Archive for August 2026
Portland in the News: Goats on a Bus, Goodbye Lloyd Center, Go Fire & More | August 13, 2026
A pair of pygmy goats were spotted boarding a TriMet bus this week.
Read More2026 Labor Day Weekend @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Exceptional Wine, Mouth-Watering BBQ, Discounts
September 4-6 – Join us for three days of exceptional wine, mouthwatering BBQ-inspired bites, and laid-back summer vibes.
Read More2026 Art in the Pearl @ North Park Blocks | FREE, Art, Artists, Craft Demos and More
September 5-7 – Over one hundred artists show and sell work ranging from fine wooden furniture to beautiful paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal, jewelry, and much more!
Read MorePortland Fire vs. Seattle Storm Watch Party w/ Backcourt Collective @ The People’s Courts | Free, Dinner, Drinks
August 14 – Join Backcourt Collective at The People’s Courts this Friday, August 14 to watch the Portland Fire take on Seattle Storm at 7pm!
Read More2026 Jade International Night Market @ PCC Southeast Campus | FREE, Food & Retail Vendors, Live Entertainment
August 29 – The Jade International Night Market, organized by APANO, is a vibrant, free annual celebration of the diversity and multicultural communities that make up the Jade District and East Portland.
Read More2026 Hawthorne Street Fair in SE Portland | Local Vendors, Live Music, Food & Drink
August 23 – This beloved neighborhood tradition draws over 23,000 visitors in a single day, making it one of the largest street fairs in the state.
Read MoreDebut of Shanrock’s Triviology @ The Goodfoot | Full Bar & Food Menu
August 16 – The Goodfoot is filling out its vibrant series of music and other fun flings by hosting our pub quizzery!
Read More2026 Halloween Boo Cruise @ Portland Spirit | DJs, Costume Contest, Food & Drinks
October 31 – Get on board for a ghoulishly good time on our Halloween Boo Cruise!
Read More2026 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby | All Ages, Shoebox Derby, Schedule, Photos
As usual the date for our event remains the third Saturday in August which in 2026 is August 15. The event will run from 10a-4p for the public and will be held on Mt. Tabor.
Read MoreBend Beer Run @ The Commons in Bend, OR | Scenic 5k, Four Craft Beer Stops, Costume Contest
August 29 – The Bend Beer Run is a fun, untimed 5K through downtown Bend and along the Deschutes River featuring four craft beer stops along the course.
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