May 10, 2008
12 - 7 pm

All Girl Scouts in uniform (or present badges/sash etc) receive a deluxe ride bracelet for $4.00. No family discount. Girl Scout re-registration will also be during this event. Girl Scout may sign up for ’08-’09 Scout year and receive prizes from the Girl Scout organization.

May 11, 2008
12 - 7 pm

Mothers ride free with child’s paid admission. Free ride bracelet must be same type as child’s bracelet.

May 17, 2008
12 - 7 pm

All active, deployed and reservist military personnel and their immediate families (significant other and children under 17 living at home) receive a free ride bracelet. Must present Military ID. Patriotic activities and entertainment on the Comcast stage throughout the day. Brought to you by 105.1 the Buzz.

1-2 pm- Dance performance by Pacific Dance Academy

2:00 pm- Fireboat Display on the Willamette

2:15 pm- Flag salute by the 114th Cub Scout Troop and singing of the National Anthem by Mrs. Oregon.

2:30 pm flag folding ceremony by the Sellwood VFW

3-4 pm- Music by the Power Pep Band

3 pm- Cake and balloons

12-7 pm- Operation Comfort Kits.  Send an item to soldiers from the Northwest serving overseas to remind them of home!  Our warriors want anything associated with Oregon or the Pacific NW. Starbuck's coffee beans, hazelnuts, marionberry jam, See's candy, Tillamook Cheese, jerky, canned nuts,,, cookies hard candy, nice sunscreen, "manly" skin lotion, pony tail bands in black, brown or tan...(none in colors or sparkly) Most of the soldiers get back to the base every night so the days of Baby Wipes and Chap Stix are gone....they just want something from home!

May 17, 2008
6:30 am-7 pm, Ride Hours 12-7 pm

Benefit event for CFF Oregon Chapter. Event to be held in areas 4, 5 and 6. Set up begins at 6:30 am, registration/breakfast at 8 am, walk begins at 9:30 am. Organization is buying 200 discounted ride bracelets ($6.50 each), additional will be available for purchase at $6.50 price. Organization volunteers to distribute bracelets/collect money. Walk is a one-mile loop along the Spring Water Trail, and is to be followed by a BBQ party in their area. May begin rides at 11:00 with the P1 and Safety Patrol early opening.

May 18, 2008
Event Hours 11-7 pm

Concert event organized by Portland Public Schools Students. Concerts will be held in area 1 and in the Pavilion from 11 am-7 pm. Oaks Park to supply gating and security. Private event, tickets sold by organization.

May 24-26, 2008
12 - 7 pm daily

Memorial Day Weekend the Friends of Multnomah County Fair and Bi-Mart present the Multnomah County Fair. Pony rides, petting zoo, Humphrey’s Barnyard, fair foods, craft vendors, arts, crafts and floral exhibits, live entertainment on the 2 stages, “Walk on the Wild Side” reptile exhibit, Oaks Park’s thrill rides, carnival games, and roller skating, and much more!

Saturday- The Oregon Fryer Commission Big Cluck Grill Off
Doggie Dress Up Contest
Sunday- The Bi-Mart Talent Show
La Pantera, Univision, and El Latino De Hoy Feria De La Familia
Jitter Bug Contest
Monday- Wiener Dog Race Finals (preliminaries Sat/Sun)

May 31, 2008
10 am-7 pm, Ride hours 12-7 pm

Welcome Home event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Picnic Area 6
Registration begins at 11 a.m. No cost to OEF/OIF Veterans and their families. OEF/OIF veterans and their families receive bracelets for rides all-day and a free roller skating. Live music.This is a Private event. RSVP required by calling 503-808-1920 or email welcomehome@va.gov
More info...

June 7, 2008
12-7 pm

Details TBD..

June 15, 2008
12-7 pm

Fathers ride free with child’s paid admission. Free ride bracelet must be same type as child’s bracelet.

June 21, 2008
12-10 pm

Benefit lunch begins at 11:30 am. Tickets for sale from the Optimists. Ticket includes lunch, rides, and roller skating. Purchase tickets from local optimists- 503-226-2366. Event proceeds go the “Candelighters” Children with Cancer charity. This is a private event.

July 4, 2008
10 am - Midnight

Annual 4th of July Celebration. Gates open at 10 am, rides start at noon. All picnic spaces are first come first serve. Gate fee is $4.00 for 16 and over, $2.50 for 15 and younger. All personal fireworks and alcohol are prohibited (bags and coolers will be checked). Ride bracelets expire at midnight. Live entertainment on the Comcast Stage throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9:55 pm.

July 13, 2008
12 - 7pm

Univision, Latino De Hoy, and La Pantera present a day of Latin style family fun on the Comcast Stage. Giveaways, contests, performers and more.

August 10, 2008
12 - 7pm

Univision, Latino De Hoy, and La Pantera present a day of Latin style family fun on the Comcast Stage. Giveaways, contests, performers and more.

August 13, 2008
12 - 9pm

Children who complete the Washington County Library Summer Reading program get a deluxe ride bracelet for $3.75. Must present library coupon. Coupon not valid for Preschool Party.

August 14, 2008
12 - 9pm

Children who complete the Clackamas County Library Summer Reading program get a deluxe ride bracelet for $3.75. Must present library coupon. Coupon not valid for Preschool Party.

August 18-29, 2008
Regular park hours

Children who complete the Multnomah County Library Summer Reading program get a deluxe ride bracelet for $3.75. Must present library coupon. Coupon not valid for Preschool Party.

September 7, 2008
12 - 7pm

Univision, Latino De Hoy, and La Pantera present a day of Latin style family fun on the Comcast Stage. Giveaways, contests, performers and more.

September 12, 2008
11 - 4pm

$10.00 discounted ride bracelet for home schoolers and their families.

September 19-21, 2008
Event hours-

Ride hours-

German style fall festival.  Authentic food and beer, Kinderplatz for the Kids featuring Radio Disney Rocktoberfest, pretzel kissing, sausage eating, and chicken dance contests, craft and import vendors, dog shows, cooking shows, and more!  Gate fees are $5.00 for 16 and over, $2.00 for 15 and younger, $3.00 for seniors 62 and up. 

September 27, 2008
12 - 7pm

Campfire kids in uniform get a deluxe ride bracelet for $4.00.

September 28, 2008
Event Hours 6 am- 7 pm, Ride Hours 12-7 pm

Benefit event for juvenile diabetes research. Set up starts at 6 am, check in begins at 10 am, walk starts at 11 am. Walkers must register with JDRF (503-643-1995, oregon-washington@jdrf.org, www.jrdf.org).