Oregon & SW Washington Weekend Planner:  May 10-12, 2024

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PORTLAND:  

HIPPIE CHICK HALF MARATHON
The Hippie Chick Half Marathon, quarter marathon, 5k and kid’s half-mile race return for Mother’s Day weekend. This female-focused event is designed to celebrate how amazing women are. Grab your mom, sister, friend, or co-worker and register to run through Oregon’s scenic countryside.


OREGON WINE MONTH
You can celebrate Willamette Valley wine all year round, but especially during Oregon Wine Month, when the entire state joins in commemoration of the beloved industry for the month of May, offering special activities and promotions for the enjoyment of Oregon wine.


ST. JOHNS BIZARRE & PARADE
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted celebration that kicks off Portland’s summer street fair season. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds who traditionally attended the St. Johns Parade.


UNIQUE MARKETS
Discover the best of Portland’s independent designers, artists and emerging brands in a festive indoor setting at Unique Markets. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, lounges, photo booths, creative DIY activities, arcade games, music and more while you browse a curated lineup of over 100 up-and-coming small businesses.


VANCOUVER:   

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & MARKET
Bring your mom for a cozy brunch and a little shopping at this Mother’s Day Brunch & Market. With over 50 local handmade crafters and artists, fresh flower bouquets by Sweet Styles Company, a light brunch made fresh by Mother Hen’s Pit Stop, and even a gift wrap booth, you are sure to have a special day with your mom. We can’t wait to see you!


VANCOUVER FARMER’S MARKET
Now open Year Round! The Vancouver Farmer’s 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: 

POURING AT THE COAST
Feeling thirsty? Get ready for an experience with Pouring at the Coast. Join fellow beer enthusiasts to sample a wide variety of Pacific Northwest craft beers from 18 breweries! With the stunning Pacific Ocean and the Necanicum River as a backdrop, you’ll enjoy everything from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts and brews in between.


MOTHER’S DAY BIRD WALK
Meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead at Sunset Beach for a Mother’s Day Bird Walk. Join a Park Ranger on a guided walk to look for and identify birds. No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge.


CENTRAL OREGON:

CENTRAL OREGON TACO FEST
Experience the Central Oregon Taco Fest, where the whole family can join in the fun. Kids can discover the art of crafting their own guacamole and tacos, while our music stage features mariachi bands and even a Selena look-alike competition. Laugh as our Chihuahua dogs race for prizes. Savor the flavors of Latin cuisine with beer and tequila tastings, and tantalize your taste buds with a variety of taco trucks.


MOTHER’S DAY MARKET
Bring mom (or friends, grandparents, acquaintances or yourself!) to our 2024 Mother’s Day Market. This year we are featuring several local vendors with a variety of goods, as well as a food truck, raffle giveaway and more.



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WHICH BRINGS ME TO YOU
Two romantic burnouts, Jane and Will, are immediately drawn to each other at a mutual friend’s wedding. After a disastrous hookup in the coatroom, the two spend the next 24 hours together, trading candid confessions of messy histories and heartbreak, on the off chance that this fling might be the real thing. (Netflix)


HONEYMOONISH
Two newlyweds on their honeymoon discover that they are different in almost every way — but can these opposites attract? (Hulu)


COCO
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. (Disney+)

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