The cold, damp winter and spring will be but a memory for these two summer events in the Portland Harbor. There’s fun for everyone while learning more about the waterfront businesses that help keep tens of thousands employed and millions of tons of goods moving.
Seaport Celebration
July 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Terminal 2, 3556 N.W. Front Avenue
Seaport Celebration is back for its fifth year, opening the gates of Terminal 2 for a family-friendly, fun-filled day of adventure on the river. Attendees will find themselves walking through the entrance of the Working Waterfront, to explore the many aspects of this powerful economic engine, including barges, rail cars and containers. Inside, you’ll find interactive booths and displays, jet boat tours, fun and games for kids, food carts and live music. Best of all, admission is free!
RiverFest
August 19 to 21
This fourth annual event celebrates the Willamette River with a chance to get out on the water, take river tours, enjoy live music, clean-up the riverbank and learn first-hand about the river’s history and environment. Popular attractions include The Portland Triathlon, the Festival at Waterfront Park, kayak tours, and a SOLV cleanup. Times and locations of events are available at PortlandRiverfest.org.
For more information about these events, call Brooke Berglund, Outreach and Tour Program Manager, at 503-415-6532.