Portland Weekend Events Digest

2026-Mar-02 10:00 AM (Pacific)

Julian's Pick: 🏒 Winterhawks vs. Everett Silvertips — Sat Mar 7, 6:00 PM @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Home game, great atmosphere, go Hawks! 🤝
Annie's Pick: 🚶 Women of Nob Hill Walking Tour — Sat Mar 7–9 at 9:00 AM, $18–32, all ages 5+. Women's History Month walking tour of historic Slabtown neighborhood.
Chris's Pick: ⛷️ Mt. Hood Skiing – Timberline Lodge — Sat/Sun, 9 AM–4 PM. Timberline open with Palmer, Molly's, Pucci & Bruno's lifts. Spring conditions, mornings are best.

🤝 = Family overlap — more than one person would enjoy this event.

Friday Mar 6 (afternoon/evening)

🎭 The Life of Galileo – Mt. Hood Rep Theatre — 7:30 PM @ OMSI Kendall Planetarium. Live music + celestial visuals. Science-meets-theater, all ages. Tickets req.
🐕 Sandy River Delta Park — Off-leash dog trails + river access in Troutdale. Sunset hike w/ Ollie!

Saturday Mar 7

🏒 Winterhawks vs. Everett Silvertips — 6:00 PM, Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tickets at Ticketmaster. 🤝
⛷️ Mt. Hood Meadows — 9 AM–4 PM. Night skiing ends Mar 7 — last night session available!
🚶 Women of Nob Hill Walking Tour — 9:00 AM, $18–32, all ages 5+. Women's History Month series.
😂 Optimism Comedy Showcase — 8:30 PM @ Framework, SE Portland. $20 (50% discount code available). Fun adult night out.
🍽️ Portland Dining Month — All month: 100+ restaurants, 3-course meals at $35/$55. Full list at pdxdiningmonth.com.
🎭 Fellow Travelers — Running Mar 7–15 @ Winningstad Theatre. Tickets available.

Sunday Mar 8

🏒 Tri-City Americans vs. Winterhawks — 4:00 PM, Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Afternoon home game. 🤝
🏀 Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers — 6:00 PM @ Moda Center. Double-header sports day with Winterhawks matinee!
⛷️ Timberline Lodge Skiing — 9 AM–4 PM, all lifts spinning. Dog-sled adjacent trails accessible nearby.
🏒 Stick & Puck – Beaverton Rink — Check latest schedule; Beaverton rink schedule at winterhawksice.com/schedule.
🏒 Stick & Puck – Sherwood Rink — Check latest schedule at winterhawksice.com/sherwood-schedule.

Julian's Pick: 🏔️ Mt. Rainier National Park / Crystal Mountain (~3 hrs, WA) — If there's good snow, Crystal Mountain offers excellent terrain for teens. Dog-friendly trails in the park. Check crystalmountainresort.com for conditions.
Annie's Pick: 🌸 Hood River Winter Farmers' Market — Sat Mar 7, 10 AM–1 PM @ Ferment Brewing Co., Hood River. Artisan goods, local farms, quaint river town. Combine w/ a Gorge waterfall walk. (~1 hr)
Chris's Pick: 🏔️ Crater Lake National Park Day Trip (~3 hrs) — Spectacular winter snowshoeing & cross-country skiing. Bring Ollie on leash on rim road snowshoe. nps.gov/crla. Note: confirm road access/conditions beforehand.

Current Season Themes (March 2026):

Skiing/Snowboarding: Timberline & Hood Meadows both open; spring ski conditions — firm mornings, slushy afternoons. Great time to ski before season ends.
Early Spring Blooms: Cherry blossoms expected mid-March to early April at Washington Park & Portland Japanese Garden. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden begins early blooms.
Waterfalls at Peak: Columbia River Gorge waterfalls roaring from snowmelt — great time to visit Multnomah, Crown Point, Latourell.
Portland Dining Month: March 1–31, 100+ restaurants, prix-fixe deals. First time since 2020!
St. Patrick's Day Buildup: McMenamins celebrations Mar 13–17 across metro area locations.

Major Annual Events Coming Soon:

🏒 Winterhawks Playoffs — Likely starting late March/April. Keep an eye on the standings!
🌹 Portland Rose Festival — Typically late May/June. Grand Floral Parade, Dragon Boat Races, Navy Fleet Week.
🚴 Pedalpalooza — June, Portland's beloved bike festival with hundreds of themed rides.
🎸 Waterfront Blues Festival — 4th of July weekend, Gov Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
🏃 Hood to Coast Relay — Late August; registration opens soon.

Julian's Pick: 🧱 Bricks Cascade 2026 – LEGO Fan Event — May 2–3, 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center. Pacific Northwest's premier AFOL/family LEGO event. Hundreds of builds, workshops, hands-on fun. Tickets sell out — buy early!
Annie's Pick: 🌸 Portland Japanese Garden – Cherry Blossom Season — Mid-March through April. Yoshino & weeping cherries. Peaceful, spiritual, deeply beautiful. Admission required; check events calendar for special programming.
Chris's Pick: 🌊 Deschutes River Whitewater Season Opens — Spring runoff (April–June) brings great kayaking/rafting on the Lower Deschutes near Maupin. Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys offers guided trips. Plan for an April/May weekend trip to Maupin — dog-friendly camping too!