KERNSIDE

Explore the 5th coolest neighborhood on the planet

Kerns, Portland

Recently voted 5th coolest neighborhood in the WORLD, by Time Out

Time Out — which reports on travel, culture and entertainment — curated a list of the 38 coolest neighborhoods. The online global magazine said a neighborhood's cool factor goes beyond being a "hipster hub" and reflects the best of its city's culture, community spirit, and food and drink "all condensed in one vibey, walkable district."

Kerns might belong to one of the West Coast’s major cities, but it feels like a perfectly-formed small town," the article said. "It’s surrounded by residential streets filled with some of the city’s most charming craftsman homes, Spanish-style apartments, flower-filled gardens and fruiting trees.

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PLAY

Catch a movie, relax in the park

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ENRICH

Get in a workout, get your hair did, and savor all the self-care

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STAY

Enjoy a restful stay after a long day of exploring

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EAT

All the best food Portland has to offer

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DRINK

Sip and savor the best drinks in town

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SHOP

Explore Portland’s lively retail offerings

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
32 days to the event
Mon, Apr 13
Monthly Kernside Meeting
Rose City Guitar Company
Details
Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Rose City Guitar Company, 2724 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Multiple Dates
44 days to the event
Sat, Apr 25
Beer Keg Strongman 2026
Gorges Beer Co. - SE Portland
Details
Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Gorges Beer Co. - SE Portland, 2724 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Prepare for a full day of chaotic strength and good times! This event brings together two things that belong side by side: heavy weights and great beer. Show up ready to lift, cheer people on, and soak in the atmosphere. Bring your friends and bring your energy!
72 days to the event
Sat, May 23
Wine Walk 2026
Vino
Details
May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Vino, 137 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Join for our second annual Kernside Wine Walk! Five wonderful wine merchants, each serving 3 small tasters and a little something to go with them, and a charming spring stroll with other wine lovers! Tickets are $75 in advance, $85 on the day, and places are limited, buy yours here: https://tinyurl.
100 days to the event
Sat, Jun 20
Midsummer Street Fair
Location is TBD
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Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location is TBD
Kernside's first ever neighborhood street fair! We'll be closing NE 28th between Burnside and Glisan for a whole day of midsummer fun and frolics, from live music, comedy and storytelling to art installations, a bouncy castle for kids, and 100+ booths of marvelous local artists and creators.
Date and time is TBD
Halloween Spooktacular
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