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August 2022
Tallulah’s Daddy Concert at Oregon Public House
I'm so excited to get back to live in-person performing! Every Friday at 5pm I'll be at @oregonpubhouse in their spacious community room — starting March 4th! Please be advised that adult patrons will have to show proof of vaccination, and there is still an indoor mask mandate (as of March 4). Let's be safe and have fun! This show is free, with a suggested donation of $10-20 per family.
Find out more »Open Mic Night at Hammer+Jacks
Welcoming all budding storytellers, comedians, musicians, and poets! We’re hosting Hammer + Jacks Open Mic Night and you’re invited to sign up! 🎤✨ REGISTER ONLINE, LIMITED SPOTS. This is a welcoming, low-stakes environment for kids to practice performing in front of a small audience and being part of an audience themselves. Finding the courage to get up on stage can show it’s fun to try new things, which makes the idea of “messing up” not so scary! Self-esteem can soar…
Find out more »Zoo Nights
Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment. Over the course of five Fridays this summer, the Oregon Zoo will be offering Zoo Nights: evenings 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. Tickets are $19-24 per person and are available now! FAQs “Portland is known for its perfect summer evenings, and once they’re here, I look…
Find out more »Concert in the Park: Iron Prophecy
Friday, August 12 Pendleton Park SW 55th Drive and Iowa Street CONCERT: Iron Prophecy - A message of unity through reggae music 6:30pm
Find out more »Movies by Moonlight at Heritage Park in Scappoose
As always, check with event host before attending as details may have changed. Aug 5 - Napoleon Dynamite Aug 12 - Encanto August 19 - Beetlejuice August 26 - The Princess Bride Events at 7pm, movies at dusk.
Find out more »Free Summer Teen Theater Academy Ensemble Performance at Portland Center Stage
Fri, Aug 12, 7 p.m. • FREE One Night Only! Please join us for a very special Teen Academy Ensemble Performance — a performance of a show that is entirely their own!
Find out more »The Kiss by Lakewood Theatre Company
To begin its 70th anniversary season Lakewood Theatre Company will be presenting the world premiere of THE KISS, an outrageously original fun musical comedy for theatre audiences of all ages. Directed by Greg Tamblyn, the production will continue through August 21, 2022, on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Theatre Company. AS ALWAYS, DOUBLE-CHECK EVENT DETAILS AT THE HOST'S WEBSITE.
Find out more »Pix in the Park – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Pix in the Park is Hillsboro’s free outdoor movie series with films each Friday night in August. Bring a blanket or low-backed chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Limited food vendors will be available or bring your own snacks. Movies will be closed captioned in English. Seating opens at 8pm, and movies begin at dusk (between 8:30-9pm). Movies will be held at various locations. Please, no alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2022), Rated PG-13, 2h…
Find out more »Vancouver Movies in the Parks
The City of Vancouver is proud to present six movies at parks around the city this summer, free to you! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy big screen entertainment. Movies begin at dusk, between 9-9:30 p.m. (exact time will vary due to weather conditions). Pre-show entertainment starts at 7 p.m. All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. Restrooms are available. A few vendors may have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase in some locations. Attendees are welcome…
Find out more »Saturday Morning Cartoons
The 4th Wall, Hawthorne's hottest new cafe, is showing quality cartoons new and old on a 150" projector screen all Saturday morning, every Saturday morning. We've also got plenty of hot Sisters Coffee, fresh breakfast sandwiches and pastries, free wifi, and of course sugary cereal!
Find out more »Pedalpalooza Family Friendly Rides
Double check at their website, as rides are subject to change based on weather (and whim) and more are added all the time! https://www.shift2bikes.org/pedalpalooza-calendar/ June 4 - 9am PSU Farmers Market Ride June 5 - 6:30am Team NPF Cycle in the Willamette Valley June 5 - 11:00 AM Let me be Perfectly Queer Eastbank Esplanade June 9 - 6 pm Sketchbooks in Parks - Irving Park June 10 - 7:00 pm 20th Anniversary Filmed by Bike at Hollywood Theatre June…
Find out more »Morning Cartoons
Our Saturday Morning Cartoons program has been so popular, we’re expanding it to Sunday. Kids and kids at heart are encouraged to come stuff their eyeballs full of epic animation and their faces full of sugary cereal, now all weekend mornings long!
Find out more »Dahlia Festival
Stroll through nearly 40 acres of dahlias in a colorful rainbow of sizes, shapes and hues during the annual Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias in Canby. Starting Monday, August 1, take in more than 370 dahlia varieties and then enjoy live music and a tasty meal from local food carts. The festival runs from August 1 through September 31. Free admission. Dogs allowed on leash, but not recommended.
Find out more »Sunrise Books Presents: Home Sweet Home Storytime
What makes a house a home? At this storytime we’ll discuss what home means to you and how to create “home”. We’ll read heartfelt picture books, sing songs and have a craft. Parents have the pleasure of enjoying some of the finest coffee in Portland at ROCKY BUTTE ESPRESSO BAR(8505 NE Fremont) We’ll start at 9:30am. This event and others like it are hosted EVERY SECOND SATURDAY!! I’ll also have BOOKS FOR SALE. We’ll see you 8/13. And as always…SHINE…
Find out more »Tree Time! Preschool Walk
Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. Tree Time! walks are held Mondays…
Find out more »Portland Saturday Market
Welcome to Portland Saturday Market. Operating since 1974, this is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Located in Portland's historic Old Town, the Market is the most popular shopping destination for local handcrafted goods. Seasonally the Portland Saturday Market offers free Kids Activities ranging from puppet shows, science fairs, juggling school, creative arts activities and much more. Check the website for event times. We offer a unique opportunity for people to meet local NW…
Find out more »Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek
Ages 5 and up, meet at the Nature Center by the start of Old Main Trail - Join a naturalist on a walk through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary from week to week, and will be geared for ages 5 through adult, but all ages are welcome. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes.
Find out more »Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm Open House
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm is holding an Open House at its main campus in Cornelius for anyone interested in enrolling in the 2022-23 school year! Swallowtail is a PreK-8th Grade Waldorf school with a focus on the arts and environmental education. We also have a farm campus in Hillsboro that the classes visit throughout the year.
Find out more »24th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival
WILL BE FILLED WITH MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. The Garlic Festival hours are: FRIDAY: 12PM – 11PM SATURDAY: 10AM – 11PM SUNDAY: 10AM – 6PM
Find out more »Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett presents Dinolandia in downtown Portland May 31–September 10, 2022. The immersive walk-through two-story museum features more than 50 species of dinosaurs, ranging from the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the massive floor-to-ceiling T. Rex! Per Mike's signature style, all 1,000+ cutouts will be made from reclaimed plywood and recycled paint. Grammy nominated children’s artist Billy Kelly provides original music for the exhibit. Dinolandia takes place in the beautiful 22,000 square foot corner retail space located at 710…
Find out more »Open Farm Days at Zenger Farm
We have Open Farm Days every Sat. 11:30am-3pm through the fall. Each week has a different theme - check the website for details. Pay as you can model, see website for suggested registration fee, starting at $5 for families who identify as low-income and increasing based on income.
Find out more »Free Beginning Ballet Series
The Free Beginning Ballet Series introduces young dancers, ages 6-9, to the fundamentals of ballet. These free classes help children decide if ballet is right for them. We welcome all new dancers in this commitment-free, three-class series, with the goal of giving students the basic foundations and an appreciation of dance. Sign up and find out why TPB is Portland’s premier academy for nurturing, student-centered ballet training. The final class acts as a placement assessment for the Curriculum Ballet program. Students must…
Find out more »FREE Beginning Ballet Classes
Free beginning ballet classes for ages 6-9 will be held on three Saturdays on Aug. 13, 20, and 27. The classes introduce young dancers to the fundamentals of ballet and help them decide if ballet is right for them. TPB welcomes all new dancers in this commitment-free series with the goal of giving students the basic foundations and an appreciation of dance. The classes develop motor skills, creativity, confidence, social skills, balance, focus, and flexibility, all in a safe and…
Find out more »El Sol Festival
You’re invited to The M&M Marketplace El Sol Festival coming to Hillsboro June 25th to August 13th, every Saturday from 12 to 2 pm. This new, free festival of dance and music from around the globe, combined with the fantastic food and welcoming atmosphere at M&M, has something for everyone. M&M owner, and festival producer, Jaime Miranda created El Sol to promote cultural exchange and create a fun, inclusive experience for all-ages audiences. Celebrate M&M’s 22nd year of creativity, culture, and impact.…
Find out more »Back-to-School Meet & Greet with Booboo Stewart (Jay from Disney’s Descendants)
Don’t miss the Back-to-School Meet & Greet at Columbia Gorge Outlets on Saturday, Aug 13, from 12-2p! Disney star Booboo Stewart, “Jay” from Descendants, will be on-site to meet fans, take photos and sign autographs. Chad Doing from Rip City Radio will be emceeing with music and chances to win FREE gift cards and prizes throughout the day!
Find out more »Magic and Comedy
Join the Awake Coffee crew for some good belly laughs this Saturday and ever second Saturday at 1pm! Come a few minutes early to get settled with a good seat and a tasty treat! Donations for artists are so very much appreciated!
Find out more »Rebel Kids Story Hour at Hammer + Jacks
Each Saturday afternoon (2-3pm), we’ll celebrate an extraordinary woman by reading her story and creating a craft based on her life or work. All stories are coming from one of our favorite collections, the “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls” series. All genders welcome! To join us for storytime and crafts, head to the link in our bio! Entry to this event is by donation. You can reserve a bench (up to 5 people, max 3 kids) that your group will…
Find out more »All Families Welcome: Community Family Fun Night
Coming up, on Saturday, August 13th from 3-7pm, we are planning a free family event to connect with our surrounding community and celebrate the incoming of a new school year. The primary goal of this event is to unify community members and introduce them to community agencies and organizations that could make meaningful impacts on the children and families in this area. We are so excited to celebrate and show our appreciation to our communities and the families that live…
Find out more »Beaverton Night Market
The Beaverton Night Market exists to create a vibrant, intercultural, family-friendly space that is reminiscent of night markets internationally. The Market offers a culturally-relevant evening activity and gathering space with ethnic food and crafts for families of all backgrounds in Beaverton.
Find out more »Concerts in the Park and Duck Races with NCPRD
Concerts in the Park are back this summer! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and bring the entire family to enjoy live music outdoors. All concerts are FREE and open to all ages. BridgeCity Soul (Dance, Soul, R&B) Saturday, August 13 5- 8 p.m. (Duck races at 5 p.m.; Concert starts at 6 p.m.) Milwaukie Bay Park 11211 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie Enjoy an evening of live music with BridgeCity Soul while taking in the riverfront views at Milwaukie…
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