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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
Celebrate the holiday with a bang at the Oaks Park 4th of July Spectacular! Admission includes all-day access to all of the rides, free first-come, first-serve picnic grounds, and Portland's […]
The Waterfront Blues Festival is returning to Waterfront Park for two jam-packed days on July 4 & 5, 2025! There's a super fun area for families to gather at the […]
This free, family-friendly event is a cherished tradition in the community, offering a vibrant mix of live entertainment, food, shopping, and patriotic festivities along the Columbia River waterfront. The celebration […]
Back with a Bang! The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is proud to announce the return of the 4th of July Spectacular in conjunction with the City of Salem. […]
We’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through […]
Celebrate Independence Day with Food, Music, and Community Fun! Oregon City's biggest celebration of the summer returns to the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center for an unforgettable evening […]
We invite you to journey through time — from Tigard’s founding in 1961 to the vibrant, diverse city we are today. Get ready for music, memories, and a one-of-a-kind light […]
Kick off America's birthday the right way with America's favorite pastime, a Budweiser block party, and the best fireworks show in town. Fireworks continue on Saturday, July 5 as part […]
Bring the whole family to Sandy High School on Friday, July 4th, for a spectacular fireworks show, sponsored by Clackamas County Bank and the City of Sandy! A portion of Bell […]
Celebrate the 4th of July at Town Center Park with live music by Tiffany Bird and a laser light show! Kids can enjoy face painting and Kona Ice, too! Music […]
Head to Lake Oswego's beautiful Foothills Park for a July 4 concert from Hit Explosion, the Pacific Northwest's premier party band, and then experience a spectacular laser light show! The […]
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 […]
