The weekend is right around the corner, and we’re finding every excuse to spend some time in the sunshine! If you want to cheer for a win, explore local fare, or give back to your community, you’re in luck! You can have it all under sunny skies this weekend!

July 13th – Mississippi Street Fair

Celebrate the community of NE Portland this Saturday at the Mississippi Street Fair! Mississippi Avenue is home to dozens of unique businesses that uphold the community-oriented lifestyle of the area. This weekend, they will come together to create one of the most popular street fairs of the year. Four stages will host local music all day long while traditional Mississippi Street Fair activities like the Grandfathers Rib Off ensue! There will be tons of vendors, tons of food, tons of fun!

July 13th – Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

The 7 win Portland Timbers are squaring off against their Western Conference adversaries, the 5 win Colorado Rapids. Join the Timbers Army in the stands this weekend as our home team gains yet another valiant win! If you haven’t checked out the recently renovated Providence Park, this would be a great time to do so! Tickets are on sale now.

July 13th – The Big Float

There is a river in the middle of our city. We live at or near its banks, and many of us cross it every day. We host endless events on its shores and use it as a dividing line between the east and west. But, how often do we stop to think about the Willamette river, and our ways of relating to it? The folks at Human Access Project have made it their mission to not only transform our relationship with the Willamette, but to see us fall in love with it. The Big Float is a fantastic opportunity to rekindle your relationship with your favorite river and have a great time doing it! The event begins with a community clean up and ends with a family-friendly party. The main event is a giant group float on a beautiful 80-degree Saturday! Come on down and show your river some love!

July 12th – 14th – Portland Rose Cup Races

The Rose Festival inspires such an eclectic mix of activities. This weekend, the Portland International Raceway will host the 59th annual Portland Rose Cup Races. In addition to amazing rebranded cars and some of your favorite North American touring cars, there will also be four race groups showcasing the finest amateur race car drivers in the Northwest! The ticket prices of this event have been unchanged for many years, making it one of the best values for local family entertainment all summer long.