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06/03/2026

✨Your $12 The Tesla City Stories - Live Vintage Radio Theater Onstage tickets await!✨

Claim your seat at this one-of-a-kind Portland performance on Friday, June 12.

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05/02/2026

Need a little razzle dazzle in your life? Don’t miss your chance to get $12 tickets to The Tesla City Stories - Live Vintage Radio Theater Onstage May 8 show! Use code CHEAP526 for 52% off tickets. Only 20 discount tickets are available. Claim your seat at TeslaTix.com.

03/25/2026

It’s the season 10 premiere of The Tesla City Stories - Live Vintage Radio Theater Onstage! Go back in time with all-new live episodes on April 3 at the Old Church Concert Hall. Use code CHEAP44 for $12 tickets.

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01/09/2026

Attend these events this weekend, January 9-11, 2026:

Head to McMenamins Kennedy School on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate JRR Tolkien’s birthday with hobbit-inspired activities.

Portland Japanese Garden celebrates O-Shogatsu, Japanese New Year, on Sunday.

Take a drive to Clark County Event Center for the Great Train Show Saturday and Sunday.

Attend Radical Harvest Craft Faire and Clothing Swap at Allgood Brewing Company Saturday and Sunday.

The Portland Expo Center hosts Portland Boat Show through Sunday.

Stop by River Maiden in Vancouver for a plant swap and sale on Sunday.

On Fridays, The People's Courts offers free game play.

On Sunday, stroll to Lloyd Center for free fitness fun with Food Court 5000.

Feel free to add more events in the comments!

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12/24/2025

Looking for fun activities in Portland on Christmas Day? Here are some ideas:

There are 13 local theaters showing movies on Christmas, including Laurelhurst Theater Living Room Theaters Moreland Theater and more

Peacock Lane’s lights are on from 6-11 p.m. You can also drive by Christmas on the Campground, Starkwood holiday lights and more displays throughout the Portland area.

If you’re in need of a coffee and your favorite film, stop by Great American Video & Espresso from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

There are several activities at McMenamins Kennedy School including White Elephant Bingo.

Enjoy snowfall at Holidays on Franklin from 4-9 p.m.

Karaoke starts at Chopsticks at 8 p.m.

There are lots of restaurants open on Christmas Day serving up holiday specials and more tasty bites.

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12/19/2025

Attend these events this weekend, December 19-21:

Peacock Lane is open! Drive or walk through the free display any night till December 31.

Stop by the Winter Solstice Celebration at Leach Botanical Garden on Sunday.

Head to Lloyd Center for Native American Youth and Family Center Native Made Market on Saturday and Sunday.

Head to Scappoose for the Whoville holiday display at Watts House Museum.

On Saturday, attend Trackers Earth Holiday Faire.

On Sunday, visit Kenton Church for the free clothing exchange.

Portland Bazaar’s final event of the year is Saturday and Sunday.

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton Gingerbread Masterpiece is on display through January 4.

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12/12/2025

Attend these events this weekend, December 12-14:

This weekend, Crafty Wonderland returns to the Oregon Convention Center

On Friday night, visit Pioneer Courthouse Square for the annual caroling competition.

Lan Su Chinese Garden invites you to daytime and nighttime winter solstice celebrations this weekend.

Hillsboro’s free drive-through light display, Lightopia, is open for the season.

Also at the convention center, Nordic Northwest ScanFair is Saturday and Sunday.

East Portland’s neighborhood light display, Starkwood Holiday Lights, opens on Saturday.

Head to Mike's Drive In for free cones and more perks on Saturday.

If you’re up for an adventure, drive out to Silver Falls for the annual Winter Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

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12/05/2025

Attend these events this weekend, December 5-7:

On Friday night, the Portland Krampus Parade stalks its way down Hawthorne Blvd.

The Portland Christmas Ships are back! Spot them in the Columbia River this weekend.

Head to Hillsboro for Bird Alliance of Oregon Wild Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday.

Attend German American Society of Portland, OR Weihnachtsmarkt on Saturday.

Get free admission at Leach Botanical Garden during Winterfest this weekend.

Troutdale Windy Wonderland takes place Saturday and Sunday.

Check out the final days of Holiday Drink Week.

Attend the tree lighting and kick off of Beaverton Winter Lights at Beaverton City Park.

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11/29/2025

Attend these events this weekend, November 28-30, 2025:

Friday night, head Pioneer Courthouse Square for the annual Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The Oregon Potters Association hosts its annual Holiday Fair at Portland Nursery all weekend.

Head to the Goat Blocks for Portland Bazaar’s European Market Friday and Saturday.

Portland International Raceway hosts Winter Wonderland Portland now through December 31.

Oregon residents and nonresidents fish for free Friday and Saturday.

Visit Norse Hall for the annual New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market on Saturday.

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center Holiday Express train rides begin Friday through December 28.

Take a drive to Sauvie Island for Topaz Farm Winter Wonderland.

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11/21/2025

Attend these events this weekend, November 21-23, 2025:

On Saturday, the ice rink returns to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) for the holiday season.

Head to the Pittock Mansion for its annual holiday event.

Gem Faire is at Westside Commons Friday-Sunday.

Plucky Maidens returns to The Oaks Amusement Park Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, head to the tree lighting in St. Johns.

There are multiple free Thanksgiving dinners and meal options this weekend hosted by Trap Kitchen PDX, Living Hope Church and Tigard Church of God.

Starting Friday, Oregon Zoo Lights offer a dazzling display throughout the holiday season.

On Saturday, visit downtown Hillsboro for the annual Holly Days Celebration.

Feel free to add more events in the comments!

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