Looks like the heat wave is over (knock on wood)! Time to get out and play! Shop some awesome sales and art festivals, or eat and drink til you burst at the Mississippi Street Fair. Just be thankful you won’t be sweating (as much.)

Jul 10-12

Child’s Play Toys Annual Sidewalk Sale

Up to 75% off toys for kids of all ages at this fun annual event. Grab a treat from Two Tarts next door and get playing. Check out the sales at other local NW 23rd businesses, as this is part of the Nob Hill Sidewalk Sale! childsplayportland.com

Jul 11-12

43rd Annual Sandy Mountain Festival

Over 100 artists showcase and sell their handcrafted art and wares in a beautiful wooded setting, with live music, magic shows, and reptile shows on 2 stages. Also check out the carnival next door! Free, sandymountainfestival.org

Jul 11

Mississippi Street Fair

The historic Mississippi District is going all out, with 6 music stages (our favorite kindie rock bands will be playing at the Mississippi Pizza stage), 200 vendors, a rib-off competition, dunk tank, and food and drink galore. Free, mississippiave.com/streetfair

Jul 11

Year End Carnival

Summa Academy hosts an afternoon of summer family fun. Stay cool with a water balloon toss and dunk tank! Kids’ activities, face painting, a barbecue, and more. Free, summaacademy.org

Jul 11

Diorama Workshop

Wanna make tiny things? (Who doesn’t?) Learn from local author and artist Maggie Rudy at this unique event at Green Bean Books, and take home your own mini scene. $10, registration required – call 503­-954­-2354. greenbeanbookspdx.com