Oregon & SW Washington Weekend Planner: August 14-16, 2026
PORTLAND:
THE STANDARD PORTLAND CLASSIC
The Standard Portland Classic is the longest-running tournament on the LPGA Tour, outside of the major championships. Featuring the world’s top women professional golfers, the 72-hole tournament features a $2 million purse and broadcast coverage on the Golf Channel for all four rounds.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY OPEN
Now in its third year, Rockstar Energy Open is set to electrify downtown. The three-day spectacle, open to the public, unites the next generation of skateboarding phenoms with world-class legends — bringing fans a high-impact weekend built to showcase the Rockstar Energy Live Loud identity, where skateboarding, music, and culture collide at full volume.
FREE FOR ALL OUTDOOR MOVIE
Movies under the stars with free popcorn. All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk.
ZOO NIGHTS
Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment. On several evenings throughout the summer, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours.
VANCOUVER:
CLARK COUNTY FAIR
The 2025 Clark County Fair is shaping up to deliver 10 full days of fun, excitement, and family-friendly entertainment just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Washington. From thrilling grandstand events and live music to farm animals, carnival rides, and classic fair food, this Southwest Washington tradition offers nonstop attractions for all ages and interests.
FARMER’S MARKET
The 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 Vancouver Farmers Market is a pet friendly place where you can chat with people who have grown or created your purchase, grab a bite to eat, listen to music, stroll through the park, watch the kids play, and enjoy a wonderful, relaxing day.
THE COAST:
SILETZ BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Come experience the Siletz Bay Music Festival and enjoy 10 days of incredible music featuring musicians from all around the world.
ARTISAN FAIRE
Experience local Oregonian vendors featuring unique gift ideas and one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods at the Artisan Faire.
CENTRAL OREGON:
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Summer Festival opens August 10 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall and closes August 20 at the iconic Tower Theatre in Bend. Four classical concerts, one pops concert and a family concert will be presented. Featured artists include pianist Michelle Cann, violinist William Hagen, baritone Timothy Jones, and violinist Tessa Lark.
METEOR SHOWER CANOE TOUR
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine!
YAMHILL COUNTY:
SILOBRATION
Celebrate the summer’s final days and the start of harvest season at Silobration NW. Enjoy estate wines, delicious local food, live music and a thoughtfully curated artisan market. Set among the vines of Abbey Road Farm, it’s a weekend of sipping, shopping, and celebrating the flavors and creativity of Oregon Wine Country.
SOUNDS OF JOY
Join us for the SOUNDS OF JOY Concert, a vibrant and inclusive community event featuring live performances by the talented students of Joy – Junior Orchestra of Yamhill County. Enjoy inspiring music from our young musicians alongside special guest artist, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.
POPULAR ON STREAMING PLATFORMS
THE SHARDS
Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows a 17-year-old version of Bret Easton Ellis during his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler. (Disney+)
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. (Prime)
THE DRAMA
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. (HBO Max)
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