Who's a good boy? Who is?! Pup City is Sunday at the Rose Quarter, presented by TAVO! A1.3K dog walk around the Rose Quarter campus, led by Blaze the Trail Cat and the BlazerDancers. The festival begins at 9:00 a.m., and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Bring your pup(s) and take in the sights, sounds, and tail wags as you stroll through the heart of Rip City. to see the largest skateboard mural in the world? It's here in Portland at the new outdoor community center and skate park called Portland Dream Plaza at SE 9th and Taylor.
World Naked Bike Ride is Saturday. With the unofficial motto of “as bare as you dare,” all manner of clothing and costume (or lack thereof!) is allowed. Starting location is Grant Park, lineup at 6:30p
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to get out and enjoy all of our incredible parks in and around Portland. We have over 270 parks, gardens, trails and playgrounds, including Forest Park, Washington Park, and Powell Butte Nature Park…a few of our largest. We also have Mill Ends Park, the world’s smallest park! Wallethub just released list of best cities for recreation, and Portland came in at came in #19 in the U.S.
Portland Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Free For All is back! It includes fitness in the park, cultural events, movies in the park and Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun Monday-Friday all summer long.
Outdoor pools are open through August 31, and many offer free open play days. No registration is required to swim. Admission is available on a first come, first served basis and subject to daily staffing. Pools offering free swimming include Creston, Grant, Montavilla, Peninsula, Pier and Sellwood pools.
Hoyt Arboretum offers free guided tours every Sunday at 11 a.m. from April through October. You get to explore 12 miles of trails and see over 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world. Plus, you can hop on a free shuttle to explore Washington Park and its attractions.
The Willamette Shore Trolley is a fun way to explore Portland! You get to ride a vintage trolley along a historic rail line from Lake Oswego to Portland, passing through the Elk Rock Tunnel and posh neighborhoods. The round trip takes about 35 to 45 minutes.
The PDX Sidewalk Joy Map is a fantastic way to explore Portland's quirky and creative side! It features over 80 community joy spots, including neighborhood galleries, exchanges, and displays. You can find fun projects like the Sidewalk Ducks, where you can take or leave a rubber duck, and the Lucky Dog Library, perfect for dog lovers.
Been meaning to get the fam to Oaks Park? You can ride the historic carousel and train for free! No bracelets or tickets are required. The carousel, which has been around for over 100 years, features hand-carved animals and is the oldest ride at the park. The train offers a relaxing ride with views of the Willamette River and Portland's west side.
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Make sure to set your alarm for Monday morning July 28. We'll be broadcasting live from a very special, magical place. With a special magical announcement that your family will LOVE.
STACEY & MIKE WATCHLIST:
New to theaters: The Fantastic Four: First Step starring Pedro Pascal
Stacey: The Following. It's not new, it's from 2013 but found it recently on Prime Video and love a good show that lasts a couple seasons! Kevin Bacon is great.
Mike: Is watching his kids have fun on vacation right now!