4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Seaside
Downtown SeasideSeaside hosts one of the largest official fireworks shows on the West Coast each Independence Day right on the beach next to the Pacific Ocean. The show begins at dusk, […]
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Seaside hosts one of the largest official fireworks shows on the West Coast each Independence Day right on the beach next to the Pacific Ocean. The show begins at dusk, […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July with downtown Portland’s only large-scale fireworks display! This incredible annual fireworks display over the Willamette River is set to a soundtrack of classic blues, soul […]
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Join us for a refreshing start to your Saturday with our Fresh Air Reset walking group! This casual, family-friendly walk is a chance to get moving, breathe deeply, and connect with other […]
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Free In-Store Kids Workshops! Each workshop has a different craft for kids to make: May 3: Birdy Buffet June 7: Baseball Game July 5: Toucan Mobile *Confirm specific workshop activity […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Groovin Guppies Join our Program Director, […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]
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 […]
Blueberry Month Celebration at Little NestlingsJoin us for a berry sweet morning celebrating all things blueberry! We’ll read the beloved classic Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey and enjoy mini […]