Summer is going out with a bang with lots of activities planned for Lake Oswegans to enjoy

SWIM PARKS ARE STILL OPEN. Go jump in the lake at either the Lake Oswego Swim Park at 250 Ridgeway Road open to all Lake Oswego residents through August 31 or else the Lake Grove Swim Park at 3800 Lakeview Blvd. open to all LOSD students and residents within the original Lake Grove School District boundaries through August 24.

RIDE THE WILLAMETTE SHORE TROLLEY. Trolleys are running Saturdays and Sundays through September 1. Check online for the compete schedule. Trolleys leave from the station at 311 N. State Street.

FIRST SUNDAY MARKET IN LAKE GROVE: PET-A-PALOOZA. Bring your furry friends for the City’s paws-itively adorable Pet-a-Palooza! Enjoy a pet parade/costume contest, pet portraits, and vendors with treats and gear for your four-legged companions. Of course, you’ll also find everything you love about the market – fresh produce, local makers, tasty food, live music, and more. Leashes required, tails welcome! Mark your calendar for future markets on September 7, October 5, and November 2. Sunday, August 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hallmark Drive across from Mercato Grove.

LAKE OSWEGO FARMERS MARKET. Enjoy the Farmers’ Market through October 4. Happens every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park with the best of the season’s produce as well as rotating young entrepreneurs, musical entertainment and kid activities. 200 1^st Street.

ORIGINAL PRACTICE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL – TEMPEST. Experience Shakespeare’s Tempest like never before with OPS Fest(link is external) (Original Practice Shakespeare Festival) in the park! This is Shakespeare as it was meant to be—fast, fun, and unpredictable. With no director, no rehearsals, and actors getting their lines on the spot from scrolls, every performance is a one-of-a-kind theatrical adventure. Saturday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Roehr Park, 350 Oswego Pointe Drive.

ELECTRIFY OUR COMMUNITY: INSPIRED BY THE EARTH PORTRAIT PROJECT. Learn how you can make your home safer and more comfortable, lower your energy bills and help fight climate change by adopting the latest high efficiency electric appliances and electric vehicles and moving away from fossil fuels for home energy and personal transportation.  We can all help accelerate the transition to clean energy and a sustainable future by “electrifying everything.”  Hear from Electrify Oregon on the actions you can take, how it will benefit your life, and the incredible incentives available. A livestream will also be available online. Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m., Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2025. Get to know your neighbors! Everyone enjoys a potluck, BBQ, music and games, so organize a get-together for Tuesday, August 5 – National Night Out – and invite your friends and neighbors. Then, let the City know!  

If you register your neighborhood party with the City by Tuesday, July 29, your party will receive a visit by a fire truck or police vehicle. Plus, they will bring a dessert! The Library’s Rover and Adult Community Center bus will also be visiting select events. Tuesday, August 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in a neighborhood near you!

CAMP LOPL – END OF SUMMER PARTY. The Summer Library Challenge comes to a celebratory close with a party at Rossman Park complete with balloon creations, games, crafts and more! Drop in as you wish, no registration needed. Wednesday, August 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 555 Fourth Street.

CLOVERDAYLE – WEDNESDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Enjoy the popular sounds of Oregon-grown partners in music and life, Chad and Rachel Hamar who have opened for big acts like Eric Church and Jason Aldean. Wednesday, August 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive.

BLACK OREGONIANS OUTDOORS: PRESENTATION BY OREGON BLACK PIONEERS. Deepen your understanding of the historical relationship between Black Oregonians and the outdoors, tracing a journey of exclusion, resilience, and connection to the land—from early settlement to present-day outdoor engagement and advocacy. Thursday, August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Public Library 706 Fourth Street.

ORIGINAL PRACTICE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL – MIDSOMMER NIGHTS DREAME. Experience Shakespeare’s Tempest like never before with OPS Fest(link is external) (Original Practice Shakespeare Festival) in the park! This is Shakespeare as it was meant to be—fast, fun, and unpredictable. With no director, no rehearsals, and actors getting their lines on the spot from scrolls, every performance is a one-of-a-kind theatrical adventure. Friday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. George Rogers Park, 611 S. State Street.

ASHLEY FLYNN & THE RIVETERS – SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. This all-female band aims to bring joy and connection to fans with their high-energy live shows and technical prowess, proving they can shred as well as anyone. Sunday, August 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park, 200 1^st Street.

MOVIE MATINEE FOR FAMILIES. Bring the kids to see if Roz, a ROBOT, survives in the WILD after she is stranded on an island, uninhabited, except for numerous animals who she must befriend. Wednesday, August 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Children’s Library at the Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street.

SATIN LOVE ORCHESTRA – WEDNESDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. This Eugene based, nine-member disco/funk group packs every show with as much adrenaline as any party animal can stand, and their vibrant, 70’s inspired appearance is nothing short of stunning. Come see and enjoy for yourself. Wednesday, August 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive.

PORTLAND FESTIVAL SYMPHONY. Enjoy a magical summer evening as the Portland Festival Symphony brings beautiful orchestral music to Lake Oswego. Bring a blanket, picnic and your love for live music. Outside food and drink (beer, wine, cider, seltzer) are welcome. Local food vendors will be available with food for purchase. Saturday, August 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Foothills Park, 199 Foothills Road.

THE OBSCURE ART OF PUZZLE MONTAGE. Learn about the unusual art form called “puzzle montage” from artist Tim Klein. By mixing-and-matching pieces from jigsaw puzzles that he finds at thrift stores and estate sales, he creates surreal new images that range from the humorous to the profound. Sunday, August 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lake Oswego Public Library, 7706 Fourth Street.

SOLARIZE LAKE OSWEGO. Attend this free in-person educational workshop to learn how solar panels and battery storage systems work, what options are available for your home, and how you can take advantage of current financial incentives. No registration required. Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE. Bring your kids to watch how four misfits find themselves in a bizarre cubed Overworld that thrives on imagination. Chicken Jockey! Wednesday, August 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Children’s Library, Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street.

HIT MACHINE – WEDNESDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Enjoy hits from all eras from this 7-piece band that entertains not only with their sounds but also with their synchronized dance movies and interactive style. Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive.

TREE PROTECTION PLANS AND TREE CODE VIOLATIONS. Learn about the City’s tree code requirements to protect trees while constructing permitted development, and how these requirements are enforced and violations are investigated. This workshop will explore Lake Oswego Code Section 55.08 Tree Protection, including tree code definitions, prohibited activities, tree protection plan requirements and tree protection standards. Capacity is limited to 30 participants in-person so register online or register for virtual participation here. Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lake Oswego City Hall, Council Chamber, 380 A Avenue.

2025 COLLECTOR CAR SHOW. This annual event, hosted by the Oswego Heritage Council, features wooden and other classic boats at Sundeleaf Plaza as well as a collector car display located at George Rogers Park. It’s a fun family event with fellow enthusiasts there to answer all your questions. Sunday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SABROSO – SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Sabroso features some of Portland’s most well-known and talented musicians performing sophisticated Latin Rhythms and steady funky soul pulse that will have you up and dancing! Sunday, August 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street.

WORLD CINEMA SERIES: KEDI (TURKISH). Enjoy a screening of Kedi, a Turkish film with English subtitles. This documentary celebrates the unique bond between humans and their feline neighbors set I the charming city of Istanbul. Tuesday, August 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Lake Theater & Café. Admission is free although food and drink purchases are encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater. 106 N. State Street.

STONE IN LOVE – WEDNESDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.  Bid farewell to the summer concert series with the final event featuring a Journey tribute band that delivers a high-energy performance that showcases all the hallmarks of the Journey sound. Wednesday, August 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive.

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