What to do in Portland in April

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Through April 26

One of the most Instagram-famous events of the year is here: Rows and rows of bright, colorful bulbs burst through the cold ground and give Oregonians their first look at spring.

FKA Twigs Body High Tour

April 4

Ethereal avant-garde pop meets choreography that feels like performance art from this cult-favorite musician. See her live in all her shapeshifter glory at Moda Center and try to keep your jaw off the floor.

Pee-wee's Most Favoritest Films

April 5-19

Before Paul Reubens died in 2023, he gave a list of his favorite films to documentary filmmaker Matt Wolf. You can catch a few of them, like "Female Trouble," "A Face in the Crowd" and "Some Like it Hot," screening at Portland Art Museum's Whitsell Auditorium.

Nike Hoop Summit

April 11

The most up-and-coming talent you'll see in one gym all year. Check out future NBA stars IRL before the rest of the world knows their names. Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki and Derrick Rose all once participated, in case you need some nudging.

The Ladds 500

April 11

What started off as a way to "do something stupid" 10 years ago turned into a beloved citywide tradition in which cyclists of all kinds come out to relay around Ladd's Circle Park for what feels like infinity.

TEDxPortland

April 11

The 14th annual all-day event at The Armory features talks and performances from local celebrities and internationally acclaimed professionals designed to inspire.

Puffin Welcome Celebration

April 18

The return of this coastal bird deserves a party. Head over to Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach for a day of educational activities, interactive games and a chance to spot the species as it settles into nesting season.