The Davis St Night Market is street market on NW Davis Street in Old Town/Chinatown, on Halloween 10/31 and on 12/5 with 30 local makers, food vendors, and neighboring brick-and-mortar businesses.

District Halloween Trick or Treating! Get your costumes ready, goblins and ghouls! Come early to watch the Pet Parade hosted by RoM at 10:15 AM. Many businesses host special events, so make sure to check them all out!

See the award-winning short documentary featuring a beloved Portland icon, then join a post-screening walking tour to view the Thompson Elk and other monuments that shape the story of our city. Part of ADX Fest, a region-wide art and design festival activating venues, studios and spaces across the Portland Metro Area.

An event dedicated to femme musicians of various genres and learning about women’s advocacy.

Pride Plaza is finally open after getting a bit of a makeover, and you and your friends are all invited to the Grand Reopening Bash!

A one day book festival celebrating Pacific Northwest storytelling, creators, and community!

Party in the Pearl creates an inclusive public gathering that reflects the diversity of people who live, work, and visit one of Portland's most vibrant urban neighborhoods. 

CullyFest puts on the NE Portland Cully Neighborhood's Annual street fair. This is our primary placemaking and community building event for our neighborhood and puts a spotlight on local businesses, artists, and performers.

The historic Vista Bridge Centennial Celebration and Goose Hollow Days Street Fair is a unique Portland celebration bringing neighbors and visitors together to honor the history, culture, and livability of one of the city’s landmark bridges. 

Celebrates Chinese heritage and traditions, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among Chinese communities while educating others about rich Chinese cultural history.

East Portland Heart & Soul: A Community Press-In is a high-energy, multigenerational celebration designed to bring the "Maker" spirit to the heart of District 1. Hosted at the East Portland Community Center, this event invites neighbors of all ages to step up to professional heat presses and "wear their truth" by creating custom apparel on the spot.

Free cotton candy, countless games, loads of prizes, and a whole lot of community!

Join and dance the night away! They will have food vendors and family-friendly activities, including face-painting and adorable baby goats from Portland Goat Parties.

The Hey Doc Clinic Community Care Block Party supports and spotlight Inner Eastside small businesses while creating opportunities for community members and neighbors to shop locally, connect with our healthcare providers, enjoy live music, and participate in hands-on education and wellness experiences.

East Portland Collective's Lents PRIDE Market & Show Hosted at the Lents Farmers Market: Culturally vibrant LGBTQIA+ makers market, featuring locally made arts and crafts, a drag show, and queer standup comedy acts, in the heart of the Lents International Farmers Market, surrounded by a variety of fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals and artisan treats.

A block party hosted by the Community for Positive Aging! The road will be shut down on 40th between Sandy Boulevard and Hancock Street. There will be live music, art, food, and activities for all ages.

This free, all-ages event is hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and showcases BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists while featuring live performances, community partner tables, and multi-genre sounds spanning hip hop, dance, electronic, turntablism, and experimental music.

This carnival features local queer vendors, carnival games, clowns, live performances, delicious food, and workshops!

Annually, millions of people across America join the African American community in celebrating “Juneteenth”. In Portland, we honor this day with a community parade “The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade,'' and a public festival located at Lillis-Albina Park located on N. Russell and N. Flint. 

Join Art in Oregon at Studio 516 Gallery this Juneteenth for an evening celebrating the BLACK MATTER family of artists. Experience a vibrant gathering of creative voices, with live music, food, and artwork that reflects the depth, resilience, and brilliance of Black artistic expression. Come be in community and honor the power of art as connection, reflection, and liberation.

The Brazilian Block Party celebrates Brazilian culture through music, dance, and connection. The event brings together local DJs, artists, vendors, and community members to share the vibrant rhythms of Brazil—from classic grooves to contemporary sounds.

FamJam Summer Opener is a free, all-ages, substance-free event at Portland Dream Plaza. We open the streets for people to show up and bring spaces back to life. Expect live music, all-wheel action (skateboarding, rollerskating, scootering), basketball, live painting, circus arts, a roller skate clothing swap, and free food.

The Everything Under the Sun Parade is an annual community procession that celebrates radical joy and reclaims the creative power of ordinary people to sculpt a just future. It’s a people-powered puppet parade!

BWP Con is a day-long event including: workshops, trivia, cosplay, and panels from comics professionals, along with over 50 vendors selling their own art and goods. Invited guests include comic book writers and artists, with work for publishers ranging from Scholastic to Marvel.