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Local Events in Portland
Portland, the Northwest's destination for emerging arts and entertainment, innovative cuisine and trendy shopping, is just waiting to be discovered. Located in the center of downtown Portland, the preeminent Westin Portland boasts easy access to the city's most unique neighborhoods and attractions, including the Pearl District, Portland Art Museum and Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Below is a Portland calendar of events. Simply ask our Concierge for additional information or help with reserving tickets.
| Portland Walking Tours - Happening Daily This award-winning walk clarifies why Portland is regularly recognized as one of the best places to live. You'll be smiling and laughing as you hear about early and modern Portland as you experience an enlightened city rich with artwork, parks, bridges, fountains, countless coffee shops, brewpubs, and friendly people. Find out how this area grew from "stumptown" to a modern yet livable city. |
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| First Thursday Gallery Walk - First Thursday of Every Month The art galleries in downtown Portland, Oregon, invite you to join them on the "First Thursday" of every month for an evening of art, wine and music. Walk from gallery to gallery to view all of the new art exhibits. |
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| Portland Farmers Market - Now - December 18, 2010 Featuring healthy, local food and artisanal bounty, the Portland Farmers Market is a collection of six urban green markets that operate March through December, serving up to 25,000 shoppers per week. |
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| TINKERTOY®: Build Your ImaginationÂTM - Now thru January 23, 2011 TINKERTOY is bigger than ever, and Portland Children's Museum invites you to step inside and share this generation-spanning toy with the whole family! The 1,500 square foot exhibit, targeted to children ages 3-10, was developed by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in collaboration with GE and PLAYSKOOL®, the infant/preschool toy division of Hasbro, Inc. http://www.portlandcm.org/ |
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| 2010 Skate America - November 11-14, 2010 U.S. Figure Skating announced that reservations are now being taken for the 2010 Skate America All-Session Ticket Packages. The international event is one of six stops in the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. All-Session Ticket Packages include tickets to all competitive sessions as well as a pass to all practice sessions. All-Session Ticket Package holders will also have the option of securing the same seat for the Skating Spectacular on Sunday, November 14. www.portlandskateamerica.com |
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| Mt. Hood Railroad Polar Express- November 19-December 23, 2010 All Aboard! Get your pajamas on for an adventure to the bright lights of the North Pole. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and a reading of the "POLAR EXPRESS". Upon arriving at the North Pole, Santa will board the train, handing each child their own Christmas bell. Have your photo taken with Santa after your trip in the Gift Shop. www.mthoodpolarexpress.com |
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| Macy's Holiday Parade - November 26th at 8:45 The annual Macy's Holiday Parade is back, propelling Santa's sleigh and pulling the community together. Several new floats are scheduled to be unveiled. The parade steps off at 8:45 a.m. |
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| 22nd Annual Christmas Festival of Lights at the Grotto - November 26-December 30, 2010 The Festival is filled with opportunities for family entertainment, featuring over ½ a million lights, the largest Choral festival in the Pacific Northwest, puppet shows, The Grotto Carolers, a petting zoo and outdoor theatrical performances. |
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| Big Little Things - December 12 - January 3, 2011 The holiday family spectacle features 11 short pieces filled with whimsy. Original music, costumes and special-effect lighting make this a show for all ages.
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| Portland Jazz Festival February 20 - 24, 2010 Held at venues scattered throughout the city, this annual festival draws top jazz performers from across the nation. You'll enjoy the contemporary jazz musicians that perform ticketed events in concert settings as well as the jam sessions of local musicians in smaller, free performances. Lectures, films and other exhibits round out this much-anticipated yearly event. |
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