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Culture
Save the Dates: 18 big events coming to Portland in 2025
Whew, 2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year in Rose City.
June 23, 2025 04:24 PM
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Ben McBee
A set of concrete stairs in a neighborhood with flowering trees.
City
Explore Portland’s ‘hidden’ stair walks step by step
Public stairways connect neighborhood streets across the City of Roses, offering views and a free alternative to gym exercise.
June 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A family raised their hands inside a tiger on a CityFair carnival ride.
Events
Use all 5 senses to enjoy the Portland Rose Festival
Don’t stop at simply sniffing the flowers — but please, take your time — as you experience the city’s longest-running celebration.
May 23, 2024
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Ben McBee
An aerial view of a stretch of Willamette River shoreline owned by OMSI where the city of Portland will carry out restoration efforts and make space for a future park.
City
City of Portland will use $500K grant from Metro to restore riverbank near OMSI
The Eastbank Crescent mitigation bank project will improve natural habitat and lay the groundwork for a future waterfront park.
April 26, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A site rendering shows plans to imrpove Berrydale Park in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood. The baseball fields will remain in the bottom left corner, with a new skate park and playgrounds taking up the right side where trees are.
City
Improvements are inbound for Berrydale Park
With additional funding, the project can move forward with construction slated to start later in 2024.
April 9, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Boom Bike is a bike with a built in platform, where two people can sit and perform music while another pedals.
Events
Portland Sunday Parkways brings the music with Boom Bike PDX
The mobile soundstage will bring live music performances to the summertime events.
April 5, 2024
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Ben McBee
A concrete path stretches into the distance, surrounded by plants and fences on either side. Buildings are visible on the other side of the fences.
City
New bike path, maintenance yard upgrades nearly complete at Mt. Tabor Park
The bike path and multi-use trail are expected to open around April 1.
March 15, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Sun shines down through trees laden with moss. A paved path winds among ferns and other undergrowth at Tualatin Hills Nature Park.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Learn something new about the beauty in your backyard.
February 27, 2024
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Ben McBee
An aerial drone shot shows the Oregon Convention Center in the foreground as the sun sinks low over Portland's West Hills.
City
Decode the code: Flying a drone for recreational use
There are several steps to take in order to become a responsible hobbyist pilot.
February 7, 2024
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Ben McBee
A child in a pink jacket and beanie navigates a rope and beam feature at the new playground in Errol Heights Park. An adult waits nearby to catch the child if they fall.
City
Errol Heights Park Project finishes, bringing inclusivity and improved access to nature in SE Portland
Upgrades to the 16-acre site in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood include a new playground and wildlife viewing spots.
January 30, 2024
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Ben McBee
A rendering shows the design for Darcelle XV Plaza.
City
Darcelle XV Plaza will bring a sparkle to downtown Portland
Preliminary renderings show features like an outdoor stage and chandelier that will honor its namesake drag queen.
January 10, 2024
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Ben McBee
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City
Where to get snow-related road and emergency information
Be prepared for snowfall by checking road closure information, stocking up for potential power outages, and winterizing your home.
January 29, 2025
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Take a slice out of Portland’s pizza scene
Whether you’re craving a classic pie or something more adventurous, Rose City has some of the best pizza options around — including pizzerias recognized nationally and internationally.
January 27, 2025
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Cambrie Juarez
Visitors at Portland Art Museum get an up close look at an oil painting portrait of a man in a suit holding spectacles.
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Get cultured at museums around Portland
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just really love kayaks, these 25 museums in Portland and nearby suburbs have it all.
January 17, 2025
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Ben McBee
Colorful lion dancers parade through a city street.
Culture
Lunar New Year celebrations in Portland, OR
The Lunar New Year celebrates the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
January 17, 2025
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Erin McPherson
A coffee cafe with a natural wood counter.
Live
Order up: your guide to Portland’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 17, 2025
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
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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Staff
A spoon in a bowl of clam chowder.
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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Ben McBee
A Portland street car makes its way through snowy conditions with the arch of the Fremont Bridge in the near background
City
Bundle up for our winter 2024 weather forecast for Portland
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 3, 2024
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Ben McBee