Greater Portland Area Activities and Newsletter - June 19-26, 2026
OREGON RENAISSANCE FAIRE
June 6–28
Step into the world of Renaissance-era Scotland at the Vale of Dunrose. Cheer for daring knights, enjoy live music, and savor delicious food from across the realm. Explore a lively marketplace full of unique crafts, catch captivating performances on seven stages, and experience a day filled with history, laughter, and adventure. With activities and entertainment for all ages, the Oregon Renaissance Faire is a gateway to making memories and letting your imagination run free..
All are welcome and invited to the Annual Delta Park Powwow and Encampment at East Delta Park in Portland, Oregon. The event is a free and family-friendly celebration of Native American culture.
The Delta Park Powwow and Encampment is an annual Portland tradition that draws Native American, and non-native participants and spectators from across the Pacific Northwest to enjoy intertribal dancing, cultural exhibitions, arts and craft vendors, fry bread and other delicious food.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
June 16–21
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
In Beervana, suds are celebrated every waking and drinking hour — but Portland’s PDX Beer Week takes that adoration for beer to the next level. Every June, PDX Beer Week features limited-edition brews, a lineup of events, and beer specials at bars and brewpubs citywide, overflowing with so much hop fever that the “week” spills into ten full days of thirst-quenching fun.
Special events like pairings, brewer’s dinners, seminars, neighborhood pub crawls, tap takeovers, and much more keep the beer and the fun flowing every year. Portland restaurants even get in on the PDX Beer Week celebration, often offering special beer-inflected products at local eateries.
June 19–Aug. 21
Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment. On several evenings throughout the summer, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours.
Zoo Nights occur from mid-June through mid-August, with live music on the lawn at 6:30 p.m. and activities from 5:30 p.m. Guests will also find tasty food and snacks — plus the ever-popular elephant ears and a selection of local beer and wine for adults.
The Portland Track Festival is Portland’s World-Class track meet, showcasing the world’s top middle-distance running talent. Come see Olympic medalists, world champions, national champions and national record holders compete for the victory.
The event takes place over a two-day period, with sections focused on different levels of competition, from middle school to high school, as well as open sections and high-performance events. The meet culminates on Sunday evening with the world-famous ‘Hot Window’ showcasing the top heats of the men’s and women’s 3000m Steeplechases, 800m, 5,000m and 1500m races.
TOMMY EMMANUEL
June 22
Hailed as “one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world” by NPR’s World Cafe, Tommy Emmanuel got his start at the age of six, when he first began touring his native Australia with his family’s band. As a teenager, he earned a reputation as a highly sought-after sideman and session player, and by his early twenties, Emmanuel was playing on chart-topping hits and performing with acts like Air Supply and Men at Work. Inspired in part by his hero, Chet Atkins (who would later become a friend, mentor, and collaborator), Emmanuel stepped out on his own as a solo artist in 1979, releasing the first in a string of acclaimed instrumental albums that would make him an unlikely celebrity in his home country and beyond.
In the decades that followed, he would go on to headline everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall; tour with luminaries like Eric Clapton and John Denver; win a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement; perform for a televised audience of more than two billion at the Sydney Olympics; and collaborate with a who’s who of fellow guitar greats, including Les Paul, Mark Knopfler, Joe Walsh, Richard Thompson, Jason Isbell, and Billy Strings. .
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
May 21–June 21
In a kingdom where no one can marry until the prince does, a parade of eligible princesses has failed to impress the overbearing Queen Aggravain. Enter the delightful Princess Winnifred the Woebegone—unconventional, outspoken, and nothing like what the court expected. But beneath her bold exterior is someone simply searching for a place to belong. As the castle’s quirky inhabitants scheme, sing, and fall in love, Once Upon a Mattress becomes more than a fairy tale. This musical comedy reminds you that being true to yourself is the first step toward finding where you truly fit.
June 11–July 19
This summer, Away Days Brewing is transforming the Historic US National Bank Building in downtown Portland into the ultimate soccer fan fest. Six weeks, daily matches, one giant screen with hundreds of fans. DJs, games, pop-ups, merch and of course Away Days beer flowing from the taps.
Be a part of the energy, the community, and every unforgettable match-day moment. The Festival is headquartered at the Historic Alberta House in NE Portland, with events taking place in various venues throughout the city (PSU, EXPO, Historic Vanport/Delta Park, City Hall…) and are offered free/sliding scale to the public
WORLD CUP 2026
June 11–July 19
May 23-24Gol will be showing every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live, with sound. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy the enthusiastic and football-loving atmosphere at Gol, the preeminent “footy” bar in Portland. There will be high-end pub food and a mouth-watering selection of local beers on draft, as well as a large selection of international beers. There will also be a daily cocktail dedicated to the countries playing that day.
JERRY SEINFELD LIVE
June 25
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon, to perform his newest stand-up routine. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what would become the most successful comedy series in television history: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmys, Golden Globes, and People’s Choice awards, was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll.
TIGARD BALLOON FESTIVAL
June 26-28
The Tigard Festival of Balloons is more than balloons — it's a three-day celebration of community, family fun, and unforgettable experiences.
Join us in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch into the morning sky during the Morning Launches Presetned by Explore Tualatin Valley (weather and pilot permitting). Return at sunset for the spectacular NW Natural Night Glow. Spend the day enjoying live entertainment on the Krista Britton Realtor & Movement Mortgage Main Stage, the Landmark Ford Festival of Cars, artisan vendors, Kids Zone activities, food and beverage vendors, Funtastic Carnival rides and games, and much more.
As a nonprofit community event, TFOB helps raise funds for local organizations while bringing visitors together from across the Pacific Northwest. Every ticket purchased helps support local nonprofit organizations and community programs.
BLUEGRASS JAMS
On-going
Hopworks is thrilled to welcome Patrick and his rotating vintage bluegrass band for a weekly jam session. They’ll be playing classic tunes from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, along with a solid lineup of original songs in that same hard-driving, traditional style.
Join a toe-tapping good time filled with lively music, great vibes, and cold drinks. Whether you’re a bluegrass fan or just looking for a fun night out, Hopworks is the place to be.
Come on down, grab a drink, and soak up the good vibes.
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26th ANNUAL OREGON DIVISIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP
June 18-21
Every Father’s Day Weekend, Reedsport comes alive with the unmistakable buzz of chainsaws and the excitement of thousands of visitors gathering at Rainbow Plaza. More than three dozen talented carvers join us to turn simple logs into stunning works of art.
Over the course of four days, you’ll watch sculptures grow before your eyes, enjoy daily 90-minute Quick Carves, and experience the thrill of our live auctions. It’s creativity, community, and classic Reedsport charm — all in one unforgettable celebration.
Craft vendors, food, beer, and wine.
PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Ongoing
Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, the Portland Saturday Market Combines the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar. has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974 — in 2024, the market celebrated its 50th anniversary and earned the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title. It’s considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to 1 million visitors during its annual season.
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