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. 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 Tomorrow and Things to Do in Portland This Weekend.
Events in Portland Today
Tours
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…
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…
Portland Sustainability Tour
On this walking tour, participants will investigate a series of places, experiences and ideas that demonstrate Portland's commitment to sustainability, including Pioneer Courthouse Square, MAX light rail and the transit mall, LEED buildings, bioswales and ecoroofs, Jamison Square and Tanner Springs parks, Portland Streetcar, green streets, Biketown bike share, GoByBike, and more. Pre-registration is required;…
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…
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…
Thirsty Thursdays Wine Tour
With the Thirsty Thursdays Wine Tour, you can experience the best of Portland's Southeast urban wine scene at an unbeatable value. You'll visit three intimate wineries with a funky flair and cozy atmospheres. Each stop offers a taste of the city's creativity in winemaking, and you'll explore diverse varietals and charming tasting rooms — all onboard the Sip, Savor,…
Division Street Eats Tour
Taste some of the best food Portland has to offer in one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods, SE Division. Over 3 hours, visit 3 of Portland's award-winning restaurants and enjoy food and drink pairings (cocktails and/or mocktails) at each location. Come hungry. A mostly flat walk of 1.7 miles from end-to-end. Not recommended for those…
Exhibitions
A Pittock Mansion Christmas
There’s no place like Pittock Mansion when it comes to experiencing Portland’s holiday tradition. Enjoy the combined splendor and warmth of the mansion and the charming Gate Lodge decorated with this year’s theme, Holiday Classics. Your admission includes access to the mansion, the Gate Lodge and the Georgiana Pittock and the City of Roses exhibit. The…
Beyond Van Gogh Portland | Beyond Monet
Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life in Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet. Vincent van Gogh struggled emotionally and is often considered a ‘tortured artist.’ In this exclusive virtual reality experience, created with Vincent’s very own letters to his brother Theo, you get to hear…
New Member Artist Show
The Rental Sales Gallery is excited to welcome newly-selected Member Artists. Come and see their works and find our more about these exciting, regional artists and what they will be bringing to the gallery. New Member Artist Show Opening Reception: Friday, December 6th, 4-7 p.m.
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…
Psychedelic Rock Posters and Fashion of the 1960s
Psychedelic Rock Posters and Fashion of the 1960s reveals the passion and creativity of the era through the iconic rock posters of San Francisco and beyond. The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco was an incubator for ideas, expression, social thought, and, above all, music. Young people from across the nation gathered there to explore alternative ways…
Alberta Street Gallery: The Gift Show
Transform your holiday giving with one-of-a-kind creations from a community of gifted artists. Visit the gallery to discover paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more that speak to the heart. Find the perfect gift. Make this holiday season extraordinary with a gift that creates memories for years.
Collecting Forward: New Works By Oregon Jewish Artists
Collecting Forward: New Works By Oregon Jewish Artists celebrates Oregon Jewish artists' creative contributions through a diverse array of contemporary artworks and a dynamic new acquisitions initiative for OJMCHE. This initiative allows the museum to actively support Oregon Jewish artists by acquiring their work and adding new voices and perspectives to its collection. From works…
Froelick Gallery: Rick Bartow and Yoshihiro Kitai
Froelick Gallery is proud to present two outstanding solo exhibitions by Rick Bartow and Yoshihiro Kitai Rick Bartow — Looking for the Medicine Rick Bartow (1946 – 2016) is considered one of the leading figures in contemporary Native American art, celebrated for his dynamic pastel and graphite drawings and his contributions as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker….
OPA Ceramics Northwest
Come see over 70 ceramic artists, all work for sale. With demonstrations and hands on area.Located at Pioneer Place Mall in the lower Level. The Oregon Potters Association supports opportunities to advance creativity through activities with clay.
Breathing. Room by Indian artist Ranjani Shettar
Curated by Sima Familant, Breathing. Room opens October 18 and showcases renowned artist Ranjani Shettar’s first exhibition in Portland. Her monumental installation Morning Song — crafted from lacquered wood by Indian artisans — explores the balance between industrialization and nature. The exhibit invites viewers to pause and reflect on space and stillness. It also features works by Jeff Elrod, Naotaka Hiro,…
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