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FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL
Apr. 4–19
Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival is a Fringe-style theater festival with a unique spin: it’s an un-juried festival that highlights exciting new work by local artists and performers. Produced by the nonprofit Portland Area Theater Alliance, this annual festival will return to PDX from April 4-19, 2025.
This year, 64 performance projects are featured across 27 venues in the Portland Metro area. Offerings include site-specific theater, dance, solo performances, aerial shows, puppetry, and brand-new scripts from Portland playwrights.
If you like your performance arts like you like your produce — locally sourced and partially raw — then you’re sure to enjoy the Fertile Ground Festival’s bounty.
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HOUSE AND OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW
Apr. 4–6
This comprehensive and expansive home show brings together homeowners and the area's top remodeling and building experts. Every aspect of the home can be explored, from the smallest design detail to the largest house addition. Professionals will be on hand to share their valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.
See the latest innovations and design trends. Experts will be showcasing everything for the home including the latest in cabinetry and countertops, sunrooms and additions, flooring, basement refinishing, waterproofing, smart home automation, energy-efficient windows and exterior products, as well as the newest ideas pertaining to landscape installations.
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JURASSIC WORLD BY BRICKMAN
Mar. 15–Sep. 31
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, through 6 million LEGO bricks.
It features large-scale LEGO brick dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities, as well as the newest Jurassic World by Brickman® dinosaur, made from over 100 thousand LEGO bricks, the Baryonyx. Walk through the iconic Jurassic World gates and relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
Get hands-on with LEGO brick paleontology, mystery mosaics, island-building, hybrid dinosaur creations, and much more. There will be 2.5 million LEGO bricks for you to show off your own building skills.
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GREASE
Apr. 10-May 18
Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Rydell High’s senior class. Grease picks up the story of head “greaser” Danny and girl-next-door Sandy where their summer lovin’ left off: the start of a new school year. Amongst “Burger Palace Boys,” “Pink Ladies,” fast cars, and teen angst, this musical evokes the looks and sounds of the 1950s. Grease has earned its place among the world’s most popular musicals, and is filled with favorite songs and dance numbers such as “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “You’re the One That I Want.”
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CHRONOPOLIS: CRIME IN THE CITY
Apr. 4–6
Chronopolis: Crime in Time City is an original circus noir, written and composed by Pete Irving and performed by Hot Damn Scandal. The play follows Charlie Burton through the streets of Chronopolis as he attempts to get to the bottom of a major disappearance of time from the city’s vaults. Featuring live circus acts, contortion, juggling and more, with a live original soundtrack from Hot Damn Scandal.
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PORTLAND AUTO SWAP MEET
Apr 4-6
This spring, six local antique car clubs will host the Portland Swap Meet again at the Portland EXPO Center in Portland, Oregon. With more than 325,000 square feet of heated indoor vendor space, plus 350,000 square feet of outdoor vendor space, this Pacific Northwest tradition, since 1964, is home to everything automotive. Auto enthusiasts can shop, buy and sell an extensive range of cars, car parts, accessories, services, auto memorabilia, vintage automotive toys and much more.
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HORTLANDIA
Apr. 4–5
Take a break from the rain and come inside to Hortlandia. Explore boutique nurseries, gardening equipment makers, gardening books (used and new), the HPSO botanical display, the nonprofit community partners, and garden-themed artwork. Friday night is a special opportunity to get early access to the plants that will be on sale to the broader public the next day. Tickets are available at the door or on the website.
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WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL
Mar. 21–Apr. 27
The annual bloom of cherry blossoms at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park is impressive, but an even more colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles (51 km) south of the city, in Woodburn. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, drawing thousands to come and see 40 acres (16 ha) of tulips in bloom, rain or shine.
Tulip bulbs are classified as early to mid-season flowers. This means that in the Portland area, their bloom season runs from March through May. Likewise, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival runs from mid-March to early May, with the most flowers in full bloom around mid-April. Blooms only last for about two weeks, so don’t wait too long to frolic in these fields!
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FIRST FRIDAY CEILI, IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE
April 4
This region is rich in Irish music and dance. Dancers have enjoyed Irish social dancing and listening to great live music and callers. What the region hasn't had was a dedicated céilí band — musicians organized to provide music for social dancing. In Ireland and worldwide, céilí bands represent their locality. Two Rivers Céilí Band represents the region with fiddles (Niamh Branigan, Mary Carey, Nancy Jarrell, Elizabeth O'Connor, Therese Vogel, Maria Los), flutes (Angie Cathey, Tamara Mautner), whistles (Emily Dineen, Brenda Scearcy), uilleann pipes (Tania Skinner), guitar (Nancy Conescu) and piano (Teresa Baker).
Live Irish music on the first Fridays of the month, October through May. All dances are taught and called as you enjoy the tunes of Ireland.
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PHOTOS WITH THE BUNNY
Mar. 21–Apr. 19
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square. Families are invited to stop by for a magical moment with the Bunny in a festive springtime setting. Visits with the Easter Bunny are completely free—no reservations or tickets are required. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick hello or making it a family tradition, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season.
Capture the moment with a professional photo package, available for purchase on-site. A variety of options are offered, so you can take home the perfect keepsake to remember the visit.
Join Washington Square this spring and make lasting memories with the Easter Bunny.
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AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MOUSETRAP: AN INTERACTIVE MYSTERY EXPERIENCE
Mar. 27-Apr. 6
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
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Discover “random acts of findness” in Lincoln City, with —Finders Keepers. Over 3,000 glass treasures are hidden along the town’s seven miles of sandy beach, made by local artisans. If you find a float, it’s all yours. Let your treasure hunt begin. Discover glass treasures every day of the year from Roads End on the north to Siletz Bay on the south.
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REEFER MADNESS
Mar. 28–Apr. 13
Theatre in the Grove is lighting up the stage with Reefer Madness: The Musical! Directed by the fantastic Dorinda Toner, this over-the-top, campy, and totally outrageous show takes you on a wild ride through the dangers (and delights) of the dreaded devil’s lettuce — with toe-tapping tunes, jaw-dropping antics, and plenty of laughs. Based on the 1936 propaganda film, this satirical musical cranks up the absurdity, blending old-school hysteria with modern-day hilarity. Think ‘50s PSA gone totally off the rails.
Warning: This smokin’ satire is strictly for mature audiences due to its blazing drug themes. So, grab your coolest cats, leave the kids at home, and prepare for a groovy night of theatrical mayhem.
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THE DINNER DETECTIVE MURDER MYSTERY SHOW
On-going
Join The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Portland for an evening filled with suspense, laughter, and delicious dining. Step into a world of intrigue as you work to solve a thrilling crime that unfolds around you. But watch out — the culprit could be anyone in the room, and you might even become a Prime Suspect yourself.
Your ticket includes a full dinner, interactive murder mystery experience, waitstaff gratuity, and a special prize for the night’s Top Sleuth. Get ready for a night you won’t forget.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 1–Dec. 20
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974, earning it the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title in 2024. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season.
On any given weekend from the beginning of March to the day before Christmas, shoppers can wend their way through the rows of tents of this large outdoor market featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs. A full sensory experience, the sights, and sounds will have shoppers and on-lookers tapping their heels to bluegrass pickers and jazz trios with weekly sets of local musicians performing for market-goers and passersby in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FARMERS MARKET AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Year-Round
The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University will be open every Saturday, year-round. April through October hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Market at PSU is located in Downtown Portland in the South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery Streets.
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HOLLYWOOD FARMER'S MARKET
Year-Round
Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts 50+ vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty.
In addition to amazingly fresh, local food, you’ll find live music, children’s activities, and fun events throughout the season.
- April through September, every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM,
- October and November, every Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM,, and
- December through March: 9 AM to 1PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
Ongoing
Portland Indigenous Marketplace will host the Indigenous Marketplace. Over 30 vendors, food, art exhibits, and more will be present. A marketplace specifically for Indigenous/Black vendors, all the artists/entrepreneurs featured on Indigenous Marketplace have Indigenous/Black ancestry. Vendors sell their hand made and original. |
