How to Enjoy Spring 2025 in Portland
As winter's overcast skies give way to cherry blossoms and longer stretches of daylight, Portland transforms into a vibrant playground; one where urban sophistication meets natural splendor. Spring 2025 promises an exceptional lineup of happenings that showcase the city's unique character, creative energy, and community spirit. For guests of The Hotel Zags, these seasonal celebrations are just moments away. Here are our picks for the best ways to enjoy a stellar spring in Rose City!
Portland's Perfect Climate
Portland’s famous spring rainfall begins to retreat between late March and early April, revealing clear skies and comfortable temperatures. April through September offers the perfect climate for exploring — warm enough for outdoor adventures but rarely reaching the warmer temperatures that visit other summer destinations.
This moderate climate and steady precipitation nourishes one of the city’s other most-loved traits: our legendary greenery. Portland isn't called "The City of Roses" without reason! The lush parks, meticulous gardens, and tree-lined streets burst with color from March onward, creating a refreshing urban environment entirely unlike any other major American city.
Spring Has Sprung
The spring season kicks off with the beloved Portland Saturday Market, which reopens on Saturdays starting in March. This iconic open-air bazaar (the largest continuously operating outdoor market in the U.S.) features hundreds of local artisans selling everything from handcrafted jewelry to gourmet foods. Located just a short distance from The Hotel Zags, it's the perfect introduction to Portland's renowned maker culture.
No spring visit to Portland would be complete without a trip to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival (March through May). Located just 30 miles south of Portland in Woodburn, this 40-acre tulip farm creates a breathtaking patchwork of colors against the backdrop of Mt. Hood — a photographer's paradise and a feast for the senses.
April Adventures
Portland’s April festivities begin with the beloved Fertile Ground Festival (April 4-19), an 11-day celebration of the city’s maker, artist, and creative scene. Expect pop-up vendors, experimental theatre, gallery exhibitions, and much more.
Don’t miss your chance to indulge in a celebration of Oregon's craft beer heritage at the Oregon Beer Awards (April 10), where the state's best breweries compete for top honors. With Portland boasting more breweries per capita than any other city in the world, this event showcases the innovation and craftsmanship that put Oregon’s brewers on the global map.
Athletic visitors can participate in the Bridge to Brews Fun Run (April 13), a unique race that takes runners across several of Portland's iconic bridges. Offering 10K, 8K and 5K variants, Bridge to Brews’ routes show off spectacular views of the Willamette River and city skyline.
Prefer carbs to cardio? We don’t blame you. Portland Pizza Week (April 14-22) presents special slices from dozens of the city's best pizzerias at discounted prices. It's a delicious way to explore different neighborhoods while sampling Portland's innovative approach to this universal favorite.
The Oregon Book Awards (April 28) are a citywide celebration of the area’s abundance of literary talent. This annual event honors writers in several categories (such as fiction, poetry, young adult books and even graphic novels). Each year, the awards are presented by Literary Arts at Portland Center Stage with the goal of celebrating writers, engaging readers, and inspiring up-and-coming literary enthusiasts.
May Days
The One Moto Show (May 2-4) brings together vintage and custom motorcycles from around the world, complemented by art, music, and craft vendors. This uniquely Portland event bridges subcultures and attracts enthusiasts from all over the region.
Families and toy hobbyists will delight in the Brick Cascade LEGO Convention (May 17-18), featuring incredible displays created by LEGO artists, interactive building zones, and vendor marketplaces. It's an engaging experience that sparks creativity for builders of all ages.
The crown jewel of Portland's spring season is undoubtedly the Portland Rose Festival (May 23-June 8). This century-old event includes multiple parades, waterfront carnival rides, dragon boat races, and of course, the stunning Rose Show. The Grand Floral Parade at the culmination of it all features elaborate flower-covered floats that showcase Portland's horticultural excellence.
See a Sublime Springtime at The Hotel Zags
Located in downtown Portland's vibrant cultural district, The Hotel Zags offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and character for your spring or summer visit. Our signature Gear Shed even provides complimentary bicycles, cameras, and outdoor equipment to help you make the most of Portland's fair-weather months.
After a day of festival hopping, retreat to our courtyard sanctuary to relax amid lush greenery or enjoy a craft cocktail at Zags Restaurant & Patio — our on-site eatery — specializing in local favorites.
Whether you're planning to immerse yourself in Portland's festival scene, explore our renowned food carts, or use the city as a base for day trips to the Columbia River Gorge, springtime at The Hotel Zags provides the ideal starting point for your Pacific Northwest adventure. So check out our special offers page, book your springtime 2025 stay with us today, and prepare to experience Portland in full bloom!