The pink peony paradise that is Adelman Peony Gardens’ opens for the season this weekend in Salem. Free to roam the fields but you can also purchase blooms and plants for your yard!

It’s Portland Pizza Week. Try one-of-a-kind slices across 70 Portland locations. Like the Kim (chi) Possible slice at Atlas Pizza or the Fig Me Up Before You Prosciutto at NASO pizza. Each slice is just $4 or, at participating venues, a WHOLE PIE for $25.

Join a family friendly Earth Day event Saturday with Third Act Oregon. It’s at Sunnyside Environmental School from 11 AM to 4 PM. There’ll be a parade, costumes, music and more.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your space. The Home and Garden Idea Fair draws over 15,000 attendees across two days. Stop by and talk to the experts at Mountainwood Homes at The Home and Garden Idea Fair Saturday and Sunday at the Clark County Event Center.

Astoria Crab & Wine Fest April 24-26. Fresh crab, Oregon wine and live music.

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Portland's Cinco De Mayo Fiesta takes over Waterfront Park May 1-5. Experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance, and sport. And let's not forget the food!

Doggie Dash 2026 Saturday May 9 at 7:30. Bring your pup to Waterfront Park for Oregon Humane's biggest fundraiser of the year! There will be animal-loving local businesses, food trucks, dog agility course, family-friendly activities, a Libation Station for 21+, live music, and contests for you and your pup! Make sure you stop by the Photo Booth for a keepsake pic. Dashers who fundraised $500+ can enjoy complimentary treats in the VIP Tent, including goodies and perks!

Kurt Russel will be back in Portland May 9 for The Hollywood Theater’s 100th anniversary and a showing of his 80’s scifi horror flick The Thing. The Hollywood will show a a 35mm presentation of “The Thing,” followed by a live onstage Q&A with Russell.

The Pink! Rosé Festival returns May 17 at the Hillsboro Ballpark to sip, savor and explore spring releases from 28 Tualatin Valley Wineries, including rosés, whites and orange wines. 50+ wines to taste! Text your girls, get your tickets and make your plans. Stacey and her besties will see you there!

#BloomTourPDX is coming back for year 3, May 21-June 8! This is one of the most beautiful ways to spend an afternoon in Portland. Walking, connecting and of course getting pictures for the gram of inspiring unique floral installations around town. If you're a florist or venue who would like to take part it's not too late to sign up. They need sponsors too.

McMenamins’ UFO Fest prepares to land in McMinnville, OR, on May 15-16. Home to the site of the famous 1950 Trent UFO sighting, this fest goes beyond just costumes and Alienator IPAs. It's where credible science, firsthand accounts and culture collide

The Bloody Mary Festival returns to Portland for its 8th annual event at the Redd on Salmon May 30. Top Portland bars, restaurants and artisanal bottled mixes will vie for the title of "Best Bloody Mary in Portland." An expert panel of judges will determine the ultimate Bloody Mary in Portland, but attendees will be able to vote and crown the "People's Choice Award" for best in Portland.

STACEY & MIKE WATCHLIST:

Stacey: Paradise Season 2 on Hulu. Sterling K. Brown and Shailene Woodley put on a master class in acting. Don't want to spoil anything but one episode of this season...WOW.

Mike: Catching up on The Pitt on HBO. The season finale is not to be missed!