Leisure
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.
Gresham Saturday Market 2019: Sat, Jun 29, 2019 9AM-3PM
Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jun 29, 2019 9AM-3PM |
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.
City of Gresham Sunday Futsal: Sun, Jun 30, 2019 5PM-7PM
Let's Kick Ball!
When: Sun, Jun 30, 2019 5PM-7PM |
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 and print the waiver.
Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Jade District to APANO and Mt Tabor Loop: Thu May 16, 2019 6PM-8PM
Jade District to APANO and Mt Tabor LoopWhen: Thu May 16, 2019 6PM-8PM |
Jade District to APANO and Mt Tabor 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)
City of Gresham Friday Night Soccer 2019: Fri, May 17, 2019 4PM-6PM
Free, Drop-in Soccer Program
When: Fri, May 17, 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.
City of Gresham Friday Night Basketball 2019: Fri, May 17, 2019 6PM-10PM
Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri, May 17, 2019 6PM-10PM |
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 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
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm for grades 6-8
- 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 9-12
For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
Bike to Work Day 2019: Fri, May 17, 2019 6:30AM-8:30AM
Join the Fun!
When: Fri, May 17, 2019 6:30AM-8:30 am |
The City celebrates National Bike Month with activities in Gresham. Join City staff at one of these three bike appreciation stations during your morning commute to receive a free breakfast treat.
- Main City Park and the Springwater Corridor Trailhead
- Springwater Corridor at the Gresham-Fairview Trail near SW Pleasant View Drive
- Glisan Street near the ON Semiconductor entrance
For more information about Bike Month, contact Jay Higgins, Associate Transportation Planner, at 503-618-2215 or Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov.
Read more about biking in Gresham.
Volunteer! City of Gresham Wetland Planting at Wisteria: Sat, May 18, 2019 9AM-12PM
Wetland Planting Event
When: Sat, May 18, 2019 9AM-12PM |
Join the City of Gresham and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a fun day of planting at Wisteria Lane. We will plant native species in the wetland area. These plants are vital for water filtration and habitat for some of nature's most vulnerable animals and wildlife.
The Wisteria Lane project site is located along the Springwater Trail just north of Dowsett Lane. To get to the site, park on SE Roberts Avenue, before it intersects with Dowsett Lane. Follow Dowsett Lane to the Springwater Trail.
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City of Gresham Saturday Night Basketball 2019: Sat, May 18, 2019 8PM-12AM
Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Sat, May 18, 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 Heritage Farm Tours: Sat May 18, 2019 Noon-4PM
1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Come See The Gardens
When: Sat May 18, 2019 Noon-4PM |
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.