family-friendly
Treat Day at Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Cedar Creek Grist Mill 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland, WATreat day has volunteers baking up recipes using whole wheat flour milled right on site at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill. You never know what will be in store... cookies, scones, muffins, cakes, and maybe even dog biscuits for your furry friend. Come tour the historic 1876 grist mill, see... Read More
Ridgefield 4th of July Celebration
Downtown Ridgefield, WA Ridgefield, WAEveryone loves a parade, and if you are looking for a small town party with true Americana feel, look no further than Ridgefield, WA. They put on a fabulous, well-attended 4th of July parade and party that lasts all day long.The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in... Read More
Aumsville Corn Festival
Porter-Boone Park 1105 Main St., Aumsville, ORFree Family fun in Aumsville east of Salem includes a parade, corn eating contest, live entertainment, fireman's pancake breakfast, old fashioned games, beer garden, car show and more. Parade starts at 11 am
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
Ann Morrison Park 1000 S. Americana Blvd, Boise, IDA free family event for almost 30 years, the beautiful hot air balloons lift off from Ann Morrison Park and drift over Boise for all to enjoy. A perfect way to celebrate the end of summer! All lift-offs are weather-permitting.
Art in the Pearl
Pearl District NW Park Ave., Portland, ORA fine arts and craft festival in the heart of downtown Portland's Pearl District. The 23rd annual event will be held in the Pearl's North District Park Blocks. This free event includes art, theater, live music performances, crafts, and hands-on activities for the whole family. Over 100 artists.
Bremerton Blackberry Festival
Bremerton waterfront 245 Fourth St, Bremerton, WAThe 30th annual blackberry festival on the waterfront in downtown Bremerton, WA. Give the summer a big send off with a celebration in true Northwest style. Free entertainment Blackberry temptations including blackberry pie, blackberry wine, blackberry lemonade, and more! Live music Food vendors Family area Beer and wine garden Chalk... Read More
Scooper Fest
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesAs in ICECREAM scoops! What better way to celebrate the middle of summer with an all-you-can-eat ice-cream social? For the price of entry, you can sample ice cream from the best manufacturers in the Northwest and beyond. There will also be live entertainment, an inflatable 30 foot waterslide, celebrity... Read More
Adult Soapbox Derby
Mt. Tabor Park 6220 SE Salmon St, Portland, ORThis free event is fun for the whole family. Come watch the creative creations by Portland residents as they race their homemade soap box cars on a course down Mt. Tabor. Join in the fun and celebration of all things crazy and unique. These great images are from Jason DeSomer... Read More