Things to do in Hood River
The hub of the Gorge: a waterfront town known for windsurfing and kiteboarding, orchards, breweries, and a walkable downtown with a steady run of live music and festivals.
about 1 hour east of Portland on I-84Oregon side of the Columbia
Events in Hood River22 listed
- Dia de los Muertos — CELEBRATE (series finale)Pear Bloom Farm, Hood RiverEvent10:00 AM–7:30 PMFarm Day Pass
- FLAMENCO: LIVE AT PORRÓNPorron Cellars, Hood RiverLive music3:00–5:00 PMTickets online
- Improv ClubColumbia Center for the Arts, Hood RiverComedy6:30–8:30 PMDrop-in
- Sense of Place: Homegrown DroneColumbia Center for the Arts, Hood RiverEvent6:00–8:30 PM$20
- 2nd Wednesday Jam Night208 Oak Street, Hood RiverLive music7:00–10:00 PMSee event page
- Bitchin Comedy at Hood River BrewingHood River Brewing, Hood RiverComedy7:30–9:30 PMSuggested donation
- 2026 Columbia Gorge Run FestivalColumbia River Gorge, Hood RiverFestivalAll daySee event page
- One Community Health 40th Anniversary Block PartyOne Community Health, Hood RiverFestival12:00–4:00 PMSee event page
- The Honey Jays and Ten30: 90's Night — A Benefit for CASAThe Ruins, Hood RiverLive music6:00–9:30 PMBenefit for CASA
- Mountainfilm on Tour — Hood RiverHood River Middle School Theatre, Hood RiverEvent5:00–8:00 PMSee event page
- Pat Stilwell & Kirk Bryant64 Taphouse, Hood RiverLive music7:00–9:30 PMSee event page
- Halloween Costume Party with Chicken $#!t GamblersThe Ruins, Hood RiverEvent6:00–10:00 PMCostumes encouraged
- MOGONZOTIMRON debut at the Harvest Craft ShowHood River County Fairgrounds, Hood RiverLive music1:00–4:00 PMSee event page
- What the River KnowsColumbia Center for the Arts, Hood RiverEvent7:00–9:00 PM$15
- 80's Video Dance Attack - Halloween PartyThe Ruins, Hood RiverEvent7:00–11:00 PMSee event page
- Gorge Speakeasy: Storytelling EventThe Ruins, Hood RiverEvent7:00–9:00 PMSee event page
- Timewinder Tales: 100 Years of Crag Rat LoreThe Ruins, Hood RiverEvent7:00–9:00 PM$10 students / $25 members / $30 non
- Timewinder Tales (matinee)The Ruins, Hood RiverEvent2:00–4:00 PM$10 students / $25 members / $30 non
- Abrazo: An Evening with Nick JainaThe Ruins, Hood RiverEvent7:00–8:30 PMSee event page
- The Sweet LilliesThe Ruins, Hood RiverLive music5:00–8:00 PM$15 advance / $20 door
- Sense of Place: Talking Trees — Family & TimberColumbia Center for the Arts, Hood RiverEvent7:00–9:00 PMSee event page
- The Gorge Dating ShowThe Ruins, Hood RiverEvent6:30–9:00 PMSee event page
Hood River by type
Getting to Hood River
Hood River is about 1 hour east of Portland on I-84, roughly 62 miles from downtown. It pairs well with White Salmon, Bingen, Mosier and Parkdale for a full day in the Gorge.
Coming from Portland for the first time? Read the Gorge day-trip guide for drive times, how the two sides of the river connect, and what to expect.