Plan Your Weekend
The 8 Portland events worth planning your weekend around, chosen from everything on the PDX Events calendars. Also posted on Instagram.
Music
Dozens of local musicians perform on front porches across Milwaukie's neighborhoods. Grab a map, pick a route, and wander at your own pace. It's one of the most charming free music experiences in the Portland area.
Milwaukie · 6:30 PM · Free
Festival
Portland's beloved annual parade takes over the waterfront. Expect mermaids, sea creatures, elaborate costumes, and pure community joy. All ages welcome — come dressed up or just come to cheer.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park · All day · Free
Street Fair
A neighborhood street fair on SE 42nd with local vendors, live music, food carts, and community energy. Free all day and all ages — a quintessential Portland summer Saturday.
SE 42nd Ave · 10 AM · Free · All ages
Culture
Two days of authentic Thai food, cultural performances, traditional dance, and community celebration near the Burnside Bridgehead. One of Portland's most vibrant free cultural festivals — bring your appetite.
33 NE 3rd Ave · 11 AM – 6 PM · Free · through Sunday, July 26
Candlelight
The Candlelight concert series reimagines 90s hip-hop classics performed by a live string ensemble — inside The Old Church, one of Portland's most beautiful historic venues. Tickets required; grab them before they sell out.
The Old Church · 6:30 PM · Ticketed
Dance Party
Break out the glow sticks. An all-out 90s and 2000s dance party inside the Crystal Ballroom. This will be jam-packed with millennials ready to boogie. Dress for the heat!
Crystal Ballroom · 8 PM · Ticketed
Street Fair
The annual Montavilla Street Fair shuts down SE Stark for a full day of local makers, food carts, live music, and community. Free all day and all ages — one of summer's best neighborhood fairs in Portland.
SE Stark & 76th · 10 AM · Free · All ages
Fun
Watch rubber ducks race down a course at Starday Tavern. Free entry, summer vibes, and a healthy dose of silliness. A perfect low-key Sunday afternoon. Not saying you can't get REALLY into it though.
Starday Tavern · 4 PM · Free
Want more? See everything happening this weekend or the full Portland events calendar.