Side Quest: Go Big or Gourd Home
It’s almost pumpkin patch season on Sauvie Island, that time of year when caravans arrive in search of colorful squash to carve, and apples covered in caramel.
Ben McBeeSep 20, 2026The Weekly Wander by City Cast Portland
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Ben McBeeSep 20, 2026
Your Guide to Sauvie Island
Located about 10 miles northwest of downtown Portland, Sauvie Island is a slice of nature that draws city folks year-round.
Ben McBeeSep 20, 2026
Your Guide to Overlook
Beyond the views, the North Portland neighborhood has plenty of perks: access to the MAX Yellow Line, cocktail lounges, and residents who can seriously play.
Ben McBeeSep 13, 2026
Side Quest: Charting History’s Course
While most of the Overlook neighborhood sits above the bluffs, the industrial area of Swan Island down below does actually fall within its borders, too.
Ben McBeeSep 13, 2026
Side Quest: Pre-Game Routine
We don’t want to throw you off your game, but we do have some fun suggestions to spice up your traditions on the way to the Rose Quarter to watch basketball.
Ben McBeeSep 6, 2026
Your Guide to the Lloyd District
For 66 years, the Lloyd Center was a place where Portlanders made memories, went shopping and ice skating, and even put in the miles mall walking.
Ben McBeeSep 6, 2026
Side Quest: Art in the Heart
Born from Portland’s creative warehouse scene, the Pearl District remains an arts hub, with galleries, museums, public art, and vibrant creative spaces.
Ben McBeeAug 30, 2026
Your Guide to the Pearl District
Portland’s largest outdoor art fair is celebrating its 30th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7 under the trees in the North Park Blocks.
Ben McBeeAug 30, 2026
Side Quest: Local Economy Love
Across the city, 7 commercial districts receive support from Prosper Portland in the form of grants, training, & resources for local business owners.
Ben McBeeAug 23, 2026
Your Guide to the Jade District
This Southeast Portland neighborhood is a place where traditions come together to tell a story of great food, artistic expression, & camaraderie.
Ben McBeeAug 23, 2026
Side Quest: The Great Indoors in Portland
If you happen to be on Hawthorne Boulevard when the sky’s hot and hazy, here are some ways to still have fun inside.
Ben McBeeAug 16, 2026
Your Guide to Portland's Hawthorne District
There’s always something going on in the Hawthorne District, it has lots of places to get lost (in a good way), and everything is incredibly walkable.
Ben McBeeAug 16, 2026
