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PORTLAND PIZZA WEEK
Apr 14–20
The Portland Mercury's Pizza Week is back, giving pizza lovers the chance to get special slices from some of Portland's finest purveyors of pizza pies… for a mere four dollars each. That's right: Each slice is just FOUR MEASLY DOLLARS or, at participating venues, a WHOLE PIE for $25. (You heard correctly: Once again this year, certain Pizza Week participants may also be offering $25 whole pies along with slices — or whole pies alone.)
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BRIDGE TO BREWS
Apr. 12
Running for over 20 years in Portland, the iconic Bridge to Brews race is back. Taking place at Waterfront Park for the annual 10k and 8k run over Portland’s picturesque Bridges. After the race, enjoy a hosted beer and cider tasting event on the waterfront, and sip on some of Portland’s best beer and cider while enjoying music, games, and local vendors.
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EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP
Apr. 12-22
SOLVE is excited to invite you to the Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by Portland General Electric. For over fifty years, SOLVE has been supporting the efforts of community leaders around the state who are motivated to take care of their special place in Oregon.
This event has its roots in the Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup (created in 1986) and SOLVE IT for Earth Day (started in 1990). Hoping the Oregon Spring Cleanup will become a family tradition for your loved ones to join with other Oregonians in taking care of the state. This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet.
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NEWPORT PAPER AND BOOK ART FESTIVAL
Apr 10-12
Now in it’s 28th year, the Newport Paper and Book Arts Festival celebrates papermaking and manipulation, surface design, book arts, collage, nature printing, mixed media, and more.
The 2025 festival, which takes place in Newport, Oregon and the surrounding communities, will feature 10 workshops (five 2-day workshops, five 1-day workshops), from Thursday, April 10th through Saturday, April 12th, led by Dayna Collins, Randi Parkhust, Margo Klass, Pietro Accardi, Belinda Hill, Celeste Chalasani, Jocelyn Stoody, and Connie Stricks.
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FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL
Apr. 4–19
Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival is a Fringe-style theater festival with a unique spin: it’s an un-juried festival that highlights exciting new work by local artists and performers. Produced by the nonprofit Portland Area Theater Alliance, this annual festival will return to PDX from April 4-19, 2025.
This year, 64 performance projects are featured across 27 venues in the Portland Metro area. Offerings include site-specific theater, dance, solo performances, aerial shows, puppetry, and brand-new scripts from Portland playwrights.
If you like your performance arts like you like your produce — locally sourced and partially raw — then you’re sure to enjoy the Fertile Ground Festival’s bounty.
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JURASSIC WORLD BY BRICKMAN
Mar. 15–Sep. 31
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, through 6 million LEGO bricks.
It features large-scale LEGO brick dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities, as well as the newest Jurassic World by Brickman® dinosaur, made from over 100 thousand LEGO bricks, the Baryonyx. Walk through the iconic Jurassic World gates and relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
Get hands-on with LEGO brick paleontology, mystery mosaics, island-building, hybrid dinosaur creations, and much more. There will be 2.5 million LEGO bricks for you to show off your own building skills.
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GREASE
Apr. 10-May 18
Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Rydell High’s senior class. Grease picks up the story of head “greaser” Danny and girl-next-door Sandy where their summer lovin’ left off: the start of a new school year. Amongst “Burger Palace Boys,” “Pink Ladies,” fast cars, and teen angst, this musical evokes the looks and sounds of the 1950s. Grease has earned its place among the world’s most popular musicals, and is filled with favorite songs and dance numbers such as “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “You’re the One That I Want.”
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THE LADDS 500
Apr. 12
It's spring, let's do something stupid. 500 laps of Ladd Circle is a century. Form teams of at least one person, switch riders or bikes at least 10 times during your laps, and turn left for a while. If you’re not riding, let’s party in the middle.
As always, leave no trace. Pack it in, pack it out.
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WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL
Mar. 21–Apr. 27
The annual bloom of cherry blossoms at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park is impressive, but an even more colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles (51 km) south of the city, in Woodburn. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, drawing thousands to come and see 40 acres (16 ha) of tulips in bloom, rain or shine.
Tulip bulbs are classified as early to mid-season flowers. This means that in the Portland area, their bloom season runs from March through May. Likewise, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival runs from mid-March to early May, with the most flowers in full bloom around mid-April. Blooms only last for about two weeks, so don’t wait too long to frolic in these fields!
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PORTLAND LINDY EXCHANGE
Apr. 10–13
The Portland Lindy Exchange (PDXLX) is Portland’s annual dance exchange celebrating the vintage swing music and dances of the '20s – '50s, including Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag.
PDXLX was first hosted in 1999.
4/12: Catch the high-powered swing ensemble Hot Lovin' Jazz Babies at Director Park for an afternoon of live music, dancing, and so much fun.
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PHOTOS WITH THE BUNNY
Mar. 21–Apr. 19
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square. Families are invited to stop by for a magical moment with the Bunny in a festive springtime setting. Visits with the Easter Bunny are completely free—no reservations or tickets are required. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick hello or making it a family tradition, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season.
Capture the moment with a professional photo package, available for purchase on-site. A variety of options are offered, so you can take home the perfect keepsake to remember the visit.
Join Washington Square this spring and make lasting memories with the Easter Bunny.
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PETER ROWN WITH SAM GRISMAN PROJECT
Apr. 16
A major cult figure among progressive bluegrass aficionados, Grammy-winning roots artist Peter Rowan participated in a number of adventurous projects in the late '60s and '70s before embarking on a highly productive solo career in the '80s. Primarily a guitarist, Rowan also sings, yodels, and plays various members of the mandolin family. His long list of bands and collaborators includes Earth Opera, Seatrain, Muleskinner, Old & in the Way, the Rowan Brothers, Rowan and Greene & the Red Hot Pickers, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Don Edwards, and Flaco Jiménez, among many others.
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Discover “random acts of findness” in Lincoln City, with —Finders Keepers. Over 3,000 glass treasures are hidden along the town’s seven miles of sandy beach, made by local artisans. If you find a float, it’s all yours. Let your treasure hunt begin. Discover glass treasures every day of the year from Roads End on the north to Siletz Bay on the south.
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REEFER MADNESS
Mar. 28–Apr. 13
Theatre in the Grove is lighting up the stage with Reefer Madness: The Musical! Directed by the fantastic Dorinda Toner, this over-the-top, campy, and totally outrageous show takes you on a wild ride through the dangers (and delights) of the dreaded devil’s lettuce — with toe-tapping tunes, jaw-dropping antics, and plenty of laughs. Based on the 1936 propaganda film, this satirical musical cranks up the absurdity, blending old-school hysteria with modern-day hilarity. Think ‘50s PSA gone totally off the rails.
Warning: This smokin’ satire is strictly for mature audiences due to its blazing drug themes. So, grab your coolest cats, leave the kids at home, and prepare for a groovy night of theatrical mayhem.
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THE DINNER DETECTIVE MURDER MYSTERY SHOW
On-going
Join The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Portland for an evening filled with suspense, laughter, and delicious dining. Step into a world of intrigue as you work to solve a thrilling crime that unfolds around you. But watch out — the culprit could be anyone in the room, and you might even become a Prime Suspect yourself.
Your ticket includes a full dinner, interactive murder mystery experience, waitstaff gratuity, and a special prize for the night’s Top Sleuth. Get ready for a night you won’t forget.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 1–Dec. 20
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974, earning it the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title in 2024. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season.
On any given weekend from the beginning of March to the day before Christmas, shoppers can wend their way through the rows of tents of this large outdoor market featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs. A full sensory experience, the sights, and sounds will have shoppers and on-lookers tapping their heels to bluegrass pickers and jazz trios with weekly sets of local musicians performing for market-goers and passersby in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FARMERS MARKET AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Year-Round
The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University will be open every Saturday, year-round. April through October hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Market at PSU is located in Downtown Portland in the South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery Streets.
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HOLLYWOOD FARMER'S MARKET
Year-Round
Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts 50+ vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty.
In addition to amazingly fresh, local food, you’ll find live music, children’s activities, and fun events throughout the season.
- April through September, every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM,
- October and November, every Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM,, and
- December through March: 9 AM to 1PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
Ongoing
Portland Indigenous Marketplace will host the Indigenous Marketplace. Over 30 vendors, food, art exhibits, and more will be present. A marketplace specifically for Indigenous/Black vendors, all the artists/entrepreneurs featured on Indigenous Marketplace have Indigenous/Black ancestry. Vendors sell their hand made and original. |
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