Portland Buzzes With Diverse Events This Weekend and Beyond

19/10/2025 3 min
Portland Buzzes With Diverse Events This Weekend and Beyond

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Portland is buzzing today, Sunday, October 19, with events that will delight families, collectors, music lovers, and makers alike, and the energy carries right through the week and into next weekend.Kick off your morning with Views from the Interior, a family-friendly experience running today at 9 a.m. in downtown Portland. This event invites listeners to explore local art and indoor installations right in the heart of the city, making it perfect for everyone seeking a creative start to their day according to Creative Portland.For sports fans and collectors, get to the Portland Exposition Building for day two of the Northeast Sports Card Expo. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., it's Maine’s biggest card show, featuring over 225 vendor tables loaded with sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, Funkos, and tons of collectibles. Free autographs from pro athletes and local stars are part of the deal, with special guests like Gigi Marvin, Olympic gold medalist, and comedian Mark Riley scheduled today. Mascot appearances, raffle prizes, and the first 200 entrants receiving a free show poster make this a must-see spectacle for fans of any age according to Northeast Sports Card Expo.If you're itching for inspiration, head over to Mission Theater at 1 p.m. for Portland Stitchfest 2025. This lively celebration of sewing and creativity brings a special talk from Linda Lee of The Sewing Workshop, panel discussions with local craft entrepreneurs, a fashion show for handmade creations, refreshments, and a chance to connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts. All ages are welcome, whether you're a seasoned maker or just curious about the craft writes McMenamins.For concert-goers, Saturday evening at the Portland House of Music means catching Lee Brice live on his What You Know About That tour, starting at 7 p.m. The Cross Insurance Arena, Aura, and One Longfellow Square also have music scheduled this weekend if you want to extend the party, with genre-spanning acts taking the stage and tickets available for all venues by checking out Concerts50.But save room for next week—Portland’s landmark culinary event, Harvest on the Harbor, returns for its 19th year October 30 through November 1 at Maine Studio Works. The Maine Pour opens Thursday night, followed by the iconic Lobster Chef of the Year competition and the much-loved Maine OysterFest. If local flavors are your thing, this one sells out fast according to WJBQ.Thank you for tuning in to your Portland events guide. Subscribe for more updates on what’s happening around town. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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