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OAKS PARK 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR
July 4
Celebrate the 4th of July at Oaks Amusement Park’s annual 4th of July Spectacular, presented by Coca-Cola. Enjoy rides all day, then settle in for the annual fireworks display when the sun goes down. Pack a picnic to enjoy in the lush and beautiful picnic grounds along the banks of the Willamette River.
- Gates Open: 11 AM
- Rides Operate: Noon-Midnight
- Fireworks: Approximately 10 PM
- All picnic areas are first-come, first-served
- Admission: $38.50 per person ages three and older; guests two and under are free
- Parking: $4 per vehicle
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ST PAUL RODEO
July 1-6
Located in the charming town of St. Paul, Oregon, this annual rodeo has been a beloved tradition for over eight decades. Experience the thrill of saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and the legendary bull riding that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. With a rich history and a reputation for delivering excitement and entertainment, the St. Paul Rodeo offers a unique blend of athleticism, tradition, and Western hospitality that will keep you coming back year after year.
But the St. Paul Rodeo isn’t just about the heart-pounding action. Enjoy live music, mouth-watering food vendors, and a festive carnival atmosphere that adds to the excitement and creates unforgettable memories for the whole family.
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PORTLAND'S WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL
July 4–5
The Waterfront Blues Festival is a jubilant celebration in downtown Portland. Founded in 1988, this Independence Day festival has welcomed over 2,000 artists, including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Trombone Shorty, garnering international acclaim and raising over $10 million dollars for local community organizations, the Oregon Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
2025 features headliners like Alen Stone, The Motet, The Main Squeeze, Fireworks, Low Cut Connie and The Record Company.
The festival also serves as a showcase for Portland’s homegrown music community, with performances from local legends like Curtis Salgado, Mel Brown and Norman Sylvester. Over the course of four days and four stages, the festival features a dynamic lineup of 64+ blues, soul, funk and R&B artists, as well as some of Portland’s favorite food trucks, wineries, breweries and more.
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ZOO NIGHTS
June 20–Aug. 22
Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment. On several evenings throughout the summer, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours.
Zoo Nights occur from mid-June through mid-August, with live music on the lawn at 6:30 p.m. and activities from 5:30 p.m. Guests will also find tasty food and snacks — plus the ever-popular elephant ears and a selection of local beer and wine for adults.
Zoo Nights is a special event and is not included with regular daytime admission. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
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TANABATA, THE STAR FESTIVAL
July 6
Tanabata, the Star Festival, is one of five seasonal festivals that have been celebrated in Japan since the eighth century. Each summer in Japan, people prepare for the festival by writing their wishes on narrow strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them with other origami paper ornaments on bamboo branches displayed at the entrance to their homes and public places. Guests attending Portland Japanese Garden’s Tanabata celebration will be invited to the Yanai Family Classroom to write their own wishes on tanzaku. Volunteers will be present to assist guests with hanging their tanzaku on the bamboo in the Crumpacker Bamboo Allee, adding to the colorful display. The festival will also feature music from Takohachi and storytelling of the Tanabata story.
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PORTLAND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
July 4-6
The Portland Craft Beer Festival brings a huge outdoor party to The Elizabeth Caruthers Park, along with a huge selection of local beers, ciders and wine, originating from Portland, Oregon breweries. Only beers, plus ciders and wine, crafted within the city limits of Portland are featured at the PCBF which makes it unique and different from other beer festivals. PCBF is held annually on the first full weekend in July, helping to kick off Oregon Craft Beer Month.
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PEDALPALOOZA BIKE FESTIVAL
Ongoing
Whether you’re a cycling fanatic, an occasional cruiser or just a lover of fun events, Pedalpalooza — aka Bike Summer — has something for you. Held all over Portland, this bike- and fun-focused festival celebrates summer’s arrival with over 100 rides throughout town.
Inspired by the success of Bikesummer, a traveling event Portland hosted in 2002, Pedalpalooza (also known as Bike Summer) has entertained bike enthusiasts since 2003. While local bike-fun organization Shift runs the festival’s site and helps with planning, anyone can create and lead a ride.
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CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST'S SUMMER FESTIVAL
June 23-July 27
Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) manages an unusual combination: classical music played by musicians of the highest caliber in an informal, intimate setting. Since 1971, chamber musicians have flocked to Southeast Portland’s Reed College to play the great classic repertoire with their friends. Music fans share picnics and wine on the campus lawn before heading indoors to hear the sublime music.
Returning annually, the festival is one of Portland’s rites of summer. The festival returns from June 23 – July 28, and the theme for 2024 is The Beethoven Effect, which illuminates how Beethoven’s genius sparked ever-emerging ripple effects in the music world. This summer spotlights well-loved and new music inspired by Beethoven’s revolutionary foundations and explores where today’s chamber music has grown. View their festival concert guide for a full lineup of events.
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HELVETIA LAVENDER FESTIVAL
July 4–13
The annual Helvetia Lavender Festival will be held the first two weekends in July: Friday through Sunday. This popular and well-known mid-summer family activity is located in the beautiful hills of Helvetia, just off Sunset Highway (Exit 61), and draws more than 5,000 participants each year. The weekend activities feature fragrant fields of lavender, vendors, numerous lavender products, live music, delicious food, fun activities for kids and much more.
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THE WINTER'S TALE
June 27–July 20
Oregon Adventure Theatre presents Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, featuring Commedia dell’arte masks and a live Foley artist. The show will be performed in various locations around Portland from June 27 to July 26. Bring a chair, blanket, and snacks to a park, backyard or garden near you and enjoy the outdoors while being taken away to this magical, wintery world. All shows are free and open to the public. (It will be in a different location every weekend, so please check the website to find out where.)
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PGA HOPE HILLSBORO AT MERIWETHER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
July 11
Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.
This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.
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4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DINNER CRUISE
July 4
Watching the fireworks light up the sky on Independence Day is a magical experience. Celebrate the Fourth of July with an all-inclusive dinner cruise featuring beautiful river views, then enjoy the splendor of the Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show from the dock.
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BATTLE FOR CLATSOP COUNTY
July 4-6
Step back in time and witness history come alive on the battlefield. Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the Civil War through immersive reenactments and authentic encampments. A powerful tribute to the past—where every musket fire echoes with history. But don’t just come for the clash of arms, cannons, and horses—the living history camps are alive all day with talks, demos, and immersive experiences that bring the past to life. Families can expect to meet reenactors covering everything from drill to camp life and medical practices to civilian roles.
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AMERICANA HARVEST FEST
July 8–Sept 7
Topaz Farm is excited to announce the 2025 Americana Harvest Fest series. The festival features a mix of nationally and internationally known folk, country, and bluegrass artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy live music on the farm, surrounded by farm animals, U-pick fields, and the market bar and grill. Come early to enjoy the farm, including the cow train, fresh grilled farm food, craft beer, cider, and more.
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4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND CONCERT AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
July 4
Join the city of Beaverton at Veterans Memorial Park for a 4th of July celebration and concert in the park. Bring your family, grab lawn chairs or blankets, and meet neighbors and friends for a summer afternoon of fun and music. There will be family-friendly activities for all to enjoy, from inflatables to yard games to face painting and more. Rec Mobile will also be at the concert to engage kids with activities.
Seating is on the grass. Beach/sand chairs or blankets for seating are recommended. Regular height lawn chairs will be permitted only at the side and rear of the seating area.
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JURASSIC WORLD BY BRICKMAN
Mar. 15–Sep. 31
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, through 6 million LEGO bricks.
It features large-scale LEGO brick dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities, as well as the newest Jurassic World by Brickman® dinosaur, made from over 100 thousand LEGO bricks, the Baryonyx. Walk through the iconic Jurassic World gates and relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
Get hands-on with LEGO brick paleontology, mystery mosaics, island-building, hybrid dinosaur creations, and much more. There will be 2.5 million LEGO bricks for you to show off your own building skills.
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Discover “random acts of findness” in Lincoln City, with —Finders Keepers. Over 3,000 glass treasures are hidden along the town’s seven miles of sandy beach, made by local artisans. If you find a float, it’s all yours. Let your treasure hunt begin. Discover glass treasures every day of the year from Roads End on the north to Siletz Bay on the south.
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WAITRESS
June 26–July 20
Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take an abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, motherhood, the family we choose, and the beauty of a well-baked pie
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 1–Dec. 20
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974, earning it the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title in 2024. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season.
On any given weekend from the beginning of March to the day before Christmas, shoppers can wend their way through the rows of tents of this large outdoor market featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs. A full sensory experience, the sights, and sounds will have shoppers and on-lookers tapping their heels to bluegrass pickers and jazz trios with weekly sets of local musicians performing for market-goers and passersby in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FARMERS MARKET AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Year-Round
The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University will be open every Saturday, year-round. April through October hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Market at PSU is located in Downtown Portland in the South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery Streets.
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HOLLYWOOD FARMER'S MARKET
Year-Round
Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts 50+ vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty.
In addition to amazingly fresh, local food, you’ll find live music, children’s activities, and fun events throughout the season.
- April through September, every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM,
- October and November, every Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM,, and
- December through March: 9 AM to 1PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
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ST. JOHN'S BAZAAR AND PARADE
May 10
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted celebration that kicks off Portland's summer street fair season. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds who traditionally attended the St. Johns Parade. After the parade, a portion of the business district in St. Johns is closed to traffic and filled with over 135 juried craft vendors, several stages for music, great food, and tons of games and activities.
It’s a fantastic community event with something for everyone.
The event is free.
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
Ongoing
Portland Indigenous Marketplace will host the Indigenous Marketplace. Over 30 vendors, food, art exhibits, and more will be present. A marketplace specifically for Indigenous/Black vendors, all the artists/entrepreneurs featured on Indigenous Marketplace have Indigenous/Black ancestry. Vendors sell their hand made and original. |
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