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🎉 39TH ANNUAL PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT WATERFRONT PARK IN PORTLAND, OREGON 📅 Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 📍 Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Fri-Sun), 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Mon-Tues) 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE […]
🎉 39TH ANNUAL PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT WATERFRONT PARK IN PORTLAND, OREGON 📅 Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 📍 Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Fri-Sun), 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Mon-Tues) 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden for Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. Our festival will feature an exciting range of family-friendly activities! Come listen to taiko performances, learn origami, and enjoy displays of koinobori, or cloth carp streamers. Children’s Day Program All day: Koinobori displays in the Cathy Rudd Cultural […]
🎉 39TH ANNUAL PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT WATERFRONT PARK IN PORTLAND, OREGON 📅 Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 📍 Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Fri-Sun), 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Mon-Tues) 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE […]
🎉 39TH ANNUAL PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT WATERFRONT PARK IN PORTLAND, OREGON 📅 Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 📍 Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Fri-Sun), 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Mon-Tues) 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE […]
🎉 39TH ANNUAL PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT WATERFRONT PARK IN PORTLAND, OREGON 📅 Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 📍 Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Fri-Sun), 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Mon-Tues) 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted FREE celebration that kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland. 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 — along with the crowds who also now come for the Bizarre itself. After […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
In 1950 the small town of McMinnville, Oregon was struck with UFO fever when a local couple spotted a flying disc over their farm, making national news. 50 years later, the fever descended again with the very first UFO festival. Time warp to today and we’re celebrating festival #26! Hear from expert speakers Jason Martell, Matthew […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
In 1950 the small town of McMinnville, Oregon was struck with UFO fever when a local couple spotted a flying disc over their farm, making national news. 50 years later, the fever descended again with the very first UFO festival. Time warp to today and we’re celebrating festival #26! Hear from expert speakers Jason Martell, Matthew […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
In 1950 the small town of McMinnville, Oregon was struck with UFO fever when a local couple spotted a flying disc over their farm, making national news. 50 years later, the fever descended again with the very first UFO festival. Time warp to today and we’re celebrating festival #26! Hear from expert speakers Jason Martell, Matthew […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
Experience Magic Live, Portland! Enjoy live music, local vendors, delicious food & drink, as well as an amazing fireworks display! Set against the vibrant backdrop of the city at the historic Tom McCall Waterfront Park, join the fun across three full weekends beginning on May 22nd through June 7th. Kids age 6 and under enter […]
The Multnomah County Fair will take place May 23 - 25, 2026 at Oaks Amusement Park! The fair features three full days of family fun including competitive exhibits, musical and stage performances, Portland's Lucha Libre - Wrestling, pioneer village, as well as small animal activities. In addition, to all the fair activities, visitors can also […]
The Multnomah County Fair will take place May 23 - 25, 2026 at Oaks Amusement Park! The fair features three full days of family fun including competitive exhibits, musical and stage performances, Portland's Lucha Libre - Wrestling, pioneer village, as well as small animal activities. In addition, to all the fair activities, visitors can also […]
The Multnomah County Fair will take place May 23 - 25, 2026 at Oaks Amusement Park! The fair features three full days of family fun including competitive exhibits, musical and stage performances, Portland's Lucha Libre - Wrestling, pioneer village, as well as small animal activities. In addition, to all the fair activities, visitors can also […]
The Burnside Bridge turns 100 this year! On May 30, 2026, Multnomah County, in partnership with multiple agencies and organizations, will host the Burnside Bridge Centennial celebration – a once-in-a-lifetime community celebration honoring the history of the Burnside Bridge. The family-friendly event will feature kid-focused activities, interactive exhibits and storytelling that highlights key moments – from the opening […]
Join us June 5th - 7th for the Fourth Annual Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Competition and Forest Festival, a celebration of our forests and the people who work in them. Because chainsaws are SICC! Watch chainsaw carvers produce remarkable art and take some home with you. The big carvings will be sold in a live auction […]
Join us June 5th - 7th for the Fourth Annual Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Competition and Forest Festival, a celebration of our forests and the people who work in them. Because chainsaws are SICC! Watch chainsaw carvers produce remarkable art and take some home with you. The big carvings will be sold in a live auction […]
Join us June 5th - 7th for the Fourth Annual Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Competition and Forest Festival, a celebration of our forests and the people who work in them. Because chainsaws are SICC! Watch chainsaw carvers produce remarkable art and take some home with you. The big carvings will be sold in a live auction […]
Mark your calendars, Portland! The Foster Summer Soirée returns on June 13th from 12–6 PM for an afternoon of community fun along Foster. Come enjoy: ✨ Fun activities 🎶 Live entertainment 🛍 Sidewalk sales 🎪 Pop-up market vendors 🎉 Special events throughout the day This annual celebration brings together our amazing Foster-Powell and Mt Scott-Arleta […]
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com for tickets and details! Kids 12 and under get in free! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com for tickets and details! Kids 12 and under get in free! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
