden is a natural oasis nestled in Southeast Portland. The 16-acre estate features more than 2,000 plant species growing along the banks of Johnson Creek. Adding to the unique charm is … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice Walk at Leach Botanical Garden
2021 Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art and Craft Market
Are you ready for the return of Portland's best holiday art and craft market? Crafty Wonderland is the ultimate local handmade art and craft event of the season. The popular craft show is back in 2021 with all the things you loved over the past 15 years along with a few changes to keep everyone … [Read more...] about 2021 Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art and Craft Market
Portland Holiday Event Guide
The best Portland holiday events for all ages. Our area has many holiday events that make the season magical. Use this Portland holiday event guide to mark your calendar for tried-and-true seasonal fun and start new traditions. The list is a day-by-day list of holiday events happening in … [Read more...] about Portland Holiday Event Guide
Halloween Makers Fair at Mike Bennett’s Crypto-Zoo
Have you visited the Crypto-Zoo yet? This weekend, Mike Bennett's art exhibit is hosting a Halloween Makers Fair full of fun, free activities the whole family and all aspiring cryptozoologists will enjoy. This spooky season, Portland artist Mike Bennett moved his popular Halloween monster … [Read more...] about Halloween Makers Fair at Mike Bennett’s Crypto-Zoo
2021 Sunflower Festival at Plumper Pumpkin Patch
Stroll through a field of sunflowers at this Portland farm. Plumper Pumpkin Patch is hosting its third annual Sunflower Festival. If you have never been to this farm, I highly recommend it. It has a wonderful small farm feel in one of the rare rural areas of Portland. The sunflower festival … [Read more...] about 2021 Sunflower Festival at Plumper Pumpkin Patch
2021 Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
The show must go on, from a safe distance. For more than 100 years, Portland Rose Festival has been our city's signature celebration. With roses as the centerpiece, spectacular floats, bands, and community groups come together to entertain hundreds of thousands of parade goers every spring. In … [Read more...] about 2021 Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
Tips for Enjoying Crafty Wonderland
An Insider's Guide to Crafty Wonderland By Jenny Brown I’m not the world’s most enthusiastic shopper, but I really dig finding the perfect Christmas gift for someone I love. And my favorite way to find that item is by patronizing local artisans, frequenting farmer's markets, and hitting up good … [Read more...] about Tips for Enjoying Crafty Wonderland
$5 Portland Music Festival
On almost every night of the week you're guaranteed to stumble upon cheap live music at a local bar. This weekend, a special cheap music festival is set to rock our city with a deal that is almost too good to be true. Portland Not Portlandia IV is an annual cheap music festival featuring 42 … [Read more...] about $5 Portland Music Festival
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