Weekend Events Vancouver & Portland Mar 27–29: SpringFest, Foreigner, Rocky Horror, Thriftapalooza & More
Weekend Events Vancouver & Portland Mar 27–29: SpringFest, Foreigner, Rocky Horror, Thriftapalooza & More
The last weekend of March is packed with personality across Southwest Washington and Portland. This week’s picks include a cheerful spring celebration in Camas, a big concert night at ilani, one wonderfully weird late-night show at the Kiggins, a huge thrifting weekend at the Expo Center, and a bonus bargain-hunter music stop in Eugene. If you love finding things to do around the region, this is one of those weekends where you could easily build your whole social calendar around local events.
If you're newer to the area, this is also the kind of weekend that shows off why so many people enjoy living here — you can bounce between small-town community events, major entertainment, offbeat local culture, and Portland day trips without trying too hard. If you want more local lifestyle reads, check out my guides to Vancouver, Washington, why people are moving to Vancouver, WA, and the pros and cons of living in Portland, Oregon.
Here are five events worth knowing about this weekend.
Camas SpringFest & Egg Scramble
If you’re looking for a family-friendly spring outing, this is one of the sweetest picks of the weekend. Camas SpringFest invites families to celebrate the season with egg hunts, festive crafts, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, and plenty of outdoor fun. It has exactly the kind of cheerful, community vibe that makes these smaller local events feel so memorable.
The event is presented by the City of Camas Parks & Recreation and is scheduled for March 28 at Crown Park. If you’ve been wanting something springy and easy with kids, this is probably the most obvious fit on the calendar this weekend.
What to Expect
- Spring-themed community event in Camas
- Egg hunts and seasonal family activities
- Crafts and Easter Bunny photo opportunities
- Outdoor setting at Crown Park
- Great option for families with younger kids
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
If you’re heading to Camas for this one, get there a little early. Family spring events like this tend to feel much smoother when you arrive before the big wave, especially if you're hoping for easy parking, shorter lines for photos, or a more relaxed egg-hunt experience.
Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years
If your ideal weekend plan includes a full-on arena-energy concert night, Foreigner at ilani is the big one. The band is touring under its “Celebrating Fifty Years” banner, and the setlist leans heavily into the songs everyone knows — from “Juke Box Hero” and “Cold As Ice” to “Hot Blooded” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The event listing describes Foreigner as one of the world’s most popular rock acts, with 10 multi-platinum albums and more than 80 million albums sold.
The show is set for Saturday night at ilani in Ridgefield, which makes it an especially easy concert outing for people in North Clark County, Vancouver, or anyone who wants a bigger night out without heading all the way into Portland.
What to Expect
- Classic rock concert with a major legacy band
- Big singalong hits and familiar crowd favorites
- Saturday night show at ilani in Ridgefield
- Great date-night or group-night option
- Best fit for live-music fans who want a full evening out
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
If you’re making a night of it at ilani, build in a little extra time before showtime. It’s one of those venues where grabbing dinner or drinks beforehand can make the whole night feel easier and more fun, and you won’t feel rushed getting to your seat.
The DD Presents: The Rocky Horror Muppet Show
This is easily the most gloriously unhinged event of the weekend — and I mean that as a compliment. The Denton Delinquents are bringing a special themed production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the Kiggins, with performers playing their roles as Muppets. According to the event description, guests can expect a live shadow-cast performing on stage and throughout the theatre while the movie plays, with costumes, props, makeup, and audience participation strongly encouraged.
The event page notes that this show is all ages with parental discretion advised, while also reminding guests that the movie is rated R and the pre-show is best suited for mature audiences. Food- and water-based props should be left at home, though approved prop kits will be available for purchase. If you love cult-movie energy, camp, costumes, and Kiggins weirdness, this one looks like a blast.
What to Expect
- Live shadow-cast performance during the movie
- Muppet-themed character interpretations
- Audience participation encouraged
- Late-night cult-theatre energy at the Kiggins
- Prop-kit option available at the venue
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
If you’re going, commit to the bit. Even if you don’t go full costume, this is absolutely the kind of event where leaning into the weirdness makes it more fun. Also, since it’s a late show downtown, arrive with a little buffer so you can park, settle in, and not miss the pre-show vibe.
Annual Clearance Sale at Beacock Music
This one is my bonus worth-the-drive Oregon pick for musicians, band families, and bargain hunters. Beacock Music’s annual “We’d Rather Sell It Cheap” sale is set for Saturday the 28th, with Sunday as a backup if anything is left. The event description promises major deals on guitars, basses, drums, band and orchestra instruments, and more, with financing available for low monthly payments.
Beacock Music is located in Eugene, so this isn’t your quickest Vancouver or Portland stop — but if you’ve been waiting for a gear sale or you’ve got a musician in the family, this is the kind of event that can absolutely justify a day trip. Location details for Beacock Music place the store at 791 W 8th Ave in Eugene.
What to Expect
- Annual music gear clearance event
- Deals on guitars, basses, drums, and school-band instruments
- Potential second day if inventory remains
- Good fit for musicians, students, teachers, and parents
- Best as a planned road-trip stop rather than a casual pop-in
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
If you’re serious about finding a deal, go Saturday morning. Sales like this are all about first crack at inventory, and the “Sunday if anything is left” note tells you everything you need to know about how quickly the best stuff can disappear.
Thriftapalooza
Thriftapalooza is one of the most fun Portland picks of the weekend if you love vintage finds, secondhand style, or just the thrill of the hunt. Travel Portland describes it as a “sustainable shopping revolution,” with food and coffee on-site, ATMs available, carts and wagons welcome, and a Sunday “Secret Sale Day” when booths are restocked and refilled.
The event runs March 28–29 at the Portland Expo Center in Kenton, and it sounds like a very good choice if your ideal weekend includes rummaging for vintage treasures, quirky decor, clothes, records, or the exact random thing you didn’t know you needed. Kids under 12 are free, which makes this a surprisingly family-friendly stop too.
What to Expect
- Large-scale thrift and vintage shopping event
- Food and coffee on-site
- Sunday “Secret Sale Day” with restocked booths
- Wagons and carts welcome
- Great for vintage lovers, decorators, resellers, and treasure hunters
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
If you love first pick, go early Saturday. If you love surprise finds and don’t mind a little gamble, Sunday sounds like the sleeper move because booths get refreshed. Either way, wear comfortable shoes and give yourself more time than you think you need.
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