Waterfront Blues Festival
Zidell Yards
3030 SW Moody Avenue
July 2-5
Kick back by the water and listen to some smooth blues. The Waterfront Blues Festival is usually held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, but this year the event is moving upriver to The Lot at Zidell Yards. Several of the shows have been sold out for a while not but there are still a few slots for a few of the concerts open.
Portland Saturday Market
98 SW Naito Parkway
Saturday (it’s in the name) July 3
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Oregon has opened up as of June 30, allowing for normal capacity in restaurants and other venues. There is no word on how this will affect this week’s Saturday Market. There may be all 250 vendors present or there may still be a limited number of sellers. Regardless, this is a market full of awesome handmade things by local artisans, and it’s a great way to kill some time on a weekend.
Clinton Street Theater: Family Entertainment
Clinton Street Theater
SE Clinton Street
Saturday, July 3
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Clinton Street Theater that puts on the beloved and risqué showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show every weekend also has a family-friendly series of fun movies it is putting on for you and the kiddo in your life. No kiddo required but this weekend they are showing The Iron Giant.
St. Paul Rodeo
St. Paul Rodeo Grounds
20025 Fourth St. N.E.
St. Paul, OR
June 30 – July 4
Grab your cowboy hats and hold onto your Levi’s because the St. Paul Rodeo is back. There are tons of events including the usual suspects like rodeo shows but there is also shopping, live music, a Wild West art exhibit and more.
Dinosaurs Revealed
OMSI
1945 SE Water Avenue
Open until Sept. 6
Want to live out your best Jurassic Park dreams? You can get up close and personal with some dinosaurs at OMSI and two really cool casts of dinosaur skeletons that are articulated and really let you understand just how big these animals were. There’s still timeslot ticketing so you’ll want to purchase tickets for the time slot you want soon before they sell out.
Migration Brewing Beer Run
Migration Brewing on Williams
3947 N Williams Avenue
July 3
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If you are someone who likes to run and also likes beer, you’re in for a treat. Migration Brewing is hosting a for fun 5k run or walk and there will be beer at the end. A ticket buys you a craft brew from Migration Brewing, your choice of a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag, the chance to win door prizes and access to event festivities, games, goodies and giveaways.
Summer Skatemobile Pop-Up
North Park Blocks
Weekends in July
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
You may know the drill by now but the Rose City Rollers bring out their Skatemobile and host a weekend outdoor skate! You can rent from the Skatemobile or bring your own gear and skate with some of your favorite derby pals.
Make Break with Michaels
Your local Michaels
2 p.m.
July 4
Hop over to your local Michael’s for a free craft on July 4. Michael’s gives you all the supplies, you’re only required to bring your creativity. This year they’ll have the supplies to make a patriotic treat holder.
