Troutdale First Friday Art Walk

Photo courtesy of City of Troutdale

Explore Troutdale’s art community during the First Friday Art Walk.

On the first Friday of the month in the summer, the streets will be filled with vendors, sidewalk dining, live music, family-friendly activities and more. The fun continues during the fall months with activities moving indoors.

Here’s more information about the 2024 event.

The Historic Columbia River Highway between Buxton Road and Kibling Street is open to foot traffic only during the Troutdale First Friday Art Walk.

More than 80 vendors along with four galleries will have arts and crafts on display. Peruse handmade jewelry, custom woodworking designs, art prints and paintings, artisan foods, needlework and quilting products, home and kitchen goods, clothing and candles. Also, there are 11 additional businesses showcasing their products and services.

Grab a bite to eat at one of twelve restaurants along the art walk. At Mayor’s Square, listen to live music and partake in family-friendly activities. There will be chalk art, bubbles, games, rock climbing, character meet and greet, and prize wheel.

2024 Events

In 2024, the event is held 5-8 p.m. on these dates:

March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Parking and Shuttle

During the summer, Sasquatch Shuttle provides free shuttle service to the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center on the east edge of downtown from select parking lots.

Shuttle service begins at 5 p.m. and arrives every 15-20 minutes. The shuttle will make its last run from the visitor center at 8:30 p.m.

Street parking is available along with overflow parking at these lots:

Columbia Gorge Outlets – 450 NW 257th Way
Behind the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center – 475 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Harlow House – 726 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale Art Center – 903 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Glenn Otto Park – 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy

The event takes place along the Historic Columbia River Highway between Buxton Road and Kibling Street in Troutdale. For more information, visit City of Troutdale’s website.

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