Portland garage sale season is June-October.
Since we’ve all spent a lot more time at home these last few years, this might go down at the best garage sale season in history.
If you love a good find and a good deal, plan your garage sale hunting around these neighborhood events. Portland neighborhood garage sales offer a full day of summertime fun, as well as a cool way to see the various residential areas of the city.
Tips for shopping at a garage sale
Before you embark on your garage sale adventure, make sure you are prepared for whatever awesome finds the day has to offer.
- Have enough cash or mobile payment app. These sales take place in neighborhoods and some are not close to an ATM. Help your fellow sale-goers by bringing small bills and coins. Or if you prefer a mobile payment option, like Venmo or PayPal, have the app ready on your phone.
- Choose your time. Do you want to get there early and be first in line for fabulous finds or do you want to make a deal at the end? Either way, have a strategy for what type of experience you want.
- Be hands free. These neighborhood sales can be very busy and you may have a walk a while back to your car. I recommend an empty backpack to put stuff in and a comfy pair of shoes.
- If you don’t love it, leave it. You don’t want to have to sell it at your own garage sale next year.
Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales
Garage sales are organized by date. Some have yet to announce 2022 dates. I will update this post as soon as more information is available.
Lents
September 24-25
The Lents neighborhood is hosting two weekends of garage sales. Head to Southeast Portland this weekend final sales of the year. Here are the maps for each day:
The Lents Neighborhood Garage Sale is September 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Past Events
Argay Terrace
August 5-7, 2022
The Argy Terrance neighborhood is located from NE 122nd Avenue on the west to NE 148th Avenue on the east between NE Sandy Boulevard and I-84. More than 30 households are participating and you can view the PDF map ahead of time to place your route.
The Argay Terrace Neighborhood Garage Sale is August 5-7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McLoughlin
August 12-14, 2022
The annual McLoughlin Neighborhood Sale in Oregon City usually has 100+ sales throughout the historic McLoughlin district and in the hills above downtown Main Street.
The sale is August 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Pioneer Center is selling hot dogs and refreshments with all proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program.
Maywood Park
August 19-21, 2022
Maywood Park in Northeast Portland has been the city within the city since 1967. Yes, it is literally an incorporated city within Portland city. City Council. Mayor. You name it. Every year they also host an annual garage sale within the city limits. Take a stroll through a new city and see what they have to offer!
The Maywood Park garage sale is Friday, August 19 through Sunday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kenton
September 10, 2022
Located in North Portland, Kenton is home to the Paul Bunyan statue and a charming main street on Denver Ave. More than 50 households are participating on the interactive map and chances are many others will join in. The sale extends from Interstate Ave. to Chautauqua Blvd.
The Kenton neighborhood garage sale is Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Creston-Kenilworth
October 1-2, 2022
This neighborhood encompasses a stretch just south of Powell Blvd in Southeast. Come explore the neighborhood and find that perfect cookware/lamp/pair of jeans/vintage bar stool that you’ve been looking for! An exact date for this event has not been announced.
The Creston-Kenilworth yard sale takes place Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NW’s Largest Garage Sale
November 5, 2022
Want to visit more than 600 garage sales all under one roof? Attend the NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale. This event is held at Clark County Fairgrounds and tickets are $7 per person.
The next event is November 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Concordia
September 2-4
In Northeast Portland, Concordia is in the heart of the Alberta and Killingsworth Street restaurant and art scene. This location makes for a fun walk.
Garage Sale Map
gsalr.com offers a full map of garage sales throughout the city. You can also post your own sale.
Estate Sales
Word on the street is that many of these local estate sales offer 50 percent off on the last day. See a full list of Portland locations here.
Past Events
Sauvie Island
June 4, 2022
The yard sale takes place at multiple locations on Sauvie Island. Sales will be marked by a blue balloon. The event is a fundraiser for Sauvie Island School Parent Teacher Club.
The Sauvie Island Community Yard Sale starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4.
Arbor Lodge
June 11-12, 2022
This North Portland neighborhood has a few great shops and restaurants along with a wonderful inclusive park. Swing by and see what this small neighborhood has to offer during its annual yard sale.
The Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Yard Sale is Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. View the map of participating homes.
Laurelhurst
June 18, 2022
This is definitely one of Portland’s neighborhoods worth visiting anytime of the year. You’ll enjoy admiring the homes and Laurelhurst park while bargain hunting in this Southeast Portland neighborhood. Stroll through the looping streets, admire the architecture and find a treasure.
A map of the sale sites is available on the neighborhood association website. The Laurelhurst Neighborhood Garage Sale is happening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.
Happy Valley
June 24-26, 2022
Just outside of Portland in Southeast, Happy Valley is hillside city overlooking I-205. Be on the lookout for maps online soon.
The Happy Valley garage sale is Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26. Hours are set by each sale host.
Eastmoreland
June 25-26, 2022
Located in Southeast Portland, this neighborhood features wonderful early 20th century homes. It is the type of place you want to spend the afternoon strolling down the sidewalks admiring the beauty of old Portland. If you are looking for higher end items, chances are you’ll find them here.
The Eastmoreland garage sale is taking place Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Piedmont
June 26, 2022
The neighborhood in Northeast Portland is hosting a one-day neighborhood sale. Located between I-5 and MLK Blvd, this neighborhood is home to one of Portland’s free rose gardens and lots of wonderful old homes.
The Piedmont Community Yard Sale is Sunday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. View the map of participating locations.
Cedar Hills
July 9, 2022
Head out to Beaverton for this annual neighborhood garage sale all day. A list and a map of addresses for the participants will generally be posted the Thursday before the sale date.
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