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SPRING CIDER FEST
Portland’s Spring Cider Fest features over 40 different participating cideries, along with a full bar. Tickets include a glass for you to keep, and 12 tastings. Additional tasters are available for purchase at Pine Street Taproom.
The Pine Street Market's food vend ors include, Tita's Juice Bar, Shanghai's Best Dumplings, The Mini Donut Company, Little Peacock, La Carrerta Pura Vida, and Matsunoki Ramen.
Minors and designated drivers are free to enter as well.
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TEDXPORTLAND
Cities are built and rebuilt, and Portland is in transition once again. With leadership, intention, and purpose, we drive progress by uniting our diverse perspectives. The magic of our culture and community is realized through the amalgam of creativity, technology, and innovation. Year 12 is inspired by the unlimited potential and endless possibilities revealed through the alchemy of ideas. Twelve speakers, represented by 12 vibrant colors and unique symbols, will demonstrate how essential we all are in catalyzing change—in the Rose City and beyond. Enjoy 12 speakers and 4 performances that comprise the most inspirational, educational day of the year in the city.
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TREE TIME PRE SCHOOL WALKS
Come for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. Use your senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty. Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. Tree Time walks are held Mondays and Saturdays at 10 am year-round. Tree Time walks are geared to children ages 2 to 6 and their guardians.
Registration is required.
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HOOD RIVER CIDER FEST
Cider Fest allows seasoned and novice cider drinkers to sample cider from Oregon and Washington’s finest cider makers. Nearly 40 cideries will be participating, with 80 ciders on tap. Grab a tasting glass, drink tokens, and find your new favorite.
The daylong event also features local craft and food vendors.
Spring showers aren’t a problem, as the cider-tasting area is under a tent on the Hood River Event Site. Soak in the waterfront view while sipping a local cider.
Attendees under 21 are welcome for free.
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KARAOKE FROM HELL
The Northwest's original live karaoke band, Karaoke From Hell, has been rocking Portland for over 25 years and counting. The catalog boasts nearly 700 songs for you to sing, covering every genre from show tunes to skate punk. Catch it every Monday at Dante's and every Thursday at The Spare Room.
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PICNIC IN THE PARK
Come enjoy lunch in Director Park with music and fun games such as corn hole, giant chess, and jump rope. Special appearance from Shoehorn Conley on Thursdays.
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LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun it should be illegal.
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SHOWDOWN
The Hunger Games of Comedy. Six players enter the stage. Only one will survive. Curious Comedy Showdown pits Portland’s finest comedians against one another in competitive improv comedy cage matches that will make you laugh until you cry. Armed with only razor-sharp wit and your suggestions, the players must create fast-paced and hilarious scenes on the spot to win audience votes — round after round — in hopes of living to see another day. Finally, you decide which player is left standing. If you like Whose Line Is It Anyway, you’ll love this show.
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WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL
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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NEW YEAR IN THE PARK
New Year in the Park will showcase cultural dance and music performances, traditional games, cultural crafts and activities, and vendor booths with food and merchandise. This cultural event aims to highlight vibrant Southeast Asian communities in the greater Portland area.
Attendance is free, and you are invited to join.
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SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL
For eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen.
From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all ages and interests.
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WORLD OF PENJING
Immerse yourself in the 'World of Penjing' at Lan Su Chinese Garden this April. Embark on a captivating journey led by industry experts and Lan Su's esteemed horticulture team. Explore the intricate art of Chinese miniature landscapes through guided Penjing tours, interactive demonstrations, and an exquisite month-long Penjing exhibit. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover the beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient landscape art at your favorite Chinese garden.
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BROADWAY ROSE THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS: SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
Return to the days of yesteryear with nostalgic hits from the Golden Oldies, “Fools Fall In Love,” “Tears On My Pillow,” “Runaround Sue,” “Earth Angel,” “Stay,” and “Unchained Melody.” Meet Denny and the Dreamers, a fledgling doo-wop singing group hoping to realize their dreams of making it to the big time when trouble comes in the form of Eugene’s former sweetheart Lois. Denny falls in love, Eugene falls apart, and along comes handsome heartthrob Duke to set the whole situation spinning. Winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Best Musical Award, Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering — let’s hear it for the boys!
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THE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER
Join PurpleStride Portland – The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer. Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, and community members affected by pancreatic cancer.
Registration is FREE and available on www.purplestride.org/portland. All proceeds from the event support research and patient services. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, hosts this event
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BEST HIKE FOR KIDS: SWEET CREEK FALLS TRAIL
In this Coast Range valley, the Sweet Creek Falls Trail follows the scenic cascading waters of Sweet Creek. Hikers will encounter 11 waterfalls in all, each framed by mossy rocks and ferns and under a canopy of Douglas-fir, Alder and Big leaf maple. There are no bridge crossings of Sweet Creek. This trail consists of four segments. The Homestead Trailhead to Sweet Creek Falls is 1.1 miles. The Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead to Sweet Creek Falls is 0.4 mile. Sweet Creek Falls to the Wagon Road Trailhead is 0.8 mile. Wagon Road Trailhead to Beaver Creek Falls is 0.6 mile. Beaver Creek Falls is a 0.1 mile from the Beaver Creek Trailhead.
See it before you hike it! Use Travel Lane County’s Google-Trekked Trails to see Google's "trail view" of this trail. Click on the "trail details" for more information on the trail itself. Sweet Creek Falls / trail details
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HIKE - MULTNOMAH FALLS TRAIL
Experience this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Bridal Veil, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challengi...ng route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
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. 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. |
