MILLENNIUM CONCERT BAND. Kick off the 4th of July festivities with a patriotic concert performed by Lake Oswego’s own Millennium Concert Band. The performance includes the Presentation of Colors by the Lake Oswego Honor Guard as well as a tribute to those who have served. Wednesday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park.
LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Be part of a 76-year tradition by queuing up in line in George Rogers Park for the annual Lake Oswego Lions Club 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy all the pancakes and sausage you can eat for only $10 ($7 for children under 12) along with coffee, milk and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the Oregon Lions Clubs and the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation as they work together to provide sight and hearing services to those in need. Friday, July 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at George Rogers Park, 611 State Street.
STAR SPANGLED PARADE. Be part of the sea of red, white and blue coursing down A Avenue by either entering or cheering on the annual Star-Spangled Parade. All the parade favorites will be there from festive floats, musical entertainment, classic cars, costumed canines and candy tossers. The festivities continue after the parade at Millennium Plaza Park with music, face painting, food trucks and the annual Pie Eating contest. Friday, July 4. Staging begins at 9:00 a.m.; Parade at 10:00 a.m. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street; however, parade works its way down A Avenue from 10th Street.
4th OF JULY BOAT PARADE. Catch patriotic-decked boats head out from the Lake Oswego marina starting at 12:00 p.m. and proceeding along the northern shore until reaching the Lake Grove Swim Park before returning back to where it began. Friday, July 4.
INDEPENDENCE DAY ILLUMINATION: A CONCERT AND LASER LIGHT SHOW. The City moves the party to Foothills Park for the 4th of July closer—a concert from Hit Explosion followed by a laser light show in the sky. Other activities include food trucks, face painting and more. Friday, July 4 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. 199 Foothills Road.
4th OF JULY FIREWORKS. Hosted and paid for by the Lake Oswego Corporation, fireworks are shot from a floating barge and put on a fantastic show for boaters and well-situated lake residents. Friday, July 4 @ 9:45 p.m.
LAKE OSWEGO SWIM PARK. Residents of Lake Oswego can enjoy cooling off at the Lake Oswego Swim Park starting July 1 and running through August 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Proof of residency is required. Amenities include lifeguards, inner tubes, lounge chairs, picnic tables and water toys. 250 Ridgeway Road, 971.482.8686.
ZUPAN’S BREEZEWAY WINE FLIGHTS. Stop in at the breezeway for a tasting of Rosé favorites. Saturday, July 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 16380 Boones Ferry Road.
LAKE OSWEGO FARMERS’ MARKET. Experience the flavors and community of our city’s popular farmers’ market every Saturday in July from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street.
SKI and WAKEBOARD EXTRAVAGANZA. Grab a viewing spot of the action in Lakewood Bay at Sundeleaf Plaza, the Lake Theatre and Café, or Millennium Plaza Park on Sunday, July 6 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ski show) and 1:00 p.m. (wakeboard) in Lakewood Bay. Hosted by the Lake Oswego Corporation, the event is open to shareholders and easement members but there are lots of public viewing opportunities.
LANDMASS WINE DINNER. Enjoy an intimate dinner in Zupan’s Lake Oswego Floral Shop featuring Landmass Wines paired with a delicious 5-course meal. Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $150. 16380 Boones Ferry Road.
SUMMER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES at FOOTHILLS PARK. Enjoy the sounds of Ben Rise & The PDX Hustle at Foothills Park on Wednesday, July 9 followed by SoulVax on July 16, Petty Fever on July 23 and Band After Midnight on July 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and settle in for an evening of entertainment. 199 Foothills Road.
PUZZLE PALOOZA. Attention all puzzlers! Join the Puzzle Palooza competition sponsored by the Lake Oswego Public Library as part of their Adult Summer Library Challenge. Assemble a team or form a coalition on-site and compete against the clock to be the first team to finish a 500-piece puzzle in under an hour. Awards and honors will be given out to the top three teams, and an ice-breaker puzzle game will kick-off the party right at 5:30 p.m. Team sizes must be four or less and there is room for a total of nine teams. To sign up, email the reference desk at loref@lakeoswego.city and indicate if you are part of a team, or will need one assigned at the event. Friday, July 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. City Hall Chambers Room, 380 A Avenue.
SUMMER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES at MILLENNIUM PLAZA PARK. Robert Henry & the Repeaters kick off the Sunday music series on Sunday, July 13 followed by Norman Sylvester on July 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 200 First Street.
TREE SPECIES IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP. Enjoy an educational walking tour through George Rogers Park while ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Todd Prager identifies and discusses common native and invasive tree species. Capacity is limited to 40 participations. Register online. Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., George Rogers Park, 611 S. State Street., Park Shelter #2.
ADULT MIXED DOUBLES CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT. Register up to three players for your cornhole team for the summer showcase of Adult Mixed Doubles Cornhole! Register online. Saturday, July 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center, 17525 Stafford Road.
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LAKE THEATER. Enjoy a screening of Murderball, the 2005 documentary about the U.S. quad rugby team, a team composed entirely of young paraplegic men. Admission is free but you’re encouraged to purchase food and drinks from The Lake Theater Café. If you can’t make the screening, library patrons can stream it on the Kanopy streaming service using their Lake Oswego Public Library card. Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m., 106 N. State Street. For more info contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503.534.4228.
WORLD CINEMA SERIES: HERE WE ARE (HEBREW). Originally presented in Hebrew, this film will be shown with English subtitles. Experience the tender and moving story of a father and his autistic son followed by a thought-provoking discussion. Ad mission is free but food and drink purchases at the Lake Theater are encouraged. Library patrons can also stream the film on the Kanopy streaming service using their library card. Tuesday, July 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m,. Lake Theater & Café, 106 N. State Street.
MOVIES IN THE PARK. Take in one of our glorious warm summer evenings with family and friends by enjoying Unbreakable Boy in the park. Bring blankets, pillows and low beach chairs for an entertaining night under the stars. Popcorn is free; treats, candy and beverages are available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk, @ 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street.
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