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Portland Weekend Amusements (Sept. 30 – October 2)

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Ease your transition to real Autumn weather with beer, cheese, and Greek food this weekend. And if you have the gumption, ride your bike a bit around Sellwood and Milwaukie.

All Weekend

Greek Festival 2016Portland Greek Festival

After six decades, The Greek Festival has become one of the largest festivals of its kind, sharing our Greek Orthodox faith and rich culture with over 15,000 guests annually. The festival is an iconic event in the Portland Metropolitan area and has been designated as an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. Each year a portion of proceeds from the festival go toward worthy philanthropic endeavors in the greater Portland community.

prostProst! Portland Oktoberfest

It’s the biggest party of the year at Prost!

Everything kicks off on Friday Night with a ceremonial keg tapping at 7pm. We will also be selling a limited amount of our 2016 Oktoberfest Liter Steins.

Saturday and Sunday we are taking the party outside. We will have the entire Marketplace, with extra biers available on tap outside, German BBQ on a charcoal grill, games, a face painter and more!

Portland Juggling Festival and Vaudeville Extravaganza

One of the largest regional juggling festivals in the country, the festival provides a venue for jugglers from around the world to come together to share knowledge and hone skills in workshops and juggling sessions.

The Juggling and Vaudeville Extravaganza highlights the festival on Saturday night. In past years it’s featured a family-friendly assortment of local and national juggling and variety acts in one live performance.

Friday-Saturday

Fresh Hop Fest 2016Portland Fresh Hops Fest

The Portland Fresh Hops Fest is a celebration of the annual hop harvest that takes place from mid-August to mid-September in Oregon. This year’s 13th annual event will take place Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. Hours are 5pm to 9pm on Friday and 12pm to 8pm on Saturday. The festival features more than 60 Oregon craft beers made with hops that are freshly picked off the vine and used within hours of harvesting.

This year’s festival will feature more than 60 Oregon brewed fresh hop beers . . . Beers may run out; for the greatest selection, arrive on Friday or before 3pm on Saturday.

Saturday

The WedgeThe Wedge: Portland Celebrates Cheese

The Wedge is a Farmers Market-style event, featuring cheese and foods/beverages that go well with it. Sample and purchase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider, take a class, snap a pic with our mascot, and try your hand at cheese wheel bowling! . . .

This is a family and pet friendly event that is open to the public. Children and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome . . .

Belgianfest 20168th Annual Belgianfest

Join North 45 for our 8th Annual Belgianfest!

Old World vs. New World Belgian Beer Battle:

Taste the best in Belgian beers with our expansive collection of authentic Belgian beers and try some of the best domestic craft Belgian style ales in our one-day celebration of all things Belgian!

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysSellwood-Milwaukie Sunday Parkways

This is the last event of the season, but we will end it with a bang! We are once again teaming up with the Salmon Celebration and the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) for the second year in a row. For the first time ever, we will be going to Milwaukie. It’s going to be amazing! This new route will include Westmoreland, Sellwood, and Water Tower Parks plus the Milwaukie Farmers Market and the Milwaukie Business District. Stop by this event to share in some Sunday Parkways history in the making, and also enjoy the live music, delicious food, and fun that awaits you!

OMSIOMSI Harvest Fest

Enjoy the bounty of Oregon while indulging in snacks, sweets, beer and music from the Pacific Northwest region! Learn about Oregon specialty crops from local farms, CSA’s, cooking demonstrations and artisan vendors. There’s fun for the whole family, including kids activities and live entertainment. Come celebrate the harvest season at OMSI!

Salmon Celebration3rd Annual Salmon Celebration at Westmoreland Park

Join us in celebration of the restoration of Crystal Springs Creek and the return of salmon to the city on Sunday October, 2 from 11am to 4pm at Westmoreland Park.

The program will include salmon and lamprey tasters, inter-tribal cultural activities, and wonderful storytelling. Booths will include hands-on science activities, wilderness skills, nature crafts, and games for children and adults alike. The event will be free and open to all.

Portland Weekend Amusements (19-21 August 2016)

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Super hot weekend for the first Oregon Walkways, the 19th annual PDX Adult Soap Box Derby, the Jade International Market, Sunday Parkways, Shakespeare, movies, and concerts in parks – and more!

Saturday

Oregon WalkwaysOregon Walkways

Join Better Block PDX and Oregon Walks for the first ever Oregon Walkways: a celebration of public space along the historic Portland Park Blocks – north and south of Burnside. Kick-off walk from SW Ankeny & Broadway (Ankeny Square by Bailey’s Tap Room) to the International Open Street Summit at PSU at 11am on Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities.

PDX Soap Box DerbyPDX Adult Soap Box Derby

CAMARADERIE, COMPETITION, AND COMMUNITY

Portland’s PDX Adult Soap Box Derby is a 100 + volunteer-fueled grass roots community event traditionally held the third Saturday in the month of August.

Once a year a brave group of racers convene on the daunting slopes of Mt. Tabor to test their metal to their mettle. These pages are dedicated to all those who have spilled their blood, or even worse, spilled their BEER. We thank the community and our beloved volcano for allowing us to tickle her spine.

“FLEXING PORTLAND’S CREATIVE MUSCLE SINCE 1997”

Jade International Night MarketJade International Night Market

The Jade International Night Market takes place every year and provides a unique cultural event that reflects the diversity of the Jade District communities. We envision an event that supports and roots the Jade District community in place, while providing an opportunity for community members and businesses to benefit economically from the event.

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysSunday Parkways – Southeast

City of Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city’s largest public space – its streets – to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride, stimulating economic development, and represents the community, business, and government investments in Portland’s vitality, livability, and diversity.

Ongoing – in the Parks

Movies in the ParkMovies in the Park

  • Fri, August 19 – Floyd Light Middle School (10800 SE Washington St) – Toy Story 3
  • Sat, August 20 – Sewallcrest Park (SE 31st & Market St) – Best in Show

Flicks on the Bricks – and Pioneer Courthouse Square

  • Fri, August 19 – The Sandlot (PG) with pre-movie entertainment by Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising

Original Practice Shakespeare FestivalOriginal Practice Shakespeare Festival

OPS Fest brings a new style of Shakespearean performance to the Portland area by reviving the old.

This weekend’s performances at Gabriel Park (SW 45th Ave & Vermont Street):

  • Twelfe Night – All Male Cast – Sat. Aug. 20 @ 2PM
  • Richard III – All Female Cast – Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7PM

Portland Weekend Amusements (12-14 August 2016)

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This weekend’s activities: Bridge Pedal, Alberta Street Fair, Seaport Celebration, Taste of Croatia, Timbers Army Block Party, India Fest – and more!

The Bite of Oregon takes over Waterfront Park all weekend with Oregon food, wine, and beer. The Bridge Pedal take place Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Saturday

Alberta Street Fair 2016Alberta Street Fair

The 19th Annual Alberta Street Fair, presented by Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care, is Saturday, August 13, 2016. The Fair offers an eclectic mix of activities and events that could only be found on Alberta Street and showcases the best of the Alberta Street community. The event features entertainment, music, vendors, food and drink for people of all ages.

Seaport CelebrationSeaport Celebration

Join the fun on the waterfront at the family-friendly event of the summer!

The Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 will open up for a unique opportunity to go inside the fences of a working marine terminal, normally closed to the public. Best of all, parking and admission are free!

Experience Portland’s thriving working harbor by jumping on a jet boat ride, or throw on a helmet and try your hand at welding. Enjoy interactive booths from harbor businesses. From great musicians and delicious food, to thrilling activities for all ages, Seaport Celebration is the event not to be missed!

Taste of CroatiaTaste of Croatia

The Taste of Croatia festival takes place Saturday, 13 August 2016 at the St. Birgitta Catholic Church in Linnton (11820 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR) from 11 AM to 9 PM.

Enjoy delicious Croatian food including roasted lamb and pork, traditional pastries – plus imported beer and wine while taking in Croatian folklore, music, and much more. There are kids activities too.

Timbers ArmyTimbers Army Block Party

Hey, kids! Time for our annual block party!

As in years past, we’ll take over the block in front of the Fanladen with match viewing, music, a dunk tank and bouncy house, and many options for beer, cider, and food.

Festivities go from 1 to 9pm. The match is at 4pm.

Sunday

India Festival 2016India Fest

Bring your friends and family and come to Pioneer Courthouse Square for a free taste of Indian Culture! Get ready to experience a day of back-to-back dances, musical performances, and food from Portland’s finest Indian restaurants.

Don’t miss out on a memorable event that draws crowds from all over the West Coast!

Ongoing – in the Parks

Movies in the ParkMovies in the Park

  • Fri, August 12 – Dawson Park (N Stanton St & Williams Ave) – Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
  • Fri, August 12 – Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate Blvd) – Big Hero 6 (2014)
  • Sat, August 13 – Parklane Park (SE 155th & Main St) – Big Hero 6 (Spanish with English Subtitles)
  • Sun, August 14 – April Hill Park (SW 58th & Miles St) – Star Wars – The Force Awakens (2015)

Flicks on the Bricks – and Pioneer Courthouse Square

  • Fri, August 12 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)
    with pre-movie entertainment by Kory Quinn

Concerts in the Park

  • Sunday, Aug 14 – Washington Park – Portland Festival Symphony

Portland Weekend Amusements (24-26 June 2016)

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It’s happening! The festivals and events are thick on the ground from here through September.

Ongoing

Pedalpalooza 2016

Pedalpalooza is 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 280 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.

All Weekend

Good in the Hood Multicultural Music, Arts, & Food Festival

Good in the Hood 2016The Good in the Hood Multicultural Music & Food Festival has become a historical annual event spearheading neighborhoods throughout Portland to engage in the momentum of our city as a whole in its celebration and the defining of Neighborhood. Held annually the last weekend in June, its birth revealed a recognition and celebration of wealth within the neighborhoods we reside. … Last year we reached out to over 30,000 residents living within our Northeast Coalitions designated neighborhoods which many enjoyed two days of fun, music, food and festivities.

Saturday

Taste of Parkrose

Taste Of ParkroseEnjoy live music & entertainment, street vendors, kids crafts and games. Taste samples from ethnic cuisines from restaurants in and around Historic Parkrose.

The event will feature the following:
• Food Pavilion Big Tent with delicious food samples and treats from Parkrose restaurants and vendors
• Community Tent – Resources, clubs and information from Parkrose community non profits
• Play Area – Games, prizes and craft-making activities for kids of all ages
• Music Stage – Singers, Dance and Visual performers on stage
• Passport coupon book – Take a tour all over Parkrose and participate in a passport savings book!

Sunday

Sunday Parkways – North

Sunday ParkwaysCity of Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city’s largest public space – its streets – to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride, stimulating economic development, and represents the community, business, and government investments in Portland’s vitality, livability, and diversity.

Milk Carton Boat Race

Mike Vogel at the 2010 Milk Carton Boat Race!A classic Rose Festival event and family friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race returns in 2016 for a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human powered boats that float only by means of recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in seven categories, with one earning a place in history upon the coveted Best in Show milk can trophy.

Admission is free, and the festivities take place at the historic Westmoreland Casting Pond in the Sellwood Neighborhood of SE Portland. There is no cost to enter a boat to participate in the race.

Peacock in the Park

Peacock In The ParkPeacock Productions, Inc. is proud to present Peacock In The Park, an all-ages, family friendly Summertime Spectacular scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Washington Park Amphitheater in Portland, Oregon.

Peacock In The Park 2016 will feature live music, drag entertainers, dancers and more for a fun-filled day in the park. Either bring your own picnic or grab a snack at one of the Peacock concessions carts.

Admission is free but remember, this is a fundraiser to send LGBTQ students to college, so donations are encouraged and appreciated! Cash and credit cards will be accepted for concessions, souvenirs and/or donations. All net proceeds benefit the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund.