Porchfest
Milwaukie Porchfest
Musicians play live sets from front porches throughout Milwaukie as visitors wander the streets discovering music. Free, casual, and community-driven.
Milwaukie · 6:30pm · Free
Plan Your Weekend
Portland Weekend Picks: Jul 17–19, 2026
The 8 Portland events worth planning your weekend around, chosen from everything on the PDX Events calendars. Also posted on Instagram.
Friday, July 17
Movie in the Park
Zootopia 2
Free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 at Khunamokwst Park in NE Portland. Bring a blanket and snacks — movie starts at 7:30pm so arrive early for a good spot on the grass.
Khunamokwst Park · 7:30pm · Free
Jazz Festival
Cathedral Park Jazz Fest
Portland's longest-running free jazz festival returns to Cathedral Park beneath the St. Johns Bridge. Multiple days of live jazz — bring a blanket and make a whole day of it.
Cathedral Park · All day · Free · through Sunday, July 19
Saturday, July 18
Ren Faire
Canterbury Ren Faire
The 16th annual Canterbury Renaissance Faire in Silverton features jousting, costumes, vendors, food, and entertainment all day. About 45 minutes south of Portland — worth the trip.
Silverton, OR · 10am · Ticketed · through Sunday, July 19
Cultural Festival
Fuji to Hood Festival
A cultural arts festival celebrating the connection between Japan and Oregon — music, art, food, and performance at The Redd on Salmon Street. A uniquely Portland afternoon.
The Redd · 1pm · Ticketed
Sunday, July 19
Pride
Portland Pride Parade
Portland Pride Parade rolls through Downtown — one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the Pacific Northwest. Come to cheer, march, or just soak in the energy of one of the city's most joyful days.
Downtown Portland · 11am · Free
World Cup Final
Spain vs Argentina
The World Cup Final. Portland's soccer bars will be packed — check PDX Monthly's viewing guide to find the best spot to watch with a crowd. Kickoff at noon.
Bars around Portland · 12pm · Free
Cat Walk
Cats of Sunnyside Walk
A neighborhood cat walk through Sunnyside where residents show off their beloved cats along a mapped route. Free and genuinely delightful — please be respectful of the neighbors and the cats.
SE Sunnyside · 6pm · Free
Want more? See everything happening this weekend or the full Portland events calendar.