June 2 - 3, 2017
Try Belgian offerings from 50 breweries, vote for your favorites, and buy food at Cheers to Belgian Beers at The North Warehouse for age 21+.June 2 - 11, 2017 (begins May 26)
CityFair has carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, live music the second weekend, and fireworks the first day, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Dates: May 26 - 29, June 2 - 4 and 9 - 11.June 3, 2017
Join 325,000 spectators at the 8:30 p.m. Starlight Parade, or wear a costume and run past them in the Starlight Run5K that begins at Lincoln High School track.June 3, 2017
multiple locations
Modern Home Tours is a drive-yourself visit to eight houses in the greater Portland area, including a houseboat. Tickets are $35 in advance.June 3, 2017
Hear 108 bells ring at noon to open the Portland Buddhist Festival, which has workshops, speakers, singing, dance, and a kids’ area at Creston Park. Free.June 3 - 4, 2017
Enjoy heavy armored combat, strolling musicians, singers, dancers, storytelling, juggling, medieval cooking, merchants, and demos of book binding and leather working at Faire In The Grove on the lawn at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Free.June 3 - 4, 2017
Watch children perform barrel racing, goat tying, bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, calf riding, and more at the Youth Rodeo. Free.June 3 - 18, 2017 (weekends)
Enjoy strawberries, craft beer and wine, live music, hayrides, and farm animals at Berries, Brews & BBQs at French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul.June 3 - Aug. 26, 2017 (Saturdays 11 p.m.)
Enjoy two hours of views, a cash bar, and dance hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s on the Flashback Dance Cruise aboard Portland Spirit, departing from Waterfront Park for age 21+. Discount tickets $17.75.
June 7, 2017
The Junior Parade has 32 bands, mascots like Fred Bear, kids in animal costumes, and decorated bicycles at NE Sandy and 52nd in the Hollywood District. Free.
June 7 - 11, 2017
Tour military vessels at Tom McCall Waterfront Park during Fleet Week. Free. Calendar.
June 8 - 9, 2017
The Portland Rose Society’s Spring Rose Show at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink is billed as America’s largest and longest-running rose show.
June 9 - 11, 2017
Buy a ticket to try 40 fantastically fruity beers and ciders from 25 breweries outdoors at Portland Fruit Beer Festival at North Park Blocks.
June 9 - 11, 2017
The Craft Beer & Wine Fest of Vancouver features 120 wines, 50 craft beers, food for sale, live music, and vendors at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA.
June 10, 2017
The 10 a.m. Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade has floral floats, marching bands, and optional indoor seating where it begins in Veterans Memorial Coliseum. To participate, register for the 9:30 a.m. Grand Floral Walk of 4.2 miles.
June 10, 2017 (4 to 9 p.m.)
Enjoy a tasty drink made with wine and fruit, plus wine tasting, light appetizers, and live music at the Summer Sangria Party at Hip Chicks do Wine
June 10, 2017 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Although the theme is marijuana, none is allowed at The 420 Games, which has a 4.2-mile walk/run, beer tasting, music, comedy, speakers, and exhibitors at Sellwood Waterfront Park. Discount tickets $30.
June 10, 2017 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Celebrate summer solstice with games, traditional dancing, Scandinavian crafts, food, a beer garden, and a Maypole raising at Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park.
June 10, 2017
Oregon Hemp Convention has 100 vendors plus presentations on marijuana at Portland Expo Center
June 10, 2017
See 500 hot rods, classics, collector & custom cars, a burnout contest, vendors, a kids’ zone, and a beer garden with live music at Cruisin’ Sherwood.
June 10 - 11, 2017
Watch 80 teams compete in a series of races on the Willamette River at Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race at Tom McCall Waterfront Park south of Hawthorne Bridge. Free.
June 10 - 11, 2017
GeekCraft Expo is a curated market of handmade geeky crafts at DoubleTree by Hilton. Free.June 10 - 11, 2017
Portland Track Festival is a high-performance track-and-field meet for athletes preparing for the summer championship season, at Lewis & Clark College.
June 10 - 11 and 17 - 18, 2017
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, peasants, and artisans at the Oregon Renaissance Faire in Canby.Discount tickets $8, family $23.
June 10 - 25, 2017
Hear a wide range of classical music that includes Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and chamber music at Astoria Music Festival in historic Astoria.
June 11 & 15, 2017
Broadway musical Man of La Mancha is about the author of the inspiring novel Don Quixote, which features a mad knight in search of an impossible dream, at Keller Auditorium. Discount tickets $82.
June 15, 2017
Enjoy courses of small plates paired with beer from local breweries at Brewer’s Tasting Dinner at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.
Taste 150 artisan ciders from the NW and around the world, eat restaurant food, and hear live music at The Fields Neighborhood Park during Cider Summit Portland for age 21+.
City Of Roses Delta Park Powwow & Encampment
June 16 - 18, 2017
City of Roses Delta Park Powwow & Encampment features competition dancing, drumming, a silent auction, a fun run/walk, art and craft vendors, food booths, and games at Delta Park East. Free.June 16 - 18, 2017
The Strawberry Festival at Lee Farms features food (pies, shortcake, milkshakes), farm animals, and kids’ activities that require a wristband (bounce pillow, hay maze, hayride, slide, barrel wagon ride).June 16 - 18, 2017
Try beer from 60 breweries, enjoy good food, and hear live music on Father’s Day weekend at Oregon Garden Brewfest at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.June 17, 2017
Taste fine cheese paired with local beers at Portland Beer and Cheese Fest at Wayfinder Beer.
Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race
June 17, 2017
Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race is a 3-mile race with 25 obstacles of walls, slides, fire, and mud, plus bands and beer at Portland International Raceway.June 17, 2017
The family-friendly Grateful Dad Half Marathon and 10K/5K/kid-run begin at Kliever Memorial Armory and go along the Columbia River, followed by a breakfast and a beer garden with Grateful Dead music.June 17, 2017
Hear 90 bands play alternative rock, pop-punk, hip-hop, electronica, and hardcore at Warped Tour at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center in Salem.June 17, 2017
See dozens of elaborate creations on the Pacific coast at the Sandcastle Contest in Cannon Beach. Free.
June 17 - 18, 2017
Portland Pride Festival includes food vendors and exhibitors both days at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Portland Pride Parade (map) begins 11 a.m. Sunday at NW Park Avenue & W. Burnside Street. Free.June 17 - July 1, 2017
Portland locations
Hear classical music written by the world’s greatest composers at Oregon Music Festival.Portland Spirit Father’s Day Cruise
June 18, 2017
two locations
Board a Portland Spirit river cruise for brunch, dinner, or just views in Portland or Cascade Locks in the gorge.June 18, 2017
Portland area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Father’s Day.Funday Brunch
June 18, 2017 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Funday Brunch features The Junebugs playing high-energy pop and Pacific Northwest folk, with breakfast for sale, BBQ, Bloody Marys, mimosas, and games, surrounded by tiny houses at Tiny Digs hotel.June 21, 2017
Try 140 samples of sake, plum wine, and beer paired with food at Sake Fest PDX at the Oregon Convention Center.
June 21 - Sept. 9, 2017
Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts feature world-class performers and include a same-day zoo pass.
June 22 - 25, 2017
SunFest Summer Solstice Festival celebrates the longest day of the year with workshops, drumming, rituals, and dancing around the fire near Vernonia.
Gorge Blues And Brews Festival
June 23 - 24, 2017
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival features locally made beer and wine, live music, and great scenery in Stevenson, WA for age 21+.
June 23 - 25, 2017
Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at Lillis Albina Park. A Saturday parade begins at King School Park at 11 a.m. and ends at the festival. Free.
June 23 - 25, 2017
Enjoy organic beer, cider, and mead at BrewFest in the Park [formerly Organic Craft BrewFest], which has food carts, vendors, and a children’s area at Overlook Park. Free if younger than age 21 with parents.
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
June 23 - 25, 2017
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is a juried craft fair with 110 booths, a music stage, food court, and wine & beer pavilion in Lake Oswego. Donation. Parking.
June 23 - 25, 2017
The Festival of Balloons has balloon launches at 5:45 a.m., glowing balloons Fri. & Sat. at dusk, a craft show, carnival, vendors, food, soccer tournament, beer garden, and a Sunday car show at Cook Park in Tigard.
June 24th, 2017
Fernhill Park
Thousands participate in World Naked Bike Ride to promote bicycling, safe streets, and body positivity, last year gathering at 8 p.m. for a 9 p.m. ride.
June 24, 2017
Green Neighborhoods Festival features live music, green vendors, workshops, and kids’ activities at Khunamokwst Park. Free.
June 24, 2017
Petal Pedal is a scenic bicycle ride of 30 to 100 miles from Silverton with meals and full support.
June 24, 2017
48 miles south
Meet local winemakers, sample wine, and hear jazz as you stroll the gardens during Deepwood Wine & Jazz Fest at Deepwood Museum & Gardens in Salem.
June 24 - 25, 2017
Heroes & Villains Fan Fest celebrates comics, sci-fi, TV, and movies with guest actors, panel discussions, costume contests, role-playing, and vendors in the Oregon Convention Center. Discount tickets $9.50.
Walker Stalker Con Zombie Convention
June 24 - 25, 2017
Zombie lovers are welcome to wear costumes to Walker Stalker Con, which promises celebrities, panel discussions, vendors, and artists in the Oregon Convention Center. Discount tickets $9.50.
June 24 - 25, 2017
Billed as Oregon’s largest multicultural event, World Beat Festival features performances, food, and crafts from many countries in Salem. Donation.
June 24 - 25, 2017
Watch windsurfing demonstrations and races, check out gear, play games, hear live music, and eat at the Beach Party at Hood River Event Site.
Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival
June 24 - 25, 2017
Both days of the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival include a kite-making workshop, kids’ parade, and professional shows at the beach. Repeats Oct. Free.
North Portland Sunday Parkways
June 25, 2017
Walk, bike or roller-skate on 9.5 miles of streets when most cars are banned for North Portland Sunday Parkways. Nearby parks offer activities & music. Free.
Portland Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race
June 25, 2017
Watch human-powered watercraft made from milk jugs & cartons compete at the Portland Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race in Westmoreland Park. Free.
Summer Festival Of Chamber Music
June 26 - July 30, 2017
Portland locations
Hear world-renowned artists at the Summer Festival of Chamber Music Northwest. Repeats in Jan.
June 27 - July 2, 2017
0.6 miles south
Cabaret takes you back in time to the decadent Kit Kat Klub of prewar Germany where colorful singers serenade you in Keller Auditorium. Discount tickets $29 to $58.
June 29 - July 15, 2017
Eugene & Portland
Oregon Bach Festival celebrates the music and legacy of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
June 30 - July 2, 2017
Portland Craft Beer Festival features beer from 47 Portland breweries, plus cider, wine, and cheese with food carts at Fields Neighborhood Park.
June 30 - July 4, 2017
Waterfront Blues Festival features 60 performers on four stages, ending with fireworks at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.June 30 - July 4, 2017
Watch fearless cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking broncos, rope and wrestle steers, and even ride bulls at the St. Paul Rodeo, which includes a barbecue, carnival, art show, and nightly fireworks.
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