Top Attractions in Banks, OR

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Banks, OR. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Tyler Langham at Sixth+Main

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205 · SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Tyler Langham will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Tyler Langham found his love of songwriting along side the cold mountains of Alaska. His lyrics are heartfelt and the instrumentation behind them rhythmically driven. The shows are always intimate and full of laughter and...

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Teen Art Lab

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Banks Public Library · 42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR · Ages 10–17

Teens 14-18 will use a different art medium each month to create a unique project. March 19: Mini-Art Exhibit April 16: Gyotaku Fish Prints and One Book, One Coast book program. May 21: Design your own Zine

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Community Music Center Violin Lessons

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Kenton Library · 8226 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR · Ages 8+

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor. Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk. This is a free program brought to you by.

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The Portland Aquarium: Presented by Mike Bennett Studios

The Portland Aquarium: Presented by Mike Bennett Studios · Portland, OR

Though it doesn’t feature any live animals, this educational cartoon aquarium is a downtown Portland attraction offering immersive art installations — you’ll discover 100-plus animal species spread across six distinct biomes.

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Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Portland, OR

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is an arts center near The Round in Beaverton, Oregon, that fosters connection and understanding by presenting artistic, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities for all.

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Portland Rose Festival

Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM–6:00 AM UTC · Portland Rose Festival · Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, Portland, OR

Portland's beloved 100+ year-old festival featuring the Grand Floral Parade, dragon boat races, CityFair carnival on the waterfront, and fleet visits.

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Game Jam! // Design a Video Game Using Stop Motion Animation (ages 11 – 15) – SOLD OUT

Jul 6 – Jul 10 · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 11–15

Camp overview Step inside a game studio and build a world together. Guided by teaching artist and game designer Ian Levesque, campers will work in teams modeled after an indie game studio to develop an exploration-based video game from concept to prototype. Working as a creative team, youth will...

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Mississippi Pizza and Atlantis Lounge

Mississippi Pizza and Atlantis Lounge · Portland, OR

Based on three guiding principles — great pizza, family-friendly live music and serving the local community — Mississippi Pizza has been a local favorite for food and entertainment since 2001.

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2026 HeART of Portland: A Portland Public Schools K-12 Arts Showcase Opening Celebration

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Portland Art Museum, Mark Building · 1119 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Event overview Celebrate the extraordinary work of student artists and over a decade of citywide funding for K-12 arts education! The Portland Art Museum is proud to partner with Portland Public Schools to host the 2026 HeART of Portland: A Portland Public Schools K-12 Arts Showcase. This annual...

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DIY Bar

DIY Bar · Portland, OR

This creative maker space lets you craft a variety of projects like leather luggage tags, beer koozies and cat scratchers, all under the watchful eye of DIY Bar's "craft-tenders," who offer helpful guidance and troubleshooting.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Kendall Lujan at Less and More Coffee

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Less & More Coffee · 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, Portland, OR

Kendal Lujan will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Portland, Oregon based artist, Kendall Lujan embarks on her first full length album “Lucky Penny’ it is set to be released Fall 2024. ‘Lucky Penny’ features many genres Including Jazz, Folk, Bosa Nova and...

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The Vault Theater

The Vault Theater · Portland, OR

The Vault Theater re-envisions a 1948 branch bank building into a modern and intimate performing arts venue that is the new home for Bag & Baggage, an accomplished regional theater company based in Hillsboro.

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Waterfront Blues Festival

Waterfront Blues Festival · Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, Portland, OR

THE WAIT IS OVER Lineup is live and tickets are on sale now for the 39th annual Waterfront Blues Festival! Grab your 3-Day passes or 1-Day tickets while they’re hot and start planning your waterfront weekend. buy tickets the lineup is here! The initial lineup's out. Get ready for a three-day crash..

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Jazz for the Whole Family

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Portland Library · 512 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR

Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove! This event is first come, first served.

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A Maximalist Floral Design Workshop Inspired by Marco Brambilla’s Heaven’s Gate

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

About the workshop Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Afternoon session: 2 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $150, materials fee: $100 Ages 18+ NOTE: Registration closes on April 19, 2026. Discover the art of storytelling through flowers in this hands-on workshop inspired by the rich visuals and layered...

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Oregon Ballet Theatre

Oregon Ballet Theatre · Portland, OR

Oregon Ballet Theatre has thrilled audiences — and wowed critics nationwide — with revered classics, its own original works and scintillating collaborations with the country’s edgiest choreographers.

Steep & Paint: Magnolia with Dorota Haber-Lehigh

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

@ Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! Back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect...

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This is Vietnamese Portland Exhibit

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood Library · 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR

Come visit Brookwood and explore This is Vietnamese Portland, a traveling exhibit that examines how the Vietnamese community has shaped and contributed to the City of Portland.

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Albina Music Club

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Albina Library · 3605 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, Portland, OR

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule. When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Quick Lesson: A brief and informative 15-20 minute lesson kicks off at 5:40 PM, providing valuable insights and tips. Come learn, create, and connect with.

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Pdx Contemporary Art

Pdx Contemporary Art · Portland, OR

PDX CONTEMPORARY ART has been one of Northwest Portland’s most forward-thinking commercial galleries since 1996. They feature both local and international artists, and strive to mix conceptual work with more personal offerings.

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Community Rose Show

Sun, May 31, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Capitol Hill Library · 10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, Portland, OR

Celebrate the start of the Rose Festival at Capitol Hill Library! Bring your favorite single stems or full bouquets to our Community Rose Show, or just drop in to vote for the neighborhood’s top bloom.

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Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront

Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront · Portland, OR

The spacious, pet-friendly guest rooms at this hotel feature private balconies (some with river views), plus complimentary Wi-Fi, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers and in-room safes.

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Memorial Day - Library Closed//Día Conmemorativo - La biblioteca estará cerrada

Mon, May 25, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Tualatin Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. The drive-up book return behind the library will also be closed on this date. The book return at the front of the Library will be open. La biblioteca de Tualatin estará cerrada el lunes el 25 de mayo, por el día...

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Deep End Theater

Deep End Theater · Portland, OR

Deep End Theater is an innovative, improv-focused theater – they employ a unique practice called “Sound Improv,” which is grounded in acting, performance savvy and stage craft. They put on shows in a wide variety of genres and styles.

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Portland Winter Light Festival

Portland Winter Light Festival · Various locations, Portland, OR 97209, Portland, OR

The Festival brings free immersive light art and public artists to Portland each February. Explore the city’s glowing winter journey. Feb 6 - 14, 2026.

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Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Portland Center Stage at The Armory · Portland, OR

The city's largest theater company, Portland Center Stage puts on full musicals and productions on its main stage, along with stripped-down, avant-garde plays in its intimate basement studio — both inside The Armory, a historic building.

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PAM CUT’s Summer Camp 2026

Jun 15 – Aug 22 · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 8–10

PAM CUT’s Summer Camp 2026 is the hub for media arts magic, with camps for ages 8–10 and 11–14 in stop-motion and digital animation, world-building, DJing, comics and zines, and more.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-Jantzen Beach

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-Jantzen Beach · Portland, OR

Conveniently located two miles from downtown Vancouver and eight miles from downtown Portland, this hotel’s guests rooms and suites feature modern-day conveniences like Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, microwaves, refrigerators and more.