September 2025 Events in Portland
Back-to-school season is here, but the fun isn’t slowing down in Portland! September is bustling with fun activities and events. Take advantage of what’s happening in your neighborhood and find more events in the Travel Portland event calendar here.
Rose City Comic Con will be at the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7.
Geek Week PDX (Friday, September 5 - Sunday, September 14) is a citywide celebration of geek culture.
Join friends, family, and neighbors for Portland’s first-ever Staycation Weekend, a three-day celebration (Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14) of everything that makes downtown vibrant: live music from PDX Pop Now, the Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival, Portland Timbers soccer, special dining offers, and more.
Downtown Sunday Parkways on Sunday, September 14th, will create a one-way 2.3-mile block party in the heart of the city.
El Grito (Sunday, September 14 - Monday, September 15) features the rich traditions of the Latinx community with delicious Mexican cuisine and family-friendly entertainment. It will be hosted at the Moda Center.
The Clinton Street Fair is back on Saturday, September 6, bringing the heart of Portland to life with an unforgettable day of local art, music, food, and community vibes you won’t want to miss.
The Belmont Street Fair will be on Saturday, September 13. Featuring food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances and live music on three different stages, and a Kids’ Zone, there are activities for all ages.
If you are in Northeast Portland, join the Cully Fest on Saturday, September 13. This family-friendly community celebration highlights the Cully neighborhood with art, food, and music.
MLK Dream Run (Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21) will take place at the Portland Community College Cascade Campus. Enjoy live entertainment, food, drinks, and our Soul-Fun vendor market.
SnackFest (Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21) will feature more than 100 snack vendors at 100 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214.
Explore Portland’s best bars and restaurants at Negroni Week, starting on Monday, September 22, and Wing Week, which follows right after.
