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Portland's Best Festivals and Events in June

Twilight Tuesday at the Oregon Zoo

June 18, 2019 (5 to 8 p.m.)

Admission to Oregon Zoo is only $5 after 4 p.m. on Twilight Tuesday, with live music, games, family activities, food carts, beer, and wine beginning 5 p.m. Held June 18, July 16, and Aug. 20, 2019.

 

 

SunFest

June 20 - 23, 2019

SunFest Summer celebrates the longest day of the year with workshops, drumming, rituals, and dancing around the fire near Vernonia. No pets.

 

 

Women’s Soccer

June 21, 2019 (8 p.m.)

The Portland Thorns play the Chicago Red Stars in an exciting home game at Providence Park.

 

 

Cider Summit

June 21 - 22, 2019

Cider Summit Portland features 150 ciders, local food vendors, and live music at The Fields Park in the Pearl District for age 21+.

 

 

Gorge Blues And Brews Festival

June 21 - 22, 2019

Gorge Blues and Brews Festival features locally made beer and wine, live music, and great scenery in Stevenson, WA for age 21+. Friday evening is free.

 

 

Good In The Hood Festival

June 21 - 23, 2019

Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at King School Park. A parade is Saturday at 11 a.m. Free.

 

 

Lake Oswego Festival Of The Arts

June 21 - 23, 2019

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is a juried craft fair with 110 booths, a music stage, food court, and wine & beer pavilion at Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park. Donation. Parking.

 

 

Festival Of Balloons

June 21 - 23, 2019

The Festival of Balloons has balloon launches to watch (5:45 to 6:15 a.m.), glowing balloons Fri. & Sat. at dusk, a craft show, a carnival, vendors, food, a beer garden, a soccer tournament, a Saturday 5K run, and a Sunday car show at Cook Park in Tigard.

 

 

Movies in the Park

June 21 - Sept. 1, 2019

Portland parks

Movies in the Park feature live performances by local musicians, free popcorn, and movies at dusk. Bring coats. Alcohol is OK, but no smoking. Free.

 

 

Dinner in the Field

June 21 - Dec. 14, 2019

multiple location

Dinners in the Field features “stunning wines of Oregon over a six-to-seven course dinner expertly prepared by Field & Vine chefs using ingredients sourced straight from the host and surrounding farms.” (This event has sold out in previous years.)

 

 

Celebrate The City

June 22, 2019 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Celebrate the City offers music, dance, stories, and family activities at Oaks Amusement Park. Free.

 

 

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival

June 22 - 23, 2019

Both days of the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival include a kite-making workshop, a kids’ parade, and a professional kite-flying show at the beach. Repeats in Oct. Free.

 

 

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts

June 22 - Sept. 7, 2019

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts feature world-class performers. Your ticket includes a same-day zoo pass.

 

 

Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race

June 23, 2019

Watch human-powered watercraft made from milk jugs & cartons compete at the Portland Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race in Westmoreland Park. Free.

 

 

OMSI After Dark

June 26, 2019 (7 p.m.)

Drink a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, fossils, and the world’s oceans. “Shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight” at OMSI After Dark: Oceans for age 21+.

 

 

Sherwood Wine Festival & Artisans Fair

June 28 - 29, 2019

Sherwood Wine Festival & Artisans Fair features 18 wineries and breweries, food carts, and a live band in a ticketed area for age 21+. Saturday adds a free area for all ages with art vendors and another music stage.

 

 

Portland International BeerFest

June 28 - 30, 2019

Enjoy 200 world-class beers, including the rare and exotic, as you stroll around the park listening to music at Portland International Beerfest at North Park Blocks.

 

 

Kalama Heritage Festival 

June 28 - 30, 2019

Kalama Heritage Festival “celebrates the blended cultures of Hawaiian and Native Americans” with Hawaiian music, dance, craft vendors, workshops, and food trucks at Port of Kalama Marine Park on the Columbia River. Ticketed Saturday Luau dinner show.

 

 

World Beat International Festival

June 28 - 30, 2019

Billed as Oregon’s largest multicultural event, World Beat Festival has ethnic foods, crafts, demonstrations, performances, parades, children’s activities, a beer & wine garden, and dragon boat races in Salem. Donation.

 

 

Romeo & Juliet Outdoors

June 28 - July 13, 2019

Stars cross, swords clash, and hearts break in the famous love story Romeo and Juliet “on an outdoor stage nestled in a field of hazelnut trees” in Newburg.

 

 

Estacada Uncorked

June 29, 2019 (3 to 8 p.m.)

Estacada Uncorked promises “local farm to table food, local wine, microbrews, hard ciders, mead, Soju apple wine, and hand-crafted products” plus a children’s area. Children with adults are free.

 

 

Kriekfest Hood River Tasting

June 29, 2019

Drive an hour up the Columbia River to family-friendly Kriekfest for “30 sour cherry beers plus cherry ciders, wine, and mead” from two dozen producers in a park.

 

 

Clackamas County Lavender Fest

June 29 - 30, 2019

Clackamas County Lavender Festival has vendors, live music, lavender ice cream & lemonade, and U-pick lavender at Oregon Lavender Farm in Oregon City. No pets.

 

 

North Portland Sunday Parkways

June 30, 2019

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's Best Festivals And Events In May...

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 3 - 5, 2019

Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, an artisan village, and family fun at Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

 

 

Gala After Dark 

May 4, 2019 (9 p.m.)

A $125 ticket to Gala After Dark includes food, beverages, and entertainment by Pink Martini.

 

 

Dinners In The Field

May 4 - December 14, 2019

multiple locations

Dinners in the Field features “stunning wines of Oregon over a six-to-seven course dinner expertly prepared by Field & Vine chefs using ingredients sourced straight from the host and surrounding farms.” (This event has sold out in previous years.)

 

 

St. Johns Bizarre Street Fair

May 11, 2019

Kick off the summer street fair season at St. Johns Bizarre, with local music, 90 juried craft vendors, food, a beer garden, and kids’ activities the same day as the noon St. Johns Parade in North Portland.

 

 

Mother’s Day Cruise

May 12, 2019

Two locations

Portland Spirit offers brunch and dinner river cruises boarding in Portland or Cascade Locks in the Gorge.

 

 

Mother’s Day Restaurant Reservations

May 12, 2019

Portland area

OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Mother’s Day.

 

 

Mother’s Day Bruch At The Oregon Zoo 

May 12, 2019

Take Mom to the Portland Zoo for a sweet and savory Mother’s Day Brunch, which does not include or require a zoo ticket.

 

 

UFO Festival

May 16 - 18, 2019

The UFO Festival honors two locals who spotted UFOs, with a costume parade Saturday at 2 p.m., speakers, a movie, live music, a 5K, and kids’ fun at McMenamins Hotel Oregon in McMinnville. Schedule.

 

 

OMSI After Dark - Brunchlandia for Adults

May 17, 2019 (6 p.m.)

Enjoy breakfast food and cocktails, “shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight” at OMSI After Dark: Brunchlandia for age 21+.

 

 

Red Dress Party

May 18, 2019

Men and women wear red dresses, drink red cocktails, and dance at the Red Dress Party for charity in the basement of Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

 

 

Seaside Spring Downtown Wine Walk 

May 18, 2019 (3 to 7 p.m.)

Taste wines in local shops with your ticket to Spring Downtown Wine Walk in Seaside. Repeats in Nov.

 

 

Mt. Tabor Art Walk

May 18 - 19, 2019

Visit local artists at two dozen locations on Mt. Tabor Art Walk, following the map on their website. Free.

 

 

SE Portland Sunday Parkways 

May 19, 2019

Walk, bike, or roller-skate on 7 miles of streets when most cars are banned for Southeast Portland Sunday Parkways. Nearby parks offer activities & music. Free.

 

 

Festival of Flowers

May 22 - June 4, 2019

See a giant design made from 20,000 flowers during Festival of Flowers in Pioneer Courthouse Square, with live music at noon on some days, followed by a flower sale.

 

 

CityFair (with fireworks)

May 24 - June 9, 2019

CityFair has fireworks on opening night (May 24), carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, and music concerts at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. (Closed May 28 to 30, and June 3 to 6, 2019.)

 

 

Memorial Weekend In Wine Country

May 25 - 27, 2019

More than 150 wineries in the Willamette Valley are open for tastings and tours on Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country.

 

 

BAKE: A charity dessert tasting event

May 29, 2019 (6 to 8:30 p.m.)

“Taste the finest cakes, savories, cocktails, and more” at Bake: A Dessert Tasting Event to support charity at the Portland Art Museum.

Portland's Best Festivals and Events for April....

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

April 1 - 29, 2019

See 40 acres of tulips and daffodils in bloom, visit the gift shop & cafe, and check the weekend events schedule for Tulip Fest at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. Children age 12 and younger are free.

 

 

Vancouver Women’s Show

April 6 - 7, 2019

Visit 80 exhibitors of fashion, health, and beauty products at the Vancouver Women’s Show, with runway shows and an afternoon cocktail hour at Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, WA.

 

 

OMSI After Dark Pig & Swig 

April 12, 2019 (6 to 10 p.m.)

Sip bourbon and wine, taste bacon treats, “shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight” at OMSI After Dark: Pig & Swig [formerly Bourbon and Bacon Fest] for age 21+.

 

 

Vancouver Brewfest

April 12 - 13, 2019

Vancouver Brewfest – Spring Edition features locally brewed beer, cider, and wine at Esther Short Park for age 21+. Repeats in August.

 

 

Portland House & Outdoor Living Show

April 12 - 14, 2019

Meet vendors for everything home related at the Portland House & Outdoor Living Show in Oregon Convention Center.

 

 

Code Orange Helicopter Easter egg Drop 

April 13, 2019

Code Orange Helicopter Easter Egg Drop has egg hunts from age 1 to 11, rain or shine, at Brentwood City Park.

 

 

Luau of Na Haumana O Hawaii

April 13, 2019

Lū’au of Nā Haumāna O Hawai’i includes a meal (kālua pig, teriyaki chicken, rice, poi, coconut cake) followed by a dance show at Pacific University in Forest Grove.

 

 

Adults-Only Easter egg Hunt Bus Tour

April 20, 2019 (7 p.m.)

Pick-up location is secret

The Bar Fly bus takes you to bars, clubs, dives, and lounges for an Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt, with drink specials, free appetizers, and a prize for whoever finds the most hidden “eggs of mystery” for age 23+.

 

 

Hippity Hop Bunny Hop Through The Pearl 

April 20, 2019 (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Families follow a map to collect free treats in shops, do art projects, win prizes, and hear music in Jamison Square at Hippity Hop Bunny Hop Through the Pearl.

 

 

Oregon Zoo Rabbit Romp

April 20, 2019

Rabbit Romp features candy-egg hunts by age group (to age 10) every 15 minutes, bunnies to pet, bunny crafts, and games at the Oregon Zoo.

 

 

Alpenrose Dairy Easter egg Hunt

April 20, 2019

Children from 3 to 5 and from 6 to 8 hunt for candy and prizes at the Easter Egg Hunt, with a visit from the Easter Bunny at Alpenrose Dairy. Arrive early. Free.

 

 

Open Table Restaurant Reservations for Easter 

April 21, 2019

Portland locations

OpenTable lists restaurants offering special menus for Easter. Select a morning hour to see brunch availability, or select an evening hour for dinner. Also see The 38 Essential Portland Restaurants.

 

 

Portland Spirit Easter Brunch Cruise

April 21, 2019

Portland Spirit offers brunch river cruises boarding from Salmon Street Springs Fountain.

 

 

Gathering Of The Guilds Art Show

April 26 - 28, 2019

Local artists’ guilds join forces to sell ceramic, metal, wood, glass, bead, and hand-woven art at Gathering of the Guilds at Oregon Convention Center. Free.

 

 

Astoria Seafood and Wine Festival

April 26 - 28, 2019

Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival features coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, and wine tasting. Children are free on Sunday.

 

 

Soiree French Gala Dinner

April 27, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.)

The Soirée Gala by Alliance Française includes wine and hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, a charity auction, and a DJ dance at Multnomah Athletic Club.

 

 

Oregon Orchid Show & Sale

April 27 - 28, 2019

See thousands of blooming orchids on display and for sale at the Oregon Orchid Show & Sale, billed as the largest orchid show in the Pacific Northwest, at Aquinas Hall.

 

 

Spring Paddle Festival

April 27 - 28, 2019

Attend classes and demonstrations both days of the Spring Paddle Festival at Vancouver Lake Regional Park. Free

March's Best Festivals And Events In Portland, Oregon

PDX Jazz Festival

March 3, 2019

Portland locations

PDX Jazz Festival presents 85 performances by “internationally recognized jazz masters alongside local jazz musicians.”

 

 

America's Largest Antique & Collectible Show

March 3, 2019

Billed as America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show, this event has 900 vendors selling furniture, movie memorabilia, glassware, estate jewelry, paintings, and toys at Portland Expo Center. Repeats in July and Oct.

 

 

Metaphysical Market

March 3, 2019

You’ll find tarot and oracle readings, palmistry, Norse runes, divination tools, crystals, ritual clothing, books, and art for sale at the Psychic Fair and Metaphysical Market at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas. Free.

 

 

Volksfest Sausage & Beer Festival

March 3, 2019

Volksfest [formerly called Wurstfest] is a celebration of handmade sausage, local and German beer, and German music in Mt. Angel Festhalle, with an artisan market, a kids’ area, and a Saturday 5K/10K Wurst Run. Kids younger than age 21 are free with an adult.

 

 

Portland Mardi Gras Day Parade

March 5, 2019 (6 to 9 p.m.)

Wear a costume and join the family friendly Portland Mardi Gras Day Parade on Mississippi Avenue, with costume contests before the parade plus food & drink specials at nearby venues afterward. Free.

 

 

Portland Metro Deals RV Show

March 6 - 10, 2019

See the latest recreational vehicles and accessories at Portland Metro Dealers RV Show, the Spring RV Show of Shows, at Portland Expo Center. Repeats in Nov.

 

 

Free Portland Art Museum Day

March 7, 2019 (5 to 8 p.m.)

Visit the Portland Art Museum on Free Days, which include the first Thursday evening of every month. Free.

 

 

Savor Cannon Beach Wine and Seafood Culinary Festival

March 7 - 10, 2019

Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival features wine and food tastings, wine dinners, and wine walks, with dozens of Northwest wineries participating.

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day at Kells

March 15 - 17, 2019

multiple locations

St. Patrick’s Day Festival includes music, dancing, and bagpipes at two Kells locations: Kells Irish Pub (Downtown) & Kells Brewery (Northwest). Friday includes a $30 boxing event (downtown). Saturday includes a bicycle scavenger hunt. Sunday is family day (downtown).

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day at McMenamins

March 15 - 17, 2019

Portland locations

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, dancing, Irish Stout, Irish coffee, and Irish food at McMenamins. [Not all events listed are in Oregon.]

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls

March 15 - 17, 2019

Downtown Portland

Most of these events include drink specials, party souvenirs, and no cover charge at multiple bars.

• March 15 & 17 - BarCrawls.com
• March 16 - Stumptown LepreCon
• March 16 & 17 - BarFly St. Patrick’s Day Bus Tour

 

Portland Roadster Show 

March 15 - 17, 2019

See 400 outstanding cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Portland Roadster Show at Portland Expo Center.

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day For Families

March 16, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival has a family parade at noon, and then a carnival ($1 tickets) until 4:30 p.m., plus Irish music, dancing, food vendors, and a beer garden until 5 p.m. at St. Agatha Catholic School. Free.

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 16, 2019 (11 a.m.)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a Hillsboro tradition at Hare Field. (From Hare Field it goes east to Cornell Road, south to Main Street, west to 2nd Avenue, north to Grant Street, and east back to Hare Field). A 4K race precedes the parade at 10:30 a.m. Free.

 

 

Northwest Horse Fair and Expo

March 22 - 24, 2019

See precision drill teams, elegant musical dressage freestyle performances, and cowboy mounted shooting and vaulting at Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, which also has educational seminars, demonstrations, and vendors in Albany.

 

 

Tulip Fest

March 23 - April 29, 2019

 

See 40 acres of tulips and daffodils in bloom, visit the gift shop & cafe, and check the weekend events schedule for Tulip Fest at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. Children age 12 and younger are free.

The Best February Festivals & Events In And Around The Portland Area

Chinese New Year

February 5 - 19, 2019

Celebrate Chinese New Year with lion dances, martial arts, cultural performances, and children’s activities at Lan Su Chinese Garden.

 

 

Pacific Northwest Sportsman Show

February 6 - 10, 2019

Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show features vendors, seminars, fishing boats, campers, a steelhead river, and a kids’ trout pond at Portland Expo Center

 

Lunar New Year Dragon Dance And Parade 

February 9, 2019

The Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Parade begins at NW Davis and 3rd Avenue and ends at the Oregon Historical Society with dance performances. Free.

 

 

Valentine’s Day Dinner Reservations

February 14, 2019

Greater Portland area

OpenTable lists restaurants in the Portland area that offer special menus for Valentine’s Day.

 

 

Smokey Robinson

February 14, 2019 (7:30 p.m.)

The Motown legend performs hits like “The Tracks of My Tears” and “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” during Valentine’s Day with Smokey Robinson at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

 

 

Valentine’s Day Swing 

February 14, 2019

Beginners are welcome at Valentine’s Day Swing, which has lessons at 6 & 8:30 p.m. and plenty of dancing to both live music and DJ music at The Secret Society.

 

 

Oregon Truffle Festival

February 15 - 17, 2019

Eugene & McMinnville

Hear speakers and enjoy fine dining at the Oregon Truffle Festival. Some events sell out.

• Jan. 24 - 27 in Eugene
• Feb. 15 - 17 in McMinnville

 

 

Share The Love Wine Tasting 

February 16, 2019 (3 to 6 p.m.)

Showcasing seven wineries of the Mid-Valley Wine Trail, Share the Love is a tasting of “delicious wines from all participating wineries paired with exclusively prepared hors d’oeuvres” at Eola Hills Wine Cellars. Your ticket includes “a wine sample and paired food bite” from each winery.

 

 

KidFest

February 16 - 17, 2019

KidFest has an entertainment stage, sports demos, inflatables, games, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, food exhibits, and vendors at Portland Expo Center.

 

 

Portland ValenTango

February 20 - 26, 2019

Portland ValenTango has classes at all levels plus many opportunities to dance at the Double Tree by Hilton.

 

 

PDX Jazz festival

February 20 - March 3, 2019

PDX Jazz Festival [slow website] features 100 performances by local acts and jazz legends every day.

 

 

Portland Home and Garden Show

February 21 - 24, 2019

The Portland Spring Home & Garden Show fills the Portland Expo Center with home-improvement vendors, dining-room exhibits, garden displays, and thousands of plants. Repeats in Oct.

 

 

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival 

February 21 - 24, 2019

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival offers food, wine, and crafts for sale. Buy tickets online. Bring age 21 ID.

 

 

Wizard World Portland Comic Con

February 22 - 24, 2019

Wizard World Portland Comic Con is about comic books, science fiction, fantasy, film, horror, animation, anime, manga, and card games, at the Oregon Convention Center.

 

 

Portland Golf Show

February 22 - 24, 2019

Attend seminars, shop from vendors, and try the free driving range at the Portland Golf Show in the Oregon Convention Center.

 

 

Oregon Agate & Mineral Show

February 22 - 25, 2019

See 30 exhibits of beautiful Northwest rocks, visit the kids’ corner, and watch club members cut, grind, and polish stones at Oregon Agate & Mineral Show in OMSI Auditorium. Free except parking.

 

 

Prohibition Party

February 23, 2019 (6 to 11:30 p.m.)

Wear a 1930s costume to Prohibition Party for vintage food, drink, and dancing to live flapper songs, cocktail party classics, and bootlegger folk music at Circa 33. “Period dress is strongly encouraged.”

 

 

Polar Plunge

February 23, 2019

Watch pledgers run into the frigid waters of the Columbia River for charity at Polar Plunge on Broughton Beach, preceded by an optional 5K and costume contest.

January's Best Festivals & Events In And Around Portland, Oregon....

ZooLights

January 1 - 5, 2019

ZooLights uses 1.5 million LED lights to transform the Oregon Zoo into a winter wonderland of lighted trees, animal silhouettes, and moving sculptures. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.

 

Free Days At The Portland Art Museum (evening)

January 3, 2019

Visit the Portland Art Museum on Free Days the first Thursday of every month, including this evening.

 

Favorite Light Classics

January 5 - 6, 2019

Favorite Light Classics is “a light-hearted tour of classical music’s most popular hits, including Barber’s Adagio for Strings, the “William Tell” Overture, and select movements from Beethoven’s beloved symphonies” performed by the Oregon Symphony at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

 

$2 Days at OMSI

January 6, 2019

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry offers $2 Days at OMSI the first Sunday of the month. Add $5 for an optional submarine tour or planetarium show.

 

Portland Boat Show

January 9 - 13, 2019

See the latest sailboats, sport boats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, and boating accessories at the Portland Boat Show at Portland Expo Center.

 

In My Life’s Journey  /  A play about writer C.S. Lewis

January 10 - 13, 2019

London-born actor David Payne brings the witty author to life in his one-man show My Life’s Journey: An Evening with C.S. Lewis. Hear about his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, why he nearly abandoned the Narnia Chronicles, how he came to embrace Christianity, and how an American woman turned his life upside down, at Winningstad Theatre.

 

No Pants Max Ride

January 13, 2019 (2 to 9 p.m.)

No Pants Max Ride mimics the annual “No Pants Subway Ride” in New York, but it takes place on the Max with an after party.

 

Portland Old-Time Music Gathering

January 16 - 20, 2019

Hear traditional Appalachian-style string-band music at Portland Old-Time Music Gathering, mostly at the Tiffany Center.

 

Rose City Dog Show

January 16 - 20, 2019

Rose City Classic is a large dog show at Portland Expo Center. Spectators will find the all-breed shows that are held Thursday to Sunday the most interesting.

 

Reel Music Festival

January 18 - Feb. 16, 2019

Downtown Portland locations

Reel Music Festival screens new films and timeless classics with a music theme at Portland Art Museum.

 

PBR - Professional Bull Riding Velocity Tour

January 19, 2019 (7 p.m.)

Professional Bull Riders take on the fiercest bucking bulls at the Moda Center.

 

MLK Jr. Breakfast

January 21, 2019 (8:30 to 10 a.m.)

Hear a keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast at Red Lion Hotel on the River.

 

Clark College Jazz Festival

January 24 - 26, 2019

Middle and high-school instrumental jazz ensembles compete at Clark College Jazz Festival each day, and you can hear the three semi-finalists each evening.

 

Winter Music Festival in Florence

January 25 - 27, 2019

Winter Music Festival features performances, jam sessions, a pie-baking contest and sale, and an artisan fair with two dozen vendors in Florence.

 

Portland International Auto Show

January 24 - 27, 2019 (preview Jan. 23)

See new, classic, exotic, and eco-friendly vehicles at the Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center.

 

Fertile Ground Art Festival

January 24 - Feb. 3, 2019

Portland locations

Fertile Ground is a citywide festival of new works in theater, music, dance, comedy, film, and visual art.

 

Oregon Truffle Festival

January 24 - Feb. 17, 2019

Eugene & McMinnville

Hear speakers and enjoy fine dining at the Oregon Truffle Festival. Some events sell out, buy Sept. 1+.

• Jan. 24 - 27 in Eugene
• Feb. 15 - 17 in McMinnville

 

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Party” show

January 25, 2019

Families love watching their favorite characters sing and dance onstage in Sesame Street Live: Let’s Party! at Moda Center.

 

First Taste Oregon - Art, food, and drink

January 25 - 26, 2019

First Taste Oregon features local art, beer, food, music, spirits, and wine at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.

 

International Cat Show

January 25 - 27, 2019

7.1 miles north

Watch top cats compete at the International Cat Show at Portland Expo Center.

 

NW Coffee Beer Invitational 

January 26, 2019 (12 to 7 p.m.)

breweries at NW Coffee Beer Invitational, with live music and food in a tent at Goose Hollow Inn.

 

Japanese New Year

January 27, 2019

Mochitsuki has entertainment, hands-on activities, ikebana, calligraphy, games, rice pounding, mochi, and Japanese foods at Portland State University.

December's Best Festivals and Events In and Around the Portland Area

Festival of Trees

December 1, 2018

Wander among dozens of decorated trees, visit Santa, make crafts, and watch entertainment at the Festival of Trees at Oregon Convention Center.

 

 

Charity Ball

December 1, 2018

Dress up to party with a purpose at the Charity Ball dance party, with appetizers, a no-host bar, a silent auction, and wine bottles for sale in The Atrium at Montgomery Park.

 

 

Holiday Ale Festival

December 1 - 2, 2018

Enjoy 50 bold winter ales at Holiday Ale Festival in a heated tent with food vendors at Pioneer Courthouse Square for age 21+. No smoking or pets.

 

 

ScanFair

December 1 - 2, 2018

Celebrate the foods, crafts, music, and traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas at ScanFair at the Exhibit Hall in Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

 

 

Lewis & Clark Cat Show

December 1 - 2, 2018

See 200 cats and 40 breeds at Lewis & Clark Cat Show in the DoubleTree Hotel at Lloyd Center.

 

 

America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar 

December 1 - 2, 2018

America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar has 400 booths of juried handcrafted items plus 500 booths of commercial holiday products at Portland Expo Center. Open only Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

 

 

Christmas Tree Lighting

December 1 & 7, 2018

Portland area

See a free tree-lighting ceremony with music.

• Dec. 1 - Alberta Main Street
• Dec. 1 - Milwaukie (and Umbrella Parade)
• Dec. 1 - Oregon City
• Dec. 7 - Tualatin

 

 

December 1 - 9, 2018

Scrooge

Scrooge: The Musical is a community theater show with lots of dancing and singing at Sellwood Playhouse.

 

 

SantaCon Pub Crawl

December 1 & 15, 2018

Portland bars

 

• Dec. 1 - The free NoPdxAnticon starts at Paul Bunyan Statue.
• Dec. 15 - You must sign into Facebook to see $10 Stumptown SantaCon, which starts at Splash Bar.

 

 

Holiday Express Christmas Train

December 1 - 16, 2018

Take a one-hour ride along the Willamette River and meet Santa on the decorated Holiday Express train going roundtrip from 7805 SE Oaks Park Way.

 

 

Christmas Ship Parade

December 1 - 20, 2018

Portland locations

Watch 50 boats with Christmas lights cruise the Columbia River and the Willamette River during the Christmas Ship Parade. See schedule. Free.

 

 

Winter Wonderland Drive-through Light Show

December 1 - 26, 2018

Billed as the largest light show in the Northwest, Winter Wonderland has 250 colorful displays at Portland International Raceway. No studded tires or tire chains. Special events are held Dec. 4 (dog walk), 6 (walk).

 

 

HoodRiver Train To Christmas Town

December 1 - 27, 2018

Take a 70-minute train ride along the Columbia River as you drink cocoa with cookies and hear music on the The Train to Christmas Town [formerly Polar Express], with a visit from Santa and his elves.

 

 

Festival of Lights at the Grotto

December 1 - 30, 2018

Christmas Festival of Lights features a walk among lights, choirs, carolers, a petting zoo, puppet shows, and hot chocolate at The Grotto. Closed December 25.

 

 

Christmas at Pittock Mansion

December 1 - 31, 2018

Walk through Pittock Mansion during A Pittock Mansion Christmas, when it’s decorated for the holidays by professional designers and volunteers, and musicians play holiday music in the music room. Closed Nov. 22 and Dec. 25.

 

 

Christmas in the Garden

December 1 - 31, 2018

Christmas in the Garden offers 1 million lights, festive music, warm fires, a Christmas market, and Santa at Oregon Garden in Silverton. A “fun pass” adds ice skating and snowless tubing. Buy tickets online to avoid sell outs. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except Dec. 17, 18, 31.

 

 

ZooLights

December 1, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019

ZooLights uses 1.5 million LED lights to transform the Oregon Zoo into a winter wonderland of lighted trees, animal silhouettes, and moving sculptures. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.

 

 

The Singing Christmas Tree

December 2, 2018 (1 p.m.)

Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree holds a 300-voice choir singing holiday songs, and they’re joined by dancers, a cinematic Nativity, and Santa at Keller Auditorium.

 

 

A Christmas Memory

December 4 - 30, 2018

Watch as Truman Capote’s rural Alabama boyhood comes to life in the play A Christmas Memory, and then listen to a collection of beloved tunes and tales that celebrate winter, love, family, solitude, renewal, and warmth in Gerding Theater at the Armory.

 

 

Chris Mitchell Saxophone Concert

December 6, 2018 (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.)

Grammy-winning saxophonist Chris Mitchell plays a combination of romantic Latin jazz, bossa nova, and R&B at The Nines Hotel.

 

 

Gospel Christmas

December 7 - 9, 2018

The Northwest Community Gospel Chorus performs with the Oregon Symphony at Gospel Christmas in Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

 

 

Tuba concert

December 8, 2018 (1:30 to 3 p.m.)

Hear 250 tubas play in unison at the Tuba Christmas Concert in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.

 

 

Gingerbread Jamboree

December 8, 2018

Build a gingerbread house to take home, visit the hot chocolate bar, and get a photo with Santa Claus at the Gingerbread Jamboree at The Nines.

 

 

Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art & Craft Market

December 8 - 9, 2018 (preview Dec. 7)

Shop from 250 creative artists and craft makers at the Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market at the Oregon Convention Center. Repeats in May. Free.

 

 

Toy Box Holiday Aerial Show

December 8 - 9 and 15 - 16, 2018

Toy Box is a holiday show about toys that come to life, performed on stage and in the air by students in the warehouse of A-WOL Dance Collective.

 

 

Miracle of a Million Lights

December 8 - 23, 2018

Visit the Victorian Belle mansion and its 2.5-acre grounds to see decorated rooms, a million lights, a train display, and musical performances during The Miracle of a Million Lights.

 

 

The Nutcracker

December 8 - 26, 2018

The Nutcracker is a holiday classic with outstanding choreography and dance by Oregon Ballet Theatre at Keller Auditorium.

 

 

Christmas at the Old Church

December 12 - 26, 2018

Christmas at The Old Church is an annual event with Michael Allen Harrison at the piano, guest musicians, and vocalists at The Old Church Concert Hall.

 

 

Holiday Cirque Show

December 14 - 16, 2018

Do Jump & 3 Leg Torso perform a mind-blowing show with “laughter, love, acrobatics, dancing, juggling, live music, and mayhem” at Alberta Rose Theatre.

 

 

Winter Solstice & Christmas Ships 

December 15, 2018 (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.)

Winter Solstice & Christmas Ships Viewing Event includes bonfires, food for sale, a beer garden, and a view of the Christmas ships at Milwaukie Riverfront Park with a tent in case of rain. Free.

 

 

Holiday Spirits Fest

December 15 - 16, 2018

Meet local craft distillers, sample their products, and buy signature cocktails or bottles at Holiday Spirits Fest for age 21+, and then hear live music and visit the vendors at the Saturday Market. Free.

 

 

Peacock Lane Christmas Lights 

December 15 - 31, 2018

See quaint houses adorned for Christmas at Lights on Peacock Lane, which on some days is closed to cars and open only to pedestrians. Free.

 

 

Whale Watching Week

December 27 - 31, 2018

Volunteers will help you spot whales at 24 sites during Whale Watching Week. Mileage shown is to Depoe Bay Whale Center in Newport. Held in March & December.

 

 

Big Band and Beethoven New Year’s Celebration

December 30 - 31, 2018 (7:30 p.m.)

Big Band and Beethoven: New Year’s Celebration features the Oregon Symphony and Oregon Repertory Singers performing Duke Ellington’s cheeky twist on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, followed by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and its Ode to Joy at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

 

 

New Year’s Eve at McMenamins’

December 31, 2018

Portland locations

McMenamins’ New Year’s Eve Packages typically include dinner, party, champagne, hotel room, and breakfast at various locations.

 

 

New Year’s Eve restaurants

December 31, 2018

Portland locations

OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special menus and celebrations on New Year’s Eve.

 

 

Champagne Ball

December 31, 2018 (8 p.m.)

Count down to 2019 at the spectacular Champagne Ball, which has three dance floors, food, and 18 bars at the Hilton Portland Downtown for age 21+.

 

 

New Year’s Eve - Governor’s Ball

December 31, 2018

A ticket to The Governor’s Ball includes reserved seating, a three-course dinner, wine, dancing to live music, and a champagne toast at The Sentinel Hotel.

 

 

New Year’s Eve art the Wonderland Ballroom

December 31, 2018

New Year’s Eve with Anjali has dance music and dance performances with a guest band at the Wonder Ballroom for age 21+.

 

 

New Year’s Eve at the Hawthorne Theater

December 31, 2018

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Portland is a DJ dance party with music from India, dance performers, a 10 p.m. dance lesson, and dancing on two floors at the Hawthorne Theater for age 21+.

November's Best Festivals & Events In And Around The Portland Area....

The Nitemare B4 Xmas

November 1 - 3, 2018 (8 p.m.)

Hear The Saloon Ensemble perform the score of The Nitemare B4 Xmas live onstage with a 10-piece band, and join sing alongs, a costume contest, and a screaming contest at Alberta Rose Theatre.

  

Clark County Scaregrounds

November 1 - 3, 2018

Clark County Scaregrounds has three haunted houses, carnival rides, midway games, and food vendors at Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, WA. See schedule.

  

House of Shadows 

November 2, 2018

House of Shadows [sound] promises a “disturbing” haunt with performers who will grab but not grope you in Gresham. Children age 13 to 17 require a parent.

 

13th Door Haunted House

November 2 - 3, 2018

Billed as Portland’s oldest Halloween attraction, the 13th Door Haunted House features “animated creatures and theatrical actors” at 3855 SW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton. See schedule.

  

SkiFever and Snowboard Show 

November 2 - 4, 2018

Shop for new and used snow gear at the SkiFever and Snowboard Show at Portland Expo Center.

  

Wines of France 

November 3, 2018 (6 p.m.)

Enjoy music, tastes of French wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres made by a French chef at Wines of France in Lake Oswego.

  

Verboort Sausage Dinner 

November 3, 2018

Enjoy a traditional locally made Verboort Sausage Dinner and a nearby beer garden, and then stroll through redwoods on the grounds of the Visitation Catholic Church in Forest Grove.

 

Portland Metro Dealers RV show

November 8 - 11, 2018

See the latest recreational vehicles and accessories at the Portland Metro Dealers RV Show at Portland Expo Center. Repeats in March.

 

Lit Crawl Portland

November 9, 2018 (6 to 9 p.m.)

multiple locations

Lit Crawl Portland features local authors reading their works in dozens of bars, cafes, bookstores, art galleries, and performance spaces downtown. Free.

  

Holiday Food & Gift Show

November 9 - 11, 2018

Holiday Food & Gift Festival features 300 exhibitors selling art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, toys, Christmas decor, and gourmet foods in the Oregon Convention Center.

  

Gorge Wine Weekend

November 9 - 11, 2018

Gorge Wine Weekend has dining, tasting, touring, and talking events in Hood River and beyond.

 

Portland Book Festival

November 10, 2018

Portland Book Festival [formerly Wordstock] brings together independent publishers, booksellers, authors, and food vendors in and near Portland Art Museum.

  

Northwest Food and Wine Festival

November 10, 2018

Sample 600 wines and a variety of gourmet foods from 50 restaurants at the Northwest Food & Wine Festival at the Oregon Convention Center. [They say a larger venue this year will prevent overcrowding.

 

Seaside Downtown Wine Walk 

November 10, 2018

Taste wine in local shops with a ticket to Seaside Downtown Fall Wine Walk for age 21+. Repeats in May.

 

The Hip-Hop Nutcracker

November 13 - 14, 2018 (7:30 p.m.)

The Hip-Hop Nutcracker gives Tchaikovsky’s score a modern twist with 12 hip-hop dancers (including “King of Rap” Kurtis Blow), an on-stage DJ, an electric violinist, and a digital background with an urban vibe, at Keller Auditorium.

  

Beaujolais Nouveau 

November 16, 2018 (6 to 10 p.m.)

A ticket to Beaujolais Nouveau includes tastes of the latest vintage from Oregon, Washington, and France, plus a gourmet buffet at the Heathman Hotel. 

 

The Train To Christmas Town

November 17 - Dec. 27, 2018

Take a 70-minute train ride along the Columbia River as you drink cocoa with cookies and hear music on the The Train to Christmas Town [formerly Polar Express], with a visit from Santa and his elves.

 

Christmas at Pittock Mansion

November 19 - Dec. 31, 2018 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Walk through Pittock Mansion during A Very Portland Christmas, when it’s decorated for the holidays by professional designers and volunteers, and musicians play holiday music in the music room.

  

ZooLights

November 21, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019

ZooLights uses 1.5 million LED lights to transform the Oregon Zoo into a winter wonderland of lighted trees, animal silhouettes, and moving sculptures. Closed Nov. 22, 27, 28, and Dec. 24, 25.

  

OpenTable Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations

November 22, 2018

Greater Portland area

Find a list of restaurants offering special menus for Thanksgiving Day at OpenTable or The Oregonian.

  

Christmas Tree Lighting 

November 23, 2018 (5:30 p.m.)

Downtown & Lake Oswego

The Tree Lighting Ceremony in Pioneer Courthouse Square and the Holiday Tree Lighting in Lake Oswego are held at the same time. Free.

 

Winery Open Houses

November 23 - 25, 2018

Oregon and Washington

• Columbia Gorge wineries have special releases and sales on Thanksgiving Wine Weekend.
• Willamette Valley wineries have events and special offers during Wine Country Thanksgiving.

 

Singing Christmas Tree Holiday Concert

November 23 - Dec. 2, 2018

Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree holds a 300-voice choir singing holiday songs, and they’re joined by dancers, a cinematic Nativity, and Santa at Keller Auditorium.

 

America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar

November 23 - Dec. 2, 2018

America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar has 400 booths of juried handcrafted items plus 500 booths of commercial holiday products at Portland Expo Center. Open only Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

  

Christmas tree lighting

November 23 - Dec. 7, 2018

Portland area

See a free tree-lighting ceremony with music.

• Nov. 23 - Portland: Pioneer Courthouse Square
• Nov. 23 - Lake Oswego
• Nov. 23 - Vancouver, WA
• Nov. 30 - Beaverton
• Dec. 1 - Milwaukie (and Umbrella Parade)
• Dec. 1 - Oregon City
• Dec. 7 - Tualatin

 

Scrooge The Musical

November 23 - Dec. 9, 2018

Scrooge: The Musical is a community theater show with lots of dancing and singing at Sellwood Playhouse.

 

The Holiday Express Christmas Train

November 23 - Dec. 16, 2018

Take a one-hour ride along the Willamette River and meet Santa on the decorated Holiday Express train going roundtrip from 7805 SE Oaks Park Way.

 

A Christmas Carol 

November 23 - Dec. 23, 2018

A Christmas Carol: The Musical breathes new life into the classic story about Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and Christmas ghosts at Brunish Theatre.

 

Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Christmas Light Show

November 23 - Dec. 26, 2018

Billed as the largest light show in the Northwest, Winter Wonderland has 250 colorful displays at Portland International Raceway. No studded tires or tire chains.

  

Grotto Festival of Lights

November 23 - Dec. 30, 2018

Christmas Festival of Lights features a walk among lights, choirs, carolers, a petting zoo, puppet shows, and hot chocolate at The Grotto. Closed December 25.

 

Christmas in the Garden

November 23 - Dec. 31, 2018

Christmas in the Garden offers 1 million lights, festive music, warm fires, a Christmas market, and Santa at Oregon Garden in Silverton. A “fun pass” adds ice skating and snowless tubing. Buy tickets online to avoid sell outs. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.

  

Children’s Christmas Party

November 24, 2018 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Children age 12 and younger receive a gift from Santa, meet real reindeer, work in Santa’s workshop, hear stories & music, and eat cookies at the Shriners’ Children’s Christmas Party in Wilsonville. Free.

  

Disney In Concert

November 24 - 25, 2018

The Oregon Symphony performs music from movie scores (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, The Lion King) at Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies in Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

 

Holiday Ale Festival

November 28 - Dec. 2, 2018

Enjoy 50 bold winter ales at Holiday Ale Festival in a heated tent with food vendors at Pioneer Courthouse Square for age 21+. No smoking or pets.

  

Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour

November 29, 2018

Tour five decorated homes (three within walking distance) on the $30 Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour in the southwest hills. Add $20 for a 7 p.m. after-party.

  

While Album Xmas Beatles Circus Spectacular

November 29 - Dec. 8, 2018

Jugglers, aerialists, and acrobats of The Portland Circus Allstars perform onstage as The Nowhere Band plays a classic Beatles album at the White Album Xmas show, with a full bar in Alberta Rose Theatre.

 

Festival Of Trees

November 30 - Dec. 1, 2018

Wander among dozens of decorated trees, visit Santa, make crafts, and watch entertainment at the Festival of Trees at Oregon Convention Center.

 

October's Best Festivals And Events In And Around The Portland Metro Area....

 

Halloween Fantasy Trail

October 2 - 30, 2018

Families love the lighted Halloween Fantasy Trail, with its decorated castle, suspension bridge, tunnel, and maze at Wenzel family farm in Oregon City, open 7 to 10 p.m. (Also open noon to 5 p.m. on Fri., Sat., Sun.)

 

 

Pumpkin Patches

October 2 - 31, 2018

Portland metropolitan area

Enjoy pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes.

• We Pick These 8 U-Pick Pumpkin Patches
• Portland, Sauvie Island, and east
• McMinnville, Salem, and south
• Beaverton, Tualatin, and west

 

 

Haunted Pub Crawl

October 2 - 31, 2018

The Haunted Pub Tour in Portland’s historic Old Town District includes tasting beer at two historic pubs, hearing stories about their resident ghosts, and exploring the Shanghai Tunnels. Closed Mondays.

 

 

Portland Fall Home Show

October 4 - 7, 2018

The Portland Fall Home Show fills the Portland Expo Center with home-improvement vendors, do-it-yourself workshops, a vintage marketplace, an artisan gallery, and orchids. Repeats in February.

 

 

Greek Festival

October 5 - 7, 2018

Portland Greek Festival has Greek food, crafts, music, and dance at NE 32nd Ave. & NE Glisan St. Free.

 

 

13th Door Haunted House

October 5 - Nov. 3, 2018

Billed as Portland’s oldest Halloween attraction, the 13th Door Haunted House features “animated creatures and theatrical actors” at 3855 SW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton. See schedule.

 

 

Clark County Scaregrounds

October 5 - Nov. 3, 2018

Clark County Scaregrounds has three haunted houses, carnival rides, midway games, and food vendors at Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, WA. See schedule.

 

 

Wine Walk Lake Oswego

October 6, 2018 (2 to 5 p.m.)

A ticket to Wine Walk Lake Oswego gets you 8 tastes of wine, snacks, music, and art in local shops.

 

 

Bigfoot Bash At Logtoberfest

October 6, 2018

Bigfoot Bash at Logtoberfest features country music, local craft beer, and Sasquatch stories in the heart of Sasquatch country at Wind Mountain Ranch in Home Valley, WA.

 

 

Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour

October 7, 2018

The Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour features four historic homes within walking distance, starting at Oswego Heritage House.

 

 

Hood River Harvest Fest

October 12 - 14, 2018

Hood River Valley Harvest Fest has arts & crafts, a food court, cider, wine and beer tasting, produce, music, and a kids’ area overlooking the Columbia.

 

 

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

October 20, 2018

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta is a race across the lake in giant pumpkins, plus a 5K run, pumpkin carving, music, entertainment, kids’ crafts, costume contest, and food & drink vendors in Tualatin. Free.

 

 

Barn Dance

October 20, 2018 (6 to 11 p.m.)

The Barn Dance has live music, line-dancing lessons, a pig-roast dinner, and cold beer at Oregon Garden in Silverton for ages 21+.

 

 

Howloween at The Oregon Zoo

October 20 - 28, 2018 (weekends)

Kids 2 to 12 will enjoy scavenger hunts, treats, and prizes during Howloween at the Oregon Zoo from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

Halloween at McMenamins

October 21 - 31, 2018

multiple locations

McMenamins has live music, dancing, and costume contests at various locations. (Note that the Olympic Club & Anderson School are located in Washington.)

 

 

Kumoricon Anime Convention

October 26 - 28, 2018

Kumoricon offers cosplay, gaming, dancing, panels, DJs, and a karaoke contest at the Oregon Convention Center.

 

 

America’s Largest Antique and Collectibles Show

October 26 - 28, 2018 (Friday costs more)

Billed as America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show, this event has 1000 vendors selling furniture, movie memorabilia, glassware, estate jewelry, paintings, and toys at Portland Expo Center. Repeats in March & July.

 

 

Wes Anderson Halloween Costume Party

October 27, 2018

The theme for 2018 is Wes Anderson Halloween Party, with a costume contest and drink specials at Punch Bowl for age 21+. Free. [No web page yet.]

 

 

Trick or Treating Sponsored By Area Retailers

October 31, 2018

Free trick or treating for kids

• Oct. 31 - Alberta Street - 3:30 to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 31 - Cedar Hills Crossing
• Oct. 31 - Gresham (Main Ave.) - 4 to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 31 - Lake Oswego - 3 to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 31 - Oregon City - 4 to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 31 - Tigard (Main Street) - 4 to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 31 - Vancouver Mall - 5 to 7 p.m.
• undated - Milwaukie - 2 to 5 p.m.
• undated - Mississippi Avenue - 3 to 7 p.m.
• undated - Multnomah Village - 3 to 5 p.m.

 

’90’s Halloween Costume Party At McMenamins Crystal Ballroom 

October 31, 2018

Dance to music videos at the ‘90s Costume Dance Party in Lola’s Room at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom.

 

September's Best Festivals & Events In And Around The Portland Area

Arab Festival

September 1, 2018

Enjoy Arabic music, dance, poetry, food, art and crafts at the Arab Festival at Oaks Amusement Park. Free.

 

 

Art In The Pearl

September 1 - 3, 2018

Art in The Pearl features 100 booths of fine art as well as music, food, and hands-on art activities along NW 8th Ave in North Park Blocks. Free.

 

 

Dahlia Festival

September 1 - 3, 2018

View 400 floral arrangements of dahlias indoors, 40 acres of dahlias outdoors, and dahlia growing and arranging demonstrations at the Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias in Canby. Free.

 

 

Oregon State Fair

September 1 - 3, 2018

See farm animals and craft displays, eat fair food, drink local beer and wine, take carnival rides, and be entertained at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.

 

 

Tortuga Pirate Festival

September 1 - 3, 2018

Tortuga Pirate Festival offers outrageous activities and games for adults in pirate attire at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon for age 21+.

 

 

Movies In The Park

September 1 - 7, 2018

Portland parks

Movies in the Park feature live performances by local musicians, free popcorn, and movies at dusk. Bring coats. Alcohol is OK, but no smoking. Free.

 

 

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts

September 1 - 7, 2018

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts feature world-class performers, and your ticket includes a same-day zoo pass. Lineup.

 

 

Oregon Brews & Barbecues

September 7 - 9, 20180 

Oregon Brews and BBQs promises 50 taps serving craft beer, barbecue, and other food, with live music and a kids’ zone in McMinnville.

 

 

Portland Beer & Music Festival

September 8, 2018

Portland Beer and Music Festival promises unlimited samples of 50 craft beers, wines, and spirits, with food vendors, a DJ stage, and a live music stage indoors at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

 

 

Lincoln City Chowder & Brewfest

September 8, 2018 (12 to 6 p.m.)

Lincoln City Chowder & Brewfest features chowder tasting, live music, kids’ activities, beer and wine, plus a tribal celebration in Lincoln City.

 

 

Belmont Street Fair

September 8, 2018

Belmont Street Fair is a family-friendly event with live music, art, entertainment, shopping, kids’ activities, food vendors, and beer gardens on SE Belmont Street from 33rd to 39th. Free.

 

 

Shrewsbury Renaissance Fair

September 8 - 9, 2018

Watch knights joust on noble steeds (noon & 4 p.m.), mingle with costumed minstrels and troubadours, shop 125 artisan and food-purveyor stalls, and see children delight in games and adventures at Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire in Kings Valley.

 

 

Portland Fall RV and Van Show

September 13 - 16, 2018

Meet RV dealers and makers, and see new models of 5th wheels, campers, travel trailers, park models, conversion vans, and Class-A motor homes, at Portland Fall RV & Van Show in Portland Expo Center.

 

 

Mt. Angel Oktoberfest

September 13 - 16, 2018

Mount Angel Oktoberfest has beer and wine gardens, live music, singing, dancing, arts and crafts, and a weekend car show in Mount Angel.

 

 

Oaks Park Oktoberfest 

September 21 - 23, 2018

Oktoberfest has live German music, dancing, crafts, contests, food, drinks, a weekend Kinderplatz for kids, and Saturday dachshund races at Oaks Amusement Park.

 

 

Hood River Hops Festival

September 22, 2018

Enjoy beer from 50 breweries, local cuisine, arts and crafts vendors, and live music at Hood River Hops Fest in Hood River. Kids OK until 5 p.m. No dogs.

 

 

Polish Festival

September 22 - 23, 2018

Enjoy Polish food, beer, dance, music, and polka at the Polish Festival at 3900 N. Interstate Avenue. Free.

 

 

Oregon’s Alpenfest

September 27 - 30, 2018

Oregon’s Alpenfest [sound] celebrates Swiss and Bavarian culture with beer, bratwurst, polka bands, alphorns, Swiss yodeling, accordionists, and a craft fair near Wallowa Lake in NE Oregon.

 

 

Portland Fresh Hops Fest

September 28 - 29, 2018

Portland Fresh Hops Fest has beer made with fresh hops for adults and root beer for kids (minors only OK on Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m.) at Oaks Amusement Park.

 

 

Oregon International Air Show

September 28 - 30, 2018

Wear sunscreen for the Oregon International Air Show, featuring airplanes up close and in the air, aerobatics, skydivers, a kids’ zone, a beer garden, and Friday fireworks at Hillsboro Airport.

 

 

House of Shadows Haunted House 

September 28 - Nov. 3, 2018

House of Shadows promises a “disturbing” haunt with performers who will grab you but not grope you in Gresham. Children 13 to 18 must be with a parent.

 

 

Downtown Oktoberfest 

September 29, 2018 (noon to 11 p.m.)

Enjoy Munich-style ales, German food, and music at Widmer Oktoberfest at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

 

 

Wild About Game at Timeberline

September 30, 2018

Watch competing chefs cook elk, pheasant, rabbit, and water buffalo; try samples with wine; and vote for the best at Wild about Game at the Resort at the Mountain for age 21+. No dogs.