Fun Things to Do in Portland
Fun Events
THE BIG FLOAT - JULY 27TH
The Big Float 4 is on Sunday, July 27th on the Willamette River in downtown Portland! The goal is to encourage people to “get into the river” and support its preservation and healthy development as a recreational resource. Floaters will paddle down river from the beach area beneath the Marquam Bridge, and will land on the west bank at the Tom McCall Bowl. There, Portland's best downtown beach party will be held - complete with music barge and live band. Register online by Sunday for the discounted rate!
Free Events
WORLD CUP FINAL http://thesquarepdx.org/events/
Sunday, July 13th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come watch the finals of the 2014 Fifa World Cup on the big screen in Portland's Pioneer Square! The festivities begin at 10:00am and kick-off is at 12:00pm.
Oregon Berry Festival
Friday, July 18 - Saturday July 19
This free, family friendly event will feature a 2-day farmers market, a children’s booth with activities and crafts, a main stage with cooking demos and entertainment, health and wellness seminars and more berry deliciousness than you can possibly imagine.
See more info at oregonberryfestival.com
More Info: Oregon Berry Festival @ Ecotrust | FREE, Cooking Demos, Music, Sweet Treats
YOSHIDA'S SAND IN THE CITY
July 18 - July 20 from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
The 19th annual Sand in the City brings the beach to the Square for 3 days of sand castles, competitions and free fun! Don't miss this great summer tradition.
MORE INFO
Free Music
MUSIC ON MAIN STREET
http://www.portland5.com/events/music-main-street
Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the ArtBar & Bistro are proud to present the 9th annual Music on Main Street outdoor concert series. The free concerts are held in downtown Portland on Main Street, between Southwest Broadway & Park Ave., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. FREE from 5pm-7pm
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July 9 – Billie and the Holidays – featuring Liz Vice
July 16 – The Nowhere Band
July 23 – Brothers and Sister
July 30 – Vagabond Opera
August 6 – Morning Ritual – featuring Ben Darwish & Shook Twins
August 13 – Melao de Cuba
ECOTRUST SUNDOWN CONCERTS
http://www.ecotrust.org/project/sundown/
Sundown is a quintessential celebration of summertime. The free four-week outdoor concert series is hosted at Ecotrust’s Natural Capital Center, located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. Sundown happens on Thursdays in July, starting the 10th. Join us at 5:30 pm!
721 NW 9th Avenue (between Irving St. and Johnson St.) FREE
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July 10: Portland Cello Project – All Ages Dance Party
July 17: Magic Mouth with Brainstorm
July 24: The Builders and the Butchers with Melville
July 31: Alela Diane with Lost Lander
PLAZA PALOOZA
https://www.facebook.com/Plazapalooza/events
FREE Summer Concerts in the Oregon Convention Center Plaza. Every Thursday: July 10 through August 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The plaza is on Northeast Oregon Street between NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Grand Avenue.
All ages welcome.
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July 17 - Blue Ember
July 24 - Tony Furtado
July 31 - Pepe and the Bottle Blondes
August 7 - Keegan Smith
August 14 - Ken DeRouchie
Free Movies
FLICKS ON THE BRICKS
Pioneer Square will be transformed into Portland’s largest outdoor movie theater for the entire community to enjoy! Live pre-movie entertainment provided by 101.9 Kink. Admission to Flicks on the Bricks is FREE and attendees are encouraged to bring low back chairs, pillows, cushions or bean bags to truly make the Square their ‘Living Room’.
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July 25th: Ghostbusters (PG)
August 8th: The Princess Bride (PG)
MOVIES IN THE PARK
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/489142
Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM: performances by local musicians and free popcorn. Movies begin at dusk. Bring jackets and extra blankets - it can get chilly when the sun goes down!
(See website for full schedule)
THE BIG FLOAT - JULY 27TH
The Big Float 4 is on Sunday, July 27th on the Willamette River in downtown Portland! The goal is to encourage people to “get into the river” and support its preservation and healthy development as a recreational resource. Floaters will paddle down river from the beach area beneath the Marquam Bridge, and will land on the west bank at the Tom McCall Bowl. There, Portland's best downtown beach party will be held - complete with music barge and live band. Register online by Sunday for the discounted rate!
Free Events
WORLD CUP FINAL http://thesquarepdx.org/events/
Sunday, July 13th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come watch the finals of the 2014 Fifa World Cup on the big screen in Portland's Pioneer Square! The festivities begin at 10:00am and kick-off is at 12:00pm.
Oregon Berry Festival
Friday, July 18 - Saturday July 19
This free, family friendly event will feature a 2-day farmers market, a children’s booth with activities and crafts, a main stage with cooking demos and entertainment, health and wellness seminars and more berry deliciousness than you can possibly imagine.
See more info at oregonberryfestival.com
More Info: Oregon Berry Festival @ Ecotrust | FREE, Cooking Demos, Music, Sweet Treats
YOSHIDA'S SAND IN THE CITY
July 18 - July 20 from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
The 19th annual Sand in the City brings the beach to the Square for 3 days of sand castles, competitions and free fun! Don't miss this great summer tradition.
MORE INFO
Free Music
MUSIC ON MAIN STREET
http://www.portland5.com/events/music-main-street
Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the ArtBar & Bistro are proud to present the 9th annual Music on Main Street outdoor concert series. The free concerts are held in downtown Portland on Main Street, between Southwest Broadway & Park Ave., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. FREE from 5pm-7pm
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July 9 – Billie and the Holidays – featuring Liz Vice
July 16 – The Nowhere Band
July 23 – Brothers and Sister
July 30 – Vagabond Opera
August 6 – Morning Ritual – featuring Ben Darwish & Shook Twins
August 13 – Melao de Cuba
ECOTRUST SUNDOWN CONCERTS
http://www.ecotrust.org/project/sundown/
Sundown is a quintessential celebration of summertime. The free four-week outdoor concert series is hosted at Ecotrust’s Natural Capital Center, located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. Sundown happens on Thursdays in July, starting the 10th. Join us at 5:30 pm!
721 NW 9th Avenue (between Irving St. and Johnson St.) FREE
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July 10: Portland Cello Project – All Ages Dance Party
July 17: Magic Mouth with Brainstorm
July 24: The Builders and the Butchers with Melville
July 31: Alela Diane with Lost Lander
PLAZA PALOOZA
https://www.facebook.com/Plazapalooza/events
FREE Summer Concerts in the Oregon Convention Center Plaza. Every Thursday: July 10 through August 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The plaza is on Northeast Oregon Street between NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Grand Avenue.
All ages welcome.
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July 17 - Blue Ember
July 24 - Tony Furtado
July 31 - Pepe and the Bottle Blondes
August 7 - Keegan Smith
August 14 - Ken DeRouchie
Free Movies
FLICKS ON THE BRICKS
Pioneer Square will be transformed into Portland’s largest outdoor movie theater for the entire community to enjoy! Live pre-movie entertainment provided by 101.9 Kink. Admission to Flicks on the Bricks is FREE and attendees are encouraged to bring low back chairs, pillows, cushions or bean bags to truly make the Square their ‘Living Room’.
--
July 25th: Ghostbusters (PG)
August 8th: The Princess Bride (PG)
MOVIES IN THE PARK
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/489142
Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM: performances by local musicians and free popcorn. Movies begin at dusk. Bring jackets and extra blankets - it can get chilly when the sun goes down!
(See website for full schedule)