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Portland blooms with seasonal events and cultural offerings every April.
Springtime in Portland means heading outside to enjoy gorgeous blooms and epic views, along with plenty of cultural offerings. Celebrate Earth Day with clean-ups around the city, head to the gorgeous annual Tulip Festival and explore vibrant spring blooms around Portland. Scroll down for a few of our top picks for things to do in April in Portland, or search our full events calendar to see everything on offer.
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Portland’s cherry blossoms are impressive, but an even more colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles (51 km) south of the city, in Woodburn. There, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, and thousands come to see acres upon acres of tulips in full bloom.
Spring Blooms
Springtime in Portland brings warmer temperatures and explosions of color. The city bursts into bloom, as gorgeous rhododendrons, azaleas, cherry trees and roses come into full flower in parks, gardens and yards all over town. Visitors are rewarded with lovely vistas and beautiful views at the Best Spots for Spring Flowers.
The One Moto Show
During the multi-day One Moto Show, thousands of motorcyclists (and moto-enthusiasts) roll into Portland to celebrate bikes and biker culture, with hundreds of motorcycles from around the world on display, ranging from the vintage to the strange and custom-made. Discover old, new, custom, rare and classic builds from all over the world and enjoy live music, professional flat-track racing, electric mini-bike racing, art and food.
Earth Day
Ranking as one of America’s greenest cities, Portland is passionate about all things environmental. This Earth Day, enjoy the outdoors and join in on one of the many volunteer clean-up efforts around the city. Earth Day Oregon in Forest Park hosts stewardship events keeping trails clear. Join in one of the many Earth Day Cleanup events around Portland hosted by SOLVE.
Bridge to Brews
Get a great view of the city while walking or running over 4 of Portland’s iconic bridges when you join in the Bridge to Brews walk/run. The race takes participants across the Willamette River in downtown Portland finishing at Tom Mcall Waterfront Park where runners’ efforts are celebrated with a beer and cider festival featuring vendors, live music and an awards ceremony.
Portland Lindy Exchange
Learn how to do the Charleston or the Collegiate Shag at the Portland Lindy Exchange, a weekend-long dance event that celebrates the music and dancing of the early 20th-century. Grab a partner and swing onto the dance floor or sit back and enjoy the energetic sounds of vintage jazz, stomp and swing music.
Oregon Book Awards
The Oregon Book Awards honors writers in the genres of poetry, fiction, graphic literature, drama, literary nonfiction, and literature for young readers. Presented by Literary Arts and held at Portland Center Stage, the awards aim to engage readers, support writers and inspire the next generation with great literature.
More April Events 2023
Check out our picks for top things to do in April in Portland.
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Colorful fields reminiscent of Holland burst with acres of tulips in full bloom at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn.
Portland Saturday Market
Open every Saturday from March–December, Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the U.S.
Rhododendron Show & Sale
The Early Blooming Rhododendron Show returns to Crystal Springs. Presented by the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, this show focuses on rhododendron species and hybrid plants that are among the first to bloom. Admission to the show is included with regular garden admission.
Trillium Festival
For 43 years, Tryon Creek has celebrated the return of the Trillium, an early-season perennial native to local forests. This beautiful white flower awakens each year in late February and early March. It slowly turns to a reddish-purple by the end of April or early May, making it an excellent beginning to the spring wildflower…
Grand Opening Indigenous Marketplace
Grand Opening event at the new office space where Indigenous and Black vendors are ready to help with all your gifting needs. Portland Indigenous Marketplace (PIM) is a culturally-specific, community response organization. All members of PIM’s board and staff reflect the community served. As active Indigenous and Black Artists and Entrepreneurs, they utilize their extensive…
Seven Guitars
PassinArt: A Theatre Company presents August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. The timeless Pittsburgh Cycle of ten stage plays by playwright August Wilson examines African American life in each decade of the 20th century. Sixth in the cycle, Seven Guitars tells the powerful story of seven African American characters, four men…
Brazilian Carnaval Ball
10th Annual Brazilian Carnaval Ball: A Decade of Light. Come to celebrate 10 years of Brazilian Carnaval in Portland. After a year without Carnaval, be ready for the 9th Annual Brazilian Carnaval Ball in Portland. This year will be celebrating the traditional BOI BUMBÁ, a celebration from the heart of north and northeast Brazil Presenting:…
Oregon Book Awards
Join Literary Arts’ annual celebration of the state’s most accomplished writers in the genres of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, young readers and drama. Hosted by Live Wire’s Luke Burbank.
Oregon Beer Awards
Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of Beer” the Oregon Beer Awards event is a raucous reunion of brewers and beer lovers and a notable celebration of outstanding Oregon beers and breweries The Oregon Beer Awards celebrates and promotes the most outstanding beer in Oregon. Since 2015, the Oregon Beer Awards has grown to be the state’s…
Easter Sunday at The Grotto
Celebrate Easter Sunday at The Grotto, a serene woodland sanctuary in Northeast Portland featuring 62 acres of botanical gardens. Mass celebrating Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord will occur at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Noon on April 9, 2022. The Easter Procession starts at 7:00 a.m. Main entrance is located at…
Easter Brunch Cruises on the Portland Spirit
Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember. Your family and friends will enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Willamette River, a delicious Northwest brunch buffet, “bottomless” mimosas or sparkling cider, live piano music, an appearance from Cinnabunny and ever-changing river views. What’s Included: 2-hour cruise on the Willamette RiverViews of the…
Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Join Emmy award-winning host Luke Burbank for the taping of Live Wire, the fastest-growing entertainment show on public radio. We’ve got a late-night stride, an Oscar Wilde wit, and the charisma of Ferris Bueller grand marshaling a parade. Music, comedy, and conversation, live and packed with surprises. Featuring writer, director, and actor Laura Chinn, editor…
Portland Lindy Exchange
The Portland Lindy Exchange (PDXLX) is Portland’s annual dance exchange celebrating the vintage swing music and dances of the ’20s – ’50s, including Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag. PDXLX was first hosted in 1999. After a 3-year hiatus during the pandemic, it’s back to keep going strong, promoting Vintage Jazz Music and Dance…
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
At the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, you will find a wide variety of sewing, quilting, needle-art and craft supply exhibits from many quality companies, along with make ‘n’ takes, free demos, daily door prize drawings and more.
Celebrate Earth Day at Tryon Creek
Channel your creativity and get your hands dirty while connecting with nature and learning how to become stewards of our habitat. Join us for a Mini-Habitat Centerpiece Workshop hosted by local small business Poppy and Finch and in support of Friends of Tryon Creek. This one-hour workshop includes a short presentation on native plants, basic…
Earth Day Cleanup
SOLVE is excited to invite you to our statewide event this April, the Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by Portland General Electric. For over fifty years, SOLVE has been supporting the efforts of community leaders around the state who are motivated to take care of their special place in Oregon. This event has its roots in the…
Baker's Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest
Welcome back The 7th Annual Baker’s Dozen melds three things Portland does best: coffee, beer, and doughnuts. Each brewer uses beans from a different roaster. Admission includes all 13 coffee beers, samples of several specific coffees, morsels of all 13 doughnuts, and a souvenir glass. (No extra drink tickets needed/sold). As always, several specific coffees…
Bridge to Brews
The iconic Bridge to Brews race returns in 2023 At Waterfront Park, join the annual 8k and 10k walk/run over 4 of Portland’s iconic Bridges. After the race, there will be a beer/cider-tasting event on the waterfront. Sip on some of Portland’s best beer and cider while enjoying live music, games, and goodies from local…
One Moto Show
Every year, the One Moto Show draws thousands of bikers and enthusiasts to Portland to celebrate all things motorcycle.
Portland Flea + Food
The Portland Flea + Food is a gathering place for the creators, curators and collectors held the last weekend of the month from April to October in Portland, Oregon. Every market features 80+ local artists, makers, and curators of the best vintage, handmade and locally sourced goods in town. Saturdays at Ecotrust: 721 NW 9TH…
Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize Exhibition
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University is pleased to present the Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize exhibition from February 28 – April 29, 2023. A public reception will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5 – 7 pm. To mark the prizes’ decade-long establishment, please join the PSU School…
Masterworks | Portland: Botticelli
The Portland Art Museum is pleased to present Sandro Botticelli’s masterwork Madonna of the Magnificat, a tondo (round painting) of the Madonna and Child with angels. This rarely seen work is a variant of the artist’s celebrated painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, considered one of the finest Madonna and Child paintings of the…
Morning or Afternoon Half Day Portland City Tour
More than just a basic Portland city tour, the half-day Portland City Tour will reveal the laid-back small city feel of this fun and thriving downtown. You will experience the best Portland sites, including the International Rose Garden, Pioneer Courthouse Square, NW 23rd (the best shopping area in Portland), the Pearl District, the South Park…
Morning or Afternoon Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Explore the beauty of the canyon walls and rock formations, breathtaking waterfalls and awe-inspiring visas that make the Columbia River National Scenic Area one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Our enthusiastic guides will introduce you to the most amazing places in the Gorge while providing a comprehensive narrative of this spectacular landscape and its…
Nature Vive: Paul Missal
Nature Vive is an intimate exhibition celebrating the masterful work of Paul Missal through the lens of his playful and symbolic still-life paintings and prints. This exhibition explores themes of decay to renewal, the cool tension of balanced dualities, and nature as guardian. The show’s title inverts the traditional term nature morte (literally, dead nature,…
Studio Ghibli Film Festival
Presenting the 8th Almost Annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival. Over thirty days, audiences will have the opportunity to experience eighteen extraordinary adventures from one of the most acclaimed animation studios in the world. This year’s festival includes an incredible line-up of daily screenings, special guest speakers, and an Opening Night celebration focused on the 10th…
The Odyssey of the Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel
The Jantzen Beach Amusement Park officially opened on May 26, 1928. It added a new attraction in July of that year—an impressive four-abreast carousel built by C. W. Parker. The Odyssey of the Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel examines the carousel’s journey from Parker’s Leavenworth factory to California’s sunny shores to the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park,…
untitled (Plaid Pantry): Paintings by David Rosenak
In a span of 25 years, David Rosenak (American, born 1957) has looked closely at the cityscape that defines the limited range between his work, home, and studio locations in the Buckman neighborhood of Southeast Portland. Though his work may be seen within the scope of limitations — the narrow physical range of places and…
Weaving Data
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU is pleased to present Weaving Data, featuring the work of Faig Ahmed, April Bey, Jovencio de la Paz, Ahree Lee, Kayla Mattes, Shelley Socolofsky, Joan Truckenbrod, Vo Vo, and Sarah Wertzberger. The exhibition is on view from January 24 through April 29, 2023, with an opening reception…
Portland Swap Meet
The annual Portland Auto Swap Meet will feature automotive-related gear from more than 1,500 vendors, attracting over 15,000 visitors annually. The Swap Meet offers thousands of unique, original stock, antique, vintage and custom vehicles and parts and auto-inspired items on display and for sale. The event offers a complimentary parts pick-up area that stores purchased…
Mt. Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls
Join in on a full-day guided tour from Portland to Mt. Hood. By visiting Mount Hood with enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, you will have multiple opportunities to get the best photographs of the awe-inspiring scenery and to learn about the history and heritage of Portland’s iconic mountain. The tour will depart the hustle and bustle…
Oregon Coastal Tour
Maximize your beach time while at the Oregon Coast Oregon’s coastline is graced with unforgettable vistas: dramatic cliffs, offshore rocks and sea lions, wide sandy beaches, majestic capes, historic lighthouses, enchanted forests and lovely small beach towns which artists and artisans make their home. Locations we may visit include: Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, Short Sand…
City of Roses Tour
In this sightseeing tour of Portland, you will explore some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the picturesque International Rose Test Garden, the Pearl District, the historic Pittock Mansion, and more. Your tour guide will share stories and insights on this gem of a city along the way, including history, industry, architecture, and landscape….
Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity
Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity invita a las y los visitantes de todas las edades a explorar los conceptos fundamentales de la biomimesis a través de desafíos interactivos de diseño, destacando la interacción entre el arte y la ciencia de la naturaleza y cómo ésta continúa informando a nuestro mundo. Esta exhibición realizada en español…
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating Marvel’s 80-year history, from the iconic characters to the creators who’ve told the stories. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features hundreds of artifacts, including original comic book pages, interactive displays, life-size statues of your favorite Super Heroes, and costumes and props from Marvel films and…
D.E. May and Jenene Nagy
Featuring two solo exhibitions this month by artists D.E. May and Jenene Nagy. “If there are five steps to building something, I am interested in steps two and three.” — D.E. MAY. PDX CONTEMPORARY ART is pleased to present FROM THE ARCHIVES: NOTES AND PLANS, an exhibition of work selected from the archives of D.E….
Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe
Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe introduces new generations to one of the twentieth century’s most innovative Native American painters. Howe (1915–1983) committed his artistic career to the preservation, relevance, and ongoing expression of his Yanktonai Dakota culture. He proved that art could be simultaneously modern and embedded in customary Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) culture…
Earth Day Kickoff Storytime
Kick off Earth Day with an April morning Storytime and craft at Nordic Northwest. We will be reading a story about the importance of taking care of our environment and doing a small sustainable craft. GREAT FOR AGES 3-10 Registration Required
Easter Egg Hunt at Lee Farms
Lee Farms are excited to kick off the year of events with their Kids Easter Egg Hunts. Offered for multiple dates and times to ensure a safe, limited occupancy events with lots of room to roam and a fun time for your family. Included in Egg Hunt Ticket: Egg Hunt for 12 prizes; each child…
Easter Egg Hunt at Packer Orchard
Enjoy the fun of an Easter Egg Hunt at the farm. Dress up and join the Easter Bunny at the Farm Place. This is a very “Egg-ssssciting” event There will be a lot of fun activities for kids of all ages. The sun will be shining, and it will be a great day to visit…
Hito Steyerl: This is the Future
This is the Future, by the film and new media artist Hito Steyerl explores a vibrant, imagined garden through an immersive environment of video projection, sculpture, and an augmented reality (AR) experience. Steyerl is one of the foremost artists offering critical reflections on the complexities of the digital world, global capitalism, and the implications of…
Human | Nature
150 Years of Japanese Landscape Prints Selected from the Portland Art Museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition explores Japan’s journey with and through nature during the 19th century and into the modern age through the lens of landscape prints, revealing the at-once reverential and playful spirit in which people held the trees, mountains, and rivers around…
Spring On The Farm
Come for a guided educational tour. Snuggle some lambs, chicks, and baby bunnies, then stay for extra activities like pictures with the easter bunny, bounce house, hot drinks, and crafts. Adults and children need a ticket. Carried babies are free. Tony’s Fresh Fruit and Mexican Food will be on-site from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. You can…
Spring Pop Up at Sustain Home
Don’t miss this Spring Pop up in the Gorge. Bringing so many great local vendors together in one place to welcome the new season. Shop and browse to find outstanding gifts for Mother’s day, your home or your favorite gardener. Serving Kings and Daughters Beer and tea tastings from Mother Mullein Tea
Subtle Intimacy: Here and There
Experience Portland Japanese Garden’s first new art exhibition of 2023. After two seasonal residencies in Portland, Japan Institute’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki, will exhibit her site-specific works inspired by the natural beauty of Portland Japanese Garden in an exhibition titled Subtle Intimacy: Here and There. Sasaki, who works primarily in glass, is known for her…
Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Travel comfortably through the beautiful Willamette Valley with its quaint villages and rolling landscape. Your tour guide will share insights into the Oregon wine industry and show you interesting sites along the way. Stop at some of the most unique boutique wineries the area has to offer. Lunch is included. Wine tastings can be purchased…
A Long Road to Travel: The Service of Japanese American Soldiers During World War II
More than 400 second-generation Japanese American (Nisei) soldiers from Oregon served in the U.S. military during WWII. They played a pivotal role in both Europe and the Pacific at the same time that many of their families were incarcerated in concentration camps back home. A Long Road to Travel tells these soldiers’ stories and their…
Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with ONE toy? What DO you wear to a fancy party? And will ANYONE say “Banana?” Written by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Most enjoyed by ages three…
Eye Dotting Ceremony
The eye dotting ceremony, awakening the dragon, and blessing the boats marks the beginning of the 12-week-long Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race season. Outside the King Tide Fish & Shell, The Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association (PKSCA) proudly presents the Eye Dotting Ceremony, signaling the start of the 12-week-long Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race…
Easter Candy & Wine Pairing
Join Hip Chicks Do Wine for their Annual Easter Candy and Wine Pairing. They’ll pair five wines with five traditional Easter Candies + pouring a seasonal Sangria. Reserve your tickets online and be prepared for Peter Rabbit to visit your house. The last seating is one hour before closing. Reservations are requested. There may be…
More April Events
Enjoy these events and festivals that return to Portland every April.
Easter Events in Portland
Spring is the harbinger of Easter festivities in Portland. Check out kid-friendly Easter egg hunts, annual picnics and candy-centric events.
Best Spots for Spring Flowers
Find your favorite blooms, from roses to rhododendrons and tulips to trilliums, with our guide to spring flowers in Portland.
Portland Saturday Market
Open every Saturday from March–December, Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the U.S.
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