Wilsonville’s Fun In the Park

Fun in the park is a unique FREE festival and wholesome celebration of a community coming together through collaborative efforts of churches, businesses, clubs and civic groups.

There is so much to do at this family friendly event that you will not want to miss a single moment!
Free family event  August 1, 2015 10am-5pm
http://www.funinthepark.com/

Beaverton’s Flicks by the Fountain
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/flicks

Now in it’s 12th year, the City of Beaverton’s annual Flicks by the Fountain series will be presented once again this August.  Held the first four Fridays in August at Beaverton City Park.  All movies are free and start at dusk.

Washington Park Summer Festival
August 7-14, 6:00pm

Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket, and spend time with family and friends in the Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/489145

 Big Truck Day

Saturday, Aug. 8 • 10 am-2 pm
Conestoga Recreation Center ~ 9985 SW 125th ~ Beaverton, OR 97008

There is something exciting about big trucks, especially when the kiddos can climb aboard, honk the horn and kick the tires in a parking lot full of big rigs. Big Truck Day is an opportunity for our neighbors, both big and small, to walk around and touch, feel and climb into the big rigs and trucks they witness in their everyday life. The center’s front and back parking lots become packed with everything from bulldozers, fire engines, freight trucks, cranes, buses, tow trucks, to SWAT van and more. Suggested donation $1 per child.

 

Celebrate Hillsboro

August 8th, 9am-4pm
presented by Tuality Healthcare
http://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1287

 

Ongoing Summer Events

 

Summer Meal Program

Did you know that there are over 600 free meal sites in the state of Oregon?  Each one of these sites provides a free lunch to children ages 1-18.  And many of these locations provide a free breakfast as well.  Go to www.summerfoodoregon.org where you can search by city to find all the locations near you that provide this fantastic program.

 

 Museums

Portland Children’s Museum
http://www.portlandcm.org/visit

 Many families don’t know this but Target sponsors free admission from 4-8pm on the first Friday of each month.  Occasionally the date is changed to another day in the month so please visit their website for the most up-to-date information.

Portland Art Museum

 Fourth Friday Free
free admission after 5 pm
http://portlandartmuseum.org/events-programs/calendar/

 

Free Swimming

On those warm summer days take a dip in your local pool to cool down. Many pools in the Portland area offer free swim time throughout the summer.  Check the links below for a pool near you.

Portland Parks
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/489147

Jackson Bottom Wetlands
http://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1256

 If you enjoy being out in nature and viewing an abundance of wildlife and vegetation then a trip to the Jackson Bottom Wetlands is the place for you. Located minutes south of downtown Hillsboro, Jackson Bottom Wetlands provides a quiet sanctuary for both people and wildlife. Over 150 species of birds are spotted annually at Jackson Bottom including nesting Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and thousands of Tundra Swans and Northern Pintails, making Jackson Bottom a haven for bird watchers.  The preserve is home to beavers, deer, otters and thousands of other species.

Movies in the Park 

Many communities offer family friendly movies in their local parks at dusk.  This is a great time to get together with neighbors, share some snacks and have a great time. 

Movies on the Commons in Tualatin

http://www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/movies-commons

 

North Clackamas Movies in the park

http://ncprd.com/movies-park

 

Portland Parks Movies in the Park

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/61921