With activities from SE 50th to SE 92nd Avenue, see why this late summer event has grown more and more popular every year …

It’s a lot more than beer and bratwursts. Look at all the fun activities they provided for festival-goers this year …

Culture comes to East Portland, once again! See how thousands of folks got their Shakespeare ‘fix’ – without an expensive trip down to Ashland …

We tracked Capt’n Bogg & Salty’s Pirate Band across uncharted waters, and beyond World’s End – and discovered them playing to an audience of thousands at this SE Portland Park. Read about it – learn about the upcoming Pirate Festival – right here …

Discover why even kids enjoyed this festival – without a single new-fangled attraction – and learn the good it will bring about …

Here’s a story about an East Portland neighborhood that puts on an 11-hour long party. See why about a thousand folks come out and enjoy this event, even after three decades …

If you haven’t been to one of these events, you’re in luck! The season isn’t over yet. Find out why thousands of folks have taken a real liking to watching movies in their neighborhood park …

Not all of the “National Night out against Crime” parties are on August 4 – take a look and find one put on by YOUR neighborhood …

See why folks traveled to East Portland, from far and wide, to celebrate with Scandinavians at their 81st Annual Midsummer Festival …

See this wacky, world-traveling variety artist in action, as he helps engage kids in the County’s Summer Reading Program …

See exclusive photos of the Bureau’s summer playground program kick-off – hosted by Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish – right here, in outer East Portland …

Folks in the southern neighborhoods of outer East Portlanders again have their own open-air market to enjoy. See what it’s offering this year …

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