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Fun in the sun ... and the shade!

Your Guide to

More than 250 family-friendly attractions, activities and special summer events!

July 2014

Summer Camps Pages 19-21

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Contents SUMMER OF FUN! Editor’s Note....................................................................................................6

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Outdoor Fun Family Favorites: Outdoor Fun........................................................................7 Water, Water Everywhere!................................................................................7 Let’s Go Camping!............................................................................................8 Boats, Trains, Trams & Trolleys.........................................................................8 We ♥ Our Parks...............................................................................................10 Voices in Parenting: Raising Nature Explorers............................................. 11 Indoor Fun Family Favorites: Indoor Fun.......................................................................... 12 Indoor Active Fun............................................................................................ 12 Swap & Play Cooperatives............................................................................. 12 Exciting Exhibits.............................................................................................. 13 Explore Your Artsy Side.................................................................................. 14 Fun Food Family Favorites: Good Eats.......................................................................... 15 Family-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes............................................................ 15 Cart City! Exploring Portland’s Food Carts................................................. 17 Special Events & Programs Summer Fairs & Festivals................................................................................ 18 ... and the Rockets’ Red Glare: Fourth of July Fun.......................................20 Dancing in the Street: Summer Street Fairs.................................................21 Al Fresco Entertainment: Outdoor Concerts and Movies..........................22 Car-free Fun at Sunday Parkways..................................................................23 It’s Show Time for Portland Parks & Recreation...........................................24 Cheap Thrills Family Fun on a Budget..................................................................................26 Free Food & Fun at Local Playgrounds.........................................................27 Summer Fun at the Library.............................................................................28 Day Trips Carpe Summer! Exhilarating Summer Fun...................................................29 Hiking the Gorge with Kids............................................................................31 The Oregon Coast..........................................................................................32 Salem................................................................................................................32 Top 5 Attractions for Summer Visitors.....................................................34

On Our Cover: Local photographer Jamie Wilkinson of Velour Photography captured this joyous moment of water fun at Jamison Square fountain in the Pearl District.

What Should We Do Today? Daily Picks for July...........................................................................................36 Summer of Fun Listings................................................................................38 Find more summer fun listings at pdxkidscalendar.com! Advertising Section Summer Camps....................................................................................... 19 – 2