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Dois jovens jogadores disputam a bola em uma quadra de basquete ao ar livre, com outros atletas e a cidade ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Neighborhoods and Services25/09/2026

Japa Basketball 2026: how to register U15 and U18 teams by October 14

Free registration for U15 and U18 teams runs through October 14. See divisions, available spots, the registration form and the Japa Basketball 2026 schedule in Porto Alegre.

Táxis brancos alinhados em um ponto de táxi à beira do Guaíba, com prédio histórico de Porto Alegre ao fundo no fim da tarde.

Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic25/09/2026

Porto Alegre taxi-stand drawing: rules, 34 spaces and applications through Oct. 9

Learn who can take part in EPTC Notice 001/2026, how to apply, how the 34 spaces are distributed and the dates for approval, appeals and the drawing.

Fachada iluminada da Cinemateca Capitólio ao anoitecer, com público entrando, rolos de filme em primeiro plano e painel informativo sobre sessões gratuitas.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure25/09/2026

Cinemateca Capitólio: free films September 26 to 30, times and discussion

See Cinemateca Capitólio's free September 26 to 30 schedule, with films, screening times, a post-film discussion and series continuing into October.

Orquídeas coloridas em primeiro plano durante exposição em salão histórico do Mercado Público, com visitantes circulando entre os estandes.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure25/09/2026

Orchid exhibition at Porto Alegre Public Market: hours and free workshops on Sept. 26 and 27

Check the hours for the orchid exhibition at Porto Alegre's Public Market, Saturday's free activities, and how the sales area works.

Galeria histórica com grandes janelas em arco e projeção de uma dançarina em silhueta sobre formas luminosas azuis e alaranjadas.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure24/09/2026

Videodance exhibition at Museu de Arte do Paço runs through October 9: visiting and online access

The FIVRS exhibition at Museu de Arte do Paço has been extended through October 9. Check the address, hours, free admission, online access and the different end date in Pelotas.

Medidor eletrônico de velocidade em primeiro plano ao lado de via elevada urbana, com carros em circulação e prédios ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic24/09/2026

New speed camera on the Corredor Humanitário: location and when enforcement starts

EPTC began installation on September 22 on the Elevada da Conceição access ramp. Enforcement starts only after new signage and official public notice.

Arte esportiva com duas jogadoras, uma em uniforme amarelo do Brasil e outra em uniforme listrado da Argentina, diante do Beira-Rio, com painéis de preços e regras de ingresso.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure24/09/2026

Brazil vs Argentina at Beira-Rio: prices, gates, reduced tickets and children's rules

See ticket prices, which gates use each price tier, who qualifies for reduced admission and how free entry for very young children works.

Viaduto urbano de concreto com tráfego sobre vias, pilares com murais e skyline ao pôr do sol.

Porto Alegre Public Authorities and Oversight24/09/2026

Adopting the Loureiro and Utzig viaduct areas in Porto Alegre: deadline, sites and how to submit a project by October 21

Porto Alegre extended the deadline to October 21 for adoption projects under the José Loureiro da Silva and José Eduardo Utzig viaducts. See the sites, eligibility, submission proc...

Moradores conferem listas afixadas ao lado de um globo de sorteio, com conjunto residencial ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Neighborhoods and Services24/09/2026

Sotero dos Reis: how to check the final list of 96 selected applicants and what happens after the draw

Learn where to check the Sotero dos Reis final list, the difference between selected applicants and alternates, and how the apartment choice order works.

Voluntária com prancheta conversa com moradores em uma praça arborizada, com bancos, jardim e área de lazer ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Neighborhoods and Services19/09/2026

Porto Alegre's Prefeito de Praça program: how to apply, find an available square and what volunteers do

Learn how to apply to Porto Alegre's Prefeito de Praça program, check available squares through the 156 WhatsApp service, prepare the required documents and understand the voluntee...

Grupo participa de caminhada guiada em parque arborizado junto a um lago, enquanto o guia aponta elementos da paisagem.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure19/09/2026

Redenção's 91st anniversary walk on Sept. 21: registration, duration and time to confirm

The guided walk leaves from the Visitor Center, lasts about two hours and has limited capacity. The official notice still does not state the starting time.

Materiais esportivos em primeiro plano numa quadra comunitária ao ar livre, com jogadores ao fundo e a paisagem urbana de Porto Alegre junto à água.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure19/09/2026

Premia POA 2026: how to submit a sports event by September 25 and understand the Gold, Silver and Bronze kits

The new round accepts community, amateur and school sports projects until September 25; see who can apply, the schedule, kit rules and the official form caveat.

Mesa com pasta do CMAS de Porto Alegre diante de reunião de representantes da sociedade civil, com participantes sentados em sala.

Porto Alegre Public Authorities and Oversight19/09/2026

Porto Alegre CMAS: who can compete for the 18 civil society seats and how to register by Sept. 22

CMAS is accepting civil society candidacies through September 22. See the three segments, six seats per group, location, hours and confirmed schedule.

Grupo de cinco viajantes observa uma cidade à beira d'água ao pôr do sol enquanto uma guia aponta a paisagem urbana.

Porto Alegre Neighborhoods and Services18/09/2026

Porto Alegre Famtour 2026: who can apply for the 30 spots, scoring, benefits and registration

Applications are open until September 30 for up to 30 tourism agents. Check eligibility, required documents, scoring criteria, covered costs, participant obligations and dates.

Cena urbana de Porto Alegre com agente de trânsito, ônibus, corredores, cavaleiro com bandeira gaúcha, palco e estádio ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic18/09/2026

Porto Alegre traffic changes on Sept. 19 and 20: parade, races, concerts and Grêmio vs. Palmeiras

Weekend guide with times, affected roads, road blocks and special transport operations for Porto Alegre's main events.

Detector eletrônico ao lado de semáforo vermelho em avenida urbana com carros e edifícios ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic18/09/2026

Porto Alegre adds new red-light detectors: intersections and overnight rule

Three intersections begin detector enforcement on September 21. See the speed limits, how the 11 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. tolerance works, and what changes for drivers.

Acampamento tradicional gaúcho ao pôr do sol, com galpões rústicos, visitantes, oficina culinária, chimarrão, fogueira e bandeiras do Rio Grande do Sul.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure17/09/2026

Final days of Acampamento Farroupilha 2026: free program, workshops and Galpão da Hospitalidade

An updated guide to visiting Acampamento Farroupilha through September 20, with free admission, hours, final-days programming, workshops and visitor services.

Avenida em Porto Alegre com carros, radar portátil à margem da via, placa de 60 km/h, mapa com marcadores e celular exibindo pontos de fiscalização.

Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic17/09/2026

Porto Alegre Radar Operation: 18 roads monitored through September 20 and how to check the official map

See the 18 roads included in EPTC's September 14 to 20 Radar Operation and learn how to check points in EPTC Transparente and Waze.

Desfile inspirado na Oktoberfest em rua histórica, com mulher em traje germânico, músicos de metais, barril decorado com flores e público ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure17/09/2026

Oktoberfest Porto Alegre 2026: parade route, downtown program and how to get around on October 10

See what is already confirmed for Oktoberfest Porto Alegre 2026, how to follow the parade on foot and which Historic Center landmarks are part of the circuit.

Empreendedora com avental analisa uma folha de papel em branco e usa uma calculadora sobre uma mesa, com vista urbana e rio ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Public Authorities and Oversight17/09/2026

POAISS 2026: which ISS debts qualify and how to join in September

Porto Alegre's POAISS covers several types of ISS tax debt. Learn about the discounts, September installment terms and checks to make before enrolling.

Agente de trânsito ao lado de radar móvel em avenida urbana de Porto Alegre, com carros em circulação e sobreposição discreta de mapa.

Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic14/09/2026

Mobile speed cameras in Porto Alegre, Sept. 14–20: the 18 monitored roads and how to check the map

EPTC published the 18 roads included in Porto Alegre's Radar Operation from September 14 to 20, 2026; see the list and how to check the official map and Waze.

Bandeira do Rio Grande do Sul junto a piquetes e fogueiras do Acampamento Farroupilha ao entardecer, com visitantes e a cidade ao fundo.

Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure14/09/2026

Acampamento Farroupilha 2026: how to visit before September 20

A practical guide to the final days at Parque Harmonia, covering free admission, hours, parking, accessibility, workshops and visitor services.