Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Portland. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Classes & arts
Portland, OR
A long-running celebration of craft beer set up on the downtown waterfront, with dozens of breweries pouring. Portland is a beer town and this is its big summer party.
Lifelong learning
6 to 10 p.m.
OMSI, SE Portland · Portland, OR
OMSI, SE Portland
An adults-only museum night focused on astronomy, with local vendors, lectures, and hands-on activities.
Community & civic
Portland Japanese Garden · Portland, OR
Portland Japanese Garden
Gather to learn traditional Bon dances, see yukata robes, and feel the taiko drums at this summer celebration.
Senior programs
Portland, OR
About an hour south in the Willamette Valley, this Bavarian festival brings pretzels, polka, oompah bands, and a biergarten. A classic fall day trip from Portland.
Food festivals
Various locations, Portland · Portland, OR
Various locations, Portland
One of the country's premier food and drink festivals brings tasting events, chef dinners, and a night market across the city.
Outdoors & nature
Portland Japanese Garden · Portland, OR
Portland Japanese Garden
Watch the moon rise over the city and Mt. Hood with tea, haiku, and shakuhachi and koto music at this beloved festival.
Lifelong learning
Library branches countywide · Portland, OR
Library branches countywide
Free lectures, tech help, book clubs, and classes happen at library branches across the county nearly every day.
Senior programs
Neighborhood House Senior Center, SW Portland · Portland, OR
Neighborhood House Senior Center, SW Portland
You can join a rotating slate of in-person and remote classes and social activities built for the 55-plus crowd.
Pickleball & rec
Jumbo's Pickleball, Portland · Portland, OR
Jumbo's Pickleball, Portland
All courts go to drop-in open play with beginner-friendly sessions celebrating the pickleball community.
Outdoors & nature
Trails around Portland · Portland, OR
Trails around Portland
Meetup groups organize regular hikes geared toward the over-50 crowd around the Portland area.
Senior programs
Various, Portland · Portland, OR
Various, Portland
A Portland nonprofit serving older adults posts an ongoing calendar of classes, talks, and social gatherings.
Community & civic
Portland, OR
Books take over downtown for a day every November, with hundreds of authors, poets, and readings hosted by Literary Arts. One of the city's signature fall events.
Dance & fitness
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Portland · Portland, OR
Portland
You can drop in for gender-free contra dancing open to all ages and experience levels every Thursday night.
Markets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SW Park & Main, downtown · Portland, OR
SW Park & Main, downtown
A midweek downtown market for produce and lunch runs every Wednesday from May through late October.
Music & concerts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Portland, OR
The big open-air arts and crafts market sets up under the Burnside Bridge every Saturday from spring into the holidays. Handmade goods, food carts, and live music along the river.
Tastings
4:00 PM
Pearl District · Portland, OR
Pearl District
Sample local wines on a guided walking food tour through the Pearl District on a recurring schedule.
Tastings
Lan Su Chinese Garden, Old Town-Chinatown · Portland, OR
Lan Su Chinese Garden, Old Town-Chinatown
Sit for a traditional tea tasting and weekly cultural demonstrations inside the walled Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Classes & arts
Pearl District galleries · Portland, OR
Pearl District galleries
Pearl District galleries open late with free admission and wine on the first Thursday of every month.
Markets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Montavilla neighborhood, SE Portland · Portland, OR
Montavilla neighborhood, SE Portland
This neighborhood farmers market runs Sundays, including a hardy every-other-Sunday winter edition.
Markets
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Portland, OR
Portland's flagship farmers market gathers around 100 farmers and food vendors on the Portland State campus every Saturday, year round. The place to load up on Oregon produce.
Theater & film
Blankets down at 6 p.m.
Laurelhurst Park · Portland, OR
Laurelhurst Park
Bring a blanket for a free weekly evening of local and touring stand-up under the Doug firs of Laurelhurst Park.
Lifelong learning
Portland Community College campuses · Portland, OR
Portland Community College campuses
Hundreds of noncredit community classes, including Adult 55+ Fitness, open for the summer term at PCC.
Music & concerts
5 to 9 p.m., music at 6:30 p.m.
Oregon Zoo · Portland, OR
Oregon Zoo
Spend summer Friday evenings on the zoo lawn with live music, food carts, and keeper chats.
Classes & arts
Evening
Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave · Portland, OR
Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave
You get free admission to the whole museum on the first Thursday of each month, a relaxed way to see world-class exhibitions.
Community & civic
Walk starts around 9:50 a.m.
Portland, OR
Portland's St. Patrick's weekend tradition, with a half marathon plus shorter 8K, 5K, and a 5K walk so you can pick your pace. Live bands and a party follow at the finish.
Pickleball & rec
East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave · Portland, OR
East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave
Drop in for pickleball on four courts at this city community center for a $6 fee, no membership required.
Community & civic
Alberta Street, NE Portland · Portland, OR
Alberta Street, NE Portland
This neighborhood street party brings outdoor art, food, and live music to Alberta Street on the last Thursday each summer month.
Markets
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, downtown · Portland, OR
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, downtown
Wander the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country with 250-plus local makers along the river.
Pickleball & rec
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Pickle Athletics, Portland · Portland, OR
Pickle Athletics, Portland
All levels and genders welcome for morning open play on all courts six days a week.
Senior programs
Portland Parks community centers citywide · Portland, OR
Portland Parks community centers citywide
Portland Parks runs recreation, wellness, and educational activities designed for adults age 60 and older across the city.
Dance & fitness
7:00 PM
Fulton Park Community Center · Portland, OR
Fulton Park Community Center
Live bands and a caller lead an all-welcome contra dance with no partner needed on Saturday evenings.
Outdoors & nature
Morning
Hoyt Arboretum · Portland, OR
Hoyt Arboretum
Explore the arboretum's flowering trees on a free guided public tour that runs every Sunday morning, no registration needed.
Lifelong learning
Portland State University · Portland, OR
Portland State University
Oregon residents 65 and older can audit Portland State University courses without paying tuition through this program.
Lifelong learning
Powell's City of Books, downtown and Beaverton · Portland, OR
Powell's City of Books, downtown and Beaverton
The nation's largest independent bookstore hosts a steady lineup of author talks and readings at its Portland-area stores.
Outdoors & nature
Trails around Oregon and SW Washington · Portland, OR
Trails around Oregon and SW Washington
Join an inclusive group that regularly shares hikes on trails across Oregon and southern Washington.
Markets
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
South Park Blocks at PSU · Portland, OR
South Park Blocks at PSU
The city's largest farmers market fills the downtown South Park Blocks every Saturday with peak summer produce, flowers, and prepared food.
Community & civic
Portland, OR
Portland Parks puts on free concerts, outdoor movies, and a free lunch series in neighborhood parks all summer long. A low-cost, easy way to enjoy the long northern evenings.
Lifelong learning
OLLI-UO Portland locations · Portland, OR
OLLI-UO Portland locations
Adults 50 and up can take noncredit courses for the love of learning through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Portland catalog.
Pickleball & rec
5 to 9 p.m.
Portland · Portland, OR
Portland
End your week on the court with a $10 drop-in, all levels from 5 to 7 and intermediate-plus from 7 to 9.
Classes & arts
Trackers PDX studio · Portland, OR
Trackers PDX studio
Learn to coil, sculpt, and throw clay and fire your work in the kiln at this adult pottery studio.
Markets
7700 Block of SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97215 · Portland, OR
7700 Block of SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97215
Open: May to October; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Cut flowers;Dairy products.;Dry beans;Eggs;Fresh
Markets
9200 NE Fremont St, Portland, Oregon 97220 · Portland, OR
9200 NE Fremont St, Portland, Oregon 97220
Open: June to October; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Coffee/tea;Cut flowers;Eggs;Honey;Juices/non-alcoholic ciders;Nuts;Poultry/fowl meat and products;Prepared food
Markets
12003 NE Shaver ST, Portland, OR 97220 · Portland, OR
12003 NE Shaver ST, Portland, OR 97220
Markets
Northeast Hancock Street & Northeast 44th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA · Portland, OR
Northeast Hancock Street & Northeast 44th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodworking items;Cut flowers;Dairy products.;D
Markets
SE 92nd and Reedway, Portland, Oregon 97266 · Portland, OR
SE 92nd and Reedway, Portland, Oregon 97266
Open: June to November; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Cut flowers;Eggs;Fish/seafood;Fresh/dried herbs;Honey;Prepare
Markets
5027 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97218 · Portland, OR
5027 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97218
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Camas, WA
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Portland, OR
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Portland, OR
Music & concerts
8 PM
Hawthorne Theatre · Camas, WA
Music & concerts
8 PM
Hawthorne Theatre · Portland, OR
Music & concerts
8 PM
Hawthorne Theatre · Portland, OR
Theater & film
8:15 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Portland, OR
Theater & film
8:15 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Camas, WA
Theater & film
8:15 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Portland, OR
Music & concerts
8 PM
Revolution Hall - Portland · Portland, OR
Music & concerts
8 PM
Revolution Hall - Portland · Portland, OR
Music & concerts
8 PM
Revolution Hall - Portland · Camas, WA
Theater & film
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Portland, OR
Helium Comedy Club - Portland
Theater & film
Helium Comedy Club - Portland · Portland, OR
Helium Comedy Club - Portland
