Skip to main contentOregon Summer 2026
Willamette Week's annual guide to the summer months, this year focusing on quenched and drenched!
Choose Your Own Benson Bubbler
Quench your thirst on a free-flowing adventure through downtown.
Go for a Stroll, Take a Dip or Grab a Bite at Four Nearby Lakes
We found three lakes within an hour’s drive of Portland—and one in the city proper—where you can get in your laps.
Can’t Make It to the Coast? Bring the Ocean to You With Some of Portland’s Tastiest Seafood.
The key to Northwest dining is to order steelhead whenever it appears on a menu.
Splash Down to Pure Fun at the Region’s Most Wonderful Waterslides
No outdoor pool in the city has more authentic water park vibes than the technicolor aquatic fever dream that is the Ida B. Wells Outdoor Pool.
From Cider Slushies to Fabulous Frosé, These Icy Treats Are a Surefire Way to Beat the Heat
Truth be told, there are several key considerations when making a frozen rosé worthy of your time.
Who’s Your Crawdaddy?
Call them crayfish, crawfish or crawdads—cool off quick by getting hip deep in a creek hunting for these tasty crustaceans.
Tucked Behind Coos Bay Lie Three State Parks Offering Breathtaking Views
The tidal trifecta also features secluded coves, uncrowded camping, and even a cliff-top botanical garden to explore.
𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬’s 2026 Patio Picks
Things are heating up in the city, and the patios and outdoor spaces of Portland are calling out to you and your friends.