PORTLAND:
PANDA FEST PORTLAND
Panda Fest makes its Portland debut at Tom McCall Waterfront Park September 11–13! Explore 80+ Asian food vendors, hundreds of street-food options, cultural performances, merchandise, and plenty of panda-themed fun along the waterfront.
Panda Fest Portland
ROSE CITY COMIC CON
Portland’s premier pop culture convention returns September 11–13 at the Oregon Convention Center. Celebrate comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and more with three days of panels, special guests, artists, exhibits and fandom-filled fun.
Rose City Comic Con
KASAYAHAN: FILIPINO AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Celebrate Filipino culture, heritage and community at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Saturday, September 12. The festival features authentic cuisine, live music, cultural performances and family-friendly activities, with Filipino American music icon Apl.de.Ap headlining this year’s celebration.
Kasayahan Filipino American Festival
DOWNTOWN PORTLAND SUNDAY PARKWAYS
Take over the streets of downtown Portland—without the cars! Sunday Parkways returns September 13 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., opening downtown streets for walking, biking, rolling and exploring during a free community celebration.
Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways
VANCOUVER:
THE WATERFRONT VANCOUVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Enjoy two days of live bluegrass music along the Columbia River at Vancouver Waterfront. This free, family-friendly festival features local food and drinks, artisans, waterfront views, and a full lineup of traditional and contemporary bluegrass bands September 12–13.
Waterfront Vancouver Bluegrass Festival
VANCOUVER PEACE & JUSTICE FAIR
Head to Esther Short Park and Playground on Saturday, September 12, for a community celebration featuring local organizations, artists, performers, businesses and environmental groups working to make a difference throughout Southwest Washington.
Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair
HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Spooky season is creeping in! 👻 Explore downtown Vancouver after dark while hearing strange stories and tales of the people and places said to haunt the city. Tours take place Friday and Saturday evening and are hosted by the Clark County Historical Museum.
Haunted History Walking Tour
THE COAST:
WHEELS & WAVES
Classic cars take over downtown Seaside September 11–14 for the annual Wheels & Waves car show. Enjoy a weekend of vintage rides, a welcome barbecue, and the popular Saturday afternoon cruise through town.
Wheels & Waves
THE RETURN OF THE SALTMAKERS
Travel back to 1806 with a living-history experience on the Seaside Promenade September 12–13. Costumed interpreters recreate the salt-making camp used by members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with demonstrations and stories from their winter on the Oregon Coast. This event is free and open to all ages.
The Return of the Saltmakers
AGATE BEACH SURF CLASSIC
Catch the action at Agate Beach in Newport this weekend as surfers of all ages and skill levels hit the waves for the annual Agate Beach Surf Classic. The competition brings together adult and youth divisions for a fun weekend on the Oregon Coast. 🏄
Agate Beach Surf Classic
CENTRAL OREGON:
THE OLD MILL DISTRICT’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Celebrate 25 years of the Old Mill District with special events and festivities along the Deschutes River throughout the weekend. The celebration runs through Sunday, September 13, honoring the district’s transformation and its place in the Bend community.
Old Mill District 25th Anniversary Celebration
DISCOVERY WEST PORCHFEST
Live music takes over the neighborhood Saturday, September 12! PorchFest is a roving community music festival featuring three stages, local performers, food, and plenty of reasons to spend an evening outside.
Discovery West PorchFest
THE VINTAGE SOCIAL
Kick off the weekend with vintage shopping, live DJ sets, food, and drinks at Base Camp Bend on Friday, September 11. Browse curated vintage finds while enjoying an easygoing Friday-night atmosphere.
The Vintage Social
POPULAR ON STREAMING PLATFORMS
CREW GIRL
After a family scandal forces teen rowing star Teagan Tao to start over at an elite prep school, she joins its dysfunctional all-boys crew team and finds herself navigating new friendships, rivalries, and life off the water. (Netflix)
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
The Mandalorian and Grogu return for another adventure across the galaxy, bringing plenty of action, familiar faces, and Star Wars fun for the whole family. (Disney+)
STERLING POINT
A New York City teen inherits a mysterious remote island and sets out to uncover its secrets, forming an unexpected connection with someone she meets there along the way. (Prime Video)
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