What to do with the rugrats on a hot day? WATER PARK! Trip Advisor rated their Northwest favorites. Wings and Waves in McMinnville took their top spot with a 4 out of 5 rating. North Clackamas Aquatic Park also got a 4. Splash at Lively Park also got mentioned, that’s a little further away in Springfield. Great Wolf Lodge has some great water slides, in Centralia, Washington.
Or just hit up a neighborhood splash pad.
Whatever you do don't watch Shark Week before you go in the water! LOL The Discovery Channel's25th annual celebration of the ocean's apex predator with host Aquaman, Jason Momoa airs nightly at 8 on Discovery Channel or streamed on Discovery-plus and Max.
The Ghosts of Summer Halloween Convention is Saturday and Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center. Yes HALLOWEEN!
The 2023 NW Natural Street of Dreams is this weekend. Our friends at Mountainwood Homes have a promo code for $5 off tickets. Thanks guys!
We Three’s new album LOVE ME is out. The siblings from McMinnville are hosting an album release party with meet and greet, acoustic performance and exclusive posters for the first 50 people to show up at Daily Records on SE McGlouglin in Milwaukie at 7p Friday night.
Time to show off your best kicks. The Rose City Sneakerfest is Sat 12p-6p at Left Bank Annex.
Here's something different. Art In The Dark 2023: Drop of a Hat is an aerial event happening at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn Thurs through August 5. The performances start when the sun goes down.
Pearl District Beer and Arts Fest. Wouldn't Be K103 Things To Do This Weekend without a beer fest right? It's Portland!
Wasabi Con is Portland's pop culture event for fans of cosplay, anime, gaming and everything "geek." The event going down at The Hilton downtown will feature celebrity guests, local artists, exhibitors, gaming, panels, contests and more. Daytime programming and events are designed to be all-ages, with content presented for older attendees scheduled in the evening.
And also the Vancouver Beer and Wine Fest.
When was the last time you enjoyed an outdoor Edgefield show? Friday Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave and Ziggy Marley are playing. Saturday is the String Cheese Incident.
Hood River Lavender Farms is hosting their 20th annual Lavender Daze Festival this weekend.
Saturday is International Tiger Day and The Oregon Zoo wants you to come learn about their tiger, Bernadette and what you can do to help tigers in the wild.
Sunday Funday Drag Queen Brunch at Darcelle XV.
The PDX Black Collective Cultural Market Enjoy 50 Vendors, 4 DJs, Entertainment, Food Carts and Spirits. Plus, this event is indoor with AC!! A must during the hottest time of the year.
Takohachi is Portland’s traditional Japanese dance and drum ensemble featuring drums, flutes, and much more. This concert will be an experience under the towering Douglas firs of Pier Park.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will come to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Rose Quarter on Saturday, August 12 at 12:30 p.m., bringing all the most exciting Hot Wheels jumps, tricks, and stunts to life. Stacey & Mike will have your tickets all next week starting Monday 7/31.
This August, Danish artist Thomas Dambo is building a giant 12 to 20 foot wooden troll from recycled wood on site behind the Nordia House in SW Portland. The project, NW Trolls: Way of the Bird King, is all about promoting environmentalism and a touch of Scandinavian culture. This troll should be built and ready for discovering in September.