Leisure

Let's Kick Ball! When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM Where: Vance Park 1400 SE 182nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth and adults can attend the free Open Play Outdoor Futsal every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Vance Park futsal courts, located at 1400 SE 182nd Ave.

• Open to youth in grades 6 - 12 and adults
• Play futsal for free, make new friends and win raffle items each time you play
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham

Schedule:

• 4:30 - 6:00 pm for youth in grades 6 - 12
• 6:00 - 7:30 pm - for Adults

For more information please contact Jesus Valdez at Jesus.Valdez@GreshamOregon.gov or Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2213.

Bring a Blanket & Picnic When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St. Get Map!

Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.

Music Mondays schedule

• July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band
  A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
• July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers
  Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
• July 15: Remedy
  Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
• July 22: Shani Rose
  Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
• July 29: Son of Trees
  Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
• Aug. 5: True North
  Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
• Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine
  Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
• Aug. 19: Timothy James
  A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
• Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra
  Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong

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.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Aug 18, 2019 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children gym 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Indoor Sunday Futsal youth recreation is open to all students in grades 6-12 on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Friends of the Children gym.

• Free. Open to boys and girls.
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play futsal.
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by Active Children Portland volunteers.
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

For more information, email Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-583-0771.

Read more about Sunday Futsal.

Flyer and waiver

Bring a Blanket & Picnic When: Mon, Aug 19, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St. Get Map!

Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.

Music Mondays schedule

• July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band
  A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
• July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers
  Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
• July 15: Remedy
  Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
• July 22: Shani Rose
  Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
• July 29: Son of Trees
  Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
• Aug. 5: True North
  Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
• Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine
  Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
• Aug. 19: Timothy James
  A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
• Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra
  Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong

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.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Mon, Aug 19, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM Where: Vance Park 1400 SE 182nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth and adults can attend the free Open Play Outdoor Futsal every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Vance Park futsal courts, located at 1400 SE 182nd Ave.

• Open to youth in grades 6 - 12 and adults
• Play futsal for free, make new friends and win raffle items each time you play
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham

Schedule:

• 4:30 - 6:00 pm for youth in grades 6 - 12
• 6:00 - 7:30 pm - for Adults

For more information please contact Jesus Valdez at Jesus.Valdez@GreshamOregon.gov or Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2213.

Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted When: Wed, Aug 21, 2019 4PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham Station 649 NW 12th St. Get Map!

Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!

Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.

More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.

For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.

Twilight Market at Gresham Station website

Let's Kick Ball! When: Mon, Aug 21, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM Where: Vance Park 1400 SE 182nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth and adults can attend the free Open Play Outdoor Futsal every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Vance Park futsal courts, located at 1400 SE 182nd Ave.

• Open to youth in grades 6 - 12 and adults
• Play futsal for free, make new friends and win raffle items each time you play
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham

Schedule:

• 4:30 - 6:00 pm for youth in grades 6 - 12
• 6:00 - 7:30 pm - for Adults

For more information please contact Jesus Valdez at Jesus.Valdez@GreshamOregon.gov or Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2213.

Kelly Point Park and the Rivergate Trail When: Thu Aug 22, 2019 6PM-8PM Meet:  Northernmost parking lot inside Kelly Point Park N Lombard and Marine Drive 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 2nd through September 14th 2019.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.

For more details, contact Rich Cassidy: rich.cassidy@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-6051.

For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.

(2019 Ten Toe Express schedule below this break)

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 24, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.

Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.

Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.

For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or manager@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 24, 2019 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Parking Lot W 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.

For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.