Learn why the 2012 East Portland Exposition moved south to a new location; and see how this cultural fair entertained and delighted visitors …

Find out why you should – and where you can – find a celebration in your neighborhood starting this weekend …

It’s more than just a party! See how this fair introduced hundreds of people to the revitalized Montavilla business district …

Looking for a cool spot to take the family? Head to air-conditioned OMSI and check out this new display that uses cutting-edge technology to show how new cars are engineered and built …

You may be surprised to find out why some folks were ‘locked out’ of this graceful outdoor summer event …

See where this promised outer East Portland park amenity was built, and why this may not be a permanent feature, depending on what folks think of it …

Here’s where you can see, up close, famous TV puppets — including from the Howdy Doody Show, Topo Gigio, and Lamb Chop. And, you’ll meet puppeteers who create some of the puppets you’ve seen in the movies …

Here’s the place to get a fresh (food) start to your weekend throughout the summer …

See how this museum mixes adult fun and science, to attract big crowds of young adults each month …

Now that summer weather has arrived, see where you and your family can enjoy Portland Parks’ outdoor “walk-in” movies …

See raising of the ‘midsummer’s pole’, food and fun provided by Henrik Bothe at this year’s festival celebrating the start of summer …

Here’s why you should buy your “safe and sane” fireworks at SE 122nd Avenue and Division Street this year …

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