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Dinosaur Revolution - Portland Children's Museum
Kids and adults get to “Be a Dinosaur” as they journey through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and later discover evidence of dinosaur doings in the present-time as Junior Paleontologists!
The winding passageways of the dinosaur-themed maze set the stage and begin a journey through a dramatic Patagonian mountainscape. The journey begins through each experience gallery featuring vivid murals and hands-on, body-in interactives including:
EVENT DAY(S):
05/23/08 - 09/01/08
LOCATION:
Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
9am-5pm
PHONE:
(503) 223-6500
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
$7.00 1-54; $6.00 55 and over
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Dinosaurs! - Oregon Zoo
This is going to be big.
May 2008 is when tooth and tale come alive at the Oregon Zoo.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of prehistory, from the safety of the present. Explore an ancient rainforest and come face to face with gigantic moving dinosaurs. Dig for fossils, find dinosaur egg nests, and track a T. Rex, all while making your own dinosaur discoveries along the way.
EVENT DAY(S):
05/24/08 - 09/02/08
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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HOURS:
9am-6pm
PHONE:
503-226-1561
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission $4.00 plus zoo admission. General admission is $9.75 (12-64), seniors $8.25 (65+), children $6.75 (3-11)
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Dinosaurs: China’s Ancient Giants - OMSI
Travel back in time 200 million years and witness China’s most spectacular ancient inhabitants in the largest collection of authentic Chinese fossils ever toured. China’s Ancient Giants features twenty complete dinosaur skeletons (both casts and fossils), interactive touch screens, activity carts, a “dig pit” where kids of all ages can become paleontologists for a day, and a 67 foot long adult Mamenchisaurus, the longest-necked dinosaur ever! EVENT DAY(S):
02/02/08 - 09/01/08
LOCATION:
OMSI
1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
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HOURS:
9:30am-5:30pm
PHONE:
503-797-4000
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Adults $11; Youth 3-13 & Senior 63+ $9; under three years of age are free.
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Oregon State Fair - Oregon State Fair
The Oregon State Fair, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, is a 144-year-old statewide tradition. Spanning 11 days every summer, the State Fair brings together the best of Oregon, including agricultural exhibits, animals, food, wine and beer competitions, cultural events and world class entertainment. EVENT DAY(S):
08/22/08 - 09/01/08
LOCATION:
Oregon State Fairgrounds
2330 17th St. NE
Salem, OR 97303
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HOURS:
Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm
Fri-Sat 10am-11pm
PHONE:
503-947-3247
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Adults - $10;Seniors - $6;Children 6 – 12 - $5;Children 5 & under – Free
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Portland Riverfest 2008 - River Renaissance
Join in the fun as Portland caps off the summer with the biggest event ever to celebrate the Willamette River.
Riverfest offers a family-friendly chance to come down by the riverside, get out on the water, take river tours, enjoy live music, learn first-hand about the river’s history and environment, clean-up the riverbank, and view river spectacles.
EVENT DAY(S):
08/28/08 - 09/07/08
LOCATION:
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
S.W. Naito Parkway and Columbia Street
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
www.portlandriverfest.org
PHONE:
503-823-0275
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Most events are free. Please check the website www.portlandriverfest.org
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Terra Cotta Portland - Architectural Heritage Center
Portland’s architectural riches include a grand collection of more than 40 buildings clad in glazed terra cotta. They range from the 1907 Wells Fargo Building at SW Sixth & Oak (Portland’s first “skyscraper” and first terra cotta building) to the last – the Charles F. Berg Building at SW Broadway near Morrison.
Many of these buildings stand throughout the retail heart of downtown Portland, from Oak to Yamhill Streets, and SW Fourth to SW Tenth Avenues, a virtual “terra cotta district” deserving of expert maintenance and preservation.
EVENT DAY(S):
06/11/08 - 09/05/08
LOCATION:
Architectural Heritage Center
701 S.E. Grand Ave.
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
10am-4:30pm
PHONE:
503 231-7264
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
$5
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The Portland Japanese Garden presents: Behind the Shoji - Japanese Garden
It’s time for Behind the Shoji Art Show & Sale, the Portland Japanese Garden’s biggest art event of the year. This year's show has a whole new look and feel, with amazing art by outstanding artists from around the Northwest and around the world.
This spectacular annual art exhibition and sale features Asian-inspired original artwork and unique gifts—all within the setting of the beautiful Pavilion at the Portland Japanese Garden. The exhibition this year features exquisite pottery, photography, glass, jewelry, textile art, forged metal art, sumi-e paintings, stationery, and more.
EVENT DAY(S):
07/26/08 - 09/02/08
LOCATION:
Japanese Garden
611 S.W. Kingston Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
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HOURS:
Hours are 10am-7pm Tuesday-Sunday and Noon-7pm Mondays
PHONE:
503-2231321
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
$8.00 - Adults, $6.25 - Seniors/Students, $5.25 - Youths age 6 thru 17, Free - Children 5 and under.
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Western Solitude, the paintings of William Samuel Parrott - Pittock Mansion
The works of early Oregon artist, William Samuel Parrott will be featured through the summer at Portland’s historic Pittock Mansion. Popular among collectors who love Western landscapes, William Parrott is internationally considered a notable painter. EVENT DAY(S):
07/12/08 - 10/31/08
LOCATION:
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Drive
Portland, OR 97210
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PHONE:
503-823-3623
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
This exhibit is included with regular admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children 6-18, free for Pittock Mansion members.
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Annual Dahlia Festival - Swan Island Dahlias
A must see for the dahlia lover, or if you just love flowers. View over 400 floral arrangements of dahlias in our two indoor display rooms. These displays vary in size from teacup to floor to ceiling extravaganzas!! This is the largest display put on by one grower anywhere in the United States! Floral arranging demonstrations and talk on dahlia culture, take place, twice daily during the show at 12 noon & 3:00 pm. Be sure to take some cut flowers home with you to extend your visit and remember the beauty.
EVENT DAY(S):
08/23/08 - 09/01/08
LOCATION:
Swan Island Dahlias
995 NW 22nd Ave
Canby, OR 97013
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HOURS:
Indoor Display Hours 10 am to 6 pm, Field Hours 8am to 8pm
PHONE:
(800) 410-6540
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Art in the Pearl 2008 - Art In The Pearl
The twelfth annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Labor Day weekend in the beautiful and historic North Park Blocks of Portland, Oregon. Considered one of the nation's premier art festivals, Art In The Pearl features the jury-selected work of 125 artists from across the USA and Canada. EVENT DAY(S):
08/30/08 - 09/01/08
LOCATION:
North Park Blocks
N.W. 8th and Burnside
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm on Monday
PHONE:
503-722-9017
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Portland Corn MAiZE - The Corn MAiZE
The MAiZE "Twists and Turns" into Ten Years in Bridgetown.
What began back in 1999 as a great and "weird" Portland idea has grown into a Portland tradition. The MAiZE, a giant puzzle carved into a towering cornfield, has become a classic fall event for tens of thousands of visitors craving adventure and laughter and to connect with life on a family farm.
Portlander Craig Easterly, creator of the annual giant-sized maze at The Pumpkin Patch, created a design this year that celebrates Portland and its beautiful cityscape and surroundings. The "Bridgetown MAiZE" at The Pumpkin Patch features the city's bridges, rivers, mountains and outdoor spirit. Easterly promises that crossing the newly built Sauvie Island Bridge, and finding The Pumpkin Patch, is the easy part. Finding your way out of the 5-acre labyrinth will be both a physical and mental challenge for kids of all ages to enjoy.
EVENT DAY(S):
08/30/08 - 10/31/08
LOCATION:
The Pumpkin Patch
16525 NW Gillihan Rd.
Sauvie Island
Portland, OR 97231
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HOURS:
Sunday through Thursday 10am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday 10am until 10pm
PHONE:
503.621.7110
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Cost of admission is $5 for ages 6-12 and seniors, $7 for ages 13 and up, and FREE for ages 5 and under
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Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. EVENT DAY(S):
04/05/08 - 12/20/08
LOCATION:
South Park Blocks
S.W. Harrison and Montgomery
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
8:30am-2pm
PHONE:
503 241 0032
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. It is held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway. The Market has over 350 vendors. All items sold at the Saturday Market are required to be handmade by the person selling it, and a product review committee of members juries each new item against a high standard of quality.
EVENT DAY(S):
03/01/08 - 12/24/08
LOCATION:
Under the Burnside Bridge
Historic Old Town between SW Front Ave & SW 1st Ave.
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
Saturday 10-5 p.m. and Sunday 11-4:30 p.m.
PHONE:
(503) 222-6072
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Picture Window - Regional Arts & Culture Council
The Regional Arts & Culture Council presents the installation, Picture Window, by Portland artist Paula Rebsom in the Portland Building Installation Space, September 1-26, 2008. The Portland Building, located at 1120 SW 5th Avenue, is open to the public from 7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday. EVENT DAY(S):
09/01/08 - 09/26/08
LOCATION:
Portland Building
1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR
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7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday.
PHONE:
503.823.5111
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Free
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Portland Japanese Garden Holds Late-Summer Free Admission Day - Japanese Garden
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite their friends, family, and fellow community members to visit the Garden on this Free Day. Garden guides will be stationed throughout the Garden to help answer questions and speak about the Garden’s history, culture, and traditions.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/02/08
LOCATION:
Japanese Garden
611 S.W. Kingston Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
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HOURS:
10am-7pm
PHONE:
(503) 223-1321
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Musicfest NW 2008 - Musicfest NW
After a successful 2007 Musicfest NW is pleased to announce its return to Portland, Oregon. This year we will feature a variety of national, international, regional and local acts all showcased at different clubs throughout town.
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Portland Farmer's Market Downtown 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. EVENT DAY(S):
04/30/08 - 10/29/08
LOCATION:
Shemanski Park
S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
10am-2pm
PHONE:
503 241 0032
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Portland Farmer's Market at Eastbank 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. EVENT DAY(S):
05/15/08 - 09/25/08
LOCATION:
EastBank Farmer's Market
SE 20th & SE Salmon
Portland, OR 97214
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HOURS:
3:30-7:30pm
PHONE:
503 241 0032
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Portland Farmer's Market at Ecotrust 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. EVENT DAY(S):
06/05/08 - 09/25/08
LOCATION:
Ecotrust Building
720 N.W. Ninth Ave.
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
3:30-7:30pm
PHONE:
503 241 0032
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Muddy Boot Festival 2008 - Muddy Boot
The event will kick off with a keynote presentation given by Dr. Wes Jackson, agricultural visionary, focusing on sustainable food and farming. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 at St. Philip Neri Church in Southeast Portland. EVENT DAY(S):
09/05/08 - 09/07/08
LOCATION:
St. Philp Neri Church
SE 18th & Division
Portland, OR 97214
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The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, and continue on Sept. 6 (noon to 9 p.m.) and 7 (noon to 6 p.m.),
PHONE:
503-231-4955
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
$15.00 Friday, $5.00 Saturday and Sunday, Children 12 and under are free.
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TBA:08 - Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
The Time-Based Art Festival is a contemporary art festival of regional, national, and international artists presenting theatre, dance, music, film, visual exhibition and installation. PICA presents moments of movement and imagery under bridges, over rivers, on stages and throughout the city—all in Portland, Oregon USA. The TBA Festival examines and celebrates every form of contemporary art and is the only festival of its kind in North America.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/05/08 - 09/14/08
LOCATION:
Various Portland Locations
Check Website
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
www.pica.org
PHONE:
503.242.1419
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.pica.org
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Stop & Smell the Roadsters - The Oregon Garden
The Oregon Garden’s 80 acres of botanical wonders will share the limelight with valuable classic and custom automobiles from private collectors throughout the Northwest. Exhibited entirely in an outdoor setting, the automobiles will greet visitors as they meander along the garden paths. These automotive treasures will sprout amid the Silverton Market Garden, flower throughout the Garden Green, and pose alongside the Axis Fountain.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/07/08
LOCATION:
The Oregon Garden
879 W Main Street
Silverton, OR 97381
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HOURS:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PHONE:
(503) 874-8256
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $8 for students; free for Oregon Garden members and children under age seven
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Northwest Chocolate Festival - Northwest Chocolate Festival
The Northwest Chocolate Festival Event will serve a socially and economically diverse community living here in the Pacific Northwest.
There will be kids and family focused (all-ages) hands-on activities with chocolate.
There will be many opportunities to engage, learn about, and taste chocolate.
The World Marketplace and Chocolate Education Center are free for the public.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/12/08 - 09/14/08
LOCATION:
Ecotrust Building
720 N.W. Ninth Ave.
Portland, OR
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HOURS:
Opening Gala www.nwchocolatefestival.com
Sat & Sun 10am-8pm
PHONE:
206-855-6915
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Sat & Sun Free Admission
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Oregon Bounty Presents; Clackamas Live - Oregon Bounty
A day of music to celebrate the sounds and tastes of Clackamas County. Live musical entertainment all day under the trees and stars. EVENT DAY(S):
09/13/08
LOCATION:
North Clackamas Park
544 SE Kellogg Creek Drive
Milwaukie, OR 97222
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HOURS:
www.clackamaslive.com
PHONE:
503-654-7777
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.clackamaslive.com
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Oregon Bounty Presents; West Linn Arts Festival (formerly Village of Willamette Arts Festival) - West Linn Art Festival
100 of the best artists from around the Northwest will be featured. Works of art in mediums to admire and take home from the Artists Marketplace.
On stage throughout the weekend, talented musicians and singers are here to entertain. EVENT DAY(S):
09/13/08 - 09/14/08
LOCATION:
Willamette Park
1100 12th Street
West Linn, OR 97068
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September 13th - 10am-7pm
September 14th - 10am-5pm
PHONE:
503 784-3221
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Moonviewing 2008 - Japanese Garden
There is no better place in Portland to share the romance and mystery of the full moon in mid-September than from the eastern courtyard of the Garden Pavilion, cup of sake in hand, gazing at the harvest moon as it rises above the city.
Moonviewing, or O-Tsukimi, is a traditional Japanese festival which honors the full moon in autumn.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/14/08 - 09/16/08
LOCATION:
Japanese Garden
611 S.W. Kingston Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
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HOURS:
6-8:30 pm
PHONE:
(503) 223-1321
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Members $25/Non-members $35
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Senior Safari - Oregon Zoo
A free day for seniors and a companion, A special day of free admission and train rides for seniors and their companions (one companion per senior). Refreshments, petting zoo, animal talks, live music and entertainment by seniors EVENT DAY(S):
09/16/08
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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HOURS:
9am-3pm
PHONE:
503-226-1561
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Adults $9.75,Seniors 65+ $8.25,3-11 $6.75
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National PARK(ing) Day - National Park(ing) Day in Portland
Portlanders have yet another reason to park their cars! On September 19th, 2008 Portland will reclaim the streets for National PARK(ing) Day, a one-day celebration where artists, citizens and businesses collaborate to temporarily transform parking spots into parks, returning the urban landscape to its natural form.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/19/08
LOCATION:
Hotel Monaco
506 SW Washington
Portland, OR 97204
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Decorated parks - all day
“Party in the Park” - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
PHONE:
www.parkingday.org
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Oaks Park Oktoberfest - Oaks Amusement Park
Portland's premier German style fall festival celebrates it's 18th year at Oaks Park. Authentic food and beer, Kinderplatz for the Kids featuring Radio Disney Rocktoberfest, pretzel kissing, sausage eating, and chicken dance contests, craft and import vendors, dog shows, wiener dog races, cooking shows, and more!
EVENT DAY(S):
09/19/08 - 09/21/08
LOCATION:
Oaks Amusement Park
Foot of SE Spokane Street
Portland, OR
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Fri 3pm-midnight
Sat 11am-midnight
Sun 11am-7pm
PHONE:
503-233-5777
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Gate fees are $5.00 for 16 and over, $2.00 for 15 and younger, $3.00 for seniors 62 and up.
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2008 PEAR PARTY
The Hood River Valley’s popular Rasmussen Farms is throwing a great one—the original Pear Party! Oregon’s Hood River Valley is one of the finest pear growing districts in the world, and produces many of the nation’s best quality pears. EVENT DAY(S):
09/20/08 - 09/21/08
LOCATION:
Rasmussen Farms
1-84 to Hood River, south on Hwy 35 to Fir Mountain Road
East one mile to Rasmussen Farm
Hood River, OR
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9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - September 20th and 21st.
PHONE:
541/386-4622
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission and parking are free.
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2008 Portland Pirate Festival - Portland Pirate Festival
Get ready for the adventure of the summer! The 2008 Portland Pirate Festival returns for two days of buccaneerin' music, dance, historical reenactments, and shopping under the St. Johns Bridge in historic Cathedral Park. EVENT DAY(S):
09/20/08 - 09/21/08
LOCATION:
Cathedral Park
N. Edison and Pittsburgh
Portland, OR 97203
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Sat 10am-10pm
Sun 10am-6pm
PHONE:
(503) 853-1497
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Adult advance $12 at gate $15: Youth $6 advance $8 at gate
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Chili on the Green Festival - City of Fairview
The City of Fairview’s Chili on the Green Festival is district cook-off sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS). Successful chiliheads competing at Chili on the Green will advance to the 2008 ICS World’s Championship Chili Cookoff in the fall to win cash prizes. The event promises smoking hot musical performances and entertainment by Radio Disney, The Touchables, DJ Scott Tom, and much more. Chili on the Green is a fun family affair featuring the Chili Pepper Kids Park & Carnival for children of all ages and Bumper’s Beer & Wine Garden for adults. EVENT DAY(S):
09/20/08
LOCATION:
Fairview Community Park
NE Village Street @ NE Park Lane
Fairview, OR 97024
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HOURS:
10am-6pm
PHONE:
503.674.6240
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Oregon Bounty Presents; Millennium Marketplace - Oregon Bounty
Local artisans join the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market to showcase their talent. An ideal time to get a head start on your holiday shopping EVENT DAY(S):
09/20/08 - 10/11/08
LOCATION:
Millenium Plaza Park
First and Evergreen Streets
Lake Oswego, OR
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8:30 am-1:30 pm
PHONE:
503-697-6950
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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The Oregon Zoo Presents; Frogs - Oregon Zoo
FROGS!, an exciting traveling exhibition, is the zoo's latest seasonal attraction. The exhibit features several frog species, including the White's tree frog, Vietnamese mossy frog, fire belly toad and poison dart frog among others. Tadpole Tales Story Time, fun-filled educational activities and a kiosk that emits frog sounds are just a few of the exhibit's many highlights.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/20/08 - 12/28/08
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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HOURS:
9am-4pm
PHONE:
503-226-1561
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.oregonzoo.org
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Northwest Quilting & Creative Arts Expo - Northwest Quilting Expo
With 72000 sq. feet of space, this three day event offers a multitude of fiber inspirations and creative opportunities. Enjoy a mix of shopping, quilts, wearable art and doll displays. Sign up for a class or two. Enjoy the official fashion show and even the unofficial fashion show seen on fellow creative attendees! Expo's juried quilt show features hundreds of dazzling quilts. Wander past contemporary and traditional quilts, wearable art, cloth dolls and more, and emerge with new ideas for your own projects.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/25/08 - 09/27/08
LOCATION:
Expo Center
2060 N. Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97217
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Thurs-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Sat 9am-5pm
PHONE:
503-624-7440
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission price: $8.50
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Oregon Bounty Presents; Columbia County Oktoberfest - Oregon Bounty
German music, dance, food & beer. Also BMW car show, quilt expo, logging show. EVENT DAY(S):
09/26/08 - 09/27/08
LOCATION:
Columbia County Event Complex
58892 Sausler Rd
St Helens, OR 97051
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HOURS:
www.sccchamber.org
PHONE:
503-397-4231
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.sccchamber.org
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Portland Juggling Festival 2008: Sweet 16 - Portland Jugglers
The Portland Juggling Festival 2008 is on its way! Join us for a weekend of juggling, unicycling, and prop manipulation in the beautiful Rose City.
The Portland Juggling Festival is the largest regional juggling festival in the United States, with jugglers from around the world and down the street joining together to share their knowledge and show their skills. We have performers, hobby jugglers, and beginners joining together for a two and a half days of throwing. EVENT DAY(S):
09/26/08 - 09/28/08
LOCATION:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Boulevard
Portland, OR 97202
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www.portlandjugglers.org
PHONE:
503-249-1135
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.portlandjugglers.org
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The Oregon Zoo Presents; World Animal Festival - Oregon Zoo
All over the zoo: Learn about animals at the zoo and the unique places around the world where they live in the wild. There will be music and dance on the main stage, live music in the entry plaza, story telling and crafts in the demonstration center and various other activities spread throughout the zoo grounds.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/27/08 - 10/05/08
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
PHONE:
503-226-1561
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.oregonzoo.org
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Tryon Creek Presents; 2008 Natural Cycles Preview Tour and Opening Dinner with the Artists - Friends of Tryon Creek State Park
Join us for an evening of live music, dancing, good company and fresh local foods.
On September 27th, Northwest artists will unveil five temporary forest art installations on the Trillium Trail at Tryon Creek State Park. In its fourth year, Natural Cycles: A Celebration of Art in the Forest aims to generate an awareness of how nature and art are intertwined. The five temporary artworks will be on display for a year during regular park hours. Natural Cycles is a collaborative project between Friends of Tryon Creek State Park, the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) and Oregon State Parks.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/27/08
LOCATION:
Tryon Creek State Park
11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
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5:00 - 8:00pm
PHONE:
503.636.4398
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
$100 per person
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World Animal Festival - Oregon Zoo
Learn about the world's cultures, dance to live music, listen to storytelling, make crafts and learn about the planet's amazing animals, including the charismatic bears from the Arctic.
This celebration is an exciting showcase of how various cultures around the world revere and celebrate animals. Local cultural groups will present animal folklore to zoo guests in a variety of ways, including performance art, hands-on crafts, educational activities and art exhibits.
Free with zoo admission. EVENT DAY(S):
09/27/08 - 10/05/08
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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HOURS:
10am-4pm
PHONE:
503-226-1561
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Free with Zoo Admission Adults $9.75,Seniors 65+ $8.25,3-11 $6.75
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Tryon Creek State Park’s 2008 Natural Cycles - Friends of Tryon Creek State Park
Natural Cycles Family Day will be held on September 28th from 2 to 4 pm and will feature special hands-on art activities for adults and children along the Trillium Trail.
In its fourth year, Natural Cycles: A Celebration of Art in the Forest aims to generate an awareness of how nature and art are intertwined. The five temporary artworks will be on display for a year during regular park hours. Natural Cycles is a collaborative project between Friends of Tryon Creek State Park, the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) and Oregon State Parks.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/28/08
LOCATION:
Tryon Creek State Park
11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
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HOURS:
2-4PM
PHONE:
503.636.4398
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs - World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
Never before shown in the Pacific Northwest, the exhibit sniffs out the facts on dogs and explores what makes their relationship with humans so unique. The hands-on, interactive components use our familiarity and love of our four-legged friends to explore science and biological concepts. Visitors can enter a “howling” area, guess what other dogs are saying, test their human noses against an extraordinary sense of smell of a dog’s nose, and climb into an avalanche scene to see what it’s like to be saved by a search and rescue dog. Visitors will leave with a better understanding of the evolution of dogs, their cultural and historical importance, as well as what they can do to promote a better understanding and better life for wild and domestic dogs. EVENT DAY(S):
09/28/08 - 01/04/09
LOCATION:
World Forestry Center
4033 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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HOURS:
10am-5pm
PHONE:
503-228-1367
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
$8.00 adults;$7.00 seniors (62+);$5.00 children 3-18
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Musicfest NW 2008 - Musicfest NW
After a successful 2007 Musicfest NW is pleased to announce its return to Portland, Oregon. This year we will feature a variety of national, international, regional and local acts all showcased at different clubs throughout town.
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"Would you like an aria with those fries?" 2008 - Portland Opera
Join General Director Christopher Mattaliano and other members of the artistic staff in this lively bring-your-lunch noontime presentation. Held on the first Friday of each month at the Multnomah County Central Library, you will discover the glories of opera and classical music, glimpse the inner workings of an opera company, chat with members of the chorus and orchestra as well as preview upcoming operas for the season.
EVENT DAY(S):
01/04/08 - 11/07/08
LOCATION:
Multnomah County Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
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HOURS:
Noon-1pm
PHONE:
503-241-1802
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
Admission is free
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TBA:08 - Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
The Time-Based Art Festival is a contemporary art festival of regional, national, and international artists presenting theatre, dance, music, film, visual exhibition and installation. PICA presents moments of movement and imagery under bridges, over rivers, on stages and throughout the city—all in Portland, Oregon USA. The TBA Festival examines and celebrates every form of contemporary art and is the only festival of its kind in North America.
EVENT DAY(S):
09/05/08 - 09/14/08
LOCATION:
Various Portland Locations
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Portland, OR
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HOURS:
www.pica.org
PHONE:
503.242.1419
ADMISSION/TICKETS:
www.pica.org
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Oregon Symphony Presents; Johnny Mathis - Portland Center for the Performing Arts
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