The beginning of February brings about some of Portlands favorite annual events. We have the celebration of black history month, the winter light festival, and Oregon craft beer month! Let’s get into some of the things we are most excited for!
Cascade Festival of African Films
The festival is a tribute to the filmmakers whose dedication and creativity have brought extraordinary stories to life. It’s an ode to the audience whose appreciation and support fuel African cinema’s continued growth and evolution.
- Multiple Locations
- Free
- MORE INFO
- Feburary 2nd – March 3rd
Portland Winter Light Festival
The festival’s theme in 2024 is Glowing Under Pressure, exploring the mysteries of the deep sea and inspired by bioluminescent wonders. There is no centralized location this year so check the website for the schedule.
- Various Locations
- Free
- MORE INFO
- February 2nd – 10th
Dumpling Week
Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Gardens
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Portland’s most iconic Lunar New Year celebration experience. witness the garden aglow with hanging red lanterns, illuminating sweeping rooflines while Lake Zither reflects the lights of large-scale floating lantern sculptures. They are also offering special holiday teas in the newly reopened tea house!
- Lan Su Chinese Garden
- pricing varies
- MORE INFO
- February 7th – 28th
SW Washington Wine and Chocolate Festival
Visit individual tasting rooms in Clark and Cowlitz counties to sample local wines paired with artisan chocolates for Southwest Washington Winery Association St Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival.
- Various Locations
- Wine tastings vary by location
- MORE INFO
- February 9th – 18th
Mardi Gras Ball
Trail Blazers Celebration of Black History
Mardi Gras Parade
Each year the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus hosts a free, family-friendly Mardi Gras parade for everyone. The parade steps off at 7:00 pm starting near Humboldt St and proceeds down Mississippi Avenue to Cook St., just past Fremont.
- N Mississippi
- Free
- MORE INFO
- February 13th
Portland Jazz Festival
The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a two-week multi-venue celebration of jazz presented in Portland, Oregon. The Festival is dedicated to evolving America’s art form, featuring recognized jazz masters and rising jazz stars, alongside local jazz heroes.
Zwicklemania
Named after the “zwickel,” a German word for the sample port found on fermentation vessels, Zwickelmania is an annual celebration of craft beer in Oregon. The Oregon Brewers Guild is pleased to announce that more than 50 breweries are participating in this tradition.
- Wonder Ballroom
- Free tastes at most breweries
- MORE INFO
- February 17th
Highball Week
We hope to see you at some of these awesome events!
Looking for something else to do? Check out our best of lists!
