
Bat Chats at Tryon Creek
Tryon Creek State Natural AreaBring your picnic blankets and settle in for an evening of bat viewing at the Tryon Creek meadow off the Bike Trail. Park Rangers will give a bat talk before […]
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Bring your picnic blankets and settle in for an evening of bat viewing at the Tryon Creek meadow off the Bike Trail. Park Rangers will give a bat talk before […]
Summer Free For All and the Mt. Scott Arleta Neighborhood Association will be showing Moana 2 at Mt. Scott Park! Pre movie activities start at 7:30 PM and include: -rock […]
Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars with Hillsboro's annual Pix in the Park series. This free outdoor movie series features films each Friday night in August. Bring a blanket […]
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 […]
It’s Back: Portland Mercury’s Burger Week Returns August 11–17 With $10 Burgers at 100+ Locations! Get ready to loosen that belt—because the Mercury’s Burger Week is back and beefier than ever! From […]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Portland with Glow-N-Fire! This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but […]
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). "Zookeepers" are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments. Presented by City […]
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 […]
Celebrate with Us! In this FREE Family Forest Day, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to celebrate native trees of the Pacific Northwest. Hoyt Arboretum Nature Educators and community partners […]
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 […]
Bring your sun hat and head to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for the new tradition of Summer Flowers! Come for a beautiful day of leisure, fun for the kids, 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. […]