Ongoing

Howloween at the Oregon Zoo (Weekend 1)

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland

Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treat zones, keeper talks and live entertainment at the Oregon Zoo. Best for ages 2 to 10, and everyone is welcome. A $5 Treat...

$ Treat and Ride Pass plus zoo admission5

Portland Open Studios Tour (Weekend 2)

Artist studios across Portland Portland

Visit more than 100 local artists in their own studios on this free, self-guided tour. Watch artists at work, ask questions and buy art directly from the people who make it. Plan your route with the artist directory on the Portland Open Studios website.

Free

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

Tualatin Commons 8325 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin

Costumed paddlers race hollowed-out giant pumpkins, some over 1,000 pounds, across the lake at Tualatin Commons. This year's theme is "Tattoo Couture: Fortune Favors the Brave!" A free, family-friendly fall...

Free

The Weekend Guide · Free every Friday

Be the friend who always knows what’s going on.

The best things to do in Portland this weekend and other gems worth knowing about.