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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.
Beer, Goats & Yoga
May 4, 2018 (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Do 30 minutes of yoga with small goats around you (and possibly even climbing on you) followed by a happy hour of beer samples during Baby Goat Yoga & Beer Tasting in Oregon City. Photos.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
May 4 - 6, 2018
Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, an artisan village, and family fun at Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Rigoletta Opera
May 4 - 12, 2018
Rigoletto is a court jester whose daughter is seduced by a powerful duke in the operatic masterpiece by Verdi, performed by Portland Opera in Italian with English projected titles at Keller Auditorium.
Oregon Cannabis Festival
May 5, 2018 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Oregon Cannabis Festival promises speakers, bands, and vendors at Pioneer Courthouse Square, plus a march at 4 p.m. Free.
Portland Thorns Women’s Soccer
May 5, 2018 (12:30 p.m.)
The Portland Thorns play the Seattle Reign in an exciting home game at Providence Park.
Crafty Wonderland Spring Arts & Crafts MarketCraft show
May 5, 2018
Shop from 200 artists and craft makers at the Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market at the Oregon Convention Center. Repeats in Dec. Free.
The Great Inflatable Obstacle Race
May 5, 2018 (9 a.m.)
Feel like a kid again at The Great Inflatable Race, which includes at least eight blow-up obstacles you must get over, under, around, or through at Portland International Raceway.
Derby Day Grand Adventure Kentucky Derby Party
May 5, 2018 (noon to 5 p.m.)
A $100 ticket to Derby Day Grand Adventure includes a catered lunch buffet, a mint julep, a live broadcast of the race, fashion prizes, and a bottle of wine to take home at Blakeslee Vineyard Estate.
Spring Garden Fair
May 5 - 6, 2018
Shop for plants and garden decor, eat at the food court, ask a master gardener questions, and choose from 10-minute classes at the Spring Garden Fair at Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. No pets.
5K Fun Run
May 5 & 12, 2018
multiple locations each month
The untimed 5K Fun Run is on sidewalks and park trails, followed by a free beer and live entertainment.
Doggie Dash
May 12, 2018
Doggie Dash is a 1.5 or 2.5 mile untimed walk/run that begins and ends at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, including breakfast, a beverage, a pet festival, vendor booths, and canine contests.
St. John’s Bizarre Street Fair & Parade
May 12, 2018
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.
GeekCraft Expo
May 12 - 13, 2018
GeekCraft Expo is a curated market of handmade “things to complement your geeky lifestyle” at Oregon Convention Center. Free.
Mother’s Day Rhododendrom Show and Sale
May 12 - 13, 2018
Mother’s Day Rhododendron Show and Sale includes a judged flower show at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden.
Mother’s Day Restaurant Reservations via Open Table
May 13, 2018
Portland area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Zoo
May 13, 2018
Take Mom to the Portland Zoo for a sweet and savory Mother’s Day Brunch, which does not include or require a zoo ticket.
Craft Beer, Tacos & Music Festival
May 13, 2018
Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival “is a day filled with craft beer, tasty gourmet tacos, Lucha Libre style wrestling, and live music” at Portland Meadows. Children are OK after 4 p.m.
UFO Festival
May 17 - 19, 2018
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.
Marys & Minosas
May 18, 2018 (7 p.m., VIP 6 p.m.)
A ticket to Marys & Mimosas includes 6 drink tokens for bloody Mary’s and mimosas, plus 4 food tokens for brunch bites, and a chance to explore the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) for age 21+.
Questival Adventure race
May 18 - 19, 2018
Questival is a 24-hour race that begins with a check-in party at Sellwood Riverfront Park. Your team of 2 to 6 people completes the challenges assigned by a smartphone app to win prizes. Video.
Red Dress Party
May 19, 2018
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 19, 2018
Taste wines in local shops with your ticket to Spring Downtown Wine Walk in Seaside. Repeats in Nov.
Mt. Tabor Art Walk
May 19 - 20, 2018
Visit local artists at two dozen locations on Mt. Tabor Art Walk, following the map on their website. Free.
Southeast Portland Sunday Pathways
May 20, 2018
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.
Depressed Cake Shop Portland
May 20, 2018 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Just like people sometimes, cakes, cupcakes, and cookies at the one-day Depressed Cake Shop Portland look gray on the outside but are great inside. Sales at Opal 28 support Baby Blues Connection.
CityFair
May 25 - June 10, 2018
CityFair has fireworks on May 25 at 9:45 p.m., carnival rides, exhibits, beer, and a food fair at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Music concerts June 1-3. No pets. Dates in 2018: May 25 - 28, June 1 - 3 and 8 - 10.
Vampire’s Masquerade Ball
May 26, 2018
Vampire’s Masquerade Ball is a formal gala at Melody Ballroom with gothic and industrial music, a classic midnight waltz, an included buffet, and a no-host bar for age 21+.
Memorial Weekend In The Wine Country
May 26 - 28, 2018
More than 150 wineries in the Willamette Valley are open for tastings and tours on Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country.
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Chris Mitchell Grammy-winning Saxophonist
May 5, 2017 (7:30 p.m.)
Grammy-winning saxophonist Chris Mitchell plays a combination of romantic Latin jazz, bossa nova, and R&B at The Nines Hotel. Click Here for Discount tickets $15.
Cinco de Mayo
May 5 - 7, 2017
Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, an artisan village, and family fun at Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Click Here for more details.
Romantic Opera
May 5 - 13, 2017
La Bohème is Puccini’s story of youth, loss, and love, set in the Latin Quarter of Paris at Keller Auditorium. Discount tickets $41 to $78. Click Here for more details.
St. Johns Bizarre Street Fair & Parade
May 13, 2017
Kick off the summer street fair season at St. Johns Bizarre, with local music, 70 juried craft vendors, food, a beer garden, and kids’ activities the same day as the noon St. Johns Parade in North Portland. Click Here for more details.
Plant Fair
May 13, 2017 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Camas Mother’s Day Plant & Garden Fair features plants, trees, garden art, kids’ activities, live music, and food vendors in pretty downtown Camas, WA. Free. Click Here for more details.
Seaside - Spring Downtown Wine Walk
May 13, 2017 (3 to 7 p.m.)
Taste wines in local shops with your ticket to Spring Downtown Wine Walk in Seaside. Repeats in Nov.
Mother’s Day flower Show And Sale
May 13 - 14, 2017
Mother’s Day Show and Sale is a rhododendron show and sale at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Click Here for more details.
Portland Spirit Mother’s Day Cruise
May 14, 2017
two locations
Portland Spirit offers brunch and dinner river cruises boarding in Portland or Cascade Locks in the Gorge. Click Here for more details.
Open Table Reservations for Portland Restaurants on Mother’s Day
May 14, 2017
Portland area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Mother’s Day. Click Here to select a restaurant and make reservations.
Mother’s Day Brunch At The Oregon Zoo
May 14, 2017 (9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Take Mom to the Portland Zoo for a sweet and savory Mother’s Day Brunch, which does not include or require a zoo ticket. Click Here for more details.
UFO Festival
May 18 - 21, 2017
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. Click Here for more details.
Crafty Wonderland
May 20, 2017
Shop from 200 artists and craft makers at the Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market at the Oregon Convention Center. Repeats in Dec. Free. Click Here for more detailed information.
Tour Historic Lake Oswego Homes
May 20, 2017
The Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour features four historic homes within walking distance, starting at Oswego Heritage House. Click Here for more detailed information.
Mt. Tabor Art Walk
May 20 - 21, 2017 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Visit local artists at two dozen locations on Mt. Tabor Art Walk, following the map on their website. Free. Click Here for more detailed information.
People In The Street
May 21, 2017
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. Click Here Here for more detailed information.
CityFair & Fireworks
May 26 - June 11, 2017
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. Click Here for more detailed information. Click Here for more detailed information.
Wine Country Weekend
May 27 - 29, 2017
More than 150 wineries in the Willamette Valley are open for tastings and tours on Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country. Click Here for more detailed information.
In addition to fresh produce and plants, artisan food producers offer prepared products, ranging from fruit jams to farmstead cheeses, breads and pastries, pickles, pasta, chocolate, and more. The markets also offer many amenities, including live music.
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Saturdays May-September 8AM-1:30PM
Saturdays Oct-Nov 19th 9AM-1:30PM
Wednesdays June 15-August 31 3PM-6PM
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Open All Year Around
8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Mar-Oct)
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Nov-Feb)
S.W. 6th & Yamhill
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mondays June 20th to September 26th – Closed July 4th and September 5th
S.W. Park & Salmon
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesdays May 4th to November 23rd
N.W. 19th & Everett
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursdays June 2nd to September 29th
N. McClellan & Denver
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesdays June 1st to September 28th
N.E. 7th & Wygant
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sundays May 1st to November 20th
S.E. 91st and Foster Road
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sundays June 5th to October 30th
Pleasing a mother and women for that matter is quite simple, actually. All they want is to be is adored. Now that we've established that, making your mother feel set-apart on her special day is quite easy! Coffee and/or breakfast in bed would be a great start or a mid-morning drive to Oregon's wine country...the options are limitless, but keep in mind more than "things" what your special mother wants most of all is just to spend time with you. Your undivided attention is what makes her shine.
Brunch followed by a professional massage at the Allison Inn and Spa - Click Here for more details. OpenTable has bevy of other options - Click Here for more details.
A weekend at the Stephanie Inn. Click Here for more details.
A bracelet from Julie Vos - Click Here fore more details.
Marc Jacobs Decadence - Click Here fore more details.
Knit Mermaid Blanket in blue marle. Click Here for more details.
Medi-Spa gift certificate from SpaBella Skincare and Laser Center - Click Here for more details.
MAY
Cinco de Mayo
May 5 - 8, 2016
Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, an artisan village, and family fun at Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Friday is free
Tulip Festival
May 1, 2016 (begins March 18)
May 8, 2016
Portland area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Mother’s Day.May 8, 2016
Take Mom to the Portland Zoo for a lavish Mother’s Day Brunch. Does not include or require a zoo ticket.May 12 - 15, 2016
Whiskey Festival
May 13 - 15, 2016
WhiskeyTown USA includes whisky tasting, cocktails, restaurant food, and live entertainment indoors and outdoors at 100 SE Alder Street.Street Fair & Parade
May 14, 2016
Kick off the summer street fair season at St. Johns Bizarre, with local music, 75 juried craft vendors, food, a beer garden, and kids’ activities the same day as the noon St. Johns Parade in North Portland.Tour Historic Homes
May 14, 2016 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour features four historic homes within walking distance, starting at Oswego Heritage House.Seaside Wine Tasting
May 14, 2016 (3 to 7 p.m.)
Taste wines in local shops for a fee at Seaside Spring Downtown Wine Walk in Seaside. Repeats in Nov.Medieval Fair
May 14 - 15, 2016
Enjoy heavy armored combat, strolling musicians, singers, dancers, story telling, 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.CityFair & fireworksCity Fair
May 27 - June 12, 2016 (dates below)
CityFair has carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, and fireworks on May 27 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Open May 27-30, June 2-5 and 9-12.
Wine Country Weekend
May 28 - 30, 2016
More than 150 wineries in the Willamette Valley are open for tastings and tours on Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country.
APRIL
Tulip Festival
April 1 - May 1, 2016 (begins March 18)
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.
Women’s Show
April 2, 2016
Portland Women’s Expo features a fashion show, food samples, beer and wine garden, rock wall, and health & beauty products at Oregon Convention Center.Holistic Expo
April 2 - 3, 2016
Body Mind Spirit Expo [sound on some PCs] has exhibits and presentations about alternative health and psychic power at the Oregon Convention Center.Star Trek Show
April 6, 2016 (8 p.m.)
Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage features film and TV footage from Star Trek on a 40-foot wide screen plus a live orchestra playing the music at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Discount tickets $25.Historic Home Tour
April 9, 2016 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Get renovation ideas by visiting 7 restored, historic homes on the self-guided Old House Revival Tour.Hard Cider Festival
April 16, 2016
Try samples from 20 cideries at Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest, which includes art & food vendors, a kids’ area, and music from bluegrass to classic rock. No pets.Orchid Show
April 16 - 17, 2016
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 Ambridge Event Center.Astoria Seafood Festival
April 22 - 24, 2016
Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival features coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, and wine tasting. Children are free on Sunday.Aquariva – 0470 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239. Lovely terrace on the bank of the Willamette River, just on the edge of the South Waterfront.
Bluehour – 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland. Popular tables on raised loading dock, side street.
Clark Lewis – 1001 SE Water Ave #160 97214. No patio as such, but a wall of rollup doors.
Departure – 525 SW Morrison, Portland 97204. “Lauded as one of the best outdoor patios in Portland, Departure offers modern Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting. Perched atop The Nines Hotel in downtown Portland, it boasts sweeping views of the city, mountains and river. Departure is Portland’s one-of-a-kind, sky-high retreat for quick bites, leisurely dining, or an evening of global cocktails. To best enjoy the rooftop scene, visit for a sunset dinner or happy hour 4-6pm daily.
Goose Hollow Inn – 1927 SW Jefferson St., Portland 97201. Very popular outdoor eating/deck. Mixed sun/shade.
Henry’s Tavern – 10 NW 12th Ave, Portland. Courtyard patio.
Jake’s Famous Crawfish – 401 SW 12th Ave, Portland 97205. Street side tables.
Jake’s Grill – 611 SW 10th ave, Portland 97205. Street side tables.
820/Mint– 820 N. Russell, Portland. Really nice private deck.
McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside at the Marina – tables overlooking the river. 0309 SW Montgomery, 97201
McMenamin’s Edgefield – 2136 SW Halsey St, Troutdale 97060. Private gardens/patios
McMenamin’s Kennedy School – 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave, Portland 97211. Enclosed patio area.
Meriwether’s – 2601 NW Vaughn St, Portland. Huge, lush garden patio out back, completely separate from the street. A lovely place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Ned Ludd – 3925 NE MLK Blvd, Portland 97212. “American craft kitchen Ned Ludd, will open the patio weather permitting and serve its wood fired seasonal menu that draws from the bounty of Oregon and the greater Northwest region. Intentional and engaging, the menu features a diverse selection of fresh local ingredients from Roasted Trout to Spiced Roasted Beets.
Noble Rot – 1111 E. Burnside, Portland 97214. 4th floor rooftop patio with a great view of the city.
Pok Pok – 3226 SE Division St, Portland. Patio.
Ringside Steakhouse – 14021 NE Glisan St., Portland 97230. Enclosed patio overlooking 10th hole at Glendover golf course, with fire-pits and big umbrellas.
Rose and Thistle Pub – 2314 NE Broadway, Portland 97232. “Sweet little beer garden/patio in back.
Salty’s on the Columbia – 3839 NE Marine Drive, Portland 97211. Nice deck on the water.
Screen Door – 2337 E. Burnside, Portland 97214. Patio on the side street.
Three Degrees Waterfront Bar & Grill – Riverplace Hotel 1410 SW Harbor Way, Portland 97201. “Our dining room features a terrace that overlooks the esplanade with a view of the Willamette river. We also have a bar patio featuring a view of the river, and rocking chairs with heaters.”
Veritable Quandary – 1220 SW First Ave, Portland 97204. Nice enclosed patio.
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