Events

Showing History Events during Mar. 25, 2025–Mar. 24, 2026

Tours

Editor's Pick
Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour
Ongoing

Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour

Old Town Pizza & Brewing – Downtown $38

Old Town Pizza & Brewing is built directly above Portland's infamous Shanghai tunnels. The same tunnels that were used to  house kidnapped sailors during the early 1900s. Book a tour and explore the rich history of Portland, and the legacy of Old Town.

Guided Tour, History
Weird Portland Pub Tour
Ongoing

Weird Portland Pub Tour

Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery $30

This tour is a must-do for anyone who likes beer and is interested in Portland’s artistic flair. Skip those boring tours about the Founding Fathers; hear stories of Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, a bagpipe-playing unicyclist, wacky-themed bike rides, hipsters, the world’s smallest park, aliens, and more. The tour takes place in the vibrant Hawthorne neighborhood...

Beer, Guided Tour, History
Bridge Tour
Ongoing

Bridge Tour

Various Locations $20 - $30

This downtown Portland walking tour will take participants around, across, under, and inside the unique and storied spans that shape the experience of those living and visiting Portland. The route will include several bridges (with specific spans TBA), and on one of those, the tour will plan to meet a Multnomah County bridge operator to...

Guided Tour, Outdoors, Science & Tech, History
A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland
Ongoing

A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland

Pioneer Courthouse Square $29

Embarking on a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) walk through the heart of downtown Portland offers an immersive exploration into the city's rich tapestry of history, culture, and innovation. Often celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and progressive ideals, Portland unfolds its stories through iconic landmarks, bustling public squares, and artistic expressions that color its streets. You'll...

Guided Tour, Outdoors, History
Wonderful Waterfalls and Columbia River Gorge Tour
Ongoing

Wonderful Waterfalls and Columbia River Gorge Tour

Director Park $69

Join a journey along a historic highway that is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking landscapes of the Columbia River Gorge, where natural beauty and human achievement merge seamlessly. Your adventure includes a stop at Women’s Forum Park, where you can marvel at the picturesque view...

Guided Tour, History
BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour
Friday, Apr. 4, 2025

BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub $35

 Journey into Portland’s dark and mysterious past. Discover the city’s most infamous ghosts while enjoying five craft beers at two local pubs. This award-winning tour is Portland’s longest-running haunted tour and has been recently inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, boasting over 400 five-star reviews. Expert tour guides are renowned for their ability to...

Guided Tour, Beer, History

Exhibitions

Editor's Pick
Vanport Mosaic Festival
May 17–June 1, 2025

Vanport Mosaic Festival

Various Locations Free

Celebrating its TENTH anniversary, the Vanport Mosaic Festival presents two weeks of memory activism programming to amplify Oregon’s silenced histories through performances, documentary screenings, exhibits, tours, dialogues, and more.  The Festival is headquartered at the Historic Alberta House in NE Portland, with events taking place in various venues throughout the city (PSU, EXPO, Historic Vanport/Delta...

Exhibition, Festival, Film, Readings & Talks, Cultural Communities, History, Performing Arts
Taken From Their Families: Japanese American Incarceration on Angel Island During World War II
Jan. 18–Apr. 6, 2025

Taken From Their Families: Japanese American Incarceration on Angel Island During World War II

Japanese American Museum of Oregon $0 - $8

Taken From Their Families explores the lesser-known history of Angel Island and its role in the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The former immigration center was used to process prisoners of war and Nikkei community leaders living on the West Coast and Hawai’i. The exhibition presents the stories of 24 individuals who...

Exhibition, Cultural Communities, History

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