Food & Drink
2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More
September 18-October 3 – Put on your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy beer, beer and more beer at McMenamins for Oktoberfest!
Read MoreEnd of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More
September 19 – Party in the Pearl returns, transforming NW 13th Avenue between Hoyt and Irving into a lively neighborhood celebration.
Read More2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More
September 11-12 – This special fall gathering pairs the fun atmosphere of a Bavarian beer fest with the amazing wildlife found only at the zoo.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($22): 2026 Corn Maze ‘5 Kind Acts’ + Pumpkin Patch @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Apple Cider, Trains, Petting Zoo & More
August 22-October 31 – This fall, get lost in our 7-acre corn maze on Sauvie Island.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($80): Haunted Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Ghouls, Zombies, Costume Party
September 26-October 30 – Get lost in acres of corn, in the dark, on Friday and Saturday nights in October! Terrifying creatures stalk you as you make your way through our Haunted Corn Maze!
Read More2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
We invite you to celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
September 19 – Portland Weird Fest is back for Year 3 — and Portland is about to get wonderfully weird!
Read More2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
September 9-13 – This year’s festival brings artists and audiences together for its annual celebration of creative expression that can best be experienced together, in the present moment.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($240): Realms Unknown @ Lewis River Golf Course in Woodland, WA | 3-Day, All Genre Fantasy Festival, Jousting, Marketplace & More
September 18-20 – Realms Unknown is a three-day, all-genre fantasy festival with camping – where storytelling, live performance, and hands-on adventure collide.
Read MoreDebut of Shanrock’s Triviology @ Thunderbird Bar | Patio, Vegan Food Options, Cocktails
August 25 – I’m delighted to join forces with Thunderbird! Friendly, comfy and cool as hell, it’s sure to become a Triviology fave.
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