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Awesome things to do in Oregon!
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items The best events, activities, places to visit & unique finds around Oregon
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Things to do in Salem Oregon
Awesome things to do in Oregon- in the Spring
Special summertime events in Oregon
Things to do in Portland & surrounding areas
Things to do in Eugene and surrounding areas
Things to do & events in Corvallis/Albany and surrounding areas
Things to do in Salem Oregon
Amazing experiences, activities, shows, places to eat, hidden gems in the capital city of Oregon!
Attention all Downton Abbey fans you won't want to miss this opportunity to come to the Elsinore Theater to meet the real Countess of Highclere Castle!
She's coming to speak in September 2025, tickets on sale now!
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Elsinore Theatre
Watch amazing ballet performances, concerts and other performances at this magnificent historic theater located in the heart of downtown Salem, the capital of Oregon
Elsinore Theatre - Elsinore Theatre
Awesome things to do in Oregon- in the Spring
All the best Spring activities, places to visit in the Spring, flower fields, family activities, and Spring hikes
Picture row after row of color, a stunning display of Spring beauty with Mt. hood in the distance.
Woodburn Tulip Festival is a must do for anyone visiting/traveling through Oregon in the Spring! 🌷
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm - Tulip & Daffodil Bulbs + Annual ...
You won't want to miss fields of these fragrant beauties in full bloom! It is a truly stunning site to behold.
Mark your calendars: Opening day is April 26th and the last is June 15th. 🌸
Adelman Peony Gardens: Shop Over 200 Peonies By Type
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Iris fields, purchase fresh cut stems, stay and listen to live music during one of the weekend events.
Opens May 9th just in time for Mother's day
Closing day is June 1st.
Schreiner's Iris Gardens | Growing the finest Iris since 1925 ...
Sports fans will love watching OSU Beaver Basketball, Gymnastics competitions and other sporting events at Gill Coliseum.
Witness USA Olympic Gymnast Jade Carrey perform her Olympic routine!
Gill Coliseum - Facilities - Oregon State University Athletics
Calling all flower lovers and nature enthusiasts, this is the place to see when you visit Oregon! Colors are plentiful and abundant in late Spring through Summer and early Fall. Winter offers Christmas lights & an ice rink for a fun family outing...
The Oregon Garden – The Oregon Garden
Unique hidden gem along the Oregon Coast. Beautiful waterfall with a suspension bridge!
Drift Creek Suspension Bridge and Waterfall (Trail #1378)
Special summertime events in Oregon
All the best summer events & things to do in Oregon
Watching the night glow is so special and waking early in the morning before sunrise to catch the magical moment of the balloon floating across the sky as the sun comes up. It's breathtaking!
I grew up attending this event every year and took my kid...
Northwest Art & Air Festival - City of Albany, Oregon
The Oregon Garden is lovely anytime of the year but especially in the Spring as the blossoms begin to bloom and summer when everything is lively and there are several programs/events. Christmas is a wonderful time to visit and see the Christmas light...
The Oregon Garden – The Oregon Garden
Always a good time at the state fair. Live music, carnival rides, vendors, animals & delicious food
Oregon State Fair Concerts | Salem, OR
One of the best ways to spend a sunny summer evening- Gather up some friends for a fun night out: Free concert, good food and great company.
River Rhythms
A fun book event that takes place in Portland
Rose City Book & Paper Fair
Things to do in Portland & surrounding areas
The best gems in the city & surrounding areas
Did you know that the largest independent bookstore in the world is located in downtown Portland!
Powell's covers more than 68,000 square feet and is affectionately known as a "city of books" due to the vast selection, size of the bookstore and ext...
Powell's Books: The World's Largest Independent Bookstore
The largest book fair in Oregon is held by the Portland literary arts- It's called the PDX Book Fest & it's a must for all book lovers, readers & bookaholics! 😉📚📚
Portland Book Festival - Literary Arts
Two locations & delicious donuts 🍩
The downtown location can be quite busy and require waiting in a long line depending on the time you visit. Both locations offer the same selection of donuts, we recommend heading to the location away from do...
Voodoo Doughnut - The magic is in the hole! -
Portland is home to multiple delicious donut shops, stop by and sample several at each location and compare the tasty morsels 🍩
Doughnut Shops in Portland
Incredible opportunities to listen to your favorite authors & attend amazing literary events
Portland Arts & Lectures - Literary Arts
A beautiful city nestled between the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. There are numerous wineries, shops, wonderful restaurants & amazing outdoor/hiking adventures nearby.
The fourth of July Fireworks display is one for the books, it really ...
Visit Hood River: Home Page
It is absolutely incredible to listen to your favorite music surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight and the ambiance created. The perfect date night outing, Mother's day gift idea or special way to celebrate a momentous event/occasion with a love...
Candlelight Concerts in Portland Tickets 2025 - Fever
One of the best locations to watch a theatrical performance, concert or Broadway productions
The Keller Auditorium | Portland'5
Things to do in Eugene and surrounding areas
Activities, events and hidden gems in Eugene/Springfield & surrounding areas
Fabulous location for Broadway productions, concerts, ballet performances, musicals, plays & other performances
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Beautiful park to explore and learn some history.
Perfect place for a family walk or picnic
Dorris Ranch | Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Awesome hike with excellent views of Eugene and surrounding areas
• Spencer Butte Park - City of Eugene
Things to do & events in Corvallis/Albany and surrounding areas
Gorgeous hiking trail amongst towering moss covered trees to see 3 waterfalls
McDowell Creek Falls | Linn County Parks & Recreation
Women's Reading Retreats & book events
The next event is July 19th: Lavender and Lit 🪻
Open Book Women's Reading Retreats