Get ready for a joyful day of music, dancing and Swedish culture at the Portland Midsummer Festival. The annual event is hosted by New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society, an organization that has shared and preserved Swedish culture and heritage since 1989. Midsummer, or midsommar, is a Swedish … [Read more...] about Portland Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park
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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
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
Plant Sale and Swap at River Maiden Coffee
Suburban Succulents and River Maiden Coffee team up to bring you a special monthly plant sale and swap inside a botanically inspired coffeehouse. If you haven't been to this River Maiden, you need to add it to your list of must-visit local coffee shops. This oasis for coffee and plant lovers … [Read more...] about Plant Sale and Swap at River Maiden Coffee
Rose City Book & Paper Fair
Explore a range of books and ephemera at the 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 2026 event. Rose City Book & Paper Fair The Rose City Book … [Read more...] about Rose City Book & Paper Fair
2026 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
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 year, the festival has a full line … [Read more...] about 2026 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Free Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Take a free guided tour of Portland's museum of trees. Hoyt Arboretum has multiple opportunities to learn about the unique trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest. This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world along 12 miles of trails. Hoyt … [Read more...] about Free Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Flock Food Hall Pop Up Market
This summer, Flock Food Hall Pop Up Market is bringing the energy, creativity and culture to downtown every month. Flock is a downtown food hall and event space serving up flavors from across the globe. Get a bite to eat and support small businesses at this monthly event. 2026 Flock Food … [Read more...] about Flock Food Hall Pop Up Market
The Tesla City Stories Discount: Get Exclusive $12 Tickets
Sponsored post June brings the summer sun but also some vintage fun as The Tesla City Stories returns to the Old Church Concert Hall for a mix of comedy and action! Here's how you can claim discount tickets to this one-of-a-kind Portland performance. Get $12 discount tickets to The Tesla … [Read more...] about The Tesla City Stories Discount: Get Exclusive $12 Tickets
Sunday Scaries: Spooky Stories from Portland Comedians
Looking for something a little spooky, a little silly and completely Portland? Sunday Scaries Comedy Show is the perfect blend of paranormal tales and laughs hosted by Andie Main and her crew of quick-witted friends. This show blends paranormal stories, improv and stand up comedy making each … [Read more...] about Sunday Scaries: Spooky Stories from Portland Comedians


















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