It’s shaping up to be a classic Pacific Northwest weekend—expect some scattered showers on Sunday but daytime highs in the 60's. No matter what there’s no shortage of fun across Oregon and SW Washington. Here’s a curated list of events worth checking out:

🌷 PORTLAND AREA

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Woodburn
Experience a burst of color as 40 acres of tulips bloom in Woodburn. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is a springtime staple that brings a little bit of Holland to the Willamette Valley—rain or shine.

Portland Indigenous Marketplace
Drop by Kaleido Studio to meet local artists and the design team behind the future home of the Portland Indigenous Marketplace Nonprofit. Up to 15 vendors will be showcasing their work.

Portland Saturday Market
A Portland tradition since 1974, this open-air market blends art, music, food, and handmade goods into one lively experience. It recently earned its place as an official “Oregon Heritage Tradition.”

🌼 VANCOUVER AREA

Woodland Tulip Fields – Woodland, WA
For a quieter, equally charming tulip outing, head to the Holland America Flower Gardens. Enjoy the scenic stroll and take home tulips for just 50 cents a stem from the U-Pick section.

Vancouver Farmers Market
Open year-round and featuring over 100 vendors, the Vancouver Farmers Market offers everything from fresh produce and flowers to artisan crafts and tasty eats. A must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

🌊 OREGON COAST

Tillamook Home & Garden Show
Hosted at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, this annual event helps you prep your home and garden for summer. While you’re there, don’t miss Bee Days with the Tillamook Beekeepers or grab a bite from Pacific Restaurant.

Lincoln City Sunday Market
This weekly market at the Lincoln City Cultural Center returns with farm-fresh produce, handcrafted items, and plenty of delicious local bites.

🚴 CENTRAL OREGON

Bend Bike Fest
Bend’s first-ever Bike Fest is rolling into The Pavilion with bike swaps, gear sales, live music, and food—all to benefit the Bend Endurance Academy. It's a perfect day out for cycling enthusiasts.

Earth Day Fair – Bend
Celebrate sustainability with The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Fair. Enjoy music, food trucks, educational booths, kids’ activities, and even electric car demos.

🦙 YAMHILL COUNTY

Caba Classic Alpaca Show – McMinnville
See over 400 alpacas from more than 100 farms nationwide as they compete in this annual show at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds. Great for animal lovers and curious kids.

Shaky Grounds Escape Room – McMinnville
The Side Quest Escape Games trailer is pulling into town with their portable escape room experience. Think you can crack the code?

📺 WHAT TO STREAM

Netflix: Life or Something Like It
Angelina Jolie stars as a news anchor whose picture-perfect life is turned upside down by a mysterious street psychic.

Hulu: No Hard Feelings
Jennifer Lawrence shines in this offbeat comedy about a woman hired to “date” a socially awkward teen before he heads to college.

Disney+: Zootopia
Revisit this animated hit where Officer Judy Hopps teams up with a sly fox to uncover a big-city mystery.

– Chris Leitgeb
Local Real Estate Broker | Oregon & SW Washington
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