Portland Memorial Day Weekend Events: Festivals, Fireworks, Food & Wine, Traveling

Memorial Day takes place on May 26, 2025. See our huge list of weekend events to enjoy your 3-day weekend.

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2025 Memorial Day Weekend Events:

• All Weekend: Portland Spirit Sightseeing Cruises Through the Heart of Downtown Portland | Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
• All Weekend: Memorial Day Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn | 8AM-2:45PM, Large Tables, Patio, Mimosas, Eggs Benedict & More! No reservations needed.
• Friday – Sunday: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
• May 23: Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise & Rose Festival Opening Night Fireworks | Cruising: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Dockside Fireworks: 9:50 pm – 10:20 pm | 3-Course Dinner, Live Piano
• May 23: Portland Bloom Tour Kickoff Party in Director Park | 11:30AM, Enjoy a season of fresh blooms, creativity, and community (more info)
• May 23: Rose Festival Fireworks Cruise on Island Style Charters | 7-10:30PM, Relax aboard Portland’s first and only tiki boat, with panoramic views of the city skyline & fireworks show!
• May 23: Rose Festival Fireworks @ Waterfront Park | Fireworks Begin at 9:50PM (more info)
• May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend Wine & BBQ at Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE Portland | Wine Tasting, BBQ-Themed Small Plates, Seasonal, Refreshing Sangria
• May 24: Return of the Dragon in Chinatown, Old Town | 11AM-5PM, Free, Cultural Performances, Dragon Activities, Food Vendors & NPOs, Traditional Chinese Tong and Association Open House (more info)
• May 24: Bend Women’s Expo @ Seventh Mountain Resort | 10AM-5PM, Shop women-owned businesses, interactive breakout sessions and hands-on workshops, connect with local entrepreneurs
• May 24 & 25: Bend Brews and Beyond @ Drake Park | 50+ Breweries & Cideries, NA Tent (Win Tickets, $80)
• May 25: Forest Crafts w/ RAD Creative @ World Forestry Center Discovery Museum | 1-3PM, Make Paper Snails, Craft Supplies, Tools, and Guidance are included (more info)
• May 26: NakedHearts:PDX presents Mellow Monday Rides | 7PM, Casual Rides, Meet New People (more info)

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Related Events & Info:

• Calendar: May Events Calendar & Giveaways
• Travel: Willamette Valley, Columbia Gorge, Oregon Coast, Bend

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