Get Out & Play: August Events

While back-to-school is just around the corner, the summer is not over yet! August is absolutely packed with family-friendly events, festivals and performances. Check out some of our picks below and then head to our Events Calendar for even more! nwkidsmagazine.com/events

Aug 11-13

Lee Farms Sunflower Festival

Come experience this one-of-a-kind annual Sunflower Festival! Explore & learn about the many different varieties of sunflowers (+other flowers), pick your own fresh flowers & wander their 120+ acres of family farmland! Free-$25

Aug 9, 16, 23, 30

Pop-up Picnic + Play at Sellwood Park with Sellwood Community House

Every Wednesday, SCH brings the games and crafts for all ages to Sellwood Park. Stop by to play, bring a picnic if you like and chat with them about what you would like to see offered at SCH in the future! 3-5:30pm, Free

Aug 9, 16, 23, 30

Music Exploration with David Pollack at The Craft Factory

Join us for a children centered music class. Each week will focus on a different genre of music giving kiddos the freedom to explore and learn about all sorts of sounds. Before class begins, you can create your very own music shaker using their signature up-cycled and recycled materials! 2:30pm, $10 – $15 suggested donation

Aug 9, 16, 23, 30

LO Summer of Music Concert Series-Westlake Park

Head to Westlake Park each Wednesday in August for the Lake Oswego Summer of Music series! August 2 – Jackson Michelson, August 9 – Jennifer Batten & Full Steam, August 16 – Rockit Radio, August 23 – Taken by the Sky, August 30 – Foreverland. 6:30-8:30pm, Free

Aug 11-13

Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains

Head to Jessie Mays Community Park for a family-friendly weekend of music, food, fun and elephant garlic! See website for hours, Free

Aug 11-13

Washington Park Summer Festival

Visit the gorgeous Rose Garden Amphitheater for three evenings of music and fun for the whole family! 6pm, Free

For more local, family friendly events, check out our calendar!