Cinco de Mayo
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
May 2 – 5
Show your support for Latino culture and community. This annual fiesta features live music, dancing, carnival rides, artisans, and food.
$7 Adults,
$6 Seniors
Children 10 and under free
FREE Admission all day
Thursday and before 2 p.m. Friday
Oregon Safe Kids Day
May 3
Oregon Zoo
Find out how to keep the kids safe in all kinds of conditions. Stations will provide tips in areas such as water, poison, transportation, helmet and fire safety.
Cinco de Mayo Walk/Run
May 4
Starts and finishes on Naito near the Salmon St. fountain
A 5k, 10k, and kid’s race to benefit Foundation for Retinal Research. After the race, enjoy food from Azteca Mexican restaurants, beer from Redhook and live Mariachi music!
$20 – $35, Visit the registration page for details.
Indie Wine Festival
May 2 – 4
NW 16th & 17th between NW Flanders and Everett at Urban Wineworks and Chown Garage
Taste wines from the little guys. This festival features smaller winemakers from Oregon. In addition to tasting wines, you’ll sample fare from local chefs and have an opportunity to learn about the craft of winemaking.
$60 for one day or $100 for both days Get tickets online or at the door.
2008 Zompire: The Undead Film Festival
May 9 – 10
Hollywood Theatre
Two glorious days of zombie cinema, brought you by the same folks who present the HP Lovecraft Film Festival.
Tickets are $10 per day per person at the door.
Portland Veg Fest
May 9 – 10
Benson High School, 546 NE 12th Avenue
Celebrate healthy living and learn about vegetarian cooking, plus connect with like-minded veggie lovers in Portland.
$5/day. Children 10 and under are free.
Brewers Memorial Ale Fest
May 16 – 17
Rogue Ales Brewery
2320 OSU Drive (in Newport, Oregon)
A brew-fest that benefits the Oregon Humane Society! Events include a brewer’s dinner, dog wash, dog wash and doggie Olympics. Live music, 30+ breweries, and array of food and art vendor booths.
$10 admission (includes commemorative glass and 5 tasting tokens)
Irvington Home Tour
May 18
See the historic homes of Irvington, one of Portland’s most beautiful neighborhoods. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the tour.
$20 per person, proceeds go toward the association’s charitable giving fund. See website for ticket information.
Oregon Humane Society Doggie Dash
May 10
Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland (Naito Parkway and SW Stark)
A 2-mile run/walk to benefit the Oregon Humane Society. Also enjoy a doggie fashion show, free pet advice, and pet picture-taking.
$10 – $20. Visit the registration page for details.
Reach the Beach
May 17
A bike ride to benefit the American Lung Association. Choose between five different routes (26 – 100 miles) that take you through Oregon's wine country, lush forests, and cute little towns. The ride ends at Cape Kiwanda in in Pacific City on the Oregon Coast.
Oregon Humane Society Pug Crawl
May 18
MacTarnahan's Tap Room
2730 NW 31st Ave
Bring your pug or just bring a camera. This event features a pug costume contest, a Pug kissing booth, doggie goodies for sale, complimentary health screenings and prizes. It all benefits the Oregon Humane Society.
$10 for adults, kids and pugs get in free
