Live! at the Dock: Portland Staycation Edition
Sunset sounds, riverside breezes, and bike-in summer joy at Dockwork Dock on the Eastbank Esplanade.
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a special weekend edition of Lloyd Live at the Dock, hosted as part of the Portland Staycation festivities! Our regular Wednesday summer series wraps up on August 26th, but we are keeping the riverside energy going for one more afternoon of community fun.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 12
🕠 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Next to the Kevin J. Duckworth Dock on the Eastbank Esplanade (between the Steel and Burnside Bridges)
🎶 What You’ll Experience
- DJ sets arranged by PopCartPDX
- Early sunset views, river breezes, and community joy
- Family- and dog-friendly riverfront energy
- Bike-in, car-free vibes
- No lifeguards; dock access is public and unsupervised
🌍 Why It Matters
This series brings life to a beloved public space and uplifts community connection with:
- Music in nature and public space activation
- Car-free, climate-conscious events
- Sunset placemaking for mental and physical well-being
- Public visibility of the Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, and Peace Memorial Park
- Partnerships with local artists, vendors, and volunteers
🧭 How to Get There
Access via the Eastbank Esplanade, just a short walk or roll from Peace Memorial Park and the Oregon Convention Center. The Dock is located halfway between the Steel Bridge & the Burnside Bridge, on the Eastbank Esplanade.
🛑 No car access — this is a bike-in, walk-in event!
🚲 Bike racks and wayfinding signage provided
If you are driving, expect to walk at least three to six equivalent blocks, depending on where you find parking. Rideshare users should ask to be dropped off at Peace Memorial Park, which is a short walk away. For those taking public transit, the Rose Quarter Transit Center is the closest major MAX and TriMet location, although other stops are nearby as well.
Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and join us on the river to celebrate a perfect Portland Staycation! Please note that dock access is public and unsupervised, so remember to recreate safely.
Thank you to our Lloyd Live at the Dock Sponsors!
In addition to our Sponsors, your help makes Lloyd Live at the Dock happen!
Last year, more than 7,500 people found their way to the dock: neighbors, commuters, families, visitors, sunset-watchers, and people looking for a beautiful place to be together by the river. Help us raise $7500: one dollar for every person who joined us last year. Your donation supports PopCart PDX’s bike-powered music, event staffing, permits, insurance, outreach, signage, safety information, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Lloyd Live free and welcoming all summer.
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