
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.
- May 5 - Heathen Brewing, Vancouver
- May 12 - Ecliptic Brewing, Portland
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.