Portland Attractions and Local Information
Weather in Portland
Early forecasts predict that the weather during the conference week will hover around 49-60°F, with a chance of rain on Wednesday the 22nd. Meeting room temperatures tend to vary. Please bring a light sweater or jacket to all meetings.
Getting Around Portland
After sessions conclude, we encourage you to explore all that Portland has to offer. Portland has several great public transportation options, including the MAX (Metropolitan Light Rail), Portland Streetcars, and TriMet buses! Pick up a complimentary transit pass for the week of the conference at Registration.
Attractions
Portland is home to more than 90 unique neighborhoods, divided into four "quadrants." Pick a neighborhood to explore here, or visit the official city guide to explore by attraction.
If you're looking to get some shopping done, Portland is sales tax-free! Visit the shopping district in Central City or Pioneer Place, or visit Portland's legendary Powell’s Books!
Looking to explore, but don't want to go too far? Use the "Near Me Now" app!
October Events
Portland is always bustling with exciting events and local attractions. We’ve included a small sample of the ongoing events below, but you can access a full calendar here!
- QDoc Film Festival (Friday-Sunday)
- York Fest (through Saturday)
- Great Pumpkin Run at Sellwood Riverfront Park (Saturday)
- Water Lantern Festival (Saturday)
- Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo at the Oregon Convention Center (Saturday-Sunday)
- Kiku Matsuri: Chrysanthemum Festival at the Portland Japanese Garden (Saturday-Sunday)
- Portland Ghosts Tour at the Harlow Hotel (Daily)
- Outliers and Outlaws and Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
- Sasquatch: Ancestral Gardens at the World Forestry Center
- Portland Latin American Film Festival
- Central Eastside Muertos Celebration
- Oaks Park Scare Grounds
Eating in Portland
Portland is a foodie city, and there are plenty of options to satisfy everyone's palate! Perhaps most famous for its Voodoo Doughnuts, Portland is also home to a diverse collection of restaurants, markets, and food carts.
Take a Bite Out of Portland!
Restaurants Near the Convention Center
Eating at the Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt's hotel restaurants will be open for the following hours during the conference. For menus and more information, visit the hotel's website.
The Market
Sunday - Wednesday: 6 AM - 10 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 6 AM - 11 PM
Spoke and Fork
Sunday - Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - Midnight
Bridgetown BBQ
Breakfast Buffet
Daily 7 AM - 11 AM