Weather

• Thursday, July 4 | 92º | 10% chance of rain
• Friday, July 5 | 101° | 2% chance of rain
• Saturday, July 6 | 105° | 1% chance of rain
• Sunday, July 7 | 104° | 2% chance of rain

Fourth of July fireworks

• 4th of July Spectacular |12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way | $38 | Entry includes all-day access to the rides and picnic grounds, plus a fireworks show at dusk.
• Waterfront Blues Festival | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1400 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland | $50+ | Treat yourself to a good time along the river at downtown Portland’s “largest and longest-running music festival” featuring world-class musicians, fireworks, and food.

Family-friendly fun

• Picnic in the Pearl | Thursday, July 4 | 12-8 p.m. | Northwest 13th Avenue between Everett + Lovejoy Streets | Free | This month’s edition of First Thursday in the Pearl is a summer spectacular featuring art, live music, food, drinks, and games.
• Fourth of July Parade | 11 a.m. | Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. | Free | Soak in the summer holiday atmosphere with live music, antique cars, and free hot dogs; kids can decorate their bikes and ride the route.
• Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade | Thursday, July 4 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Hillsboro | Free | Celebrate the holiday and 100+ years of the rotary by watching floats and people go by.

• Portland Craft Beer Festival | Thursday, July 4-Saturday, July 6 | 12 p.m. | Elizabeth Caruthers Park, 3508 S. Moody Ave., Portland | $40-$50 | Grab your keepsake cup and 10 tasting tickets to whet your whistle with the best brews our city has to offer.

• LeakyCon | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland | $87.33-$487.43 | Accio revelry! Immerse yourself in the fandoms of magical franchises like Harry Potter at this convention witch will conjure celebrities, creators, and artists.
• 2024 Helvetia Lavender Festival | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 14 | Times vary | Helvetia Lavender Farm, 12814 NW Bishop Rd., Hillsboro | $0-$10 | Enjoy U-cut lavender fields, 30+ artisan vendors, live music, a variety of food vendors, and wine from local vineyards.
• “FATHOM” | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 28 | Times vary | 520 SW Fourth Ave., Portland | $5-$22 | Dive into this interactive oceanic art display of glowing coral reefs, a singing whale, a sparkly angler fish, and other deep-sea wonders.

• Picnic in the Park | Saturday, July 6 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fort Vancouver National Site, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver | Free | Pack a picnic and gather the family for live music, lawn games, magic shows, face painting, beer tasting, and summer outdoor fun.
• East Portland Summer Arts Festival | Saturday, July 6-Sunday, July 7 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Ventura Park, 460 SE 113th Ave., Portland | Free | Move to the rhythms of soul and R&B artist Allen Stone and Grammy-winning percussionist/pop icon Sheila E. at the third-annual festival.

• Tanabata, The Star Festival | Sunday, July 7 | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland | $15.95-$21.95 | One of Japan’s five seasonal festivals dating back to the 8th century, Tanabata sees people hang their written wishes on bamboo branches.

• APEX, a bar on Southeast Division Street near Ladd’s Addition, is looking for a new home. The business, which has poured 3,319 unique beers in 14+ years, wants to hear from customers on where it should land. The current location will close at the end of August.

• Re-Imagine Radio’s July episode is one that horror fans will enjoy. Tune in to KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver, and KXRY-FM (91.1 + 107.1), Portland, at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 15 for “Nightfall,” written and hosted by WSU Vancouver’s John Barber, or stream the story online after it airs.

• Not knowing whether your art will be vandalized or stolen is part of The Allery’s allure for Anne Jennings Paris, the artist currently featured at the experimental outdoor gallery behind 5516 NE 27th Ave. The Allery’s owner Jennifer “JJ” Jones wanted a place “where magic can happen through surprise encounters with art.” (Willamette Week)

• You don’t need to be an avid pedal pusher to see the Columbia River Gorge by bike. From “the Disneyland of mountain biking” with trails for every age and skill level to road routes along the Old Columbia River Highway, let Willamette Week’s Anthony Effinger steer you in the right direction. (Willamette Week)

• The Washington Wizards traded 23-year-old wing Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon. Listen to Locked On Blazers for a special crossover episode with Brandon Scott of Locked On Wizards to hear about the new player’s attributes.