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MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT
May 23
Help place flags to honor veterans. Join this 57-year tradition. Join Scouts and community members to honor the nation's veterans before Memorial Day Weekend.
When: Program Starts @ 6:00 in the Amphitheater.
What to Bring: Bring Troop and American flags and select flag bearers for each, as they will be a part of the opening ceremony. (Flags for grave sites will be provided.
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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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ROSE FESTIVAL CITYFAIR
May 23–June 8
Considered the "hub" of the annual Portland Rose Festival, At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features — carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment — all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River.
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ROSE FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT AND FIREWORKS
May 23
Nothing says celebration quite like fireworks — and the Portland Rose Festival will blast off with an impressive fireworks display choreographed to music.
Opening day of the Rose Festival is Friday, May 23, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, starting at 5:00 p.m. You are invited to enjoy the carnival rides, food, and activities, with opening night Fireworks at 9:50 p.m. that evening. The Festival will continue for three consecutive weekends, including the Starlight Parade, Fleet Week, Junior Parade, Queen Coronation, Grand Floral Parade, and more.
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JACK WHITE
May 17
White’s sixth studio album, No Name officially arrived on Friday, August 2 following its clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations that saw customers slipped, guerilla-style, free unmarked vinyl copies in their shopping bags. True to his DIY roots, the record was recorded at White’s Third Man Studio throughout 2023 and 2024, pressed to vinyl at Third Man Pressing, and released by Third Man Records.
White has marked the arrival of No Name with surprise shows around the world, including sold-out pop-up dates set for tonight at Austin, TX’s Mohawk and tomorrow, November 15, at San Antonio, TX’s Paper Tiger
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PGA HOPE HILLSBORO AT MERIWETHER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
May 23
Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.
This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.
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BLUEGRASS IN THE GORGE
May 29-June 1
Imagine 4 days and 3 nights in the Columbia River Gorge filled with bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and bass. Bluegrass in the Gorge is for bluegrass players who want to improve their instrumental skills and enjoy making music with others. If you love bluegrass and want to take your skills and enjoyment to the next level, this is the long weekend for you!
Dave Keenan has gathered a staff composed of incredible musicians who are also great teachers: Darol Anger, Hailey Pexton, Ethan Lawton, and Forrest Marowitz.
Menucha is a magical spot in the Columbia River Gorge. Late May/Early June is a beautiful time to be here. We've got comfy beds, great rooms, porches and patios on which to gather and make music and this bluegrass camp has a capacity of 50.
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY FAIR
May 24–26
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 enjoy the awesome amusement rides at Oaks Amusement Park and all the delicious fair foods that you can imagine.
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VOID TATTOO FEST
May 23–25
Announcing VOID Tattoo Fest, an artist-run expo inviting top-tier talent from around the world to Portland. VOID Tattoo Fest is the creative vision of Portland tattooers and shop owners, Brian Wilson (Wilson Brothers Tattoo, formerly Scapegoat Tattoo) and Olivia Britz-Wheat (Mortal Emblem). The first-of-its-kind curated tattoo event brings together over 120 artists from around the world to showcase their talent, network with fellow tattooers, and enjoy local music, food, and beverages from participating vendors and sponsors, like on-site Jupiter Next bar Hey Love. The event is ticketed and open to the public, with a series of seminars taught by tattoo experts available to licensed professionals only.
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OREGON WINE MONTH
May 1-31
You can celebrate Willamette Valley wine all year round, but especially during Oregon Wine Month, when the entire state joins in commemoration of the beloved industry for the month of May, offering special activities and promotions for the enjoyment of Oregon wine.
There are all kinds of specials going on in honor of Oregon Wine Month. Find out what’s happening near you.
Taste new wines from your favorite labels, sample from the barrel with winemakers or savor specialty food pairings and live music. Enjoy a winery tour or vineyard picnic while sipping the region’s acclaimed pinot noir, pinot gris and other exciting wines.
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ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH
May 3-31
Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI.
Lan Su highlights the stories, the culture, and the expressions of AANHPI communities. Enjoy a display of traditional outfits, cultural performances, vendors from local AANHPI communities, educational talks and demonstrations, and learn all about these different cultures and traditions. Everyone is invited to celebrate cultural diversity.
- May 3: Pay-at-Your-Will Admission Day — in partnership with Oregon Rises Above Hate
- May 3-31: Threading Together — a unique exhibit showcasing traditional AANHPI attire
- May 10, 17, 24 and 31: Cultural Immersion Saturdays — Each Saturday highlights a unique AANHPI cultures
- May 4, 18 and 25: Family Fun Sundays — Interactive games, crafts, and art for all ages of the family
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JIMMY CARR
May 28
One of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy consistently performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe. At the latest count he has taken tour shows to over forty different countries and his last world tour, Terribly Funny, sold over 1.2 million tickets globally.
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will extend his reach even further and marks the first time this record-breaking comedian has toured in arenas in the UK and Ireland.
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BOEING BOEING
Apr. 25 - May 25
Fly with Experience Theatre Project to a Paris apartment in the swinging ’60s, where they will meet playboy architect Bernard Lawrence. He lives with his fiancée, TWA airline stewardess Gloria—and Lufthansa stewardess Gretchen—and Alitalia stewardess Gabriella. However, none of the women knows about the other two, and this is exactly the way Bernard has designed it. This arrangement works fine as long as their flight schedules only bring them home every three days. Bernard’s live-in maid, Berthe, plays a key role in pulling off this ruse, managing three sets of clothing, photographs, bed linens, and food preferences. But with the arrival of a long-lost friend and the new Boeing jet, Bernard’s plans hit turbulence when all three of his fiancées arrive at the same time.
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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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HILLSBORO FILM FESTIVAL
May 30 - Jun 1
Gathering filmmakers, film lovers, and culture seekers of Hillsboro to celebrate the art of storytelling on the screen.
Amidst the thriving film community in the city, Hillsboro and its neighboring communities yearn for culturally enriching experiences in their own backyard. The Hillsboro Film Festival emerges as a solution to this desire, poised to not only satiate the local appetite for thought-provoking cinema but also act as a magnet, drawing artists and film enthusiasts from across the globe to immerse themselves in our community's unique essence.
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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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