SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Looking for a fun way to spend a lovely summer evening? How about a concert, movie – or even a live play – in a local park or garden?
Here’s just a taste of what’s on tap this year. You’ll find more listings at pdxkidscalendar.com (search “Summer Fun”).
These events are free unless otherwise noted. Check websites for schedules and other details – some allow lawn chairs, pets and food; others do not.
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Science in the Park/Wed. Noon Concerts. Crafts and experiments from 11 am1 pm, plus a concert at noon. Every Wed., July 9-Aug. 13. Esther Short Park, W 6th &
Columbia, Vancouver. cityofvancouver.us.
Concerts in the Park – PP&R. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) presents music in
a vast array of styles – from jazz, blues and swing to salsa, reggae, Irish and middle
eastern, to chamber music, rock and more – in more than 20 parks around the city.
Events are scheduled almost every night, July 5-Sept. 13. Most start at 6:30 pm.
portlandparks.org.
Showtime at Shute. Tunes at Hillsboro’s Shute Park at 6:30 pm every Thurs.,
July 10-Aug. 21. 799 SE 10th, Hillsboro. hillsboro-oregon.gov.
Sounds of Summer. Music from 7-9 pm every Wed. July 9-30 in Lake Oswego’s
Foothills Park, 199 Foothills; Aug. 6-27 in Lake Oswego’s Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick.
ci.oswego.or.us.
Concerts in the Park – Oregon City. The series moves to a new location this year
–the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. 6:30-8:30 pm every Thurs., July 10Aug. 2. 1726 Washington. orcity.org.
Summer Arts on Main Street: Music, children’s activities, local artisans, more.
10 am-2 pm every Wed. in July and August. SW Main between Broadway & Park.
portland5.com.
Concerts & Theater in the Park - THPRD. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
hosts eight concerts and plays in area parks, July 3-Aug. 14. Events begin at 6 pm.
thprd.org.
Sundown at Ecotrust. Music, environmental info, food and drink for sale, plus kids’
corner with free activities sponsored by Metro Parent & PDX Kids Calendar. 5:30 pm
every Thurs. in July. 721 NW 9th. ecotrust.org.
Farm Tunes. Family-friendly concerts featuring jazz, rock, bluegrass and more, plus hayrides to the u-pick fields. Purchase food, beer
and wine or bring a picnic. 6:30-9:30 pm every
Thurs. through Aug. 28. $10 per car. (Bike or
walk in free.) Kruger’s Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie
Island. krugersfarmmarket.com.
Tuesdays by Twilight. Jazz, swing, neo-country, world music and more in the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden. 7:30 pm every Tues., July 8-Aug. 5. $30-$45, depending
on concert; discounts for members, series passes. 239 NW Everett. lansugarden.org.
Washington Park Summer Festival. Varied line-up of music and more at 6 pm
Aug. 8-15. Rose Garden Amphitheater, 410 SW Kingston. portlandparks.org.
Moonlight & Music. 6-7:30 pm every Sun.,
July 6-Aug. 24. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First,
Lake Oswego. ci.oswego.or.us.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KRUGER’S FARM
Historic Scott Park Concerts. Lunchtime
concerts at the Ledding Library Amphitheater
featuring folk, rock, blues and more. Noon
every Wed. through Aug. 27. Snacks and
drinks for sale, or bring your own lunch. 10660
SE 21st, Milwaukie. milwaukieoregon.gov.
Catch a concert at Kruger’s Farm every
Thursday evening through Aug. 28. You
can even take a hayride to the u-pick fields
while you’re there!
Musicalu: Interactive children’s concert series
featuring family favorites such as Mo Phillips,
Mr. Hoo, The Alphabetians, Red Yarn and more. Bring lunch or stop by the farmers
market nearby. 11 am every Sat., July 12-Aug. 30. Gresham Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd.
greshamoregon.gov.
Noon Tunes. Portland’s living room rocks. Noon-1 pm every Tues. & Thurs., July 15Aug. 14. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th. thesquarepdx.org.
Noontime Showcase: Live music. Noon-1 pm every Wed., July 9-Aug. 27. SW Main
& Broadway. portland5.com.
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