Leisure
Join the Fun! I Heart Rockwood Community Festival, Nadaka Park: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 11AM-8PM
Celebrate Our Community!
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 11AM-8PM |
Come Join the Fun!
A free community festival for all ages. Rock the Block and the Nadaka Community Festival combine to present "I Heart Rockwood." This full day of entertainment, activities, community resources and giveaways, includes:
- Live performances all day
- Food
- Haircuts
- School supplies
- Medical and dental check-ups
- Forest scavenger hunt
Hosted by Rockwood Preparatory Academy and Friends of Nadaka. For more information visit Friends of Nadaka or call 503-702-0739.
City of Gresham Saturday Night Basketball 2019: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 8PM-Midnight
Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 8PM-12 am |
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.
- Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
- Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
- Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
- Sponsored by the City of Gresham.
Schedule
- 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 6-8
- 10:00 pm - 12:00 am for grades 9-12
For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
Zimmerman House Tours: Summer Saturdays 2019: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 12PM-4PM
Summer Has Arrived
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 12PM-4PM |
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with nine rooms open to the public.
We are open every Saturday in July and August from noon - 4:00 pm.
We have three, new special exhibits:
- Isobel Zimmerman was born 120 years ago this July, and we are celebrating her life through photos, text, and more.
- Well explore the contents of a traveling trunk found in the house, which belonged to Isobels uncle, Andrew McCall.
- There is a small photo exhibit of vintage cars please come help identify the year and make!
Admission is free, with donations welcome and appreciated. Come and enjoy the gardens as well.
For more information, please visit echohistory.org, call 503-618-0946 or email info@echohistory.org.
Gresham Farmers' Market 2019: Sat, Jul 06, 2019 8:30AM-2PM
Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jul 06, 2019 8:30AM-2PM |
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.
Twilight Market at Gresham Station 2019: Wed, Jul 31, 2019 4PM-8:30PM
Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted
When: Wed, Jul 31, 2019 4PM-8:30PM |
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.
Gresham Farmers Market 2019: Sat, Jun 22, 2019 8:30AM-2PM
Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jun 22, 2019 8:30AM-2PM |
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.
Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Cully Neighborhood and Park Loop: Sat, Jun 22, 2019 9AM-11AM
Cully Neighborhood and Park LoopWhen: Sat, Jun 22, 2019 9AM-11AM |
Cully Neighborhood and Park Loop
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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)
Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Hillsdale to the Sixth Sextant: Thu, Jun 27, 2019 6PM-8PM
Hillsdale to the Sixth SextantWhen: Thu, Jun 27, 2019 6PM-8PM |
Hillsdale to the Sixth Sextant
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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)
City of Gresham Friday Night Soccer 2019: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 4PM-6PM
Free, Drop-in Soccer Program
When: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 4PM-6PM |
The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.
Details
- Open to all individuals in grades 6-12 and participants over the age of 18
- Meet new friends, play soccer and showcase your skills
- Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
- Games are played in turf fields
- Must have appropriate shoes to play
- No metal cleats allowed
- Adult supervision provided by City of Gresham
This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.
Read more about community Friday night soccer.
For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.
Gresham Farmers Market 2019: Sat, Jun 29, 2019 8:30AM-2PM
Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jun 29, 2019 8:30AM-2PM |
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.