We’ve been blessed with clear skies this weekend! Which means the city is going to be hustling and bustling as Portlanders never miss an opportunity to take in some sunshine. Roam around the tulip farm, cheer on your favorite basketball team, and dress up for the Portland wacky winter bike party!

Wooden Shoe’s Tulip Festival – Now through April!

Stop and smell the roses this spring! Or tulips, rather! With over 40 acres of vibrant, fragrant tulips, The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is one event you do not want to miss! Whether you have been down to see these fine flowers already this year, or you’ve just been looking for an excuse to enjoy this beautiful weather, make your way down! Looking for some “me-time”? Individual tickets start at $20 on the weekend — Or bring the entire gang down as it goes down to $50 for a car full of happy faces! From hay rides, to play structures, and 100 acres of the great outdoors, there is something for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to see the world bloom!

Trail Blazers vs. Celtics – March 17th

Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Boston Celtics in this regular season NBA Game, timed perfectly for St. Patty’s Day weekend. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Worst Day of the Year Bike Ride – March 19th

Get ready to ride with thousands of other fun-loving people at the annual Worst Day of the Year Ride – Portland’s wacky winter bike party! Choose from a 15-mile Urban course or 42-mile Hill Climb Challenge course. Laugh at the elements, and gather for a delicious finish line party.

Registration includes a healthy breakfast (or doughnuts), drummers, a half-time party, costumes galore, a photo booth, delicious hot lunch, a 5-story chocolate fountain, maps and well-marked courses, mechanical support, and on-course transport, just in case.