Plan Your Weekend
The 8 Portland events worth planning your weekend around, chosen from everything on the PDX Events calendars. Also posted on Instagram.
Moon Festival
The Portland Japanese Garden marks the autumn harvest moon with O-Tsukimi — an evening of moonlit strolls, tea, music, and seasonal beauty. A serene, once-a-year way to open the weekend.
Portland Japanese Garden · Fri · Ticketed
Warehouse Sale
Portland-made Chrome Industries opens its NW warehouse for deep deals on bags, apparel, and gear — the once-a-season chance to score their tough, cult-loved goods for less.
NW Portland · Sat–Sun · 10 AM · through Sunday, September 27
Free Concert
Free, family-friendly live music under the Gothic arches of the St. Johns Bridge at Cathedral Park. Bring a blanket, let the kids run, and take in one of the prettiest spots in the city.
Cathedral Park · Sat 10 AM · Free
Dog Show
Sellwood Community House hosts its beloved neighborhood dog show at the Shack — categories for waggiest tail, best costume, and more. Free, family-friendly, and heavy on very good boys and girls.
Sellwood Park · Sat 11 AM · Free
Thriller Dance
Portland joins the global "Thrill the World" by learning Michael Jackson's "Thriller" zombie dance en masse at Irving Park. Free, all levels — nail the moves for the big synchronized day. Practices are every Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM–1 PM through October 18th.
Irving Park Basketball Court · Sat 11:30 AM · Free
Cheese Fest
Portland's giant cheese celebration returns to Alder Block — taste hundreds of cheeses, meet the makers, and wash it all down with perfect pairings. A dairy-lover's dream afternoon.
Alder Block · Sat 12–5 PM
Cider Fest
Cedar Mill's historic Young House presses the season with a free cider festival — fresh apple cider, live music, and old-fashioned fall fun for the whole family. A cozy way to welcome autumn.
Cedar Mill · Sat 12 PM · Free
Repair Fair
Bring your broken lamp, bike, or busted zipper — volunteer fixers help you mend it for free at Repair PDX's community fairs. Keep stuff out of the landfill and learn a thing or two while you wait. www.repairpdx.org for details on times and locations.
Various locations · Sat–Sun · Free · through Sunday, September 27
Want more? See everything happening this weekend or the full Portland events calendar.