September 2011 Events
Summer is almost over, but there is SO much going on in September in Portland! It’s one of the most beautiful months here, so take advantage of all the festivals and events you can.
9/3 - 9/44
Portland Pirate Festival
Cathedral Park - North Edison Street and Pittsburgh Avenue in St. John's
Historical re-enactments, live music, juggling, and more
9/3 - Halloween
The Maize
Find your way through the giant corn maize, and visit the other haunted attractions, too.
Pumpkin Patch
Sauvie's Island
9/8 – 9/18
PICA's Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival
Various venues around Portland
An international festival of art presenting theatre, dance, music, film, visual exhibition and installation
9/9 - 9/11
Muddy Boot Organic Festival
St. Philip Neri Church, (near SE 18th & Division)
A celebration of sustainability with speakers, workshops and entertainment
9/10 - 9/11
West Linn Arts Festival
Willamette Park - West Linn. OR
Local art, food and drink, and a silent auction.
9/16
National PARK(ing) Day
All over Portland
A global event centered where artists, activists, and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spots into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public parks.
9/18
Race for the Cure
Waterfront Park
A variety of events including 5K and 1K races to raise money for the Susan G Komen foundation, which supports breast cancer research
9/20
Senior Safari
Oregon Zoo
Anyone 65 or over (along with one companion) can visit for free during this one-day event.
9/23 – 9/25
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
Oaks Park, Portland
German food, live music and dancing and of course, lots of beer.
9/22 - 9/24
Northwest Quilting & Creative Arts Expo
Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive
Shopping, information, crafts displays: it's a great place to see what's happening in the world of fabric arts.
9/30 - 10/2
Portland Juggling Festival 2011: the 19th Annual
Reed College Sports Center
It's not just for jugglers! Enjoy a weekend of off-beat entertainment: juggling, unicycling, and prop manipulation.