Greater Portland Area Activities and Newsletter - July 3-10, 2026
ONE BIG FOURTH
July 4
King City is excited to announce its partnership with neighboring Tigard to bring you One Big Fourth. This partnership brings together three spectacular events for an all-day, family-friendly Fourth of July. Start your day with the Walk and Roll Parade and Park Festival from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., before heading over to enjoy the spectacular Middle of Millen Drive Parade at 4 p.m. Finish off your day with Tigard’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
This year, participants will find specially marked posters at each event. Those who take a photo with each poster will receive a free popsicle to enjoy while watching the evening’s fireworks.
oin Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and the City of Beaverton for their annual community event – 4th of July Celebration & Concert at Veterans Memorial Park – Beaverton.
Bring your family, grab lawn chairs or blankets, and meet your neighbors and friends for a summer afternoon of fun and live music. There will be family-friendly activities for all to enjoy, from inflatables to yard games to face painting and more!
Seating is on the grass. Beach/sand chairs or blankets for seating are recommended. Regular height lawn chairs will be permitted only at the side and rear of the seating area.
FOREST GROVE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4
Join Forest Grove for their annual 4th of July celebration featuring carnival games, bbq, fireworks and live music.
June 19–Aug. 21
Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment. On several evenings throughout the summer, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours.
Zoo Nights occur from mid-June through mid-August, with live music on the lawn at 6:30 p.m. and activities from 5:30 p.m. Guests will also find tasty food and snacks — plus the ever-popular elephant ears and a selection of local beer and wine for adults.
Located in the charming town of St. Paul, Oregon, this annual rodeo has been a beloved tradition for over eight decades. Experience the thrill of saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and the legendary bull riding that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. With a rich history and a reputation for delivering excitement and entertainment, the St. Paul Rodeo offers a unique blend of athleticism, tradition, and Western hospitality that will keep you coming back year after year.
But the St. Paul Rodeo isn’t just about the heart-pounding action. Enjoy live music, mouth-watering food vendors, and a festive carnival atmosphere that adds to the excitement and creates unforgettable memories for the whole family.
WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL
July 2–4
The Waterfront Blues Festival is a jubilant celebration in downtown Portland. Founded in 1988, this Independence Day festival has welcomed over 2,000 artists, including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Trombone Shorty, garnering international acclaim and raising over $10 million dollars for local community organizations, the Oregon Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
2026 features headliners like The Revivalists, Durand Jones and the Indications, Tank and the Bangas, Glitterfox, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs and Cymande.
The festival also serves as a showcase for Portland’s homegrown music community, with performances from local legends like Curtis Salgado, Mel Brown and Norman Sylvester. Over the course of four days and four stages, the festival features a dynamic lineup of over 50 blues, soul, funk and R&B artists, as well as some of Portland’s favorite food trucks, wineries, breweries and more.
4TH OF JULY IN LINCOLN CITY
July 4
Join Lincoln City’s exciting celebrations this 4th of July. Take part in a variety of activities throughout the city as you await the amazing fireworks display over Devils Lake.
June 11–July 19
This summer, Away Days Brewing is transforming the Historic US National Bank Building in downtown Portland into the ultimate soccer fan fest. Six weeks, daily matches, one giant screen with hundreds of fans. DJs, games, pop-ups, merch and of course Away Days beer flowing from the taps.
Be a part of the energy, the community, and every unforgettable match-day moment. The Festival is headquartered at the Historic Alberta House in NE Portland, with events taking place in various venues throughout the city (PSU, EXPO, Historic Vanport/Delta Park, City Hall…) and are offered free/sliding scale to the public
WORLD CUP 2026
June 11–July 19
May 23-24Gol will be showing every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live, with sound. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy the enthusiastic and football-loving atmosphere at Gol, the preeminent “footy” bar in Portland. There will be high-end pub food and a mouth-watering selection of local beers on draft, as well as a large selection of international beers. There will also be a daily cocktail dedicated to the countries playing that day.
OREGON BACH FESTIVAL
July 6
In every culture and land, music is a part of special events. One of the great masters of celebratory music is none other than Johann Sebastian Bach.
Bach wrote more than 300 cantatas, of which 200 survive, and a special subset of these were for special celebratory events rather than religious occasions. For these festivities, Bach composed many of his most spirited secular works—including Cantatas 201 and 207. These jubilant works—full of delightful wit, virtuosity, and musical pageantry—a reminder that universities have long been gathering places for ideas, creativity, and community.
Join Maestro Jos van Veldhoven as he leads the Oregon Bach Festival’s esteemed soloists with the Berwick Academy for this joyous evening of music.
BLUEGRASS JAMS
On-going
Hopworks is thrilled to welcome Patrick and his rotating vintage bluegrass band for a weekly jam session. They’ll be playing classic tunes from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, along with a solid lineup of original songs in that same hard-driving, traditional style.
Join a toe-tapping good time filled with lively music, great vibes, and cold drinks. Whether you’re a bluegrass fan or just looking for a fun night out, Hopworks is the place to be.
Come on down, grab a drink, and soak up the good vibes.
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4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR
July 4
Red, White & Blue Begins Here — Celebrate America 250 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds!
Our 4th of July Spectacular returns with delicious fair food, exciting carnival fun for kids and adults, live tribute band performances, and an enhanced FREE America 250 fireworks spectacular that will light up the night sky!
PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Ongoing
Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, the Portland Saturday Market Combines the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar. has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974 — in 2024, the market celebrated its 50th anniversary and earned the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title. It’s considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to 1 million visitors during its annual season.
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