Portland and Area Activities Planner - March 14-21, 2025

KELL'S PORTLAND IRISH FESTIVAL
Mar. 14–17
Get ready for three days of vibrant Irish culture and fun. Kell's Irish festival spans three locations over three days — Kells Brewery, Kells Downtown, and the Waterfront Tent. Whether it’s for a day or the whole event, come celebrate with great music, food, and festivities. Grab your tickets now for a fantastic Irish experience.

SHAMROCK RUN
Mar. 16
The Shamrock Run Fest isn't just a race; it's a rollicking good time filled with music, laughter, and the warm embrace of community spirit (and oatmeal). Plus, where else can you don your most outrageous green getup and not get a second glance?

So don't be a lame leprechaun — seize the moment, the savings, and the opportunity to join 18,000+ runners at Portland's most legendary running event. Register now to paint the town green at the Shamrock Run Portland Half Marathon Run Fest.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Mar 16
The 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade returns live and in person. Not only Irish eyes will be smilin'.

The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. sharp at Fernwood/Cleary School (NE 33rd and Hancock)

HOLI CELEBRATION
Mar 15
Holi – the festival of colors! join Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District & Chinmaya Mission Portland as they present this annual event held at Parivar Park. This celebration is the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festivals. It's an occasion that brings out the child in you, no matter how old you are, joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and of course lots of bright organic colors.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District & Chinmaya Mission Portland invites you to come and participate in the festivities. This Holi celebration is open to all. Please come with your family and friends. Colors will be provided – no outside colors please.

HAMILTON
Mar. 4–23
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has profoundly impacted culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

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!

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Mar. 2–30
George and Martha have invited a young couple — Nick and Honey — over for a nightcap. As the drinks start flowing and skeletons claw their way out of their closets, the couples soon learn that marriage isn’t all fun and games. Hilarious and harrowing, one of the theater’s beloved classics, Edward Albee’s dark comedy is as fresh now as it was at its premiere more than 60 years ago.

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. 

HEART
Mar. 14
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson are the creative spark behind Heart, a rock group that initially found success in the mid-'70s via guitar-heavy radio hits like "Magic Man" and "Barracuda," only to reach greater heights after engineering a major pop comeback a decade later. Drawing from progressive rock, hard rock, and folk, the band's 1976 debut, Dreamboat Annie, and 1977 sophomore effort, Little Queen, helped establish Heart as a hard-hitting hitmaking machine with both hooks and attitude. Their eponymous eighth album, 1985's Heart, reached quintuple platinum status via more mainstream fare such as "Alone," "What About Love?," and "These Dreams," the latter of which scored the band its first number one single. Heart managed to land Top Ten albums in each of the band's four decades, despite taking a break in the late '90s to pursue other interests — the Wilsons released a pair of roots-oriented LPs under the Lovemongers' moniker in 1997 and 1998. Upon reconvening in 2004 with Jupiter's Darling, Heart issued a string of successful albums, culminating in their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS TORONTO RAPTORS
Mar. 16
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Toronto Raptors in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MOUSTRAP: AN INTERACTIVE MYSTERY EXPERIENCE
Mar. 27-30
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.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND AT THREE MUGS BREWING CO.
Mar. 14-17
Join Three Mugs Brewing at their annual St. Patrick’s Day Party! We will have beer releases, such as a green beer for the partygoers and a traditional Cask Ale for the beer aficionados. We will have food and drink specials all weekend. You can look forward to Irish Stew, Traditional Irish Soda Bread, and Bangers and Mash on the menu! You will also be able to enter to win our “Pot of Gold Raffle,” which features gift cards and a few other fun surprises. The winner will be drawn on Monday.

BEAVERTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS FABLES AND FANTASY: FAMILY CONCERT
Mar. 14
Music Director Dr. Pierre-Alain Chevalier leads the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra on a magical adventure. The entire family will be enchanted by the Fables and Fairytales: Ravel’s Mother Goose – A Family Concert. This magical journey through beloved fairy tales is brought to life by stunning music performed by the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra.

PETTY FEVER
Mar. 14
Petty Fever is a multi-award-winning full-production tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating Guitarist/Vocalist and Hollywood Fame Award Winner Frank Murray. 
They deliver an amazing and memorable salute to Tom Petty's musical legacy, performing over four decades of classic hits such as American Girl, Free Falling, Breakdown, Running Down a Dream, I Won’t Back Down and many more.   
Petty Fever has received Multiple Entertainment Awards, including two-time recipient of the Las Vegas FAME Awards “Outstanding International Tribute Band” in Las Vegas, NV, USA and two-time recipient of the Los Angeles Music Awards “Tribute Band of the Year " in Hollywood, CA, USA.  

PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS
Oct. 4, 2024–Mar. 21
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE MURDER MYSTERY SHOW
Oct. 19, 2024–Mar. 22
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.

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

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.

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