Summer is not the time to get bored or sluggish. The warm weather is hopefully helping you get outside and enjoy earth’s beautiful surroundings! Besides getting out on a walk or playing in the yard here are a few fun activities that might be going on in or around your neighborhood this summer. Although some of these activities may not pertain to you if you are not in the local Portland or surrounding areas, you can do some google searching and see if you might have similar programming in your area. If you are in the local Portland, Oregon area you may benefit from this list.
Outdoor movies
-Parks – https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/446659
-Flicks on the Bricks – http://www.thesquarepdx.org/calendar_july2013.htm
Outdoor concerts
-Parks: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/446661
-Ecotrust building downtown:
-Pioneer Square: http://thesquarepdx.org
Concerts in the Zoo
http://www.oregonzoo.org/visit/summer-concerts
Festivals
http://www.events12.com/portland/august/
-Past, plan for next year:
Rose Festival, June: http://www.rosefestival.org
Festival of Balloons, June: http://www.tigardballoon.org
Blues Festival, July: www.tigardballoon.org
Trail Runs/Road Races/Adventure Races
http://www.racecenter.com/race-calendar/?city=Portland
Farmer’s Markets
http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
Berry picking
http://www.pickyourown.org/ORporteast.htm
http://pdxkidscalendar.com/portland-area-u-pick-berry-spots/
Farm festivals
-Hood River Fruit Loop, July: http://hoodriverfruitloop.com
-Berry Festival, July: http://www.oregonberryfestival.com/vendors-2014
Last Thursday Art Show
http://www.firstthursdayportland.com
First Thursday Art Show
http://www.lastthursdayonalberta.com
Wine tasting
Willamette Valley – http://willamettewines.com/wine-tasting-routes/
Hood River – http://business.hoodriver.org/list/category/wine-wineries-431
Portland Rose Gardens: go on a walk, picnic or take some pictures
http://www.rosegardenstore.org/rose-gardens.cfm
Zoo – second Tuesday of the month is discounted admission
http://www.oregonzoo.org
OMSI – first Sunday of the month is discounted admission
http://www.omsi.edu
Portland Children’s Museum – first Friday night of the month is discounted admission
Saturday Market (also held on Sundays) – http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
Rodeos –
http://www.rodeoz.com/states/oregon
Food carts –
http://www.foodcartsportland.com
Road Races –
http://www.roadracerunner.com/races/runningcalendar.aspx?state=or
http://www.portlandrunner.com/calendar.htm
http://www.runguides.com/Portland/runs
Geocaching – (self guided treasure hunting)
http://www.oregongeocaching.org
Info about it: http://www.katu.com/outdoors/featured/101033924.html
Other ideas to get moving:
Put together a kickball game
Plan a hike
Explore a park
Go to your local swimming pool
Ask a friend to meet for a walk instead of happy hour
Plant a garden
Other resources to check current events:
http://beportland.com/events
http://www.travelportland.com/things-to-do/events/calendar/
Celebrate Everyday Wellness 