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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 happening this weekend. Scroll down to see our top picks. To find even more events, search the full events calendar and see our picks for Things to Do in Portland Today and Things to Do in Portland Tomorrow.
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Events in Portland This Weekend
Browse below to find something fun happening the weekend of Oct. 11–13, 2024
Tours
A Night with Ghosts
Experience Portland's paranormal heritage and investigate several historic ghost lore gathered from elders, books, medical journals, alienists, spiritualists, and 100s of newspaper accounts of hauntings in NW Portland. Ghost tours stop at three locations where the spirits are known to be less than peaceful and locations where the spirits have moved on. Seek out the…
Portland Ghosts: Poltergeists and Psychopaths
Take a spooky tour of Portland's most haunted places and hear freakish tales of the city’s terrible past. Join Portland Ghosts for a nighttime walk through its dark history, and get ready to meet the ghosts of Rose City. Explore the city’s dark underbelly and immerse yourself in its terrifying world. Uncover the deep mysteries…
Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour
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.
Lone Fir Cemetery Historical Tour
Want to get to know the cemetery better? Take one of the monthly tours. Tours highlight Portland’s founders and regionally-known pioneers. Reservations or donations are not required for the tour but are greatly appreciated. All proceeds go to fund the workshops and cemetery preservation work.
Portland Open Studios
For two weekends every October, Portland Open Studios invites visitors to explore the houses and offices of artists across the city.
Half Day Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic Areas. We will…
Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Prepare to journey back in time to the birth of the Cascade Mountain Range, where lava and pyroclastic matter oozed and flowed, creating a solid layer of basalt rock that coated Western Oregon. Fast forward to the Pleistocene Ice Age, and witness the epic Lake Missoula Flood, which carved out the majestic Columbia River Gorge,…
Portland City Tour
Get ready to explore the heart and soul of Portland with a half-day City Tour. This isn’t your average tour; you'll be takn on a journey through the city’s charming streets and reveal its laid-back atmosphere. Brace yourself for an amazing tour of Portland’s must-see spots like the International Rose Garden (seasonally), the World…
Full Day Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour from Portland
Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last ice age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and explore the Windsurfing Capital of the World. In the afternoon, traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit valley on the way to the alpine top of a volcano, which boasts a title as the world’s 2nd most summited…
Full Day Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
With over 300 miles (482 km) of public coastline, Oregon’s beaches are sure to amaze with their dramatic offshore rock formations and reborn beach towns. This tour will travel along one of the most picturesque driving routes in the country, U.S. HWY 101. Spend the day exploring breathtaking beaches, trekking along sandy shores, and viewing…
Mt. Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls
Buckle up for an epic journey as you are whisked away from Portland to the spellbinding Mt. Hood. With passionate and well-informed guides leading the way, you’ll have plenty of chances to snap up some breathtaking shots of the majestic landscape and soak up the mesmerizing history of this iconic mountain. Enjoy a full day…
Multnomah Falls, Train Ride, & Wine Tour
Get ready to be swept off your feet by your guides as they take you on a journey of a lifetime through the stunning Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley. Brace yourself for a riveting tale of this breathtaking terrain and its awe-inspiring past. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any…
Portland City Tour & Gorge Waterfalls Combo
Ready for an adventure? Join the ultimate tour of Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. You'll see the must-see sights in Portland and then be whisked away to the stunning Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. Discover the magic of the waterfalls, soak in breathtaking views, and dive into the history of the area’s top attractions….
Waterfalls, Mt Hood, and Wine Tour
Prepare for an adventure of epic proportions as passionate guides take you on a journey to the most stunning sights in the Gorge and Hood River Valley. Brace yourself for a spellbinding history lesson on this magical land while you whisk away to one of the most tantalizing wineries that showcase the mesmerizing Columbia River,…
Downtown Coffee & Donut Tour
Jumpstart your morning with a huge variety of coffee and donut across four to five mouthwatering stops, where each bite and sip was crafted right here in Portland. Along the way, immerse yourself in quirky history while exploring Downtown Portland. This is the perfect way to discover Downtown Portland, see where locals get their coffee…
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Harvest Tour and Tasting
Benza Vineyards is excited to offer an exclusive Harvest Winery and Vineyard Tour throughout September and October, where guests will explore the winery and vineyard during the peak of the harvest season. Led by founder Ron Benza, this unique opportunity includes special wine pours, an up-close look at the winemaking process, and a tasting of…
Portland Food Cart Tour
Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city that invented food cart pods. With over 600 food carts throughout the city, you'll explore some of the best and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this small-group walking tour you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst…
BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour
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…
Weird Portland Pub Tour
Experience the eccentricity of Portland, Oregon and visit one of its quirkiest neighborhoods on this walking pub tour. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of the city, including stories of UFO sightings, Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, wacky bike rides, strange locals, hijackings, hipsters, artists, and…
Halloween Spirit Adventure
You are the paranormal investigator. Join renowned psychic and St. Helens native Kathleen Dering for a spiritual adventure at the Klondike Tavern, the most haunted hotel in Oregon. Located in areas closed to the public for many years, the hotel rooms have been mostly untouched since it opened in the early 1900s, as well as the original hallways…
Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour
World-famous pinot noir, crisp chardonnays, and sweet rieslings are just a taste of Oregon's dozens of wines. On this adventure through the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, you'll visit three carefully selected vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms. Guests will partake in tasting flights and experience a behind-the-scenes view of viticulture.
Nordic Northwest Campus Tour
Join a new Nordic Northwest Campus Tour. You’ll meet with trained docents to learn about Nordia House, Nordic Northwest, Ole Bole troll, and Fogelbo. This is an hour-long opportunity to learn more and see the campus in a new way.
Exhibitions
Día de Muertos: A Celebration of Life
Día de Muertos: A Celebration of Life is a compilation of artistic installations and art exhibits across the State of Oregon, based on the community tradition of Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead has grown in popularity worldwide. In the United States, it is known as an entertaining Mexican party. While it is…
Throughlines: Connections in the Collection
Throughlines embraces wonder and curiosity, bringing together artworks from across the Museum’s collections to explore the range of artistic innovation. From diverse geographies, cultures, and time periods, artists have consistently created images, objects, and experiences that ask us to consider ourselves and the world from different perspectives. Visitors will encounter playful groupings that reveal how artists…
Exquisite Creatures Revealed
Discover Exquisite Creatures Revealed, a new and expanded showcase of work from artist and naturalist Christopher Marley. His intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world — including a 10-foot Japanese Spider Crab, a striking Amazonian stingray, and a never-before-preserved leafy seadragon from Australia — in stunning displays like you’ve never seen before. Oregon-based…
Crossing Boundaries: Portraits of a Transgender West
Curated in collaboration with historian Peter Boag, the Washington State Historical Society’s original exhibition Crossing Boundaries shares seldom-spotlighted historical narratives of transgender people in the West. The exhibition spans from 1860 to 1940 and highlights the lives of specific individuals who did not conform to gender norms, connecting those histories to contemporary aspects of today’s…
Made with Love: 45 Years of Ikoi no Kai
The Ikoi no Kai community lunch program has come to embody the concept of keirō 敬老, or respect for elders, to local Japanese Americans. For 45 years, the Portland program has supported seniors and their loved ones with meals and activities that honor their cultural heritage. This exhibition centers on the many voices that have…
Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection
Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection presents the work of distinguished photojournalist Dawid Szymin (Chim”) born in Warsaw in 1911. Chim published under the name David Seymour. His keen observations of 20th-century European politics, social life, and culture documented the beginnings of the antifascist struggle to the rebuilding of countries ravaged by the war. With Henri…
Alberta Street Gallery: Monsters and Myths and Land of Dreams
Monsters and Myths: Dare to step into a world where shadows dance, and myths come to life. Curated by Julia Alora, this group show, where artists explore the dark side of imagination, is bound to leave a lasting impression. After all, it is easy to appreciate beautiful things, but creatures that go bump in the…
Bong Wai Chen: Reframing Tradition
The Portland Chinatown Museum presents BONG WAI CHEN: Reframing Tradition, a retrospective on the art and life of Portland Chinatown artist Bong Wai Chen (1911-1968), who influenced generations of Oregon artists and the practice of calligraphy in the U.S. This exhibition is the third of a series of retrospectives organized by Portland Chinatown Museum and…
Color Outside the Lines
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU is pleased to present Color Outside the Lines from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, featuring the work of 18 contemporary artists who have used color to question institutions, beliefs, and expectations. All events are free to the public. A debate in art…
Froelick Gallery: Art Exhibition Opening
Froelick Gallery is proud to present two outstanding solo exhibitions by Orlando Almanza and Jake Scharbach ORLANDO ALMANZA | "Gente de Río" JAKE SCHARBACH | "Treachery of Images" Exhibition Special Dates: Preview: Wed. Sept 4, 5:30 p.m. Join an intimate interview by India Lovejoy, host of Tinted Connections, as she and artist Orlando Almanza discuss the inspirations…
Targeted: 100+ Kites
Inspired by the poem “If I Must Die” by the Palestinian academic and writer Refaat Alareer, Targeted: 100+ Kites commemorates the journalists who have been killed or gone missing in Gaza since the war began. The installation includes more than 100 handmade kites and original projections and sounds created by a team of Portland artists led by Huneidi. …
The Magic World of Leonora Carrington
Leonora Carrington (1917 – 2011) explores themes of metamorphosis, magic, and biblical allegory. She populates her compositions with hybrid creatures; human figures fused with mythical and imagined beasts suggest a confrontation between the material world and the world of dreams. Among the early European surrealists, Carrington is a pioneer in her century-spanning explorations of the…
Brett Stenson Solo & Jordan Metcalf Small Solo
Bygones Been Gone Brett Stenson is an illustrator, designer, and multidisciplinary artist based in Portland. Working with the design studio Young Jerks, Brett’s creative process is heavily influenced by forgotten ephemera from bygone eras, reinterpreted with a modern minimalist approach. His artistic practice extends beyond digital design, incorporating woodworking and painting that explore the delicate balance between…
Dakota Transit: Sonic Couture by Andrea Aranow
In New York’s legendary East Village neighborhood, Dakota Transit was Andrea Aranow’s statement on what high fashion ought to be: fun, expressive, and bold. The store opened at the peak of the “Youthquake” of the 1960s, a significant movement in fashion history, and fused elements of psychedelia and funk with a burgeoning proto-punk sensibility. Aranow…
Hyphae: a group exhibition exploring ecological mysticism
Hyphae converges nine artists whose work evokes an ecological mysticism. Working in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and time-based media, these artists take inspiration from ancestral ways of relating to the world and the futuristic possibilities of speculative fiction. In some cases, they draw on geometry and symbols from sacred art traditions or abstracted renderings of cosmic and…
John T. Montague: Willamette Greenway 45.52951° N, 122.67341° W
This posthumous video installation compiles over 250 still and moving images of a singular view along the Willamette River that John T. Montague shot by iPhone during his regular walks from 2017 through 2023. Montague’s close framing at the river’s edge centers the remains of a man-made structure within the water’s shimmering reflection of the sky. Changing…
Threads of Time: Textile Legacies from Junín, Peru
In her travels through Peru, fashion designer and textile collector Andrea Aranow was captivated by the stunning beauty of the landscape, the rich culture, and the continued use of handwoven clothing around her. After six months of serving as the regional textile researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Cultura, Aranow felt called to do original…
Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Pet Sounds
Lesley Barnes Lesley Barnes is an award winning illustrator and animator based in Glasgow. Her distinctive, bright and joyful work spans the worlds of fashion, music, children's literature, film and product design. Lesley has created exclusive product ranges for both the V&A and the Tate Museums in London. Ross McAuley Born in Toronto, Canada. Has…
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