Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2022, the Christmas Ships Fleet will celebrate 68 years of sailing, bringing holiday joy to spectators from St. Helens, Oregon, to Camas-Washougal, Washington, on the Columbia River and from Portland to Lake Oswego, Oregon, on … Continue reading 2022 marks 68th season for the Portland Christmas Ships parade
A view of the Willamette River from Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) After a four-year break, the Oregon Symphony returns to Waterfront Park on Saturday, September 4, for its free Waterfront Concert. The festival starts at 1 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon. The main performance starts at … Continue reading Oregon Symphony hosts free Waterfront Concert in Portland September 4
If you're looking for treasures for your furry buddies or yourself, stop by Animal Aid's garage sale on Saturday, August 14, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Most items for sale are name-your-own-price. Proceeds from this annual Odds & Ends Garage Sale for Furry Friends go toward Animal Aid's programs. The garage sale is at … Continue reading 2021 Odds & Ends Garage Sale August 14 in Portland
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay More than 100 artists from the U.S. and Canada will be at the 2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday-Monday, September 4-6, in Portland. Browse original art, talk to the artists, watch demonstrations, and enjoy live music. Art Fair Source Book has named Art in the … Continue reading 2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Labor Day weekend in Portland
Tilikum Crossing in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Enjoy riding your bicycle in two car-free zones on Sunday, August 8: The upper decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges in Portland. Also cycle more of Portland's bridges during the 25th annual Providence Bridge Pedal. There are different rides to choose from, depending on your … Continue reading Providence Bridge Pedal August 8 in Portland
Photo by Cheryl Landes Come to Pioneer Courthouse Square on Saturday, August 7, to enjoy music and art, along with delicious Asian food, at the Chinese Festival. It starts at noon and ends at 7 p.m. The event is free. Pioneer Courthouse Square is located at 701 SW 6th Avenue in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Catio Tour is among the hottest events in Portland every year. The 2021 event includes two options: sign up for either a self-guided, in-person tour of the catios, or go virtual. The in-person event is on Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you choose the in-person … Continue reading 2021 Catio Tour September 11 in Portland
Image by Victoria Borodinova from Pixabay Head on down to Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 31, for all things mermaid. Check out the interactive mermaid booth, educational booths, a live mermaid tank exhibit, music, art, and a parade. The festivities start at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. between the Morrison Bridge … Continue reading Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival July 31
Image by Michiel Ton from Pixabay We all need more opportunities to laugh now more than ever, and Kickstand Comedy in Portland is doing something about it. Starting May 21, 2021, they partnered with Portland Parks and Recreation and The Portland Mercury to host Comedy in the Park, the first annual series of comedy shows … Continue reading Comedy in the Park every other Friday this summer in Portland
Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) The 2021 schedule for the Christmas Ships Fleet in Portland is posted for the Columbia and Willamette River fleets. The fleets will sail December 3-21. Routes vary, so check the pages linked below for more information … Continue reading 2021 Portland Christmas Ships Fleet parade schedule
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