Arenas

Concert halls

Restaurants and bars

• First Friday Art Walk | Friday, Sept. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Historic Downtown Troutdale, 219 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale | Free | Spend an evening exploring historic downtown Troutdale as dozens of local artists display their work, restaurants and shops expand their services into the street, and musicians serenade passersby.
• “Avenue PDX” | Friday, Sept. 1-Saturday, Sept. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave., Portland | $16-$90 | Head to this local fringe theater for the final two nights of this R-rated production.

• Cartoons & Cereal | Saturday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 3 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The 4th Wall PDX, 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | Free | If you thought it couldn’t get more nostalgic than animation on a weekend morning, try adding bottomless cereal bowls for $5.
• Portland Saturday Market | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 2 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland | Free | Shop more than 150 booths showcasing a variety of arts, crafts, and food sold by local artisans at this historic open-air market.

• Yoga in the Park | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mt. Tabor Park, SE Salmon St., Portland | $10 | This vinyasa flow-style class will seamlessly integrate breath and movement; it’s suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.
• Portland Labor Day Sunday Pier Pressure Party Cruise | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 10 p.m. | Portland Spirit Yacht - Salmon Street Springs Dock, 1010 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland | $45 | Dance the night away at this party on a yacht featuring three DJs, two floors of music, and three decks to view the Portland skyline.

• We can’t corn-tain our excitement. The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island is celebrating the grand opening of The Maize tomorrow, Sept. 2., and it will be open daily through October. Pro tip: Check out The Pumpkin Patch’s other offerings — like the animal barn and produce market — while you’re there.

• Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office installed Narcan vending machines at its county jail, parole and probation office, and transition center in an effort to reduce drug-related deaths. The vending machines require no contact with Clackamas County staff and dispense Narcan for free. (KOIN)

• Word is Bond, a Portland-based nonprofit that empowers young Black men through dynamic programming, is hosting its In My Shoes 5k Community Walk tomorrow, Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. During the walk, participants will have the chance to connect, share stories, and discuss the future of Portland’s Black community.

• The OR Dept. of Human Services is distributing $120 each in food benefits to ~325,000 children across the state. The allocation is part of the Oregon Pandemic EBT program that launched in 2020 to feed students affected by the pandemic. Approximately $1 billion has been distributed since it began. (KOIN)

• Bergerac Restaurant is hosting a Coastal Dinner & Talk on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a family-style dinner featuring dishes like Pacific oysters with a nori vinaigrette and Dungeness crab with squid ink aioli while ecologist Lorelle Sherman speaks about the ecosystems of foraged foods.

• Blade & Timber’s Axe Throwing leagues are back. Join them on Tuesday nights for an eight-week session kicking off Sept. 12. Save 70% on gameplay, compete for prizes, sharpen your throwing skills, and make new friends. Sign up.*

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• Length: 3.2 miles, out-and-back or loop
• Wheelchair accessible: At the Visitor Center
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leashed

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• Length: 1.8 miles (varies depending on path)
• Wheelchair accessible: At the Visitor Center
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leashed

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• Length: 7 miles, out-and-back
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leashed