Portland Sunday Market at the Waterfront
Browse local artisan goods, handmade jewelry, and unique crafts under the cherry blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. A perfect low-key way to embrace the spring drizzle.
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Things to do in Portland, OR with friends
What's on in Portland, OR this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
☕ Happening Today
Events and things to do this Sunday in Portland
Sunday Night Jazz at The 1905
Wind down your weekend with Portland's premier jazz venue. The atmosphere is intimate and moody—perfect for a rainy Sunday evening with a craft cocktail in hand.
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🍜 Eat & Drink
Buzzy spots to warm up
Okta
Experience elevated seasonal Northwest cuisine. Their current spring menu features wild-foraged greens and local cedar-planked salmon—a must for a celebratory Sunday brunch.
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Nodoguro
An intimate, ticketed omakase experience that focuses on hyper-seasonal seafood. The counter seating makes it feel like a private chef's table performance.
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🌷 This Weekend in Portland
Making the most of the spring air
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
It's peak bloom season in the Willamette Valley. Wander through rows of vibrant tulips against a backdrop of distant hills—just don't forget your rain boots.
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Guided Spring Wildflower Hike
Join local naturalists for a damp, lush trek through Forest Park to identify native trillium and salmonberry in bloom. The foliage is incredibly vibrant right now.
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✨ New & Notable
Fresh arrivals and seasonal must-sees
New Spring Exhibit: 'Nature’s Blueprint'
The Portland Art Museum just opened a stunning new exhibit featuring botanical illustrations from the last two centuries. It's the perfect indoor escape for a drizzly afternoon.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips under 3 hours
A Weekend in Hood River
Drive east to the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy world-class craft breweries, the blooming fruit loop orchards, and cozy up by the fire at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel.
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Cannon Beach Retreat
Embrace the moody spring coast. Stay at a beachfront inn, walk the misty sand near Haystack Rock, and spend your evenings with local wine and clam chowder in town.
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