Volunteer
Pier Park Stewardship
Lend a hand caring for St. Johns' beloved Pier Park — planting, mulching, and tidying trails with Portland Parks. Free, family-friendly, and a feel-good way to start the weekend outside.
Pier Park · Fri 10 AM · Free
Plan Your Weekend
Portland Weekend Picks: Oct 2–4, 2026
The 8 Portland events worth planning your weekend around, chosen from everything on the PDX Events calendars. Also posted on Instagram.
Friday, October 2
Themed Party
Plaidurday Party
It's Plaidurday — the global celebration of all things plaid — and Dixie Tavern throws the party. Dust off your flannel and come dance; the more tartan, the better. Get free cover for wearing plaid!
Dixie Tavern · Fri 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 3
Chocolate Fest
Craft Chocolate Festival
Taste your way through dozens of craft chocolate makers at Olympic Mills — bean-to-bar samples, truffles, and more. A rich, delicious weekend for your sweet tooth.
Olympic Mills · Sat–Sun · 11 AM · through Sunday, October 4
Backyard Show
Pandyfest Backyard Show
A DIY backyard music show in NE Portland — intimate, grassroots, and exactly the kind of lineup that keeps Portland's underground scene alive. $20 at the gate. DM @pandyfestpdx on Instagram for location.
NE Portland · Sat 4 PM · $20
Dance Party
Sexy Nerds Party
White Owl's Sexy Nerds Party is a come-as-your-hottest-nerd dance night — cosplay encouraged, judgment checked at the door. Nerd is an easy costume to start getting in the Halloween spirit!
White Owl Social Club · Sat 9 PM
Sunday, October 4
Singles Mixer
Football Singles Mixer
Meet Your Match hosts a football-watch singles mixer at The Garden Tavern — catch the game, meet someone new, keep it low-pressure. Free to join.
The Garden Tavern · Sun 1 PM · Free
Maker Workshop
Felted Pumpkin Workshop
Make your own felted pumpkin with the Overcast Animation Collective at ADX Fest — a cozy, hands-on craft session and part of ADX's big weekend of maker workshops. Beginner-friendly. Part of the larger ADX-Fest happening all month!
ADX · Sun 2 PM
Costume Contest
Stumptown Strays Costume Contest
Dress your dog to the nines for Stumptown Strays' costume contest at The Bye and Bye — prizes, treats, and a parade of very good costumed pups, all benefiting rescue. $10 to enter a costume, free to watch.
The Bye and Bye · Sun 2 PM · $10
Want more? See everything happening this weekend or the full Portland events calendar.