Leisure

World Class Jazz When: Sat Aug 02, 2014 12PM-10PM Where: Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza 488 NE 3rd St Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival returns with a day of live music on Gresham's Arts Plaza. The festival has been Gresham’s signature event since 1982. Gates open at 11:30AM

August 2, 2014
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival!
Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza

• 12:00-01:00   Back to Portland All-Stars
  featuring Javier Nero, Tree Palmedo, John Nastos, Nicole Glover, Ted Case, Jon Shaw, Chris Brown
• 01:15-03:15   Bobby Torres Ensemble
• 03:30-05:30   Billy Haynes
  with Mike Pardew, Ted Case, Chris Brown
• 05:45-07:45   Pete Christlieb/Linda Small Quintet
  with Tim Gilson, Randy Porter, Todd Strait
• 08:00-10:00   SOULCITY,

Ticket Info
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate for adults, $10 for students and free for children six and under. Advance tickets may be purchased online at TicketTomato.com. Purchase your tickets online for earlybird admission and seating. Hurry, only 2,000 tickets will be sold!

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

St John’s Waterfront When: Sat Aug 02, 2014 9AM-11AM Meet: N. Philadelphia & Lombard Town Clock Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 10th through September 28th 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Free Concerts on the Plaza When: Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:30-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Performing tonight: The David Cooley Band

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the fifth annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. All Music Mondays concerts are free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

		See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun! When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM (June thru September) Where: Billy Bob's Hot Rod Cafe 333 North Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.

Olympic Bed Races, Gresham OR

An Evening of Great Family Fun When: Fri, Aug 08, 2014 7PM-9PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham Main Street (between Second and Forth) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Bring your chair
Join us on Main Street in Historic Downtown Gresham for the exciting (and always hilarious) annual Olympic Bed Races! The bed races are a fun event where groups from local businesses and organizations race a decorated "bed" (complete with a theme and on rollers of course) to the finish line. It's a great time that's not to be missed! Come early for the best viewing spots.

The fun starts at 7PM. See you there!

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

"Rockin' Round the Block" Car Show

Over 300 Fabulous Cars When: Sat, Aug 09, 2014 8AM-6PM Where: Main Street Historic Downtown Gresham Gresham OR Get Map!

Largest street show west of the Mississippi -- Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Rock-n-Roll and Fabulous Food. Hosted by: Northwest Motorsports Association

Beds, Hot Rods & Classic Cars!
The weekend kicks-off Friday Aug 9th with the Historic Olympic Bed Race down Main St from 7PM-9PM. Saturday Aug 10th features beautiful cars, rock 'n roll, free kids activities, vendor booths and an old-fashioned street cruise!

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Explore Gresham History When: Sun Aug 10, 2014 1PM-2:45PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Join us for a guided walking tour of Historic Downtown Gresham. The tour leaves the museum at 1PM and weaves around the Historic Downtown area, covering about a mile and lasting around an hour-and-a-half. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are always welcome and very much appreciated (suggested donation is $5). Free parking is available in the lot behind the museum. Tours leave rain or shine, so if it's drizzly, grab an umbrella and come on down.