Things to Do Today in Portland

Find events and activities happening today in Portland. Updated daily with the latest local happenings.

50 results found · Updated 2026-04-06

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2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Starts in 4 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole...

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Princess Party at The Wiggle Room

Mon, Apr 6, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · The Wiggle Room

Join us for a Princess Party at The Wiggle Room on Monday, April 6th from 4:00–5:30 PM. This family-friendly event includes open play, a princess meet & greet with Rapunzel, and a balloon artist available for balloon creations. Tickets are $30 per child. Kids of all ages welcome. “This event is $30.

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Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show

Starts in 4 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Clackamas ESD administrative building

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas County school districts in a juried art show and awards thousands of dollars in prizes at the art..

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April Creative Kit Registration Opens

Starts in 4 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Oregon City Public Library

Registration for Creative Kits open the first Monday of each month at 10 AM (first Tuesday when Monday is a holiday). Register for April kits. Once registered, kits will be available for pickup at...

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Mùlán (木蘭): The Magnolia Festival at Lan Su

Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden

This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for all ages. Highlights Free with admission • Magnolia Floral Showcase • Magnolia Walk in...

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MAC Trail volunteer day in Washington Park

Mon, Apr 6, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Washington Park

Washington Park offers recreation opportunities for all visitors, with the MAC Trail running through it to provide access to the park's many amenities and activities. This event will focus on managing invasive plants along the trail. We will spend th

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Microsoft Excel with Goodwill Industries

Mon, Apr 6, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Albina Library

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the..

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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI

Starts in 4 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · OMSI

TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with.

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Portland Timbers Team Store

Portland, OR

The 2011 MSL Portland Timbers full Adidas line of jerseys and training wear will be is available at the downtown store location. The downtown store will remain open until mid-April when the team's stadium store is complete at PGE Park.

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Book Babies

Mon, Apr 6, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Northwest Library · Ages 18+

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The...

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Normandale Park - Erv Lind Stadium

NE 57th Avenue and Hassalo Street Portland, OR 97213

Built in 1948, the stadium was named in honor of Erv Lind on July 16, 1965, a year after his death. A well-known local florist, he was also the coach and manager of Portland's best known women's softball team, the Erv Lind Florists, for 28 years, lea

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Fun for Ones/Añito de diversion para los niños de un año

Mon, Apr 6, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood Library · Ages 12–24

Join us as we sing, rhyme, share simple stories, and enjoy movement activities in this storytime, specially designed for new walkers and their grownups. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 12-24 months.

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Free Tax Help

Mon, Apr 6, 4:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Camas Public Library

Both appointments and walk-ins are accepted at this site. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to ALL eligible taxpayers, regardless of age or income level. Trained volunteers are available to prepare and...

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Hora de cuentos en español

Mon, Apr 6, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Beaverton City Library — Storytime Room

Acompáñanos a una hora de cuentos en español en familia para niños de 0-6 años. Participa en cuentos, rimas y canciones. Es gratuito!

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Space Room Lounge and Genie’s Too

Portland, OR

This outer space-themed cocktail bar serves burgers, sandwiches, salads and bar fare, plus all-day breakfast. They also host events, like stand-up comedy, open mic nights and trivia nights.

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Portland Escape Rooms

1836 NE 7th Ave, Suite 108 Portland OR 97212

Escape room Arcade by Portland Escape Rooms in Portland on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-12 players.

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Midnight Pacific Studio & Jewelry Classes

Portland, OR

With small class sizes in her Southeast Portland studio, Stacey Mairs teaches workshops from stone setting for pendants, earrings or statement rings; stackable rings; and hand forged hoops and studs. Leave with your very own creations!

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Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center

5340 N Interstate Avenue Portland, OR 97217

The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) is a community-based arts center located in North Portland. It was founded in 1982 by Portland's first Black Commissioner and Parks’ Director, Charles Jordan. IFCC has served as a cultural home for the

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Jantzen Beach Center

Portland, OR

Located just south of the Oregon-Washington border, the Jantzen Beach Center is a haven for bargain-hunters looking for big-name brands at low prices. Formerly an amusement park, this 800,000 square foot outdoor mall provides shopping and dining.

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Eastmoreland Golf Course

2425 SE Bybee Blvd Portland, OR 97202

Eastmoreland is Oregon's second oldest golf course. It came into being originally as a golf course for the use of members of the Multnomah Athletic Club. When one of the members of the Multnomah Club returned from Spokane, where he saw how a golf cou

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Goodwill English Class

Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Portland Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984. Browse more English learning classes . Hosted by Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette. Clases de inglés gratuitas. Todos los niveles son...

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Line Dancing

Mon, Apr 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cascade Park Community Library

Get your dancing shoes on—or really any shoe, boot, slipper that you can find, and join us as we learn line dances for fun and exercise. Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request...

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Straightaway Cocktails

Portland, OR

Straightaway Cocktails serves up timeless drinks and unique spins on the classics. Stop by their Southeast Portland tasting room — which can also be rented for private events — for meticulously crafted cocktails and tempting small plates.

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Sarah Bellum’s Bakery & Workshop

Portland, OR

Sarah Bellum’s Bakery & Workshop is a nonprofit bakery that employs adults with acquired brain injuries. They offer regular and mini cupcakes, cookies and other goodies. Every item made in the workshop is certified Kosher dairy (although pre-packaged items are not), and they get high praise for...