2017 Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park, Portland, OR

Join 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

$15 – $18

Olio Nuovo Festival

Red Ridge Farms 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton, OR, United States

Your first chance to taste and purchase this season’s fresh, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil. Fresh Olio Nuovo is paired with complimentary seasonal appetizers and Durant Vineyards estate wine. Join us for a tour of our Olioteca (olive mill), enjoy live Italian music and experience some of Oregon’s top food... Read More

Free

Orycon 39

Red Lion Hotel - Jantzen Beach 909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR, United States

OryCon is Oregon’s premier, fan run, annual science fiction/fantasy convention held in Portland since 1979. This year's guests of honor are:  Timothy Zahn, Briana Lawrence (Brichibi Cosplays), Jessica Walsh (Snow Tigra), Solovox, David Boop, and Sarah Clemens.

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Mt. Angel Wurstfest

Mount Angel Festhalle 500 S. Wilco Hwy, Mt. Angel, OR, United States

On 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

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31st Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

Pike Place Market Seattle, WA, United States

The biggest single musical holiday event of the season and a critical fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, kicks off onFriday, December 1, 2017 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with an evening of entertainment enjoyed by more than 9,000 spectators every... Read More

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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

NW Quilting Expo

Portland Expo Center 2060 North Marine Drive, Portland, OR, United States

Portland's Original Sewing and Quilting Expo!  

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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