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When to Visit

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

Updated Sept. 13, 2021

No matter what time of year you choose to visit Portland, there’s always something new to see, do, taste and experience in The Rose City. Explore the changing colors of fall, the gorgeous blooms of spring, the endless festivals of winter and outdoor adventure galore of summer. Year-round, tax-free shopping, thrilling theater debuts, live music, award-winning culinary experiences and more await any visitor to The Rose City. Read on to learn more about each individual season in Portland, then check out our events calendar to discover more things to do and help you plan your next visit.

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Spring Has Sprung

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

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Explore the Seasons

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

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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.

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Fall in Portland

As the trees change color and the weather cools, Portland’s calendar fills with cultural, wine and autumnal events.

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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.

Month by Month

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

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January Events

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

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February Events

February is the perfect month to take in fine Portland food, film, music and more.

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March Events

Shop, eat and cheer your way through the last of winter with these March events in Portland.

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April Events

Spring in Portland brings festivals dedicated to wine, tulips and tunes.

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May Events

From farmers' markets to fiestas, there's plenty to do in Portland in May.

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June Events

Portland's "festival season" warms up every June with the Portland Rose Festival, Portland Pride Parade and Festival, plentiful outdoor concerts and celebrations of craft beer.

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July Events

July in Portland is a busy time, with a variety of live music, beer fests and film events to take in.

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August Events

Biking across bridges and cheering on soapbox racers are two of many great August events in Portland.

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September Events

As summer winds down, Portland ups the ante with performance art, live music and dining events throughout September.

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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.

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November Events

Get cozy with downtown's holiday tree lighting, Willamette Valley wine or a good Northwest-made movie.

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December Events

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

Annual Events

These beloved recurring events in Portland draw visitors year-round.

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Portland’s Best Annual Festivals

With a never-ending roster of events in Portland, you’re sure to find plenty worth celebrating every month of the year. Here are 54 of our favorites.

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Portland’s Best Food Festivals

We’ve collected PDX’s best foodie events to help you make the most of what our sweet and savory city has to offer all year round.

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Beer Festivals in Portland

Portland isn't shy about its love of beer — the city has nearly as many beer festivals as it does breweries.

More Seasonal Fun

Taste, see and experience the many seasonal offerings to be found in Portland.

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Winter Walks in Portland

Trade muddy trails for winter walks along the smooth, paved walkways of Portland's parks, then treat yourself to a warm mug of coffee or tea.

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Winter Hikes in and Near Portland

Oregon’s great outdoors offers excellent adventures all year-round. Here are six Portland-area paths perfect for all-weather adventures.

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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.

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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.

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Spend Spring Break in Portland

Plan an epic spring break in Portland with our list of activities for families, friends, couples and solo travelers.

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Refreshing Summer Snacks in Portland

Looking for the perfect meal to beat the heat? Stay energized and hydrated with tropical acai bowls, guacamole-covered cucumbers and organic frozen yogurt.

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Only-In-Portland Summer Drinks

Treat yourself to creative cocktails, caffeinated milkshakes, creamy cold brew and other quintessentially Portland bevvies with our insider’s guide to Portland’s best summer drinks.

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Summer Events Round-Up

When the sun finally comes out, Portlanders celebrate their favorite things: festivals, music, beer, art and food.

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Fall Hikes Near Portland

These fall hikes near Portland prove that autumn is an ideal time to explore Oregon wilderness, admire seasonal flora and fauna, and visit nearby farms.

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Portland’s Best Spots for Fall Color

Autumnal beauty abounds in Portland, and there are plenty of prime places to revel in leaf-crunching relaxation.

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Only-In-Portland Fall Drinks

Stay cozy with creative autumnal beverages like spicy drinking chocolate and gingerbread chai from Portland restaurants, bars and cafés.

Top Upcoming Events

Plan your trip around one of these exciting upcoming events in Portland.

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Pedalpalooza
Ongoing

Pedalpalooza

Multiple locations Free

Portland’s cycling culture peaks during summer’s multi-week Pedalpalooza, featuring 200+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.

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Piano Push Play
Ongoing

Piano Push Play

Citywide

Piano Push Play invites local artists to transform old, donated pianos into whimsical works of art which are distributed across the city.

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Portland Burger Week
Aug. 15–21, 2022

Portland Burger Week

Eateries Citywide $8

The Portland Mercury’s Burger Week returns every August with dozens of restaurants, bars and brewhouses across Portland offering one-of-a-kind burgers for only $8. These special edition burgers are designed especially for The Mercury’s Portland Burger Week and are only available for one week, so dig in while you can. Tips for Portland Burger Week: Be…

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William Byrd Festival
Aug. 5–21, 2022

William Byrd Festival

Various locations Cost Varies

Every August, some of Oregon’s finest choral singers convene to perform the stirring music of England’s greatest Renaissance composer, Shakespeare contemporary William Byrd. The 2022 William Byrd Festival will be taking place from August 5 through August 21. This year’s festival will revolve around the music of Thomas Tallis, featuring Tallis’s seven-voice Mass Puer natus…

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Portland Fashion Week
Aug. 16–21, 2022

Portland Fashion Week

Wildwood Golf Course

Portland Fashion Week, the Sundance™ of Fashion Weeks, is the 3rd oldest fashion week series in the United States, TIME ™ Magazine’s “BEST Indie Fashion Week in the USA since 2012, and the only carbon-negative fashion week in the world as outlined by The Huffington Post. From top-of-the-line eco-chic fashion experiences to our support for…

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Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn
Ongoing

Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

McMenamins Edgefield Prices Vary

With acts that have ranged from Al Green to ZZ Top, McMenamins Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn are an annual rite of summer and the hottest ticket in town.

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Summer Free For All
July 9–Sept. 3, 2022

Summer Free For All

Citywide Free

Portland Parks & Recreation offers over 400 free events including free movie screenings, concerts and rock climbing.

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Dahlia Festival
Aug. 4–Sept. 30, 2022

Dahlia Festival

Swan Island Dahlias Free

Celebrate the season of DAHLIAS. A Rainbow of Color. Stroll through almost 40 acres and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 370 varieties. The beautiful fields are open from August to September each year, closed on Wednesday. Pick out and order your favorite dahlias for Spring delivery and planting. Purchase a beautiful…

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Montavilla Jazz Festival
Aug. 19–21, 2022

Montavilla Jazz Festival

Variouis Locations Cost Varies

Montavilla Jazz Festival 2022 showcases the vibrant new sound of locally-based jazz August 19–21. Pianist/composer Kerry Politzer headlines the festival with LA-based guest trumpeter Alex Norris joining her Quintet on Sunday, August 21, and Saturday night saxophonist Rich Halley is joined by NYC’s Matthew Shipp Trio. New this year: Montavilla Jazz Festival includes two late-night…

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Comedy in the Park
Ongoing

Comedy in the Park

Laurelhurst Park Free

Minority Retort, the NW’s premier standup showcase featuring Black and Brown comedians, is proud to team up with Kickstand Comedy and Portland Parks and Rec to bring you Comedy in the Park. The show starts at 6 pm with Kickstand Comedy and another one of their outstanding lineups that make them Portland’s home for local…

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Multnomah Days
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022

Multnomah Days

Multnomah Village Free

Join in one of the oldest Street Fairs in Portland Portland’s Multnomah Village is filled with character – as well as dozens of unique shops, galleries, restaurants, arts and more. Multnomah Days is a one-day open-air family-friendly street festival with 100+ vendor booths, live musical acts, street entertainers, art, food and beverage carts, plus outdoor…

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Rocky Butte Farmers Market
Ongoing

Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Mannahouse Church parking lot at the base of Rocky Butte Free

Rocky Butte Farmers Market is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit providing area residents with access to affordable, seasonal, and locally grown foods and artisan products. The market’s goal is to lower barriers to market participation for beginning and under-represented vendors and to strengthen connections within these diverse NE Portland communities. Rocky Butte Farmers Market is organized…

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Portland Adult Soapbox Derby
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022

Portland Adult Soapbox Derby

Mt Tabor Park Free

The PDX Adult Soapbox Derby at Mt. Tabor Park pits grown-up kids against each other every August in pursuit of speed and laughs.

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Portland Saturday Market
Ongoing

Portland Saturday Market

Tom McCall Waterfront Park Free

Open every Saturday from March–December, Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the U.S.

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Portland Hip Hop Week
Aug. 20–26, 2022

Portland Hip Hop Week

Multiple Venues Cost Varies

Portland Hip Hop Day was founded in 2015 as a result of a collaborative effort to address concerns and conflicts between the Portland Hip Hop scene and various agencies representing the City of Portland. As the result of continued relationship building and successful annual events between the city and the Hip Hop community, in 2019…

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Lents International Farmers Market
Ongoing

Lents International Farmers Market

Southeast Portland, OR Free

Lents International Farmers Market opens on Sunday, June 5, 2022, and is open every Sunday through November 20, 2020. The Lents International Farmers Market (LIFM) is the only one in Portland with an intentional international focus. LIFM provides fresh, affordable and culturally appropriate produce to the diverse community of Lents neighbors. Founded in 2006 by…

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Woodstock Farmers Market
Ongoing

Woodstock Farmers Market

Key Bank Parking Lot Free

The popular Woodstock Farmers Market features fresh produce, baked goods, fresh juices, sweets, cheese, meat and more from 30+ vendors, along with artisan-made products like jewelry, ceramics and art.

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Festa Italiana
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022

Festa Italiana

Cedarville Park $5.00, 12 and under free

Bring family and friends to enjoy non-stop Italian food, entertainment, dancing, vendors, wine and beer gardens at the annual Festa Italiana. Italian Festival in beautiful Cedarville Park. Featuring Live Italian Music by Mbrascatu and Chervona. There will be Italian Food, Wine, Beer, Vendors and Children’s Activities. We will have a RAFFLE/AUCTION for some beautiful baskets…

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Portland Flea + Food
Ongoing

Portland Flea + Food

Nova Building Free

The Portland Flea + Food is a weekly market held every Sunday from April to October in Portland, Oregon. Every market features 80+ local artists, makers, and curators of the best vintage, handmade and locally sourced goods in town.

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Sunday Parkways: Southeast Portland
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022

Sunday Parkways: Southeast Portland

Southeast Portland Free

Come out and enjoy the last Sunday Parkways of the season with this 6 -mile (9.7km) ride in Northeast Portland. Enjoy the walking/biking in the Southeast Neighborhoods. Visit Gateway Discovery Park, Ventura Park, Lincoln Park, and Parklane Park. This year’s Sunday Parkways routes are specially designed to highlight Portland’s neighborhood greenway network and parks. There…

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PDX Pop Now!
Aug. 22–28, 2022

PDX Pop Now!

Various Venues Cost Varies

PDX Pop Now! was created when 14 people envisioned local music emboldened by local recognition and were driven to ignite it. The idea: that Portland’s self-sustained scene had reached a level deserving of recognition, discovery, enhancement, stimulation, participation, accessibility and — most importantly — celebration! Thus, the PDX Pop Now! music festival was born in…

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Gay Skate
Ongoing

Gay Skate

Oaks Amusement Park & Roller Skating Rink $10 per skater

Roll out with your friends and loved ones to our monthly Gay Skate Session, held the 3rd Monday night of the month from 7-9 PM. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages event at Oaks Bottom. Admission tickets allow access to the Oaks Park Roller Rink for the selected Gay Skate Session date/time. Includes conventional skate…

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Last Thursday
Ongoing

Last Thursday

Alberta Street

Art Walk on Alberta This boisterous street fair attracts independent artists, performers, local bands, troupes of acrobats, buskers, makers and more to celebrate their art on Northeast Alberta Street. Held year-round, the event is biggest from June through August, when the street is closed to traffic during the festivities from 15th Avenue to 30th Avenue….

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Hood to Coast
Friday, Aug. 26, 2022

Hood to Coast

Timberline Lodge

Hood to Coast is the world’s largest running relay race, stretching 200 miles from the top of Mount Hood to the Pacific Ocean in Seaside. The overnight event culminates in the West Coast’s largest beach party and draws more than 12,000 runners and walkers annually. The race fills up months in advance, but there’s no…

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Hawthorne Street Fair
Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022

Hawthorne Street Fair

SE Hawthorne Blvd Free

Visit one of Portland’s original “shop local” districts every August for the Hawthorne Street Fair, where you can explore over 200 businesses while enjoying food, beer and activities. Hawthorne: From the Drawbridge to the Volcano.

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Portland Middle East Festival
Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022

Portland Middle East Festival

St George Antiochian Orthodox Church Free

Portland’s annual, family-friendly Middle East Festival showcases food, drinks, live dancing and concerts, along with children’s activities, a bookstore and a silent auction.

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First Thursday in the Pearl District
Ongoing

First Thursday in the Pearl District

Various Places in the Pearl District Free

Started in 1986, First Thursday in the Pearl is a district-wide celebration that occurs on the first Thursday of each month. Originally a gathering of art collectors and dealers, the celebration has grown to a monthly event of over ten thousand people that includes art enthusiasts, wine aficionados, and scenesters looking to see and be…

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Chapman Swift Watch
Sept. 1–30, 2022

Chapman Swift Watch

Chapman Elementary School Free

Every September, spectators gather to see the world’s largest roost of Vaux’s swifts swarm and spiral into the chimney of a Northwest Portland school.

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Grand Prix of Portland
Sept. 2–4, 2022

Grand Prix of Portland

Portland International Raceway Cost Varies

Every fall since 2018, Portland International Raceway has hosted the celebrated open-wheel racing with the Grand Prix of Portland.

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The Corn Maize at the Pumpkin Patch
Sept. 3–Oct. 31, 2022

The Corn Maize at the Pumpkin Patch

Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch $6-8

The Corn Maize, located on Sauvie Island north of Portland, offers visitors eight acres of physical and mental challenges in a cornfield.

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Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Sept. 3–5, 2022

Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

North West Park Blocks Free

Portland’s Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 26 years of bringing art to the community. The distinctly artist-run event has long been a favorite in Portland, and it’s the perfect Labor Day destination to gather and celebrate the end of summer. Art In The Pearl is Portland’s largest outdoor art fair,…

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Lents Cultural Fair
Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022

Lents Cultural Fair

Lents Town Center Free

Lents Cultural Fair at the Lents International Farmers Market. Sunday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day Weekend). Live Music. Dance Performances (Portland Lee’s Lion and Dragon Dance Team, Moon Patrol Breakdancers, and more.) Prizes and giveaways too. Free / All ages. (PBOT plaza SE 91st and Foster in Lents Town Center.)

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Come Thru: Black & Indigenous Market
Ongoing

Come Thru: Black & Indigenous Market

The Redd on Salmon Street Free

Come Thru Market is an incubator market centering on Black and Indigenous Farmers and Makers. The market supports BIPOC growers in taking their small business dreams to the farmers’ market environment.

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Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival
Sept. 8–18, 2022

Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival

Various locations

Portland’s Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival, returning Sept. 16–Oct. 3, 2021, unites visual artists, musicians and performers from around the world every year.

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Rose City Comic Con
Sept. 9–11, 2022

Rose City Comic Con

Oregon Convention Center Ticket Prices Vary See Website for Details

Portland’s premier pop-culture event, Rose City Comic Con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone. While its primary focus is that of comics, comic creators and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and everything…

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Belmont Street Fair
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022

Belmont Street Fair

SE Belmont St from SE 33rd to SE 39th, Portland, Oregon 97214

The Belmont Street Fair is one of the largest-attended street fairs in Portland. With food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances, and activities for all ages, the Belmont Street Fair is fun for everyone.

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Portland Dragon Boat Festival
Sept. 10–11, 2022

Portland Dragon Boat Festival

Tom McCall Waterfront Park Free

Enjoy Portland’s annual Dragon Boat Festival, featuring dragon boat racing along with food vendors, a beer garden and more. The event features as many as 96 dragon boat teams from all over the world who race in Taiwan-style dragon boats.

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Portland Indigenous Marketplace
Ongoing

Portland Indigenous Marketplace

African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO) Parking Lot Free

Portland Indigenous Marketplace supports indigenous artists and entrepreneurs by providing barrier-free, culturally respectful spaces that encourage cultural resilience and economic sustainability by promoting public education through cultural arts. Indigenous & Black Vendors Raffle Music You can not miss it, in the parking lot 432 NE 74th Ave Portland, OR 97213 Plenty of parking available on-site…

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Negroni Week
Sept. 12–18, 2022

Negroni Week

Citywide

You can do good while sipping delicious twists on a classic cocktail during Portland’s Negroni Week, when proceeds benefit dozens of charities.

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Cambia Portland Classic
Sept. 15–18, 2022

Cambia Portland Classic

Columbia Edgewater Country Club $0 – $25

Now in its 51st year, the AmazingCre Portland Classic is the longest-running non-major tournament on the LPGA tour and has raised over $18 million for local organizations since its inception. As players from all corners of the world enter the final stretch of the Race to the CME Globe, the city of Portland will be…

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El Grito
Sept. 15–16, 2022

El Grito

Moda Center Free

El Grito Fiestas Patrias celebrates the independence of Mexico and other Latin American countries from Spain. As the Mexican President presents the nation’s traditional El Grito in Mexico City, so too will Portland commemorates Mexico’s independence at the Moda Center/Rose Quarter Commons. Join in the most important holiday celebrated by the Hispanic community in Oregon….

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Feast Portland
Sept. 16–18, 2022

Feast Portland

Tom McCall Waterfront Park TBA

This foodie festival, held every September, has cemented Portland’s reputation as a culinary capital of the world.

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My People’s Market
Sept. 16–18, 2022

My People’s Market

Workshop Blocks Free with Registration

My People’s Market showcases local entrepreneurs and makers of color, connecting them with industry professionals and consumers.

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Portland Zine Symposium
Sept. 17–18, 2022

Portland Zine Symposium

Smith Ballroom at PSU

The Portland Zine Symposium is an organization that hosts, among other events, a yearly free conference and zine social exploring facets of independent publishing and DIY culture. This event has been held in Portland, Oregon in the summer since 2001 and hosts over 150 tablers from around the world each year, as well as many…

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Spirit of Halloweentown
Sept. 17–Oct. 31, 2022

Spirit of Halloweentown

Courthouse Plaza Varies

The historic town of St. Helens, located 45 minutes from Portland, celebrates Halloween all month long with haunted tours, costume contests and more.

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Portland Serbian Fest
Sept. 17–18, 2022

Portland Serbian Fest

St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church Free

The Annual Serbian Festival celebrates the Serbian culture and customs through the food, music, dances and the spirit of our Serbian hospitality. Many festival goers have come to enjoy the flavors of traditional Serbian food and join in the traditional kolo dancing and singing. This has helped raise money to keep cultural programs and activities…

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MLK Dream Run
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

MLK Dream Run

Portland Community College Cascade Campus $35-$55

Join this annual race with live music, products and services from local businesses big and small in the vendor village. This event brings runners and spectators together to celebrate the North/Northeast community noted for its rich ethnic diversity. Enjoy live music, theater, food, drink, dancing, raffle prizes and a vendor’s fair. This annual race will…

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Oaks Park Oktoberfest
Sept. 23–25, 2022

Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Amusement Park & Roller Skating Rink

Head to Oaks Amusement Park for their annual Oktoberfest, where you can expect several different beers on tap, delicious German food, live bands and performances by dance groups. All ages of visitors are welcome.

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Portland Night Market
Ongoing

Portland Night Market

Central Eastside Industrial District

The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Come meet some of Portland’s best makers and creators. The Portland Night Market is a FREE quarterly event and open to all ages. See the latest health…

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Hood River Hops Fest
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022

Hood River Hops Fest

Downtown Hood River $10-$20

Downtown Hood River, Oregon, will again be “hopping” with the return of one of the Columbia Gorge’s premier events, Hood River Hops Fest presented by Jacobs. This one-day, outdoor festival brings together more than 40 Pacific Northwest breweries to debut their seasonal fresh-hop beers. With over 40 unique beers available for tasting, the Hood River…

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Beer
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