Cultural
Oregon State Fair
Oregon State Fairgrounds Salem, OR, United StatesMaybe you’re a regular at the Oregon State Fair. Maybe it’s been a while. And maybe—oh, please say it isn’t so—you’ve never been. Whatever your status, this much is true: There’s no such thing as too much summer fun. And there’s no better place to get your fair share than... Read More
20th Anniversary Trailing of the Sheep Festival
Ketchum, ID, United StatesThis year, be a part of the next generation's stories of sheep ranching as we meet our mission to gather, present and the preserve history and culture of sheep herding in Idaho and the West.
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and we want everyone to join the party! On 16 days in '16, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2016: January... Read More
Cranberrian Fair
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 SE Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, United StatesLong Beach Peninsula celebrates the annual Cranberry Harvest! October 8-9, 10am-4pm The Cranberrian Fair, hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, features crafts and vendors, yummy food including a cranberry-peach pie, and craft demonstrations by rug hookers, a blacksmith and the quilt guild. Three authors will be featured on October 8th,... Read More
‘Ocian in View’ Cultural Weekend
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 SE Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, United StatesLewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery knew when they'd reached their final destination. The Pacific Ocean spread out in front of them, waves as far as they could see, and they joyfully shouted, "Ocian in View"! The Cultural Weekend Lecture Series celebrates the Lewis & Clark arrival to... 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!
Lunar New Year Festival
Hing Hay Park Maynard Ave S. & S. King Street, Seattle, WA, United StatesCome celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the Seattle Chinatown-International District’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Over the last few years, Lunar New Year Celebration is the largest event of its kind in the region and showcases diversity, richness and culture of the Asian community. The collaboration with other neighborhood businesses/organizations it has helped... Read More
McCall Winter Carnival
McCall, ID, United StatesThe official McCall Winter Carnival started in the 1960s and over the years, the Carnival has grown into an iconic Idaho event bringing more than 60,000 people to McCall each year! Signature events include a children’s torchlight parade, a local snow sculpture competition (creations dot the streets and some are... Read More