Nature
Audubon Wild Arts Festival
Portland State University Viking Pavilion 930 SW Hall St, Portland, ORPresented by the Backyard Bird Shop - the 40th annual Audubon Wild Arts Festival celebrates a passion for art, books, and the natural world. Artisans: Come see all the wonderful artisans and their works - from paintings, jewelry, woodworking, weavings, and much more. It is a celebration of environmentally sustainable,... Read More
Orcas Island Garden Tours
Various locations on Orcas IslandBe inspired when you tour lovely gardens offering interesting plants (annuals, perennials, fruit trees, veggies, natives, woodland, bird/insect friendly, deer-resistant), unique features (greenhouse, garden pond, rain catchment, berry cage, raised beds, drip watering, garden art) and/or creative design ideas that our fellow gardeners enjoyed seeing. You may find live music,... Read More
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm 33814 S. Meridian Rd. , Woodburn, OR, United StatesWith 40 acres of tulips, over 100 acres of outdoor space, and activities, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is identified as one of the top spring attractions in the state of Oregon. We are again offering tickets online only this year to minimize crowds and allow for more time to... Read More
Winthrop Balloon Roundup
Downtown Winthrop, Washington Winthrop, WAUp in the sky, over the snow it’s Winthrop Washington’s Hot Air Balloon Roundup. The skies over Winthrop brighten with the brilliant colors of over a dozen hot air balloons. This 3-day Balloon Roundup is a photographer’s dream. An incredible visual display as the balloons fly over the old western... Read More
Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest 2022
Downtown Cannon Beach, Oregon Cannon Beach, ORCome to Cannon Beach for the 58th annual sandcastle building competition. The most popular event during the summer in Cannon Beach, it is an event not to be missed. Talented builders create amazing works of art out of sand that only last the one day. Come watch the teams create... Read More
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Various locations in Skagit Valley WACelebrating the beauty of spring all throughout the Skagit Valley in upper Washington. Events happen all over with art shows, craft fairs, beer tastings, fun runs. and of course, lots of blooms. Bring your camera and stroll the fields of daffodils and tulips this region is known for. More details... Read More
Wings Over Willapa: Birding Festival
Various locations in Ocean Park, Washington Ocean Park, WAAn annual festival and bird watcher's gathering celebrating the varied wildlife found in the Willapa Bay on the southwestern coast of Washington State. This annual birding and nature festival is a celebration of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge’s many species and diverse habitats. We’ll have an amazing array of tours, workshops... Read More
Dahlia Festival @ the Dahlia Barn
The Dahlia Barn 13110 446th Ave SE, North Bend, WAOpen weekends in September an annual Flower Festival Check their website for opening dates as it can vary by weather Shop for dahlia tubers direct from the gardens for spring pick up at the barn Take home a fresh $10 dahlia bouquet! See the Dahlia Show in the barn Pick... Read More