Portland Water Lantern Festival

Laurelhurst Park SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.... Read More

$28 – $55

Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest

Cannon Beach, OR Cannon Beach, OR

Come to Cannon Beach for the 60th annual sandcastle building competition.  The most popular event during the summer in Cannon Beach, it is an event not to be missed.  Talented builders create amazing works of art out of sand that only last the one day. Divisions of the contest include... Read More

Milk Carton Boat Race

A fun, family-friendly event and all part of the Portland Rose Festival. Children and adults race and show off handmade boats that float only using recycled milk cartons and jugs.  Categories from ages 7 and up. Starting point is at the Casting Pond in Westmoreland Park, 7700 SE 22nd Ave,... Read More

Troutdale Arts Festival

Downtown Troutdale, Oregon Main Street downtown, Troutdale, OR

A summer festival on the historic Columbia River Highway Including a street fair, juried arts festival, live music, kids activities Photo by Explore Troutdale

FREE

Tacoma Greek Festival

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 1523 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

Come for the tradition, come for the dancing, come for the food, come for the cultural immersion, or come for the music. Just come to the St. Nicholas'60th annual Greek Festival! Church tours Greek  Dance performances Great Greek food Music FREE event! Hours: Friday 4-9pm | Saturday 11am-9pm | Sunday... Read More

FREE

Tigard Festival of Balloons

Cook Park 8680 SW Durham Rd, Tigard, OR

Light up the night with night shows, pre-dawn launch, and all day fun attractions in this family-friendly festival.  

WasabiCon’s Portland Convention

Hilton Hotel - Portland Downtown 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR

WasabiCon’s Geek Marketplace is a one-day event for fans of anime, cosplay and gaming to get together for a day of shopping and socializing. It will take place July 26-28 at the Hilton Portland Downtown and will feature an exhibitors hall full of artists, vendors, and more!

$20 – $60