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PORTLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
For over 60 years, the Portland Highland Games have delighted participants with a unique Scottish experience featuring incredible Scottish pipe bands, bagpipers and drummers, dancers and athletes. Enjoy a full day of this Scottish festival. Explore Scottish clan tents and learn about your Scottish history (you may be surprised to find a little Scottish in ya).
Immerse yourself in the music and culture. Watch fun demonstrations (like the famous sheepdogs) and be inspired by powerful athletes competing on the Heavy Athletics field. Become a whisky connoisseur in the whisky-tasting tent. Shop for regional Scottish products and gifts, and enjoy tasty food (and yup, there is beer).
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HAREFEST
The annual Harefest music festival in Canby presents the Northwest’s best tribute bands performing on three stages over two days. The Harefest experience has been described by many attendees and performers as an “adult summer camp,” not only for the fun-loving, good-natured attendees but also because of its rustic location and tent camping around the festival site.
27 outstanding bands on three stages, delicious foods, onsite camping, and a giant party of rock n’ roll revelers
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GRESHAM ARTS FESTIVAL
Celebrate art with free, family-friendly fun at the annual Gresham Arts Festival with more than 125 Pacific Northwest artisans, live music, Kids Village, live music and local cuisine. The Gresham Arts Festival draws thousands from around the region each year to Gresham's charming downtown streets to meet, browse and shop from a carefully curated selection of Northwest artisans, ranging from painters, potters and sculptors to woodworkers, photographers, jewelers and more.
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FUJI TO HOOD BEER FESTIVAL
Portland and Japan collaboration festival Fuji to Hood is a beer festival featuring 22 breweries and three cideries from Japan, collaborating with 25 of Portland's finest brewers, cidermakers, and craftsmen on original recipes using select Japanese ingredients. Organized by "Beer Friends," a new 501C4 organization presenting the third bi-annual Fuji to Hood beer festival, which will also feature Japanese cuisine and Japanese or Japanese-inspired arts, culture, music, and entertainment.
Fuji to Hood builds cross-cultural connections and lifelong friendships while promoting education, shared community, and social interactions through the art of fermentation. The festival takes place every other year in Portland and in off-years in Tokyo, Japan, with brewers making the trek between countries for the occasion. As shared by event co-organizer Red Gillen, “We are very proud and honored that Fuji to Hood has grown to become the premier event connecting Oregon and Japan.” Fuji to Hood was last held in Portland in 2022 and returned to Japan as Hood to Fuji in 2023.
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PORTLAND PRIDE
Known far and wide as a gay-friendly destination, the Rose City is open and accepting to visitors of all stripes. Portland gets friendlier than ever with the annual Portland Pride Festival and Parade, which accompanies LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus) community celebrations all over town.
Portland Pride usually includes a two-day festival at Waterfront Park and an epic, colorful and joyous parade winding through downtown Portland. With food, drinks, live music and nonprofit information booths lining the Willamette River, the festival is a great place to gather, mingle and get more information about local LGBTQ+ groups.
For more information about this year’s festival and accompanying events, visit Portland Pride Festival and Parade website
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COPPER WORKSHOP
Create your own stunning copper leaves and more! Follow Phil Seder's expert instruction in leaf-making techniques including scissor-cutting, folding, twisting, hammering, patina, and coloring with fire. You will be amazed at the beautiful results you can achieve. Let artist Phil Seder lead you through each step with and good humor. All tools, instruction, and materials provided. Join us at and discover the versatility of copper! Unleash your inner artist with Phil Seder's guidance in this workshop. You'll learn to create stunning copper leaves using techniques such as scissor-cutting, folding, and hammering. Plus, you'll even experiment with patina and coloring with fire! This workshop provides all the tools, materials, and instruction needed. Join us at House of Orange and let Phil Seder lead you through the fun and creative process.
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SHERWOOD ROBIN HOOD FESTIVAL
Hear ye, hear ye! The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival is back. Old Town Sherwood transforms itself into a picturesque Renaissance village for this annual event. Meet Maid Marian and her Court, as well as the dashing Robin Hood. The merriment includes live music from popular modern-day bands from the Portland area, a Vendor Village with great shopping, a knighting ceremony and more.
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PORTLAND SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Portland Sketch Comedy Festival began in the summer of 2017, and each year showcased Portland's bright and beautiful sketch comedy scene and brought the smartest and freshest sketch comedy performances from all over the country to Portland.
The Siren Theater is thrilled to return to the festival for its sixth year. This year brings three nights of sketch comedy from different acts representing different cities across North America. There is nothing quite like live sketch comedy.
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SNEAKERWEEK PDX
From the minds behind Pensole, a footwear design school in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, Sneaker Week curates organic experiences that bring together sneaker enthusiasts, industry influencers, and aspiring creative professionals to Portland, the sneaker capital of the world. Sneaker Week partners with the footwear industry and community to cultivate talent while celebrating creatives.
Sneaker Week is a celebration of all things sneakers in the footwear capital of North America. Curators, fans and collectors will gather to experience music, design, art and education at locations around Portland. Past festival partners have included hip local businesses, like Deadstock Coffee, and Index PDX.
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JAMN 107.5 SUMMER JAM
JAM'N 107.5 and Pacific Concert Group present Summer Jam on Friday, July 19th, with a hot line-up that includes the legendary Ice Cube, E-40, MYA, Xzibit, Ginuwine, and The Luniz
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SUMMER FREE FOR ALL OUTDOOR MOVIES
Movie Events start at 7:30 pm. Movie screenings begin at dusk and/or when it is dark enough to see the movie onscreen.
July Movie Events
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SUMMERTIME BLOCK PARTY
On July 19th, 2024, on the eve of the La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival. The streets open up to pedestrians only and the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership and the Downtown Restaurants team up to bring you a block party that makes you want to dance in the streets. This year's music line up features Truck Stop Gucci, making their Hillsboro public debut. They will be serenating the night air with hits from the 60s all the way up to today's favorites. Walk the streets of Downtown Hillsboro with your drink, partake in the activities or shop till your heart's content. This is a free event. You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. HDP looks forward to seeing you in Downtown Hillsboro.
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EDGEFIELD CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: PRIMUS AND COHEED AND CAMBRIA
“Tommy the Cat.” “John the Fisherman.” “Jerry Was A Race Car Driver.” “My Name is Mud.” “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver.” Yessiree, Primus is responsible for some of the most cutting edge and original rock music of the 1990’s. And now, the definitive Primus line-up – singer/bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde, and drummer Tim Alexander – is back together and planning on getting the worldwide masses bobbing up and down in unison once more.
For the last 20 years, Coheed and Cambria have continuously broken the mold of what a rock band can be, forging their own path and building a universe around their music unlike any other. Whether it is in the way their genre-spanning approach to songwriting has allowed them to bridge worlds without being contained to one, or the multifaceted story arc of their albums and comic book series which mark the longest running concept story in music, Coheed and Cambria have consistently shaped new standards, never conformed.
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BEAVERTON ESCAPE ROOMS
Beaverton Escape Rooms provides a thrilling, interactive adventure where 2-12 participants are locked in a themed room and have 60 minutes to discover hidden objects, gather clues, and solve puzzles to find the key to escape. It’s the perfect addition to a Tualatin Valley itinerary for visitors, team-building retreats and more.
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BEES AND THE BEEKEEPER: FLYING BEE RANCH
The most recent numbers from The Oregon Bee Project indicate there are over 80,000 commercially managed honeybee colonies in Oregon. Many of these hives are managed by beekeepers who transport the hives to flowering crops as a paid service to growers. Many local honeybee keepers began as hobbyists and expanded their interests to much-needed pollination services. Beekeeper Jeremy Mitchell, owner of Flying Bee Ranch in Salem, puts a public face over the commercial beekeeper’s veil.
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ENCHANTED FOREST
The Enchanted Forest has been a destination for Oregon children since it opened in 1971. Generations of kids have slid down the creepy witch slide, delighted in the Crooked Man’s house, and ridden on the carousel. The Enchanted Forest is a theme park – there is a section with carnival rides and a haunted house – but what most people remember is the creative world contained in the paths and structures of the park.
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THE OREGON GARDEN
Home to Oregon’s garden city, Silverton is known for its natural beauty and stunning sights. Encompassing that small-town feel and hospitality, locals and visitors can feel right at home in Silverton. Take a stroll through Oregon’s breathtaking botanical garden in the heart of Silverton at The Oregon Garden. You will love visiting this majestic garden with a relaxing, magical escape full of nature’s finest offerings. Offering 80 acres and more than 20 specialty gardens to see and appreciate, there is something for everyone to enjoy of all ages.
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PEDALPALOOZA BIKE FESTIVAL
Whether you’re a cycling fanatic, an occasional cruiser or just a lover of fun events, Pedalpalooza has something for you. Held all over Portland, this bike- and fun-focused festival celebrates summer’s arrival with over 100 rides throughout town.
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OREGON FILM MUSEUM
The Oregon Film Museum celebrates the art and legacy of film and television production in Oregon.
The list of film, television, and other media productions in Oregon is stunningly long and impressive: Animal House, The Shining, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Sometimes a Great Notion, Twilight, Rooster Cogburn, Stand By Me, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Drugstore Cowboy, Maverick, Men of Honor, Paint Your Wagon, Pay It Forward, The Postman, The General, Indian Fighter, Portlandia, Grimm, Leverage, The Librarians, Coraline, and ParaNorman, to name a few. In fact, there are more than 400 major productions that Oregon provided the backdrop for.
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LENTS INTERNATIONAL FARMERS MARKET
The Lents International Farmers Market (LIFM) is the only one in Portland with an intentional international focus. LIFM provides fresh, affordable and culturally appropriate produce to the diverse community of Lents neighbors. Founded in 2006 by a community of volunteers and then run by Zenger Farm, it is an important sales outlet for immigrant and new farmers and small food-business owners. The market features culturally specific products, including Northwest-grown traditional Mexican produce and Asian greens. |
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STERNWHEELER RIVER TOURS
This once primary mode of transportation has become more of a fun commodity for tourism, as river cruise ships provide visitors a chance to get out on the water and take in the sights of their new surroundings. Oregon joined in on the trend in the early 1980s. Since then, several non-steam-powered sternwheel riverboats have been built and operated on major waterways in the state, primarily on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers in Marion County. Each is a fun ride for visitors and locals alike as they seemingly tug along and transport them to yesteryear.
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HIGH LIFE ADVENTURES
Enjoy a tour of 8 zip lines in a beautiful setting. Join two tour guides on an exhilarating zip line experience around and over a seven-acre lake. A mile of zipping, sure to create lasting memories for the whole family.
Take your team to the next level: High Life Adventures also offers customized Team Building Programs to challenge your group while bringing them together as a team.
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7 WONDERS OF OREGON: SMITH ROCK
If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than a thousand are bolted routes. We also offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Along your trip through the canyon, you might see golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, river otter and beaver.
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THIS WEEKS HIKE: FOREST PARK
At 5,100 acres (2,064 ha), Forest Park boasts more than 80 miles (129 km) of paths and is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. On any given day, you’ll find trail runners, dog walkers, families and outdoor enthusiasts enjoying every inch of Forest Park. With clearly marked trails and paths in every direction, you can explore this urban oasis from any of its 40 access points.
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HIKE - MULTNOMAH FALLS TRAIL
Experience this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Bridal Veil, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challengi...ng route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
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. 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. |
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ST JOHN'S FARMERS MARKET
The St. Johns Farmers Market will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday May 4 through November 23, the weekend before Thanksgiving. There will also be a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The market is held at the corner of N. Charleston Ave. and N Central St, next to the St. Johns Bachelor Club.
The 2024 season has a full vendor roster, including new and returning small businesses spanning local, sustainably-grown agriculture, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts, Some exciting new products at the market this year include organically grown vegetables and quail eggs from Tiny Acre, a St. Johns-based small scale organic farm; breakfast burritos from Poblano Pepper Mexican Food; and plant-based, farmer-forward pastries and treats from Poppy Shop. To see which vendors are scheduled for each week, check out the interactive market map: https://maps.managemymarket.com/6336
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
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 designs. |
