This 4th of July weekend, we are grateful to be able to gather with friends and family, fire up the grill, and enjoy great food, drinks, and sunshine. While personal fireworks may be off the table, there are still plenty of other ways to celebrate this year. If you are looking for fun events happening here in town, browse this list from Travel Portland. We have also included a few local businesses below that can help make your backyard BBQ or your summer camping trip spectacular.

Just a reminder – we will be closed for the holiday, so there will be no Friday Email this week. Happy 4th! Stay cool and support local!

  • Beaumont: Kick off the holiday weekend on July 3rd from 4-8pm with the ultimate party at First Thursday on Fremont! They will have art exhibits, live music, a vendor market, food trucks, and more.
  • Central Eastside: If you are planning on grilling, make a stop by Sheridan Fruit Company. They have an extensive selection of house-made sausages.
  • Foster: If you’re spending the holiday in the great outdoors, Foster Outdoor has everything you need for your camping adventure.
  • Lloyd: Beat the heat with a dip in the river! Eco Lloyd and PopCartPDX have teamed up to bring you one of Portland’s most anticipated free summer event series — Duckworth Summer Wednesdays!
  • Midway: Since 1959, Portland Fireplace Shop has been a long-standing supplier of fireplaces & related equipment, but they also offer a range of grills & smokers, plus assembly & delivery services.
  • Multnomah Village: July 4th is also First Friday in Multnomah Village! District businesses will have sales, special extended hours, pop-up shops, music, and more!
  • NE Broadway: Ace Hardware has everything you might need for a long weekend of do-it-yourself projects at home.
  • Soul District: For meat products that are locally sourced – beef from Oregon Natural Meat, pork from Carlton Farms, chicken from Draper Valley – raised without added hormones, chemicals or additives, be sure to stop by Cason’s Fine Meats.
  • Stadium District: On July 3rd, check out “Sound The Watch,” a free summer concert series at the Portland Firefighter Memorial that features local musicians with family-friendly energy and opportunities for neighbors to connect.
  • St. Johns: It is going to be a hot weekend, but disc golf is a great, low-impact way to spend the holiday. Gear up at Huk Lab!
  • Williams District: Want to dress up a little for that special party or backyard BBQ? Workshop Vintage just had some new arrivals that would be perfect for the occasion. If you need something to keep the family entertained during the long weekend, head to Spielwerk Toys for some truly unique fun.

This list is non-exhaustive. Be sure to support small businesses in your local business district this holiday weekend. How are you celebrating? Show us on Instagram and Facebook.