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Events in Portland Today, Tomorrow and This Weekend
Things to Do in Portland Today
Today is a beautiful day to explore all that Portland has to offer. This page lists the best Portland events, festivals, concerts, tours and exhibitions that are happening today.
Things to Do in Portland Tomorrow
Are you going to be in town and looking for something to do tomorrow? There are so many fun things to do in Portland and tomorrow is the perfect day to explore.
Things to Do in Portland This Weekend
Looking for what to do in Portland this weekend? This page lists the best Portland events, festivals, concerts, tours and exhibitions that are happening this weekend.
Upcoming Events
Check out these highlights from our events calendar; search above to find more.
Beyond Van Gogh Portland
“An imaginative and fully immersive adventure, Beyond Van Gogh takes on the challenge of breathing n…
Queen Nefertari's Egypt
Discover “The One for Whom the Sun Shines,” Queen Nefertari, the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Ram…
ZooLights
Oregon’s most popular holiday tradition is back and better than ever. Kids and adults alike agree: i…
A Pittock Mansion Christmas
Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the wonderful world of animals with its Critters Make Merry exh…
Holidays in Portland
Portland Holiday Events
Like an Advent calendar loaded with sugary treats, the days leading up to Christmas in Portland hold an abundance of sweet memories.
Holiday Light Displays
Portland is full of bright ways to embrace the shorter days of winter; here are some of the stars in the city’s constellation of holiday light displays.
Holiday Shopping Events
Do your holiday shopping for locally made gifts at hip parties, makers' fairs, sprawling sales and garden grounds filled with handcrafted items.
What Interests You?
Whether you are a history buff, a wine connoisseur, just learning how to paddleboard or love watching a great game of basketball you’ll find what you’re looking for — or maybe a new passion — in Portland.
Something for Everyone
Discover events in Portland that are tailored to your tastes, no matter how eclectic.
Fall is the time to celebrate the spookiest season. Explore Halloween events, haunted tours and festive corn mazes. Autumn is also a great time to peruse Portland’s theater scene or watch a Trail Blazers game.
There is something exciting happening every season in Portland. Winter in Portland brings everyone inside to indulge in the city’s legendary culinary scene. Portland also has a reputation for great craft beer, and in the winter the city throws The Holiday Ale Festival to prove it. Several locally beloved events return each year in the winter including the PdX Jazz Festival, the Winter Light Festival and the One Moto Show.
Spring in Portland sees the city burst into bloom. Several places around the city provide opportunities to view vibrant flowers and spring colors. Also, the spring brings back the city’s signature Portland Rose Festival. Bring the whole family for Spring Break and enjoy activities for everyone.
Summer in Portland may be one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Days are long and dry, temperatures are comfortably warm, and the city makes the most of these conditions with outdoor celebrations and exciting things to do running well into September. There’s no better time for hikes, taking a dip in the Willamette River or heading to a nearby farm to pick (and devour) delicious berries.
Events by Season
Portland is welcoming and lively year-round, with every season offering its own allures.
Winter in Portland
Portland's arts and culture scenes are in full swing during the long nights of winter when the city comes to life with special activities events.
Spring in Portland
Springtime in Portland brings plenty of showers and new growth, along with only-in-Portland activities and celebrations of beer, food, fiestas and flowers.
Summer in Portland
In the summertime, Portland pulls out all the stops, with festivals celebrating craft beer, music, contemporary art and the city’s culinary scene.
Whether it’s your first time visiting Portland or you’re looking for something new to discover, there are plenty of events to entertain and welcome you to the City of Roses. With something happening every month, the biggest challenge is narrowing down the abundance of choices. Perhaps these handy tours and itineraries can help find things of interest and plan your next trip to Stumptown. But, with a never-ending roster of events in Portland, you’re sure to find plenty worth celebrating every month of the year.
Events by Month
No matter what time of year you visit, there's always something fun to see and do in Portland.
We love this city and we love to celebrate it together. The many annual festivals thrown throughout the year are one way Portlanders do just that. You can sample the area’s bounty and explore your love of food at the many festivals throughout the year. Also, with beer festivals and events happening every month you can quench your thirst while discovering new favorites. Maybe you love film, theater, culture or something a little offbeat, you can bet that Portland loves it, too. Find a festival or celebration that is just right for you in Portland.
Annual Festivals
Eat, drink and be merry at these annual festivals in and around Portland.
Portland’s Best Annual Festivals
With a never-ending roster of events in Portland, you’re sure to find plenty worth celebrating every month of the year. Here are 54 of our favorites.
Portland’s Best Food Festivals
We’ve collected PDX’s best foodie events to help you make the most of what our sweet and savory city has to offer all year round.
Beer Festivals in Portland
Portland isn't shy about its love of beer — the city has nearly as many beer festivals as it does breweries.
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