A 21+ night at OMSI all about local farming. Meet regional growers and makers, sip craft drinks, catch a planetarium show and try science demos on soil health and vertical gardening. There is even a petting zoo. Valid ID required.
The 31st annual H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival returns to the Hollywood Theatre for three days of horror and weird fiction films. You get short and feature films, author readings, book signings, panels and live music. A great pick for film fans heading into Halloween season.
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 for the rest of the day. Dates: October 3, October 24 and November 14.
Dance for a good cause at Portland's annual Pink Warrior Zumbathon. Hundreds of Zumba instructors and fans from Oregon, Washington and beyond fill Pioneer Courthouse Square to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. All fitness levels welcome.
Students from OHSU, Oregon State University, Pacific University and the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest offer free health services to the community. Part of a student-led effort to raise awareness about gaps in health care access.
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...
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