PORTLAND:
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
For more than 30 years, the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association has hosted a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta that has become one of the largest multicultural celebrations in Oregon. The fiesta boasts three full days packed with festivities and culturally immersive programming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland.
CRAFTY WONDERLAND
Portland jewelry artists Torie Nguyen and Cathy Zwicker were tired of craft fairs and holiday markets getting rained out, so they created Crafty Wonderland, an indoor marketplace to support PDX makers and artists.
PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market is back! This has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974, earning it the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title in 2024.
VANCOUVER:
SAVOR SW WASHINGTON WINE
Savor SW Washington Wine: 2025, A Celebration of Local Wineries & Craft Foods. Join us for a day dedicated to the finest wines and foods of Southwest Washington. This unique event highlights the growing number of boutique wineries and tasting rooms in the region, paired with exceptional offerings from local craft food establishments. It’s the perfect opportunity to savor the diverse flavors of our area, all under one roof.
VANCOUVER FARMERS MARKET
Now open Year Round! The Vancouver Farmers Market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to more than 100 vendors. You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden.
THE COAST:
MAKER SATURDAY
Join us at the Bay City Branch for Maker Saturday! Bring a project you have been working on or come and be inspired by the supplies we have.
LINCOLN CITY SUNDAY MARKET
Your favorite farmers and crafters are returning to the Lincoln City Cultural Center! Join us every Sunday at the Lincoln City Sunday Market to get your fresh produce, grab a a bite to eat, and shop for one-of-a-kind treasures!
CENTRAL OREGON:
FIRST FRIDAY
Stop by the Bend Visitor Center during the Downtown Bend First Friday Artwalk! The Visitor Center will be featuring artwork from local artist Amanda Enneking and complimentary tasting from Boss Rambler.
CAT CAFÉ SOUND BATH
Experience ultimate relaxation with a Sound Bath & Cats! Let soothing vibrations from bowls, gongs, and chimes blend with calming purrs to reduce stress and boost mood.
YAMHILL COUNTY:
TERROIR CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL
The Terroir Creative Writing Festival is a one-day literary festival featuring conversations with authors and industry professionals, keynote addresses, and workshops.
MAY THE FOURTH PUB CRAWL
Happy Star Wars Day! We are doing our second annual May the Fourth Pub Crawl in Newberg, starting with SW Trivia at Stumptown Taps.
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HAVOC
After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, while unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city. (Netflix)
THE ORDER
An alarming surge in violent bombings and bank robberies in the Pacific Northwest leads a weathered FBI agent into a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a charismatic domestic terrorist plotting to overthrow the US government. (Hulu)
ICE AGE
With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters — Manny the woolly mammoth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger and Sid the giant sloth — find an orphaned infant and decide to return it to its human parents. Along the way, the unlikely allies become friends. But when enemies attack, their quest takes on far nobler aims. (Disney+)
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