The water lantern festival was a a lot of fun and exciting. Good music, food, other attractions and…read moremore. The water lantern felt nice, cozy and romantic. Something I think everyone should do at least once in their life. 5 star

Went with my friend and we enjoyed the spontaneous night. It was relaxing and pretty and I like how…read morethere was music playing that it made the vibe even better. Vendors were around so you can check out the food and gifts they were selling. Since your by the water their is a lot of bugs and I definitely suggest to bring a wind breaker and wear pants if you want to prevent from getting bitten by mosquitoes. Im happy I came prepared. Also the best thing was we came across a tarot reader name Holly under @crystal_seed_tarot and she did great. When you check in they give you a lantern kit to be part of the event. I would do this again.

Talented artists displaying their crafts line the North Park Blocks ever Labor Day weekend, at…read moreleast for the past 21 years. I love original art and street festivals so in theory, this would appear to be the perfect event for me. While I found many of the items beautiful, unique, amazing - I was disappointed that everything was in the high price range. Some of us aren't in the market for a huge piece of art or a super expensive piece of jewelry or ceramic. Years ago, you could enjoy a few hours perusing this event and leave with a treasured pair of earrings for under $100, a keepsake to remind you of the fun day you experienced. Those days are gone! Yes there are gorgeous handmade jackets; none in my budget. Bright, vibrant hand blown glass; wish there were smaller pieces to buy. Original abstract art; unfortunately too large for my space. Handcrafted leather pieces; out of my price range. I understand the time and effort that goes into the making of all this art and I know they pour their heart and soul into their craft. Just wish a few vendors would consider offering "pint size" offerings so more people could own a piece, and who knows, come back for a larger piece the following year. The Baskets that were weaved from palm fronds were my absolute favorite. They were so unique, beautiful to look at, would add architectural interest to any collection but unfortunately I don't have the space for such large pieces. I'll be back next year because I enjoy seeing walking through the park on a beautiful day, looking at the crafts and experiencing some of Portland's own unique inhabitants.

I've attended art festivals and fairs all over the country, and this is one of the best. Well…read moreorganized, a great deal of variety, and in a central location. This art fair caters to a wide variety of tastes and provides high quality art to the many people who attend this three day festival. Parts of the neighborhood are dubious with drug users and vagrants due to the absurdly loose drug laws in Oregon, and parking is a bit of an issue. The art fair itself, however, is a treat.

Amazing city wide art and light festival. Started with a fire show at Pioneer Square. Art…read moreinstallments move on to the World Trade Center. There are window displays and random pieces spread around the city on both sides of the river. It was a first for me and it was lovely. The festival goes for two weekends so whatever we didn't catch this round, will be enjoyed next weekend.

One of my favorite festivals! I've been going every year since they've started and love the…read morescavenger huntesque nature of it. I continue to end up in amazing places that I don't expect from hidden glass blowing studios to unexpected installations at a local bookstore. The website is amazing and provides so many options for finding things. Definitely can't recommend it enough!

I have had a booth and walked the festival…read more I have not been down there later than 8pm I have never had problems with loud, drunk or obnoxious people. Everyone is so loving caring and have so much to share. I love the since of community and the idea of a FREE street festival

I was alright with last Thursday until i realized that many of my favorite establishments on NE…read moreAlberta have begun to close their doors on this day due to the chaos this monthly summer street festival brings. What does it say about a street festival that has bars closing on a night that would bring them a ton of business on a Thursday night? This event just seems to be a crazy drunkn' free for all. I think i will pass on this more often than not.

Another fantastic museum in Oregon City!…read more This one was a comprehensive look at local history with an exceptionally interesting exhibit on the water as a power source and harnessing this power for electricity for local homes as innovators in the US at the time. There were also exhibits on schooling, clothing and pharmacy, which was fascinating as well.

This is a neat little museum nearby in Oregon city. It has several different displays with…read moreinformation about the Oregon territory. I enjoy learning about history, especially local since I'm a native Oregonian. The displays definitely had a lot going on. Sometimes you don't get as much material in the displays, so this was really nice. It's small, so it won't take a long time to go through, but it is really interesting. It would be fun to bring out of state guests to. A little Oregon history without being too overwhelming. It's kind of a nice view from so high up too. Plus they have free parking which is always nice.

I had never been but my fiance had several years back pre covid. We knew parking was going to be…read morehard plus we drive a truck so we always expect that. We found parking with in 10 minutes and only had to walk 1/2 a mile to the festival. I know my fiance was a little sad they didn't have the coins for currency but the bracelets made it quick. As she explained the event to me I was worried we would be there 4-5 hours stuck in long lines. We were there at 12 pm Saturday and the most we waited for 10 minutes. Things were quick, effient and well ran. Let's talk about the food!!! OMG amazing!!! We tried everything pretty much but shared it amongst our self. We left so full and we took a few items home we couldn't finish. Admission was $5 then it was what ever you wanted to purchase food wise. So much fun!!

FINALLY attended. I loved it. The iconography in the church alone is worth the two hour trip, and…read moredrinking Greek wine, eating Greek food, and listening to Greek music in war-torn Portland is a treat. My favorite part was absolutely and by far the 'tour' we took. It was actually a beautiful lecture on Greek Orthodoxy by a devout priest with a thick accent and the charisma of ten men. I learned more about the differences between most americanized xtianity and what they practice in that beautiful place than I ever had before, and was blessed to do so in a beautiful setting on a beautiful day surrounded by joy and the smells and sounds of revelry. I am far and beyond not xtian, I practice something somewhat wider, but by my own rules I get to partake in all ideas of spirituality and many of the practices in many flavors with great exuberance. In this. Some days are more beautiful than others. This man, this priest, was truly moved by his beliefs, and I believe Greek priests to be some of the most educated practitioners of any dogma. He had such a beautiful grasp of the nature of his church, and a wonderful knack for communicating those ideas to any newcomer who might cross his path with interest. So unlike the many small clickish churches in the community I'm surrounded by. Instead of exclusionary, it is open-armed, ready to share without force what they believe with examples and proof as to the impact such beliefs can have in a life that needs it. It truly feels welcoming. If you have the chance to walk into one of their public events, do it. Even if it's just to learn some history of a colorful people and stare at the beautiful walls that will surround you. The upstairs presentation of beloved loaned items that represent a variety of subjects in the history of the culture was impressive, and the enthusiasm of those showing it off can't be matched. I was heartbroken we couldn't stay for the dancing. The venue is well organized and easy to navigate, and it's one of the few festivals I've been in Oregon where people were polite all around. Eat the food and you're completely winning! They are a community who love to feed you! Opa!

What a beautiful place to stroll and enjoy. The sheer number and variety of flowers is amazing. The…read moreblooms were prolific and well tended. We looked at the amazing community gardens too. The fact that this is all volunteer grown is quite impressive. Worth a visit.

I had never heard of this garden. A friend knew I love visiting gardens and flower festivals, he…read moreput it on my radar. I decided the next time I did a delivery in Lake Oswego, I would make sure to pay a visit. So glad I did! Clematis are a fairly new to me flower variety. I mean I've seen them, but haven't paid close attention. I've visited friend's gardens that contain clematis, and noticed how beautiful the blooms are. So perfect they almost seem fake! The clematis garden has different varieties. All of them so beautiful! There are plants for sale, I'm planning on moving soon, didn't buy any now. I really want to get some to plant in my next space!

It's Portland Heritage and History!!! We should always seek out knowledge and what a great place to…read moregain a little history and knowledge. The house is a time capsule it's a little eerie, it's staged as if they went on Holiday and never returned. From the authentic period clothing on mannequins that can also be found in photos, to their Knick-knacks and memorabilia. It's like stepping back to the early 1900's. The house isn't Pittock Mansion Status, but it shows the working family farm life and the docets are very informative and point out little tidbits of history to watch for as you wander the property on a self guided tour. Total time in the house was about 30minutes and another 15 exploring the gardens and farm area. Pretty good activity on a cloudy day we took 2 teens and they found everything interesting. 4 stars because the building is in dire need of repairs.

We visited the house for the Winterville holiday festival. Based on the website, it seems like 2016…read morewas the first year this took place, so it's a new event. Essentially, the event is only for two weekends in December. The house was decorated for the holidays a la Pittock Mansion. In one of the rooms they had amateur string players playing holiday music, and there were a few docents around the house providing historic information on the home. The house itself was decorated with Christmas lights, and they also had a sort of Christmas light garden out front. Outdoors next to the house they had a cute wooden sleigh with a decent Santa. Pictures with Santa (with your personal camera or phone) were included in the admission price. Next to that was a tent with concessions and live holiday music. They had alcoholic beverages for purchase as well as hot chocolate and non alcoholic cider for the kids. While we were there we heard choral music from what looked to be a high school choir. There was a vendor fair as well, but, frankly, it was terrible. Not sure if they normally have more vendors and no one showed up due to concerns over road conditions, but there were like three booths, and the tent was mostly empty. Parking was at the business center across the street, and there were volunteers to safely walk you across the road. Overall, this was a cute little event. The price was a little high for a winter event, in my opinion, but it was pretty reasonable considering the fact that it also included the tour of the historic home as well as all of the Christmas displays.