Happy Thursday, friends! We’re getting ready for another weekend, and this one is shaping up to be all about getting outside. Lucky for us, there’s nothing but blue skies and sunshine on the way, so let’s get ready for some fun.

Aug 25-28

National Parks Free Admission Days

This weekend is the official birthday weekend of our beloved National Parks Service, celebrating 100 years of preserving the most wild and beautiful places in America. To get us out and joining the party, the National Parks Service is hosting free admission days. So pick a park (or two!), get out to the wild, and say happy birthday to the NPS! Free, nationalparks.org

Aug 26-28

Oregon State Fair

This weekend is the start of the much-anticipated Oregon State Fair! From now until September 5th, you can head to the fair to see some of the best live music performances of the summer, check out their Creative Living Stage Contests, eat some amazing food, and enjoy any of the ongoing attractions like the carnival, Familyville, Artisans’ Village and more. The Oregon State Fair is packed to the gills with super fun stuff for your whole family. $5-50, oregonstatefair.org

Aug 26-28

Stay Wild Adventure Festival

Up for an adventure this weekend? Then get the gang out to the world’s first adventure festival and expo, hosted by Stay Wild Magazine. From making floral crowns and wild harvesting perfume to riding motorcycles and cliff jumping into swimming holes, there will be all manner of adventuring and exploring happening this weekend. All ages. Free, staywildmagazine.com

Aug 26

Consolidated Community CU Block Party

Nothing says summer like a good ol’ fashioned block party. Consolidated Community Credit Union must feel the same way, because they’re hosting a free block party this weekend, and lunch is on them! Scope out some super rad food trucks for some free grub, listen to music, and chill out for the afternoon. Free, consolidatedccu.com

Aug 28

Lake Oswego Car & Boat Show

Join the good folks of Lake Oswego in a celebration of all things recreation! At the car and boat show, you’ll feast your eyes on some of the finest land and water craft that side of the Willamette. The event spans three locations throughout Lake Oswego, so you can head to either George Rogers Park, Lakewood Bay, or Foothills Park to join in the fun. Free, oswegoheritage.org