10/01/2026
October in Portland brings crisp fall days, a full calendar of arts and culture, and plenty of ways to experience the city.
October 1 | First Thursday Portland | Spend the evening exploring galleries, exhibitions, shops, and restaurants throughout downtown Portland.
October 1-31 | | Discover the people, places, and ideas shaping Portland’s creative community during a monthlong celebration of design and making.
October 4 | Portland Marathon presented by Nike Running | Head to Tom McCall Waterfront Park to cheer on runners as they take on one of Portland’s biggest annual races.
October 9-11 | Portland Retro Gaming Expo | Step into the world of classic and contemporary gaming with arcade games, consoles, tournaments, vendors, and more at the Oregon Convention Center.
October 10-11 & 17-18 | Portland Open Studios | Go behind the scenes with local artists as studios across the city open their doors for a closer look at the creative process.
October 31 | Halloween | Take in Portland’s Halloween spirit with festive events and celebrations happening throughout the city.
puts you in the heart of downtown, making it easy to experience the city’s October lineup.
(Photos: Joshua Cozart)