Enjoy an autumnal walk along the Banks-Vernonia Trail.Enjoy an autumnal walk along the Banks-Vernonia Trail.
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Enjoy an autumnal walk along the Banks-Vernonia Trail.
Credit: Dolanh via Flickr

When to Visit

Portland is welcoming and lively year-round, with every month and season offering its own allures.

Dive Into Fall

Every autumn, the city's arts offerings come into full swing with indie theater, shopping events, professional sports and more.

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Explore the Seasons

At any time of year, Portland is bursting with exciting seasonal fun.

Wander through fields of blooms at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, located about an hour south of Portland.

Spring in Portland

Springtime in Portland bring plenty of showers and new growth, along with only-in-Portland activities and celebrations of beer, food, fiestas and flowers.

Winter in Portland

Portland's arts and culture scenes are in full swing during the long nights of winter, when the city comes to life with special activities events.

The Jade Night Market returns every summer with food, entertainment and shopping to celebrate the diversity and culture of communities who live and create in Southeast Portland's Jade District.

Summer in Portland

In the summertime, Portland pulls out all the stops, with festivals celebrating craft beer, music, contemporary art and the city’s culinary scene.

Month by Month

Every month in Portland offers its own unique set of events and traditions.

January's Fertile Ground Festival celebrates new Portland works.

January Events

From theater to roller derby, Portland kicks off the year with an eclectic assortment of events.

February Events

February is the perfect month to take in fine Portland food, film, music and more.
Peruse local art, crafts, furniture, food and much more at Portland Saturday Market.

March Events

Shop, eat and cheer your way through the last of winter with these March events in Portland.
Questlove headlined the 2014 Soul'd Out Music Festival.

April Events

Spring in Portland brings festivals dedicated to wine, tulips and tunes.
Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is open Saturdays year round in downtown Portland.

May Events

From farmers' markets to fiestas, there's plenty to do in Portland in May.
Every June, Portland comes to life the week around Pride, a time of solidarity and celebration with the city's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community.

June Events

Portland's "festival season" warms up every June with Rose Fest, Pride, outdoor concerts and beer.
Volunteers pour beer at the Oregon Brewers Festival, held every July on Portland's waterfront.

July Events

July in Portland is a busy time, with a variety of live music, beer fests and film events to take in.
Cyclists of all ages cross the Fremont Bridge during the annual Bridge Pedal.

August Events

Biking across bridges and cheering on soapbox racers are two of many great August events in Portland.
A chef prepares a dish for a dinner during Feast Portland, the culinary celebration held every September.

September Events

As summer winds down, Portland ups the ante with performance art, live music and dining events throughout September.
Local artist Poppy Dully showcases her work during Portland Open Studios.

October Events

October events in Portland include a giant pumpkin race, "can't miss" film festival, corn mazes, haunted houses and other autumn and Halloween-themed events.
When winter begins, the deer's nose on the city's iconic

November Events

Get cozy with downtown's holiday tree lighting, Willamette Valley wine or a good Northwest-made movie.
Get into the spirit with a visit to Portland's holiday tree at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

December Events

Favorite December events in Portland include light displays, holiday shopping, seasonal traditions and a beer festival.