Fall Hikes Near Portland

Colorful fields reminiscent of Holland burst with acres of tulips in full bloom at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn.

Join Friends of Tryon Creek to connect with and care for the park by removing ivy growing up trees or caring for newly planted trees near the creek. Volunteer activities include hiking and the use of hand tools. Instruction, gloves and tools provided (feel free to bring your own gloves).  Best suited for adults or...

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 your 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...

The Hippie Chick half marathon, quarter marathon, 5k and kid's half-mile race return for Mother's Day weekend. This female-focused event is designed to celebrate how amazing women are. Grab your mom, sister, friend, or co-worker and register to run through Oregon's scenic countryside. The run is returning to the birthplace of this great event at Champoeg...

Rose Haven supporters and guests will unite to stride a beautiful route through NW Portland on Mother's Day at the annual Reigning Roses Walk. Walk with, or in honor of, a special woman in your life — a mother, grandmother, daughter, partner or friend.  All proceeds benefit the women and children of Rose Haven. There...

Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, promotes healthy, active living through a series of free events opening the city's largest public space — its streets — to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation.  5/18 — Southwest Portland 6/29 — Northeast Cully 7/27 — East Portland 9/14 — Downtown Portland

Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, will start the 2025 season with the Southwest Portland route. This is a great opportunity to explore Southwest Portland with the safety of street closures and open streets. Participants are welcome to join the route at any point and head in any direction. This event route is designed...

Portland’s most popular fun run, the Starlight Run, is the wacky warm-up act for the CareOregon Starlight Parade, which starts and finishes on Naito Parkway at Rose Festival CityFair. The 47th Annual Starlight Run will start at 7:00 p.m., and the traditional costume contest will be held at 5:30 p.m. The route will follow the...

Portland's cycling culture peaks each summer during the months-long Pedalpalooza bike festival, featuring 100+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.

This is the official ride that kicks off the festivities every year. Volunteers will be selling Bike Summer merch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A limited amount of pennants and stickers will be for sale at the park, as well as shirts for you to try on before you buy online. Ride Leader pennants will...

It's time to take the helm and shift gears to Warp 9. Explore strange new roads and seek out new pit stops and new destinations. Along the way, expect trivia, music, costumes, and prizes.  

The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades, beginning in 1989. Held on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge, the races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More than...

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...

Come celebrate Portland Pride with this fun run, walk, and roll on the waterfront hosted by Portland Frontrunners. Once again, the fabulous Poison Waters is the special guest who will motivate, entertain, and celebrate before and after the race. Light snacks, beverages, and music will await you at the finish line. Register today to receive...

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.

The mesmerizing Festival of Balloons in Tigard brings more than a dozen brightly colored, colossal hot-air balloons to the sky every June.

On this Columbia River boat tour, you'll explore the history and lore of Bigfoot while traveling 80 miles roundtrip on a high-speed jetboat from Portland to Multnomah Falls. See the landmarks along the Willamette and Columbia Rivers that make the Northwest famous while listening to exclusive narration by Cliff Barackman (star of Animal Planet‘s “Finding...

A classic Rose Festival event and family-friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race is a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human-powered boats that float only employing recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in nine categories, with...

Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will return to the Northeast Cully Portland route. Join the community for a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities and the opportunity to explore the beautiful Northeast Cully neighborhood. Participants are welcome to join the Northeast Cully Portland route at any point and head in any direction. This event...

Every summer, thousands of cyclists cruise commando through Portland streets as part of the World Naked Bike Ride.

Montavilla Street Fair will bring 120+ local arts, crafts, food and retail vendors, community organizations, live music and family activities to Historic Downtown Montavilla. Stroll down Stark Street and enjoy district businesses, a farmer’s market and family-friendly entertainment and activities. Vendors will be present at the event selling food and drink, art, handicrafts, and clothing...

Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, will return to East Portland.  Announcing Parklane Park back on the route, as construction will be completed in Spring 2025. The East Portland route is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate open streets in a community, family-friendly setting. Participants are welcome to join the East Portland route at any point...

Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, announces an exciting new route: the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways. This route will be unique as there are so many gems to feature in the heart of Downtown Portland for Portlanders and visitors. The event will have a block party feel to celebrate the spirit of Portland and...

Embarking on a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) walk through the heart of downtown Portland offers an immersive exploration into the city's rich tapestry of history, culture, and innovation. Often celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and progressive ideals, Portland unfolds its stories through iconic landmarks, bustling public squares, and artistic expressions that color its streets. You'll...

The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is back in Southeast Portland. The parade starts at  SE Bush Street at 9:30 a.m. and proceeds north on 82nd to SE 78th and Yamhill. Starting with a small parade in 2007, a small group of businesses, friends and neighbors have created a fun, festive and welcoming event. A...

Free public tours about Hoyt Arboretum’s global collection of trees, hiking trail system, and history. Sign up in person, the day of, at the Visitor Center.

Once a month, explore your creative nature at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with friends at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses — tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly and geared toward children aged two and up (though younger are allowed)....

Picture this: A serene mid-day in Portland, the sun gently casting its warmth over Pioneer Square. As you sit down for lunch, the air is filled with the melodic strains of live music. It's Concerts on Downtown’s Transit Mall, an oasis of sound amidst the bustling city. Let the music serenade you as you savor...

Spring has arrived, and Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville is ready to celebrate. Bring the family out for a weekend of farm fun, meet over 80 animals across 13 species-including spring babies, and enjoy kid-friendly activities like bouncy houses, play areas, and more. Whether you're a longtime local or visiting for the first time, this...

Join Earthbody Presence for a day of deep connection to nature, self, and community at The Verdancy Project. This retreat invites you to explore the Spring energetics of child-like wonder, creativity, and intention setting through embodied meditation, movement, mindfulness, and forest bathing. After the guided session, you’re invited to stay for an optional afternoon of...

Join a day filled with bikes, leisure, and fun beyond measure. Don your finest tweed, ladies and gents, shine up your beautiful classic bicycles, pack up a picnic, and join up.  Follow @tweedpdx on insta for updates and info regarding start location, time, etc. 

Grab your crew and your thinking caps — it’s time for a brand-new tropical trivia adventure. Island Style Charters is teaming up with ShanRock’s Triviology for an evening of live-hosted trivia aboard our signature island-style river cruise. For two full hours, cruise down the scenic Willamette River with quizmaster Shannon Donaldson, Portland’s beloved trivia queen, leading...

Join this year’s Doggie Dash, a walk in support of animals at the Oregon Humane Society. Doggie Dash ensures that OHS can continue providing critical life-saving programs and services for the community. Register today to begin your journey of helping shelter pets in need, inspire your community to donate to a cause you care about, and...

Join the World Forestry Center's friend Liz from Talk About Trees to learn about the fascinating world of trees and forests through interactive learning for the whole family. Each month, Liz will dive into a new topic and share her knowledge in an approachable way.

Mother's Day River Cruises: A Perfect Gift for Mom. Celebrate the special mother in your life with an exclusive Mother's Day river cruise. Choose from three unique experiences designed to create lasting memories on her special day. Family Fun Cruise | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. This is the perfect daytime adventure for the whole family....

Join "Yappy Hour" Sandy's Annual Canine Carnival at Sandy Bluff Park. Bring your dogs for all sorts of fun activities like free pup cups, bobbing for tennis balls, an agility course, and much more. And a big thank you to all of the city departments involved who are coming together to make this event paws-itively...

Kick off your cycling season with the American Lung Association’s 35th annual Reach the Beach Oregon. This premier one-day cycling event unites friends, families, and businesses for an exceptional cause. Hop on your bike and pedal to the beach while championing improved lung health for all. Renowned as one of the Northwest’s best-supported rides, this ride offers four...

Portland Bike Polo plays every Sunday from noon to dark at Alberta Park. Pickup games are 3v3 with mixed skill levels. Loaner bikes and mallets are available. The bikes are single-speed freewheels, not fixed gear. New players wanted. Gender inclusive. Spectators and hecklers are always welcome, too. Come hang out in the park, there are...

Sunny Naked Ride honoring Terri Sue Webb, one of Oregon's pioneering body freedom activists. Ride naked or nearly so on the streets of Portland, through sunshine or liquid sunshine, enjoying body acceptance and healthy fresh air on your privates. This is a lighthearted protest ride. Bring signs and body paint. It will also be a...

Weekly themed rides with different ride leaders each week, but you can expect the ride to be socially paced (8ish mph), no-drop, safe and welcoming, store stop with safe, clean bathroom access and the ride is always a loop. The ride practices consent and non-violence, especially with car interactions; what one ride does affects how...

The Pioneer is an annual bicycle event organized by the Portland Bicycling Club to raise money in support of their mission to promote safe and enjoyable bicycling. Three fully-supported, non-competitive distance options of 33 miles (53km), 62 miles (100km), or 101 miles (163km). Each route starts at Columbia Distributing in Canby and loops back to...

Welcome to Oregon Trails – Hike for MS 2025. Lace up your hiking boots and get ready for a day of adventure and impact. At Mary S. Young Park join a scenic and rewarding hike in support of those living with multiple sclerosis. Come out and connect with nature, meet new friends, and make a difference. Whether you're an...

Sorella Forte — Italian for strong sister — is a group of women, trans, and non-binary cyclists who share a passion for riding their bikes. Ride 25-40 miles at approximately 11-16 mph from the parking lot of River City Bikes. 

Join an unforgettable Life Aquatic movie-themed Pedalpalooza ride to celebrate World Oceans Day. This fun and easy 5-8 mile journey will take you through the beautiful Portland waterways. Riders are encouraged to don their best aquatic attire whilst getting weird with Seu Jorge's Portuguese covers of David Bowie's classics, which provide the original soundtrack to...

Pre-full moon naked ride. Two days before the full moon is a large, bright moon that comes up two hours before sunset. So instead of rolling on the full moon, go out on the Waxing Gibbous. Protesting car dominance. And having a good time. Past Tire and crew have been leading full moon rides for...

A bike ride that pays homage to the 1960s television show by going to a desert island in SE Portland. Yes, there is a 2.5-acre island completely surrounded by water in SE Portland. This island was once private property with housing but is now public land that is being restored to its natural state. Gilligan’s...

Continuing the 10th annual Black Liberation Ride in 2025 — a community bike ride for Black + Brown Portlanders in observance of Juneteenth — aka the celebration of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African — aka Black Independence Day. This ride is a moment to come together, take up space, and celebrate in...

Petal Pedal is a gourmet distance bike ride like no other. You’ll journey along scenic, quiet roads along mostly flat routes (with a hilly option to visit Silver Falls) as you drift away to another world. The ride starts and finishes at The Oregon Garden, Oregon’s premier botanical garden with over 80 acres of specialty...

For over 20 years, Breakfast on the Bridges has been offering up free coffee and goodies to people biking, walking, scooting and boarding across Portland's bridges. Generally, the last Friday of every month.

PSU Portland Farmers Market Ride — Pedalpalooza Edition. An all-ages/all-abilities, conversational-pace, meditative ride from the North side of Chapman Elementary to the PSU Farmers Market to help support local farmers, bakers and makers of all kinds while building community in a relaxed, informal setting. Join a slow-paced, all-abilities bike ride from Wallace Park to the PSU...

Bring your pearls, a champagne glass, your favorite nail polish, and your finest mom hat for an afternoon off with ya fellow moms (gender norms are not necessary). Start off with brunchy snackables then leisurely cruise about and ride away your worries. The ride might go to a farmer's market; it might go shopping; it...

Start your holiday weekend with a free outdoor performance by the talented students of the Young Artist Institute. You will be amazed by the incredible artistry of these young musicians as they perform their solo works. Bring a picnic, blanket, or lawn chair for a gorgeous evening of musical fireworks under the stars. This performance...

Bike Play is part bike ride, part original outdoor theater. Each year a new show is created as part of Pedalpalooza, the summer-long bike festival. Bike Play comes together through the shared love of creating, playing, and collaborating. The time and energy put into this show is purely voluntary. If you’d like to contribute to the...

Pack your bags for a weekend of sun, fun, and incredible music at the annual Shady Pines Festival. Presented by Shady Pines Radio, this celebration showcases the heart of Portland's music scene. Enjoy 4 days of live music, camping, sunshine, delicious food and drinks, arts and crafts, and community fun.

Join the ride and weave your way through a celestial cosmic journey of love, freedom, and joy and hearken back to the days of the mid-1960s and early 1970s flower power and hippie love movement. Easy 6-7 mile ride.

This downtown Portland walking tour will take participants around, across, under, and inside the unique and storied spans that shape the experience of those living and visiting Portland. The route will include several bridges (with specific spans TBA), and on one of those, the tour will plan to meet a Multnomah County bridge operator to...

XTERRA is the largest off-road triathlon in the Pacific Northwest and is a fun, family-friendly environment with events for the whole family and Elite Racers alike. There are 4 different event categories with 28 World Championship spots to be had. The race takes place at beautiful Hagg Lake with camping on-site available the night before. With...

Ride or race bikes in a classic alley-cat-style race. Explore Brentwood-Darlington to find checkpoints using a (provided) paper map. Answer clues, earn bonus points, win a small prize and have fun. About 10 miles long (if you navigate wisely). Bring a pen. Bring reading glasses if ya need 'em. The hippocampus is used for memory,...

Now in year two, the World Naked Bike Ride Portland (not the Portland World Naked Bike Ride — a different ride happening in July) invites riders to join a ride of celebration, solidarity, and protest under the Sturgeon Full Moon. The ride will once again focus on environmental justice and protest oil dependency, especially the...

The Portland Criterium, presented by Steeplejack Brewing will return to the Portland North Park Blocks in August. This exciting form of bicycle racing will thrill racers and spectators alike as the race speeds around the streets in excess of 30 mph. Bring the entire family and join two days of racing and car-free events that...

For 81 years, swimmers have boarded the famous Sternwheeler paddleboat on the south shore of the Columbia River at the dock in Cascade Locks, and are ferried to the Washington side of the river. When signaled, swimmers jump off the Sternwheeler into the Columbia and swim an approximately 1.1-mile stretch across to Cascade Locks. To...

Step into your favorite character’s shoes — whether you’re a superhero, anti-hero, villain, knight, princess, or even Sasquatch — and join the inaugural Dragonslayer Fantasy Dash and Strut. This 5K adventure invites you to walk or run through the magical trails of Gabriel Park. Along the way, you’ll encounter thrilling Hero and Villain Zones for...