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The 70th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair will take place July 10–12, 2026, at scenic Willamette Park. The event celebrates community spirit and local heritage with three days of family-friendly activities along the banks of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can enjoy classic attractions such as the community […]
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to show at the Ticket Booth and get 20% off Ride Wristbands! 12-4 PM: FREE arts & crafts activities, hot chocolate, and tea 1-1:30 PM: Storytime with Chipper the Squirrel 2 PM: Teddy Bear Parade + Group Carousel Ride Teddy Bear Boxed Lunch Includes a sunflower butter & grape jelly […]
The 70th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair will take place July 10–12, 2026, at scenic Willamette Park. The event celebrates community spirit and local heritage with three days of family-friendly activities along the banks of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can enjoy classic attractions such as the community […]
The 70th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair will take place July 10–12, 2026, at scenic Willamette Park. The event celebrates community spirit and local heritage with three days of family-friendly activities along the banks of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can enjoy classic attractions such as the community […]
Founded in 1954, this historic and free event draws nearly 20,000 attendees each summer, offering a blend of modern and medieval activities. Head to the 73rd annual Summer Festival on July 17-18, 2026, featuring the traditional Summer Community Parade on July 18th at 10 AM, followed by the Sylvan Archers' International Archery Tournament from July […]
Founded in 1954, this historic and free event draws nearly 20,000 attendees each summer, offering a blend of modern and medieval activities. Head to the 73rd annual Summer Festival on July 17-18, 2026, featuring the traditional Summer Community Parade on July 18th at 10 AM, followed by the Sylvan Archers' International Archery Tournament from July […]
The largest parade in Oregon, the Portland Pride Parade brings tens of thousands of people into downtown Portland. The parade is on Sunday of Portland Pride weekend in July. The parade begins at NW Broadway and NW Davis and marches east. At Naito Parkway the parade marches south to the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival. The […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a FREE whimsical, all-ages promenade celebrating water, creativity, and community. Merfolk, sea creatures, and ocean allies of all kinds march through Portland in […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a FREE whimsical, all-ages promenade celebrating water, creativity, and community. Merfolk, sea creatures, and ocean allies of all kinds march through Portland in […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a FREE whimsical, all-ages promenade celebrating water, creativity, and community. Merfolk, sea creatures, and ocean allies of all kinds march through Portland in […]
The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This festival continues a long tradition of bringing people together for music, performances, education, family activities, and community pride. Once known as the “Mother Chautauqua of […]
The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This festival continues a long tradition of bringing people together for music, performances, education, family activities, and community pride. Once known as the “Mother Chautauqua of […]
The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This festival continues a long tradition of bringing people together for music, performances, education, family activities, and community pride. Once known as the “Mother Chautauqua of […]
