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Outdoor Things to Do in Portland Right Now
Outdoors in Portland right now, you can join a guided Mazamas hike in the Columbia River Gorge, ride the Friday Night Ride from Ladd's Addition, take a Backyard Bird Shop bird walk at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, or shop the year-round PSU Farmers Market. Many are free, and the list updates every morning.
Outdoorsy means the event actually happens outside: a trail, a garden path, a market stall, a bike route. Some Mazamas trips leave the metro for the Gorge or the Cascades, so check the start point on each event page before you commit.
Last updated Nov 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM48 matching events currently listedsourced from Portland venue calendars
- Fri13Nov
Visit Leach Botanical Garden
Free–$810:00 AM · Leach Botanical Garden
“Sixteen acres of gardens with an ADA-accessible tree walk, solid for a slow stroll whether you bring the family or go solo.”
- Fri13Nov
Friday Night Ride at LADDS
Free7:00 PM · Ladds Addition
“A fast, mostly-unsupported group ride covering 15-25 miles with real climbing - come ready to keep pace and get yourself home.”
- Sat14Nov
St. Johns Farmers Market
Free9:00 AM · St. Johns Farmers Market
“A solid neighborhood market with 80-plus vendors and a scavenger hunt for kids to find the mascot.”
- Sat14Nov
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sat14Nov
Southerly Ladies
Free10:00 AM · Trolley Trail northern trailhead
“A free, trans-and-women ride with a clear no-dudes-no-e-bikes rule — great if that's exactly your scene.”
- Sat14Nov
Tree Time! Preschool Walks
$5–$810:00 AM · Hoyt Arboretum
“A gentle guided nature walk for preschoolers, with stories and hands-on stuff like bugs and mushrooms.”
- Sat14Nov
Family-Friendly Bike Rides to PSU Farmers Market
Free10:00 AM · PDX Parent
“A mellow weekly family bike ride to the farmers market, more about routine than spectacle.”
- Sat14Nov
Visit Leach Botanical Garden
Free–$810:00 AM · Leach Botanical Garden
“Sixteen acres of gardens with an ADA-accessible tree walk, solid for a slow stroll whether you bring the family or go solo.”
- Sun15Nov
Centennial Farmers Market
9:00 AM · 17150 SE Powell Blvd.
“A brand-new neighborhood farmers market - go if you want to support it early, not for a big scene yet.”
- Sun15Nov
Visit Leach Botanical Garden
Free–$810:00 AM · Leach Botanical Garden
“Sixteen acres of gardens with an ADA-accessible tree walk, solid for a slow stroll whether you bring the family or go solo.”
- Sun15Nov
Portland Farmers Market – KING
10:00 AM · King Farmers Market
“Alberta-adjacent farmers market with 30+ vendors, live music, and cooking demos — reliable Sunday market outing.”
- Sun15Nov
King Farmer's Market Ride
Free10:15 AM · Wilshire Park
“A casual group bike ride to the farmers market - hop on anywhere along the route.”
- Mon16Nov
Tree Time! Preschool Walks
$5–$810:00 AM · Hoyt Arboretum
“A gentle guided nature walk for preschoolers, with stories and hands-on stuff like bugs and mushrooms.”
- Wed18Nov
Dog Mountain Loop
7:30 AM · Mazamas
“Up the harder trail, down the other, at a steady clip with an early 7:30am carpool call, so come ready to sweat.”
- Thu19Nov
Free Parking Day at Metro Parks
Free7:00 AM · PDX Parent
“Not really an event, just free parking at a few regional parks on set days this year, so bring your own plan.”
- Thu19Nov
Dog Mountain Loop
9:00 AM · Mazamas
“Up the harder trail, down the other, at a steady clip with an early 7:30am carpool call, so come ready to sweat.”
- Thu19Nov
Visit Leach Botanical Garden
Free–$810:00 AM · Leach Botanical Garden
“Sixteen acres of gardens with an ADA-accessible tree walk, solid for a slow stroll whether you bring the family or go solo.”
- Fri20Nov
Friday Night Ride at LADDS
Free7:00 PM · Ladds Addition
“A fast, mostly-unsupported group ride covering 15-25 miles with real climbing - come ready to keep pace and get yourself home.”
- Sat21Nov
Portland Farmers Market – PSU
8:30 AM · Portland State University
“Downtown's flagship year-round farmers market under the elms at PSU — produce, crowds, and a solid reason to get outside.”
- Sat21Nov
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sun22Nov
Woodstock Farmers Market
10:00 AM · KeyBank
“A community-focused neighborhood farmers market, smaller than the big ones, with a craft spirits tasting booth some Sundays.”
- Sun22Nov
King Farmer's Market Ride
Free10:15 AM · Wilshire Park
“A casual group bike ride to the farmers market - hop on anywhere along the route.”
- Mon23Nov
RideWestside: Post Happy Hour Casual Ride (Beaverton)
Free7:00 PM · BGs Food Cartel
“A casual loop ride around Beaverton and Hillsboro right after the bike happy hour winds down, done before 9.”
- Tue24Nov
Foster night ride
Free7:00 PM · foster food carts
“Food carts, a beer tent, and a bonfire before a biweekly night ride—casual and welcoming to newcomers.”
- Wed25Nov
Shemanski Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM · Shemanski Park Farmers Market
“Solid downtown market with 30-plus vendors if you want fresh produce and local food on your walk.”
- Fri27Nov
Friday Night Ride at LADDS
Free7:00 PM · Ladds Addition
“A fast, mostly-unsupported group ride covering 15-25 miles with real climbing - come ready to keep pace and get yourself home.”
- Sat28Nov
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Wed2Dec
Monthly Member Hour
Free9:00 AM · Lan Su Chinese Garden
“Early, uncrowded garden access before the day starts—mainly for members, guests depend on your tier.”
- Sat5Dec
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Tue8Dec
Foster night ride
Free7:00 PM · foster food carts
“Food carts, a beer tent, and a bonfire before a biweekly night ride—casual and welcoming to newcomers.”
- Fri11Dec
Breakfast on the Bridges
Free7:00 AM · Selwood Bridge, Blumenauer Bridge, Flanders Crossing, Steel Bridge and Tilikum Crossing
“Free coffee and treats for anyone biking or walking across the bridges, casual and no pressure.”
- Sat12Dec
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sun13Dec
Overlook Bike Ride
Free9:30 AM · Stacks Coffeehouse
“A free, easy six-mile neighborhood bike loop at a conversational pace — a hangout on wheels, not a workout.”
- Sun13Dec
Montavilla Farmers Market
10:00 AM · Montavilla Farmers Market
“A solid neighborhood farmers market - good produce, low scene, easy in and out.”
- Sun13Dec
Corvidae BC
Free1:00 PM · Peninsula Park Rose Fountain
“A monthly community bike ride with a different member leading each time and occasional themes — more social club than workout.”
- Mon14Dec
RideWestside: Post Happy Hour Casual Ride (Beaverton)
Free7:00 PM · BGs Food Cartel
“A casual loop ride around Beaverton and Hillsboro right after the bike happy hour winds down, done before 9.”
- Sat19Dec
Portland Farmers Market – PSU
8:30 AM · Portland State University
“Downtown's flagship year-round farmers market under the elms at PSU — produce, crowds, and a solid reason to get outside.”
- Sat19Dec
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Tue22Dec
Foster night ride
Free7:00 PM · foster food carts
“Food carts, a beer tent, and a bonfire before a biweekly night ride—casual and welcoming to newcomers.”
- Mon28Dec
RideWestside: Post Happy Hour Casual Ride (Beaverton)
Free7:00 PM · BGs Food Cartel
“A casual loop ride around Beaverton and Hillsboro right after the bike happy hour winds down, done before 9.”
- Thu31Dec
NoPo Night Ride
Free7:45 PM · NoPo
“Easy-paced group bike ride with strangers who become friends, free and no drop.”
- Sat2Jan
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Tue5Jan
Foster night ride
Free7:00 PM · foster food carts
“Food carts, a beer tent, and a bonfire before a biweekly night ride—casual and welcoming to newcomers.”
- Sat9Jan
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sat16Jan
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sat23Jan
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sat30Jan
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
- Sat6Feb
PSU Farmers Market
9:00 AM · PSU Farmers Market
“Big year-round Saturday market with around 90 local farmers and food producers to wander through.”
Good to know
What outdoor things can I do in Portland this week?
Portland's outdoor calendar runs on a few reliable anchors: Mazamas hikes and climbs, Shift2Bikes group rides, and the PSU Farmers Market, which runs every Saturday through winter. The list above shows every currently-scheduled outdoorsy event with dates and prices.
Are there free outdoor events in Portland?
Yes — farmers markets and Shift2Bikes rides are free to attend, though some hikes and workshops charge a small fee for gear or instruction. Filter this list by Free to see what's currently no-cost.
Where can I find hiking or nature groups in Portland?
Mazamas is Portland's main hiking and climbing club, running guided outings to spots like Eagle Creek, Hamilton Mountain and Larch Mountain, and Backyard Bird Shop leads bird walks such as the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Both show up in the list above.
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