Best events in
Gresham

There's no shortage of community-focused events and things to do in Gresham, OR. The local scene favors relaxed, family-friendly gatherings over a late-night, big-city bar-hopping atmosphere. Much of the activity centers around the walkable Historic Downtown Gresham and the multicultural Rockwood neighborhood.

The heart of the action is often in Historic Downtown Gresham, where the Gresham Arts Plaza hosts open-air concerts, festivals, and markets.
Rockwood Market Hall serves as a key hub for its neighborhood, hosting a weekly market with local growers and small businesses during the warmer months.
Local pubs like The Hoppy Brewer and M&M Restaurant and Lounge provide regular spots for live music, featuring genres from rock to country.

autocomplete

Popular in Gresham

Explore more events

Downtown Gresham Trick-or-Treat Fest!

Today • 6:00 PM

TPHC Event Center

Check ticket price on event

The Wicked and the Bizzare

Today • 8:00 PM

PIP'S PUB

Check ticket price on event

Lunch & Learn! Intro to Canva: Unleashing Your Creativity

Wednesday • 11:30 AM

Piper Ridge - Taylor Morrison

Check ticket price on event

No Place To Grow Old Film Screening

Tue, Nov 10 • 4:30 PM

East County Library

Check ticket price on event

Gresham Existing Buildings Trade Ally Round Table

Thu, Nov 12 • 9:00 AM

Clackamas County Bank

Check ticket price on event

Women Lead the Way | Free women's coaching course

Fri, Dec 4 • 6:00 PM + 2 more

FUTBARRIO

Check ticket price on event

Volunteer Pop Up: Gresham

Sat, Dec 12 • 10:00 AM

Community Warehouse

Check ticket price on event

Natural Grocers Presents: Cravings, Weight Gain, & Blood Sugar

Sat, Jan 16 • 1:00 PM

407 Northwest Burnside Road, Gresham, OR, USA

Check ticket price on event

Downtown Gresham Trick-or-Treat Fest!

Today • 6:00 PM

TPHC Event Center

Check ticket price on event

The Wicked and the Bizzare

Today • 8:00 PM

PIP'S PUB

Check ticket price on event

Lunch & Learn! Intro to Canva: Unleashing Your Creativity

Wednesday • 11:30 AM

Piper Ridge - Taylor Morrison

Check ticket price on event

No Place To Grow Old Film Screening

Tue, Nov 10 • 4:30 PM

East County Library

Check ticket price on event

Gresham Existing Buildings Trade Ally Round Table

Thu, Nov 12 • 9:00 AM

Clackamas County Bank

Check ticket price on event

Women Lead the Way | Free women's coaching course

Fri, Dec 4 • 6:00 PM + 2 more

FUTBARRIO

Check ticket price on event

Volunteer Pop Up: Gresham

Sat, Dec 12 • 10:00 AM

Community Warehouse

Check ticket price on event

Natural Grocers Presents: Cravings, Weight Gain, & Blood Sugar

Sat, Jan 16 • 1:00 PM

407 Northwest Burnside Road, Gresham, OR, USA

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Online Events

Explore more events

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thursday • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Gestion de l’anxiété dans le traitement des troubles alimentaires

Fri, Nov 13 • 1:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

REVISED Cottage Food Safety Statewide Online Training

Fri, Nov 13 • 9:00 AM MST

Check ticket price on event

Gestion des données de recherche [en ligne, GDR101]

Wed, Nov 25 • 9:30 AM EST

Check ticket price on event

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Animation du débreffage - 17 décembre 2026 - En ligne

Thu, Dec 17 • 12:30 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thursday • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Gestion de l’anxiété dans le traitement des troubles alimentaires

Fri, Nov 13 • 1:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

REVISED Cottage Food Safety Statewide Online Training

Fri, Nov 13 • 9:00 AM MST

Check ticket price on event

Gestion des données de recherche [en ligne, GDR101]

Wed, Nov 25 • 9:30 AM EST

Check ticket price on event

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Animation du débreffage - 17 décembre 2026 - En ligne

Thu, Dec 17 • 12:30 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

This Weekend

Explore more events

Big Ballers: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Gresham (Giving Back Edition)

yesterday • 7:00 PM

Restaurant of the Week

Check ticket price on event

The Wicked and the Bizzare

Today • 8:00 PM

PIP'S PUB

Check ticket price on event

Downtown Gresham Trick-or-Treat Fest!

Today • 6:00 PM

TPHC Event Center

Check ticket price on event

Restaurant of the Week: Gresham | Foodies + New Friends

Tomorrow • 7:00 PM

Restaurant of the Week

Check ticket price on event

Big Ballers: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Gresham (Giving Back Edition)

yesterday • 7:00 PM

Restaurant of the Week

Check ticket price on event

The Wicked and the Bizzare

Today • 8:00 PM

PIP'S PUB

Check ticket price on event

Downtown Gresham Trick-or-Treat Fest!

Today • 6:00 PM

TPHC Event Center

Check ticket price on event

Restaurant of the Week: Gresham | Foodies + New Friends

Tomorrow • 7:00 PM

Restaurant of the Week

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Music events

Dj Shinski X Dj Sunny - Millennial Party - Portland OR

Fri, Nov 6 • 10:00 PM

Beehive Restaurant and Lounge

Check ticket price on event

Larrycoleman 2020 live

Fri, Nov 13 • 8:00 PM

pip's pub

Check ticket price on event

Relief Society Super Saturday

Sat, Nov 14 • 10:00 AM

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Check ticket price on event

Latinas y Lattes After Hours: Noche De Despecho

Fri, Nov 20 • 7:00 PM

Buhnz Burgers & Dogs

Check ticket price on event

Dj Shinski X Dj Sunny - Millennial Party - Portland OR

Fri, Nov 6 • 10:00 PM

Beehive Restaurant and Lounge

Check ticket price on event

Larrycoleman 2020 live

Fri, Nov 13 • 8:00 PM

pip's pub

Check ticket price on event

Relief Society Super Saturday

Sat, Nov 14 • 10:00 AM

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Check ticket price on event

Latinas y Lattes After Hours: Noche De Despecho

Fri, Nov 20 • 7:00 PM

Buhnz Burgers & Dogs

Check ticket price on event

Points of Interest near Gresham

Gabbert Butte

Frequently asked questions about Gresham

Where can I find comedy shows in Gresham?

The Center for the Arts Little Theatre is a primary venue for scheduled comedy nights. Additionally, local spots like Pip's Pub frequently host stand-up comedy events in a more casual setting, often paired with other weekly entertainment.

What's the live music scene like in Gresham, OR?

The live music scene is centered on intimate, local venues. The Hoppy Brewer features a variety of local artists in its beer garden, while M&M Restaurant and Lounge is another downtown spot known for regular live performances.

Are there family-friendly events in Historic Downtown Gresham?

Historic Downtown Gresham is very family-friendly, anchored by the Gresham Arts Plaza. The plaza hosts community events, including the annual Festival of Arts in Gresham, and features a popular splash pad for children during warm weather.

What are some good spots for food and drink events?

Gresham's food cart pods, like The Quad on Burnside, offer a relaxed social dining experience. For a larger event, the weekly Gresham Farmers' Market at the Arts Plaza features numerous local food vendors and artisans from May through October.

What are some good date night ideas in Gresham?

A classic Gresham date night might involve seeing a film at Gresham Cinema & Wunderland. Afterwards, a walk through historic downtown can lead to dinner at a local restaurant or a casual meal from a food cart pod.

How can I find free events in Gresham?

Many community gatherings in Gresham are free to attend. The monthly Third Thursdays event in historic downtown features street fair activities, and the annual Festival of Arts in Gresham offers free admission to see artists and live music.

Where are the best places for outdoor events?

The Gresham Arts Plaza is the main hub for outdoor community events and festivals. During warmer seasons, the plaza also hosts the Gresham Farmers' Market, creating a lively open-air atmosphere in the heart of downtown.

What kind of events happen in the Rockwood neighborhood?

Rockwood Market Hall is the center of community life in the neighborhood. It hosts the weekly Rockwood Community Market during summer months, showcasing local vendors and reflecting the area's diverse, multicultural spirit through its events.