Life, liberty and the pursuit of … fireworks? It’s Independence Day Weekend – time to ponder our nation’s birth, and celebrate with barbecues, picnics – and pyrotechnic displays. Metro Parent HIGHLY recommends that you forego the personal fireworks exhibitions (click here for more information on fireworks injuries and how to avoid them) and, instead, opt to ooh and aah at one of the area’s public displays (we have a slew of possibilities, despite the fact that The Big One – Ft. Vancouver – is on hiatus this year). Check our online calendar for more ideas. Most of all: Be safe! Enjoy!
Saturday, July 4
Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks Displays. Click here for details.
Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5
50 Years Here! Oregon Zoo celebrates its 50th birthday at the current location with music and family activities all weekend. All ages. 9 am to 6 pm July 1 through 5. Free with admission of $9.75 adults, $6.75 kids 3 through 11, free 2 and under. $2 to park.
4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. www.oregonzoo.org.
Pomeroy Farm Patriotic Weekend. Steam logging, steam donkey and more. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm July 4, 1 to 5 pm July 5. $6 adults, $4 children, free under 2. Hayrides additional charge. 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, Wash. 360-686-3537. www.pomeroyfarm.org.
Playopolis Grand Opening. The Portland Children’s Museum’s new exhibit is an indoor park with lots of cool games and an outdoor area for even more fun. Grand opening is July 3, 4, and 5 and features Radio Disney, Art on the Slab (outside), a dance party with Greasy Kids’ Stuff and much more. Most of the activities are free with admission; some have a small charge. Museum admission is $8 for ages 1 to 54. 9 am to 5 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. www.portlandcm.org.
Dragon Moon Festival. Entertainment, karaoke, family stage, merchants, lion dancers and more. All ages. Noon to 10 pm July 4 and noon to 6 pm July 5 and the first weekend of Aug. and Sept. Free. Old Town Chinatown around NW 4th and Davis. 503-810-4380. www.dragonmoonfestival.com.
Sunday, July 5
Tanabata. Write your wishes and hang them on a tree, enjoy music and special kids’ activities. All ages. 1 to 4 pm. Free with admission of $8 adults, $5.25 ages 6 to 17, free under 6. Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave. 503-223-1321. www.japanesegarden.com.
Fiesta Fun Day. Latin-style entertainment, contests and more. All ages. Noon to 7 pm. Fiesta free, charge for rides. Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. 503-233-5777. www.oakspark.com.
PAM Sundays for Families. Every Sunday in July families can make art outdoors inspired by the Indian art collection from 1 to 3 pm. Take a family tour at 12:30 pm. Storytime at 2:30 pm. All ages. Free with admission of $10 adults, $9 students, free 17 and under. 1219 SW Park Ave. 503-226-2811. www.pam.org.
Forest Music. Enjoy some great music in the beauty of the woods. All ages. 2 to 3 pm. Free. July 5: Whiskey Flats Brass Band. Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. 503-636-4398. www.tryonfriends.org.
July 3rd, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized
