Cultural
2017 Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival
Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park, Portland, ORJoin Literary Arts for Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival, our annual celebration of literature. This one-day event features local and national authors presenting onstage events, pop-up readings, and workshops. Enjoy activities for readers of all ages, an extensive book fair, local food trucks, entry to the Portland Art Museum and more. Each year,... Read More
Mt. Angel Wurstfest
Mount Angel Festhalle 500 S. Wilco Hwy, Mt. Angel, OR, United StatesOn February 9th and 10th, 2018 from 10am to 10pm, the small town of Mt. Angel holds a big celebration to mark the last blast of winter in a salute to German sausage – the 10th Annual Wurstfest. Much like a mini-Oktoberfest at the Mt. Angel Festhalle, there is non-stop music, world famous... Read More
Winter Whale Watch Week
From mid-December thru January, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon coastline on their way south for the winter. In Depoe Bay, the Whale Watching Center is a great first stop for binoculars and information about the mammals. Trained volunteers can answer your questions and help you spot them... Read More
The Gingerbread House
Hotel RL Spokane at the Park 303 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA, United StatesWithin the Hotel RL Spokane at the Park, Corporate Executive Chef, Ricky Webster, has created a life-sized gingerbread house! Explore the house, take photos with life-sized Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread cut-outs, and buy treats. Check the Saturday schedule for 'Build-Your-Own Gingerbread Person' classes with pastry chef Megan Gaines. $1 of... Read More
On The Move Model Railroad Show, Seattle
Pacific Science Center 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesHosted at the Pacific Science Center, you can see dozens of model-train displays and layouts as well as join hands-on demonstrations and activities.
Japanese New Year Celebration, Portland
Portland State University 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Japanese New Year Celebration features tradition music, food, drink, tea ceremony demos, calligraphy, rice pounding, mochi, Origami New Year wishes and much more at Portland State University.
Valentine’s Day Treats for the Animals at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo will celebrate Valentine's Day by feeding the animals special treats like heart-shaped ice pops made of fruit juice, honey, strawberries and cranberries, herbal bouquets and heart-shaped steaks. It's all part of its animal care program, designed to "help enrich the lives of the zoo’s animals, promote natural... Read More
Murder in the Cellar at Eola Hills Winery
Eola Wine Cellars 501 S. Pacific Hwy 99W, Rickreall, OR, United StatesEola Hills Wine Cellars is offering a special murder mystery dinner for Valentine's Day which includes a speak easy-theme, costumes option, and a dinner catered by Adam Ribs paired with Eola Hills Reserve wine.