Audience members enjoy performances of traditional music and dance at the multicultural celebration.

Credit: Lumae Photography, courtesy of APANO

Things to Do in Portland This Weekend

Looking for what to do in Portland this weekend? This page lists the best Portland events, festivals, concerts, tours and exhibitions happening this weekend. Scroll down to see our top picks. To find even more events, search the full events calendar and see our picks for Things to Do in Portland Today and Things to Do in Portland Tomorrow.

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a person views the water at Lan Su Chinese Garden

January Events

From folk music to dog shows, Portland kicks off the year with an eclectic assortment of events.

February Events

February in Portland is the perfect month to explore live music, dancing, cultural festivals and more.

People attending an outdoor market, Portland Saturday Market

March Events

Shop, imbibe, dance and cheer your way through the last of winter with these March events in Portland.

April Events

April in Portland means heading outside to enjoy gorgeous blooms and epic views, along with plenty of cultural offerings.

person buying fresh produce from a farmers market vendor

May Events

From farmers' markets to fiestas, there's plenty to do in Portland in May.

large float made of roses and flowers on a bridge with people waving from the float to onlookers

June Events

Top Portland events in June include beloved festivals like the Portland Rose Festival and Pedalpalooza, beer-centric bashes, cultural celebrations and more.

Aerial shot of an urban riverside park with festival tents and umbrellas

July Events

July in Portland is a busy time, with a variety of live music, beer fests and film events to take in.

a crowd of bikers riding across a bridge during Bridge Pedal

August Events

Biking across bridges and cheering on soapbox racers are two of many great August events in Portland.

September Events

As summer winds down, Portland ups the ante with performance art, live music and dining events throughout September.

October Events

October events in Portland include a giant pumpkin race, "can't miss" film festival, corn mazes, haunted houses and other autumn and Halloween-themed events.

Giant lit-up neon Portland Oregon Stag sign has an added red Rudolph nose for the winter season

November Events

Portland in November gets cozy with downtown’s holiday tree lighting, Willamette Valley wine tasting and a festival to help you find a great book.

holiday tree lit up in a large city square

December Events

Popular December events in Portland include annual traditions like tree decorating and light displays, holiday shopping, and cheering on your favorite teams.