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OMSI’s holiday events lineup is here
Discover holiday-themed planetarium shows, a Sparkling Soirée After Dark, and an indoor ice rink.
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Red confetti falls in front of a crowd of Formula E fans cheering on the race. Almost every single person is holding their phones up in the air to try to take a video.
Events
Formula E whirs into town for second lap at Portland E-Prix
The all-electric racing event brings on-track excitement and off-track entertainment to its charged-up fanbase June 29-30.
May 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Events
The 24th annual McMenamins UFO Festival
Extraterrestrials of all kinds will land their spacecraft in McMinnville in honor of the historic 1950 Trent UFO sighting with a parade, speakers, and more.
May 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
Under a large white canopy tent, attendees of Wine + Dine make their way along a long line of booths. In the foreground, someone holds a bottle of red wine conversing with two guests.
City
Help kids going through cancer find fun again at Wine & Dine
Nonprofit UKANDU’s fundraiser features 24 local restaurants and wineries and supports the organization’s camps and other programs.
May 7, 2024
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Ben McBee
Spectators at the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby watch with big smiles on their faces as a racer zooms by on a trike with a mounted alligator head on the front.
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Summer events coming in hot to Portland
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 29, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Grow your Portland knowledge with these local podcasts
The hosts of these 26 local podcasts are here to share their knowledge (and opinions) with the world.
March 29, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Rows of orange, red, pink, and white tulips under a partly cloudy sky with people walking along paths in the distance.
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Spring events happening in and around Portland
Spring into the new season with our guide to 23 local activities.
March 15, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering shows the new Hillsboro Hops stadium with fireworks over it.
Sports
The Hillsboro Hops are saved by the Oregon State Legislature
Plans for a new stadium can proceed after securing the final $15 million during the 2024 short legislative session.
March 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
A neglected former inn with boarded-up windows is surrounded by grass and trees.
Culture
Watch these famous movies with scenes filmed in the Portland area
Who’s bringing the popcorn?
March 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Looking toward the stage from the upper balcony inside Keller Auditorium after a performance.
Events
Broadway in Portland unveils 2024-25 season lineup
We know “You’ll Be Back” once you see the big-name hits coming to town.
February 14, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
About 20 people dressed in colorful clothes and wearing facepaint pose on a parade float.
Events
Calling all class clowns: Portland Rose Festival seeks new aspiring performers
People 13 and older can apply to join the Rose Festival Clowns and add joy to the annual festivities which run for three weeks starting Memorial Day Weekend.
February 12, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just really love kayaks, these 25 museums in Portland and nearby suburbs have it all.
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The Lunar New Year celebrates the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
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January 17, 2025
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Unwrap these four gifts given to the city of Portland
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 17, 2024
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Food
Slurp-worthy soups for you in Portland, OR
Baby, it’s cold outside — warm up with some of our favorite soups around Portland.
December 11, 2024
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Bundle up for our winter 2024 weather forecast for Portland
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Portland
Portland is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 27, 2024
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Sports
Portland Trail Blazers launch Rip City Bar Network
Portland Trail Blazers fans now have a list of 25 local bars where they can go to watch every one of the NBA team’s home and away games.
November 22, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
PDXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 21, 2024
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13 murals around Portland
Check out our guide to some of the meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 13, 2024
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