How did Victorian magicians make ghosts appear on stage? Historian and magician Professor DR Schreiber explains how new glass technology in the 1800s powered mirror illusions, and how those tricks still shape performance today. Suggested for ages 10 and over.
Jury applications are due April 30, 2026. Selection for Harvest Fest will be announced May 15th.Hood River Harvest Fest returns Oct 9-11! This is the fee payment for the jury selection process only.Applications are due by April 30. All vendors will be notified of the results on May 15. Accepted vendors will have 30 days...
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.
A family-friendly evening at OMSI celebrating Portland's Black community. Explore the museum after hours with hands-on science demos, local vendors, cultural performances and planetarium shows. Free parking included. All ages welcome.
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...
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.
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...
Why does your body jump before your mind knows what scared it? Portland State University biologist Dr. Radhika Reddy explains how the brain learns fear, and how we build new feelings of safety. A perfect Halloween season talk. Suggested for ages 10 and over.
Watch Twilight on OMSI's biggest screen while you taste a menu of small bites matched to scenes in the film. Two nights to choose from: October 20 or 21. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Rated PG-13.
OMSI's science trivia night goes spooky with questions about dangerous creatures, decomposition and creepy organisms. Bring a team of up to four and play for prizes at Theory Restaurant. Food and drinks available. All ages welcome.
A hands-on, bilingual science workshop for kids ages 3 to 5 and their grown-ups. Little explorers use their senses to investigate Sasquatch and the forest. Your ticket includes museum admission...
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...
The Weekend Guide · Free every Friday
The best things to do in Portland this weekend and other gems worth knowing about.