Cultural
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
Chinese New Year, Portland
Lan Su Chinese Garden Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, OR, United StatesCome out and celebrate Chinese New Year which includes lantern viewing, cultural scenes, martial arts and lion dances at Lan Su Chinese Garden.
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.
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.
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
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
Cranberrian Fair
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 SE Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, United StatesA celebration of local harvest including all things cranberry will take place on the Long Beach Peninsula, centered around the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Foods, crafters, vendors, and more will showcase the area’s rich heritage during the Annual Cranberrian Fair. Collectible buttons are $5 each and cover admission to all events... Read More
Peacock Lane
Peacock Lane between SE Stark St. and SE Belmont St. and one block east of SE 39th, Portland, OR, United StatesCome see the lights on Peacock Lane and you’ll find nothing but good, old-fashioned holiday spirit. December 15-31 lights from 6-11pm Lights stay on until midnight 12/24 and 12/31 The best way to view the lights is on foot!