My People's Market
2025-06-28 12:00 - 2025-06-29 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Rose Quarter, 1 N Center Ct St #150, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Held twice a year since its creation in the fall of 2017, My People’s Market brings together dozens of local artists, entrepreneurs and creatives of color for live music, networking and shopping.
Developed by four local nonprofits (Mercatus, Prosper Portland, Travel Portland, and Partners in Diversity), the first My People’s Market was held in November 2017 and connected Portland creators of color with the travel industry and professionals who could help expand and scale their businesses. The event also served as an early kickoff to the holiday shopping season, drawing more than 1,200 attendees who shopped, ate, drank, and danced throughout the evening.

Audrey McCall Summer Beach Parties
2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Audrey McCall Beach
A series of free, weekly riverfront events at Audrey McCall Beach. These Tuesday evening gatherings feature riverside fun, live DJs, and post-swim discounts at local businesses—aimed at increasing foot traffic and activating the riverfront as a welcoming public space.

First Thursdays on Fremont
2025-07-03, 2025-08-07 | Beaumont Business District, NE 45th St and NE Fremont St, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
Join us for First Thursdays on Fremont Street, starting May 1st! Some of your favorite shops and restaurants are hosting special events and discounts all day and into the evening – you don’t want to miss it! Look for balloons at participating businesses!

Sound the Watch Stadium District Concert Series
2025-07-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Portland Firefighter Memorial, sw 19th ave and sw alder st, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
The Portland Firefighter Memorial is a historic and often overlooked gathering place in the heart of the Stadium District. It is about to come alive with music.We’re proud to announce the launch of a summer concert series to reintroduce this memorial space to the public as a site of remembrance and as a living symbol of civic pride and togetherness.
The idea was sparked in a collaboration between Don Porth, a retired Portland Firefighter and longtime steward of the David Campbell Memorial, and Michelle Milla, a community activist in the Stadium district. Don’s deep commitment to preserving the legacy of Portland’s firefighters is merging with Michelle’s broader vision for community vibrancy.
Together, along with other community supporters, we’re building a season of free outdoor concerts that will feature local musicians with family-friendly energy, creating opportunities for neighbors to connect.

First Fridays in Multnomah Village
2025-07-04, 2025-08-01 | Multnomah Village Business District, 7859 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Portland Night Market
2025-07-11 16:00 - 2025-07-12 23:00 | 100 SE Alder St, 100 SE Alder St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
175+ of Portland’s best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail.

The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Come meet some of Portland’s best makers and creators!

Mississippi Street Fair
2025-07-12 10:00 - 21:00 | Mississippi Ave Business District, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Bustling North Mississippi Avenue closes down for a day of food, vendors, music and fun at Portland’s largest street fair, Mississippi Street Fair.
This year, the fair will have the following:

Three Music Stages
Kids Zone
Hundreds Of Vendors
Shopping and Dining

Hawthorne Plaza Concert Series
2025-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Plaza, SE 37th and Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, 97214
FREE SUMMER CONCERT
Next up at the Heart of Hawthorne Plaza… Done by 8!
Join us for an afternoon of acoustic hits from the 60s, 70s & more ✌️
Sunday, July 13th
3–5pm
On the Plaza (SE 37th & Hawthorne)
Grab a friend, grab a treat, and come enjoy the summer vibes! ☀️

Parkrose Summer Nights
2025-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Historic Parkrose, 10402 NE Sandy Blvd., OR, 97220, United States
Join us for this free community gathering with a night market, live music, dancing, and family-friendly activities, hosted by Historic Parkrose.

45th Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Cathedral Park, 6635 N Baltimore Ave, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
The Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is live for our 45th anniversary of this landmark jazz festival! The event will be held from July 18th to the 20th.
This is a free event, but you will have many opportunities to support the festival through cash donations and purchasing drinks from the beer and wine garden! There will be food carts and booths so you won’t need to bring any nourishment with you. Bring your own low chair or a blanket. Dogs are discouraged unless they are service animals. No outside alcohol is allowed. Alcohol consumption is allowed for those 21 and over in the beer and wine garden only. We do not allow any umbrellas or tents on the festival grounds since they will block the view of others. Please remember to protect yourself with sunscreen! Get there early to get a good parking spot (street parking only) – or better yet, take public transit to the park!

Hillsdale Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
2025-07-20 08:30 - 12:00 | Casa Colima, 6319 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97239, United States

Best of Brooklyn BBQ
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Park, 3340 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
All are welcome to enjoy great food, music and “shop local” in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood. Live music and entertainment for the whole family will be on display. The wide variety of Brooklyn based businesses will be out in full force for you to explore. Enjoy a fantastic summer evening in the relaxed and family friendly Brooklyn Park!
Business fair from 6-8pm – Promotional spaces available for all Greater Brooklyn Business Association Members. Limited space available out of district businesses. For more information or to reserve a space click here or email greaterbrooklynba@gmail.com for more information
Events Sponsors include Greater Brooklyn Business Assoc., Friends of Brooklyn Park, Rose City Coffee

Montavilla Street Fair
2025-07-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Montavilla, SE 70th Avenue and Stark Street, Portland, OR, 97215, United States
Montavilla Street Fair will bring hundreds of local arts, crafts, food and retail vendors along with community organizations, live music and family activities to Historic Downtown Montavilla on Sunday July 27, 2025.

Lunch & Learn: Intro to Technology for Small Business Owners
2025-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online Event, Portland, OR, United States
In this day and age, technology is an integral part of every single industry, whether we understand it or not. “Tech Is For Everyone” is a course designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to succeed in modern business, no matter where you’re starting from. Join this informative and valuable one hour Lunch & Learn with David Spitzer from Spitzer Technology Consulting to learn the basics about emerging AI, websites, networks, file storage and sharing, hardware, software, and managing employee access at your small business. Sign up today!*
Presenter Bio
David Spitzer has been fascinated with technology since he first hacked into his high school’s internal network at the age of 16. Today finds him as founder and lead engineer at Spitzer Technology Consulting, a Portland based managed services provider. SpitzerTech offers services to a wide range of industries, helping them handle whatever IT issues they may face. Comfortable tackling everything from bigger projects (network installs, website builds) to everyday support (“help, my computer is acting funky!”), David thrives when he has a problem to solve. His goal in teaching is to empower small business owners, like himself, to make smart decisions for their businesses, without fear.

Fremont Fest Marketplace
2025-08-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Beaumont Business District, NE 45th St and NE Fremont St, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
The Fremont Fest is an annual street fair and festival celebrating the Beaumont Business Community and the Beaumont/Wilshire Neighborhoods. Come enjoy the summer and everything that this wonderful neighborhood has to offer.
Head to Portland’s annual Fremont Fest to enjoy over 150 vendors, live music at multiple venues and Kid Zone at Wild Hearts Wellness.

Foster Summer Soiree
2025-08-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Foster Business District, Portland, OR, 97206, United States
The Foster Summer Soiree is back! Support local businesses and join the community with live entertainment, family-friendly fun, sidewalk vendors, informational booths, and more!
What: Foster Summer Soiree
When: Saturday, August 9, 12-6pm
Where: SE Foster Road*
* At participating businesses between 50th – 82nd
* Sidewalk vendors between SE 58th – 72nd
* Community booths and entertainment in Laurelwood Park
Who: All are welcome!

Lunch & Learn: Business District Board Officer Roles & Responsibilities
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online Event, Portland, OR, United States
Serving as an officer on your business association’s board can be a rewarding experience that allows you to support your fellow small business owners and learn valuable leadership skills. But if this is your first time as an officer, you may not fully understand what is required of your new role. Join us for this Lunch & Learn where we will discuss the legally required roles and responsibilities of business district Presidents, Vice Presidents, Treasurers and Secretaries and learn tips for making the most of your time as a business district leader. Sign up today!

Multnomah Days
2025-08-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Multnomah Village Business District, 7859 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
Multnomah Days Festival & Parade is a one-day open-air, family-friendly street festival with scheduled musical acts, community parade, art fair and over 150 vendor booths as well as food & beverage services available via outdoor street dining and food carts.
Event includes the popular Community Parade, which includes an exciting and diverse range of local groups participating, as well as the COMMUNITY STAGE featuring local musical talent in addition to the MAIN STAGE performers.

Party On Portland
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Holladay Park, NE Holladay St & NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Party on, Portland! at Holladay Park (and the @portlandcriterium around the @shoplloydcenter!)
Join us Sunday, August 17 for one of the biggest community events of the summer as POP! Party at Holladay Park teams up with the Portland Criterium – presented by Steeplejack Brewing – for a high-energy day in the Lloyd!
Expect: DJ music, splash pad fun, lawn games, art activities, wellness booths, free giveaways, and more — all while elite cyclists race through the streets around Lloyd Center in fast, heart-pounding laps during the Criterium!
CALLING ALL ORGS, SMALL BIZ & COMMUNITY GROUPS!
Want to table for free? Got a fun activity, giveaway, or way to connect with the community? We’ve got the canopy, table, and chairs—you bring the vibe. (Note: No vending permitted directly in the park.)
Sunday, Aug 17 | 10am–2pm | Holladay Park
Portland Criterium races run from 9am–3:30pm
Tabling sign-up: Link in bio!
Come for the Crit. Stay for the party. Or the other way around.
