Spring in Portland
Portland celebrates spring with beer and food festivals, fiestas and flowers.
Rain showers, blooming flowers and lots of only-in-Portland things to do hit the calendar every spring in Portland. 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. Amidst spring showers, sun-breaks and dry days are common, though, and spring visitors are rewarded with lovely vistas, bountiful outdoor adventures and the city’s signature event, the Portland Rose Festival, which runs from late May through early June. Explore our top things to do, see and experience during a springtime visit to Portland.
Questions About Portland in the Spring
How much does it rain in Portland during spring?
When do cherry trees bloom in Portland?
What is the average springtime temperature in Portland?
Spring Weather
Rain showers continue in spring, along with plenty of cloud breaks and dry spells. Spring days often start rainy and end up with clear blue skies and sunshine, with the city getting progressively warmer as June approaches. With such a temperate climate, many flowers start blooming in Portland in early March.
What to Pack
For a springtime visit to Portland, we recommend packing layers and a light rain-proof jacket. Old-school Portlanders tend to shun umbrellas, but they can come in handy to shield glasses and faces from heavier showers. Waterproof boots will come in handy on muddy spring hikes and for splashing through Portland’s puddles.
Spring Activities
Don't let rain showers keep you from enjoying this verdant season in Portland.
Spend Spring Break in Portland
Plan an epic spring break in Portland with our list of activities for families, friends, couples and solo travelers.
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.
Spring Hikes Near Portland
There’s something special about the first spring hike of the year. Enjoy wildflowers, bird watching and breathtaking scenery on these springtime rambles.
Events by Month
Each month of Spring in Portland offers its own unique selection of events and things to do.
March Events
Shop, eat, dance and cheer your way through the last of winter with these March events in Portland.
April Events
April in Portland means heading outside to enjoy gorgeous blooms and epic views, along with plenty of cultural offerings.
May Events
From farmers' markets to fiestas, there's plenty to do in Portland in May.
Favorite Spring Events
The spring season in Portland overflows with exciting events and festivals.
Spring Holidays
Celebrations a season of renewal and rebirth with these annual celebrations around Portland.
Mother’s Day Events in Portland
Myriad Mother's Day events in Portland make it easy (and fun!) to celebrate moms, grandmas and all of the other important women in your life.
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.
Memorial Day Weekend Events
Enjoy vacation-level-fun events during Memorial Day weekend in Portland.
Upcoming Spring Events
Enjoy these springtime events and festivals in and near 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.
Easter on the Farm
Topaz Farm is happy to announce the 2nd Annual Easter Celebration on the Farm, a delightful and uncrowded day filled with fun activities for the whole family. Like last year's sold-out event, this is available exclusively by pre-purchased tickets, so be sure to secure your spot. Each ticket comes with: Farm entrance and parking, Visit the…
Hop Into Spring
Welcome spring with outdoor lawn games, magic shows, animal encounters and more at Hop into Spring. Hop into Spring is a celebration of the spring season geared toward the 10-and-under crowd. Free with zoo admission.
Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration
In partnership with Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter Nordic Northwest invites you to this free family event. Parents, grandparents, and friends can enjoy coffee and pastries while kids make crafts and go egg hunting. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Easter in Nordic countries is an exciting mix of flavors, history, and traditions. Besides celebrating the religious…
Portland Saturday Market
Open every Saturday from March–December, Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the U.S.
Spring On The Farm
Join Triskelee Farm for a fun-filled. Get ready for an Eggciting Easter egg hunt, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, make a craft, and bounce around. Happening in the covered space. Only kids need a wristband. Adults and carried babies not participating are free. It's a fantastic way to celebrate the joy of spring…
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to Rebers Riverside Farm in Yamhill, OR for a free Easter Egg hunt and enjoy hotdogs, games, kids crafts, a bonfire, and s'mores.
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., 10 a.m. and Noon. The Easter Procession starts at 6:30 a.m. The main entrance is located at NE 85th Avenue and Sandy…
Easter Brunch
Join the Easter Bunny for a special holiday brunch. Enjoy traditional brunch favorites, including carved ham, seasonal salads, pastries and a chocolate fountain. Seating is limited, so reserve your family's spot today. The Aerie at Eagle Landing's Easter Brunch
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, 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 River, Views of the…
Easter Egg Hunt at Eagle Landing
The Easter Egg Hunt will be held rain or shine on the golf course. Make sure to dress your littles in weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Parents need not pay for themselves, just their kids.
Easter Bottle Hunt
Join Youngberg Hill for an unforgettable adventure in the vineyard on Easter Sunday. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt as you search for the empty wine bottles cleverly placed throughout the property. Trade in your find for exciting prizes. There are prizes for every paid ticket. After the hunt, kick up your feet, sit back,…
Sobrang Sarap
Established in the Philippines, Filipino Food Month is celebrated every April to honor Filipino cuisine's robust history and diversity. Portland is hosting the first-ever Filipino Food Month crawl this year. Local Filipinx-owned businesses in Portland are coming together to launch an annual celebration not to miss. April was designated Filipino Food Month to appreciate and…
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Ekphraestival
This 1st annual event arose from a collaboration between 25 poets and 26 visual artists, bringing together poetry and art. Named for the rhetorical term ekphrasis, which is often understood as a literary interpretation of visual art, Ekphraestival uses the term more broadly, celebrating the creation of visual work in response to poetry. During April,…
Wine & Watercolor
Explore your creative side and enjoy some wonderful local wine while you paint. You are encouraged to make it unique. YOU are the artist. Paint a path of blossoming cherry trees for spring or a wreath of spring florals for Mother's Day. No experience is necessary. Artists of all levels are welcomed and encouraged. With…
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…
Trillium Festival
Welcome back Spring. The Annual Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek State Natural Area is an educational event for the whole community that celebrates the season of renewal in the forest and beyond. For 44 years, Friends of Tryon Creek has celebrated the return of the Trillium, an early-season perennial native to our local forests. This…
Brain Fair
Discover the amazing things our brains can do at the free annual OHSU Brain Fair. Science fans of all ages will be fascinated by hands-on exhibits, displays and more.
The Biggest Clothing Swap in The Northwest
The BIGGEST Clothing Swap in the Northwest. Two full floors of swapping fun. The Ballroom on the 3rd Floor: The main swap area with tons of clothing sorted into non-binary categories as well as a plethora of shoes and accessories.Plus, a bar. Lola’s Room on the 2nd Floor: Plus-size swap sponsored by Chub Hub with more…
Oregon Book Awards
Join Literary Arts for an evening honoring the state’s most accomplished writers in the categories of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, young readers, and graphic literature. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Kwame Alexander.
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Come join the Festival in Portland – 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.
Fertile Ground Festival
See Portland's newest theater and dance works every April at the annual Fertile Ground Festival.
Earth Day Cleanup
SOLVE is excited to invite you to the 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…
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. Note: This show is being presented on the second Saturday in April, rather than the first as in years past….
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.
One Moto Show
Every year, the One Moto Show draws thousands of bikers and enthusiasts to Portland to celebrate all things motorcycle.
Earth Day Oregon in Forest Park
Come and join in for Earth Day Oregon 2024 Earth Day is celebrated throughout Forest Park with multiple stewardship opportunities. This stewardship event is accessible to everyone, so please join, and bring along all your friends and the whole family. All training, tools, and materials will be provided by FPC, along with snacks and coffee. Register…
Dinner in the Field at Lange Estate Winery
Field and Vine Events are known for farm-to-table family-style dining and are teaming up with Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards and enjoy an incredible dinner in their beautiful tasting room. Lange Estate, founded in 1987, is considered one of the pioneers of Oregon wine. With a clear vision for new world production, Lange has become…
Bridge to Brews
The iconic Bridge to Brews race returns in 2024 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 vendors.
The Flip Side — Vegan Market
Come hang out for the first Flip Side event of the year celebrating Earth Day weekend with a good old fashion vegan market. There will be 30+ of Portlands' very own local vendors and crafters, lots of awesome local animal sanctuaries to support, such as Green Acres and Out to Pasture, vegan tattoos by Awaken…
Spring Member Artists Show
Showcasing over 200 newly acquired works from outstanding Member Artists. Discover new work as varied and rich as the Pacific Northwest itself. And, best of all, you can take them home. All works on display at RSG are available to rent or buy. The Show will then run through May-June 2024. The Rental Sales Gallery…
TEDxPortland
Cities are built and rebuilt, and Portland is in transition once again. With leadership, intention, and purpose, we drive progress by uniting our diverse perspectives. The magic of our culture and community is realized through the amalgam of creativity, technology, and innovation. Year 12 is inspired by the unlimited potential and endless possibilities revealed through…
Hood River Cider Fest
Cider Fest allows seasoned and novice cider drinkers to sample cider from Oregon and Washington’s finest cider makers. Nearly 40 cideries will be participating, with 80 ciders on tap. Grab a tasting glass, drink tokens, and find your new favorite. The daylong event also features local craft and food vendors. Spring showers aren’t a problem,…
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market
Meet the makers. Over 250 artists will be selling their goods at the Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market. Crafty Wonderland is excited to be back in person for the Spring Art + Craft Market Pre-Show Ticketed Shopping Event on Friday General Admission – Timed Entry Tickets on Saturday
Burgeoning ~ A Ritual Concert Honoring Beltane
Imagine yourself entering a space abuzz with the sounds of others gathered for a sip from the well of the mystery. You don't know what "ritual concert" means; you've just felt the pull because you've heard that voice before, or something you can't quite put your finger on draws you to it. You can just…
Spring Garden Fair
40 Years and Still Growing. Don't miss the anniversary celebration: enjoy a weekend of discovery, inspiration, and fun. DISCOVER • Plants, Tools and Treasures, and new finds at the Silent Auction, Garden Fair Raffle and Potting Station. GROW • Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions. Always popular – informative "10-Minute…
St. Johns Bizarre and Parade
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted celebration that kicks off Portland's summer street fair season. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds who traditionally attended the St. Johns Parade. After the parade, a portion of the business district in St. Johns is…
Baker's Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest
The 8th 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 thirteen coffee beers, samples of several of the specific coffees, morsels of all thirteen doughnuts, and a souvenir glass. (No extra drink tickets needed/sold). As always, several of the…
Mother's Day Cruise
Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with a special brunch cruise. The whole family will enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Willamette River, a delicious Northwest brunch buffet, mimosas or sparkling cider, live piano music and beautiful river views. Make memories that Mom will treasure forever.
UFO Festival
Every May, thousands of visitors flock to the city’s famous UFO Festival, featuring four days of parades, costume contests and expert speakers.
Mt. Tabor Art Walk
The Mt. Tabor Art Walk is a Portland tradition. This juried show and sale is a great opportunity to see quality visual art and meet artists in their studios and homes. Diverse media are represented, including photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture, prints, metal arts, photography, glass, jewelry, book arts and mosaics. The Mt. Tabor Art Walk…
Rose Festival CityFair
Considered the "hub" of the annual Portland Rose Festival, CityFair fills Waterfront Park with carnival rides, concerts, food and fireworks for multiple weekends during the festival.
Holi Spring Festival at Topaz Farm
Join a spring harvest celebration and Bollywood and Bhangra dance party in the grass featuring DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid, Anjali's Gulabi Gang Dancers and Gurpreet Dhillon's PDX Bhangra Dance Troup. The last two years of sold-out Holi Fests were so much fun. This is going to be another great party featuring music, dancing,…
Rose Festival CareOregon Starlight Parade
The CareOregon Starlight Parade is one of the Rose Festival's most popular events, offering electrified, funky fun for everyone. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries, you’ll see representation from Portland’s diverse community groups (and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region), creating a vibe like no other on Portland's…
Rose Festival Fleet Week
Since 1907, visiting ships have made their way to Portland's waterfront. The City of Roses is known to be a favorite port of call for military (and non-military) visitors, as Portland's citizens thank them and make them feel welcome. The Portland Rose Festival is extremely fortunate to be one of a few U.S. Ports of…
Rose Festival Fred Meyer Junior Parade
From the moment the lovable Fred Bear cuts the ribbon to kick off the Fred Meyer Junior Parade, fun reigns. Children come from all parts of the city to join in: dressing in costume, transforming wagons into floats, decorating their bikes with colorful flowers, or just parading with their pets (and parents!). Elementary and Middle…
Rose Festival Queen’s Coronation presented by Unitus Community Credit Union
Who will become the next Queen of Rosaria? One of Portland's most time-honored traditions continues as the 2023 Rose Festival Court is presented, and the new reigning Queen is named during this special investiture ceremony. The Queen represents Portland and the Rose Festival for one year at appearances throughout the country and abroad. When choosing…
Rose Festival Royal Rosarians Milk Carton Boat Race
A classic Rose Festival event and family-friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race is a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human-powered boats that float only employing recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in nine categories, with…
Events in Portland Today, Tomorrow and This Weekend
Things to Do in Portland Today
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Things to Do in Portland Tomorrow
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Things to Do in Portland This Weekend
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