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May 23, 2013
101 THINGS TO DO
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TIGARD BALLOON FESTIVAL
— Get up close and personal with a
bunch of colorful hot air balloons June 21-23 at Cook Park in Tigard.
Weather permitting, the balloons will launch in the early mornings and
will be tethered at the park for the NW Natural Night Glow. There is a
carnival, exhibits and food, in addition to a soccer tournament, contests
and Twilight 5K run. For more information, visit tigardballoon.org.
PARTY IN THE PARK
— Thousands of
people go down to the Howard. M. Terpen-
ning Recreation Complex in
Beaverton each year to have
fun, be active and celebrate
the summer at the annual Par-
ty in the Park, hosted by Tual-
atin Hills Park and Recreation
district. This year’s event
takes place on Saturday, July
27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There’s a classic
car show, a family triathlon, food vendors,
inflatable play structures, free open swim
and rock climbing walls. For more informa-
tion, visit thprd.org/events/partyinthepark.
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
— Get ready for
the 50th annual Festival of the Arts in Lake
Oswego at the Lakewood Cen-
ter for the Arts, George Rogers
Park and Marylhurst Universi-
ty. The weekend-long event
will be June 21 through 23. The
event showcases a variety of
art forms from painting to
dance and music. There will be
performances, demonstrations,
crafts, galleries and activities for kids. For
more information, visit lakewood-center.
org.
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MAKE GETTING THERE HALF THE FUN
— Kids love trains, things that go fast and
getting to cover a lot of ground, so why not
spend some time just being on the go? Tri-
Met offers buses, trains and streetcars to
take you from place to place across the
city and day passes cost less than $5. Chil-
dren younger than 7 ride free with a pay-
ing passenger and youth prices are avail-
able for anyone younger than 17. In addi-
tion to the main commuters, Portland’s
Vintage Trolley has been offering nostal-
gic rides since 1991 when rep-
licas of streetcars from the
early 1900s were reintroduced
to the city. The trolleys run on
select Sundays only from May
through December. This
year’s dates include May 26,
July 7, Sept. 1 and Dec. 1, 8, 15
and 22. A trip includes stops
at all the MAX stations of Southwest Fifth
and Sixth avenues between Union Station
and Portland State University. It takes
about 30 minutes and is free, though dona-
tions are accepted. For more information,
visit trimet.org.
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SKAMANIA LODGE ZIP LINE
—
Just about an hour east of Portland
in Stevenson, Wash., you’ll find
outdoor adventure at
Skamania Lodge. The
resort introduced a
brand-new zip line
course in May. There
are seven zip lines
and four sky bridges
with views of the Co-
lumbia River Gorge
and Red Bluffs. Sail through the air
at speeds up to 45 miles an hour
while as high as 100 feet in the air.
For more information or to book a
trip, call 800-221-7117 or visit ska-
mania.com.
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TUALATIN CENTENNIAL
—It’s been 100
years since Tualatin’s incorporation, and
the city is celebrating its big
anniversary all year long. Take
part in a centennial-themed
scavenger hunt for teens be-
ginning Tuesday, June 18, an
antique or classic car show on
Saturday, July 13, at the Juani-
ta Pohl Center, or shop at the
community-wide garage sale
on Saturday, Aug. 17. For more information
on these programs and many more, visit tu-
alatinoregon.gov and click on “Tualatin
Centennial Celebration.”
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