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

On The Move Model Railroad Show, Seattle

Pacific Science Center 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

Hosted at the Pacific Science Center, you can see dozens of model-train displays and layouts as well as join hands-on demonstrations and activities.

Included with general admission

Japanese New Year Celebration, Portland

Portland State University 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

The 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.    

$10.00

Portland Seafood & Wine Festival

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Seafood & Wine Festival features Dungeness crab, oysters, local wine and a sand sculpture area for the kids.  

$14.00

Seattle Boat Show

CenturyLink Field 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

The Seattle Boat Show brings some 1,000 boats and watercraft together along with 200 boating seminars to CenturyLink Field. It includes a free shuttle to boats in the water at South Lake Union and Bell Harbor Marina.  

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Salem Winter Brewfest

The Salem Winter Brewfest, is hosted just across from the steps of Oregon's State Capitol Building in Salem. The 4-day festival for those 21 and over includes live music, a huge variety of cold beers and ciders on tap, cocktails and tasty eats.

Find Your Valentine Party at Sunshine Mill, The Dalles

The Sunshine Mill Artisan Plaza and Winery in The Dalles is hosting its fourth annual "Find Your Valentine" party for both singles and couples. You can go on your own, bring a friend or the one you love. It includes games like corn hole and shuffleboard, appetizers, treats and s'mores, a... Read More

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

Free with zoo admission