The Square

The 2023 Standard Volunteer Expo
2023-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Standard Volunteer Expo is a free event that brings nonprofits together in one place, helping Oregonians discover service and donation opportunities that fit their skills and interests.
Participating organizations represent a wide variety of focus areas including arts, culture, humanities, the environment, animal welfare, health, human services and more. Whether you’re looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity or a longer-term commitment, the Volunteer Expo is a great way to connect with nonprofits and start making a difference.

Joy: Re-Envisioning the City We Want to Live In
2023-09-09 12:00 - 16:00 | OR
Joy: Re-Envisioning the City We Want to Live In is a city-wide ceramic project and exhibition featuring ceramic house sculptures produced by 100 homeless artists. The festival at The Square will exhibit and sell the houses coinciding with a mutual aid fair with music, fun, and community-building.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Machado Mijiga at US Bancorp Tower
2023-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Funk and Soul instrumentalist Machado Mijiga will be performing at the US Bancorp Tower on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Tuxedo Jimmy at US Bancorp Tower
2023-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Tuxedo Jimmy will be will be making balloon art at the US Bancorp Tower on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

We Believe in Portland
2023-09-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Please join us for the first annual We Believe in Portland clean-up. We invite you to join other purpose-driven Portland leaders and companies who are committed to restoring Portland. By partnering with AdoptOneBlock, we use this simple yet powerful act of cleaning up to show our commitment to our neighborhood and beautiful city of Portland.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Portland Sisters 18th Anniversary
2023-09-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Come celebrate 18 years of fundraising and community outreach with the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Our birthday wish is to host an all-ages party in Pioneer Courthouse Square with dancing, drag performances, and education about local community aid. We will also be honoring our grant recipients from this year and years past.

Walk for Recovery
2023-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | OR
The Walk for Recovery is Oregon Recovers largest annual fundraiser and each of the six Walks are designed to raise money, build community power, and promote pride in recovery.
This year, a Walk for Recovery will be organized in Medford, Klamath Falls, Eugene, Bend, La Grande and Portland! Each Walk for Recovery follows a two mile route past treatment providers, recovery houses, detox centers and MAT Clinics.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 to continue the fight to END OREGON’S ADDICTION CRISIS.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Machado Mijiga at MUJI
2023-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Muji, 621 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Funk and Soul instrumentalist Machado Mijiga will be performing at MUJI on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Ken Brewer at Sixth + Main
2023-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Ken Brewer will be performing at Sixth + Main on the Transit Mall!
Ken Brewer moved to Oregon from Connecticut in 1980. He has played with many artists in the Northwest Blues scene and for a time fronted his own band. His focus more recently has been solo performance. He covers a wide variety of artists, genres, and styles ranging from Hank Williams to the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix. He is also doing private instruction on guitar, piano, bass and ukulele.

Cut Video Shoot – Papaya Gaming Booth
2023-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | OR
CUT is promoting a fun mobile game from Papaya Gaming. We’ll have a gaming booth setup where you can play the game and win real cash!

Pink Warrior Zumba Fundraiser
2023-09-30 13:15 - 16:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Portland’s annual Pink Warrior event is more than just a dance party, more than just a fundraiser.
Hundreds of Zumba® instructors and fans from Oregon, Washington, and beyond gather in Pioneer Square to share hope, to spread joy, and to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.
After a three-year break, we are back and better than ever in 2023.
CLICK HERE for more information.

OHSU Health Care Equity Fair
2023-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Students and faculty from OHSU schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and the OSU/OHSU College of Pharmacy will work with other local volunteers and organizations, including the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and the Pacific University College of Optometry, to schedule follow-up medical appointments, provide resources for addiction, mental health, housing, and more. This annual event is part of the OHSU Health Care Equity Series, and year-round, student-lead effort to raise awareness about disparities in the US health care system.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Katalysst Music at Sixth + Main
2023-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Katalysst Music will be performing at Sixth + Main on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Shoelaces the Clown at PSU Montgomery Plaza
2023-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 | PSU Montgomery Plaza, 615 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Shoelaces the Clown will be making balloon animals at PSU Montgomery Plaza on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – M’Lynn Suwinski at PSU Montgomery Plaza
2023-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 | PSU Montgomery Plaza, 615 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR, 97201, United States
M’Lynn Suwinski will be creating chalk art at PSU Montgomery Plaza on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Enjoy Free Caramel Corn at Mondays on the Mall!
2023-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Portland Transit Mall
Start your week off right with free caramel corn from Joe Brown’s! Look for the B-line trike along the Transit Mall on Monday compliments of Portland Mall Management. While supplies last.

Mondays on the Mall – Robert Meade at Sixth + Main
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Robert Meade will be performing at Sixth + Main on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Megan McGeorge at US Bancorp Tower
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Pianist Megan McGeorge will be performing at the US Bancorp Tower on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Scary Dairy in The Square!
2023-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Join The Raven Corps for Scary Dairy in the Square, a very anti-dairy Halloween bash and learn more about Operation: Mind Over Milk, our youth-led campaign to increase access to student, animal, and climate-friendly plant milk in US schools. Feast on delicious dairy-free food from local vegan vendors, dance the afternoon away to a spine-tingling playlist, and don’t forget to come in costume for a chance to win some spooktacular prizes. RSVP here.

Mondays on the Mall – Eugenia Riot at Sixth + Main
2023-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Acoustic Blues guitarist Eugenia Riot will be will be performing at Sixth + Main on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Mondays on the Mall – Karyn Ann at Ben Bridge Jewelers
2023-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Ben Bridge Jewelers, 801 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Indie-Folk Singer Songwriter Karyn Ann will be performing at Ben Bridge Jewelers on the Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Enjoy a Free Caramel Apple at Mondays on the Mall!
2023-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Portland Transit Mall
Start your week off right with a free caramel apple from Joe Brown’s! Look for the B-line trike along the Transit Mall on Monday compliments of Portland Mall Management. While supplies last.

Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Celebrate the kick-off of the holiday season in Downtown as Portland’s 75ft tall Douglas-fir is welcomed into Portland’s Living Room! Say hello to Santa and join in the fun of this annual tradition.

39th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
2023-11-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Portland’s Tree Lighting will be live in person at Pioneer Courthouse Square the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24th. Featuring a joyful sing-along with Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale from Pink Martini, local musicians and chorale singers, this event is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown. Join in the celebration as Santa Claus ‘flips the switch’ to illuminate more than 9,500 colorful LED lights on our City’s 75ft Douglas-fir generously donated by Stimson Lumber Company for all to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Download the official songbook HERE.

The Portland Bazaar at The Square
2023-11-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Portland Bazaar is popping up at Pioneer Courthouse Square! Along with its main December events, they are bringing some great local shopping and cheer to the Square on one of the busiest weekends of the holiday season. Over 38 vendors will be placed around the big, beautiful tree so visitors to the bazaar can shop outdoors with friends and family.
The Portland Bazaar was started in 2011, with the mission to highlight the numerous skilled makers, artists and small businesses in town. The market has continued to create a space for vendors to showcase and promote their businesses directly to the community. Over the last ten years, the Portland Bazaar has grown to feature over 100 vendors each weekend and truly rounds up the best of the best for local holiday shopping! For more information, CLICK HERE.

Portland Holiday Brew Fest
2023-12-02 11:00 - 21:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest will feature 25+ holiday/winter beers & ciders from around the Northwest. Join us in the heart of downtown at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The event will be under cover in heated tents.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
To purchase tickets for Saturday, December 2nd, CLICK HERE.

Holidays on Downtown’s Transit Mall
2023-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Nordstrom @ SW Morrison & Broadway, 701 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The Square and Portland Mall Management bring musician Kris Deelane to perform holiday music in front of Nordstrom at SW Morrison & Broadway!

In partnership with Waterfront Blues Festival

Holidays on Downtown’s Transit Mall
2023-12-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Nordstrom @ SW Morrison & Park, 701 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The Square and Portland Mall Management bring musician Gus Jeffers to perform holiday music in front of Nordstrom at SW Morrison & Park!

In partnership with Waterfront Blues Festival

Portland Holiday Brew Fest
2023-12-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest will feature 25+ holiday/winter beers & ciders from around the Northwest. Join us in the heart of downtown at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The event will be under cover in heated tents.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
To purchase tickets for Sunday, December 3rd, CLICK HERE.

Holidays on Downtown’s Transit Mall
2023-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Charles Schwab, 820 SW Morrison St, Portland, 97205, United States
The Square and Portland Mall Management bring musician Isabel Dammann to perform holiday music in front of Charles Schwab on SW Morrison!

In partnership with Waterfront Blues Festival
