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2025 TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS
June 20–22
Summer is the perfect time for scenic activities like picnics, hikes, beach trips and maybe even hot-air balloon rides. In Oregon, you don’t have to travel far to see an impressive, picture-perfect display of your own. The Festival of Balloons in Tigard (a suburb 30 minutes southwest of downtown Portland by car) brings more than a dozen brightly colored, colossal hot-air balloons to the sky every June.
“There’s a huge adrenaline rush every time you inflate a balloon and every time you fly,” says Katie Griggs, a hot-air balloon pilot who participated in the 35th annual Festival of Balloons, flying a 75-foot [23 m] yellow goldfish. “It’s the greatest feeling.”
Want a taste of that exhilaration? The Festival of Balloons takes to the air every June.
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PORTLAND TRACK FESTIVAL
June 14-15
The Portland Track Festival is Portland’s World-Class track meet, showcasing the world’s top middle-distance running talent. In 2024, 31 Olympians competed at the festival, representing 23 countries.
The event takes place over a two-day period with sections focused on different levels of competition, from middle school to high school, open sections to high-performance events. The meet culminates on Sunday evening with the world-famous ‘Hot Window’ showcasing the top heats of the men’s and women’s 800m, 5,000m and 1500m races in a one-hour window.
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OREGON RENNAISANCE FAIRE
June 7–29
Take part in the vibrant celebration of Renaissance Era Scotland in the enchanted Vale of Dunrose. From the thunderous clash of knights in thrilling jousts to the melodic strains of minstrels and the tantalizing aromas of legendary food purveyors, every moment is a feast for the senses. Wander through a bustling marketplace filled with artisan crafts, marvel at captivating performances across seven stages and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance era. With activities, shows, and festivities for explorers of all ages, the Oregon Renaissance Faire is your gateway to adventure, ma
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DELTA PARK POWWOW AND ENCAMPMENT
June 13–15
All are welcome and invited to the Annual Delta Park Powwow and Encampment at East Delta Park in Portland, Oregon. The event is a free and family-friendly celebration of Native American culture.
The Delta Park Powwow and Encampment is an annual Portland tradition that draws Native American, and non-native participants and spectators from across the Pacific Northwest to enjoy intertribal dancing, cultural exhibitions, arts and craft vendors, fry bread and other delicious food.
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COFFEE FEST PORTLAND
June 13–14
Welcome, coffee lovers and pros. Coffee Fest, the nation’s 32-year-young traveling specialty coffee trade show, returns to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since 2022, and for the first time ever, passionate enthusiasts are invited to join the experience. Whether you’re a barista, roaster, café owner, or just love a good brew, Coffee Fest is where the industry comes to learn, connect, and celebrate coffee culture.
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WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL
June 14
The Portland Water Lantern Festival brings people together to celebrate light and community. This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.
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PORTLAND BEER WEEK
June 13–22
In Beervana, suds are celebrated every waking and drinking hour — but Portland’s PDX Beer Week takes that adoration for beer to the next level. Every June, PDX Beer Week features limited-edition brews, a lineup of events, and beer specials at bars and brewpubs citywide, overflowing with so much hop fever that the “week” spills into ten full days of thirst-quenching fun.
Special events like pairings, brewer’s dinners, seminars, neighborhood pub crawls, tap takeovers, and much more keep the beer and the fun flowing every year. Portland restaurants even get in on the PDX Beer Week celebration, often offering special beer-inflected products at local eateries.
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PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
May 23–June 22
Every year for more than a century, the City of Roses has celebrated excellence with the Portland Rose Festival Declared Portland’s official festival in 2010, the celebration includes more than 60 events, including parades, fleet week ships, carnival rides, art shows, fun runs and more, starting in late May and ending in mid-June.
The schedule is eventful and full of good times; just make sure you take a moment or to to smell the roses.
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ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS
June 13
Born in London and raised there and in Liverpool, D.P. MacManus later came to be known as “Elvis Costello”. He has been performing in public for over fifty years, solo, with the pianist, Steve Nieve and with the bands Rusty, the Attractions, His Confederates – including two former members of Elvis Presley’s TCB Band – The Rude Five, an acoustic ensemble, The Sugarcanes and his current ensemble, The Imposters.
Costello has also appeared with the Mingus Big Band, the Metropole Orkest, the Jazz Passengers and on one occasion in 1983, for a television appearance with the Count Basie Orchestra with Tony Bennett. He has sung in many symphony halls including with the orchestras of San Francisco, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis, Nashville, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Sydney, Melbourne, Honolulu and Tokyo as well as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Boston Pops and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
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FATHER'S DAY MAKER MARKET
June 14
Join Argyle’s Makers Market—a summer afternoon of local finds and laid-back charm. This free event brings together some favorite regional artisans and producers, from handcrafted leather goods to small-batch coffee, farm-fresh goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day or indulging in something for yourself, it’s the perfect excuse to explore, sip, and enjoy. Enjoy Argyle gear, glass pours, and a curated selection of vendors including Orox Leather Co., Blue Star Donuts, Exilior Coffee, and Source Farms.
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FATHER'S DAY TRAIN RIDES
June 14
Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Dad this year? Climb aboard for a train ride that promises fun for the whole family. Oregon Rail Heritage Center is rolling out a special pre-Father’s Day celebration.
Trains will depart at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Each ride lasts approximately 45 minutes and takes passengers down to Oaks Park and back along the beautiful Willamette River.
Whether you’re surprising Dad with a family adventure or simply enjoying the charm of traveling by railroad, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
May 30–June 15
Meet Abby and Martha Brewster, two sweet little old ladies who open their home to lonely old men. They entertain their gentlemen callers and quietly serve them elderberry wine laced with poison. Their nephew, Mortimer, stumbles upon the truth and tries to keep the peace as the situation unravels.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
June 1–29
What’s in a name? For some people — everything. A new, exciting spin on an old classic, this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s satire sparkles with wit and whimsy. To become the gentlemen they believe they’re meant to be, Jack and Algernon must live double lives. Country mice and city mice collide in this comedy that will woo you from the very start.
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JUNETEENTH FREE ADMISSION DAY
June 19
Visit Leach Botanical Garden on Juneteenth. Visitors are invited to use the contemplative, restful space to celebrate Black freedom, honor the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and imagine liberatory futures.
The garden’s last entry is 4:30 p.m.
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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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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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COFFEE CAMP: ROASTING, CUPPING AND BREWING|
June 13
Are you curious about how great coffee is made, tasted, and brewed? This hands-on adventure is your chance to step into the roastery, cup like a pro, and dial in your own brew alongside local experts. Hosted at Portland’s Buckman Coffee Factory, this three-hour hands-on experience, exclusive to Coffee Fest Portland, is perfect for beginners and curious coffee drinkers looking to build a deeper understanding of how roasted coffee is made and tasted. You’ll explore how different brewing variables affect flavor by tasting coffee brewed with various manual methods, practice palate development through side-by-side coffee tastings (known as triangulation), try your hand at pulling espresso shots, and see how different roast levels shape the final cup.
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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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ST. JOHN'S BAZAAR AND PARADE
May 10
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted celebration that kicks off Portland's summer street fair season. 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. After the parade, a portion of the business district in St. Johns is closed to traffic and filled with over 135 juried craft vendors, several stages for music, great food, and tons of games and activities.
It’s a fantastic community event with something for everyone.
The event is free.
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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. |
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