City Hall Plaza in Boston is not the usual place to pick up delicious pizza, but this weekend, July 13-14, is an exception. That's when you'll find 30 pizzerias, live entertainment, games and more at the annual Boston Pizza Festival. Meet the artisans and savor their work. They're coming from Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts; New … Continue reading Savor 30 varieties of pie at the Boston Pizza Festival

Featured image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay It seems there's a festival for everything. In Central Maine, there's one that honors the brown egg industry the second week of July. The celebration runs for an entire week, with the bulk of the festivities on the weekend. But even during the early days of the festival, there's … Continue reading Central Maine Egg Festival has a week’s roster of eggceptional activities

Featured image by marimele from Pixabay A bead-lover's paradise arrives at the Oregon Convention Center Friday-Sunday, July 12-14. Learn about the history of beads. Watch artisans make jewelry from beads and learn how to make your own. Browse and buy beads from around the world. Stock up on tools, supplies, and boxes. Hours are noon-6 … Continue reading Bead Faire comes to Oregon Convention Center this weekend

Harefest, "The Mother of All Tribute Festivals", returns to Canby for its ninth year on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at Pat's Acres Racing Complex in Canby, Oregon. Rock out to the music of 22 popular tribute bands, ranging from Aerosmith to Whitesnake, on three stages. View the full band schedule. Ticket prices vary, depending … Continue reading Love tribute bands? You’ll love Harefest in Canby, OR

On Saturday, July 13, join more than 30 talented musicians and hundreds of food and craft vendors as they support teenagers entering the workforce at the Mississippi Street Fair in Portland, Oregon. The Mississippi Street Fair runs from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Live entertainment continues throughout the day on five stages. Grandfather's Rib-Off, a … Continue reading Portland’s Mississippi Street Fair supports teenagers entering the workforce

Fort Steilacoom Park comes alive with activities for the entire family on Saturday, July 13, at SummerFEST. Enjoy food from more than 30 vendors and live entertainment on two stages throughout the day. A large gyro from Hummus Hummus, one of the food vendors at the 2019 Lakewood SummerFEST (photo by Cheryl Landes) Other activities … Continue reading Extreme trampoline, classic car contest, balloon glow, music, and more at Lakewood’s SummerFEST

Photos courtesy Boston Landmarks Orchestra Looking for a cool way to relax on a Wednesday evening in Boston this summer? The Boston Landmarks Orchestra is hosting a series of six free concerts at the Hatch Memorial Shell at the Charles River Esplanade. This year marks the 90th anniversary of this annual tradition. All concerts start … Continue reading Free series of concerts hosted by Boston Landmarks Orchestra this summer

During its 50-year existence, the Oregon Country Fair has transformed. When I went there during my college days at the University of Oregon in the 1980s, it was an event that attracted free-spirited adults in a forested area outside the town of Veneta. My most vivid memory is of a leather-tanned man with dingy blonde … Continue reading Oregon Country Fair celebrates 50th anniversary this summer in Veneta

Featured image: Eugene relaxes at Animal Aid, a no-kill shelter in southwest Portland, Oregon. He's looking for a home. Learn more about him at animalaidpdx.org/adopt. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Watching the fireworks is a favorite holiday tradition for humans in the U.S. on Independence Day, July 4. But for the furry friends in our lives, … Continue reading A reminder about keeping pets comfortable, safe on the July 4 holiday

Gather family and friends. Convince them to either run with you or cheer you on. Then register for the Dye Hard 5K Color Run in Yakima, Washington, on Saturday, July 13. Show up at 8:30 p.m. to check in and run after dark while getting covered in fluorescent colored powder, under the glow of black … Continue reading Glow in the dark at this fun run in Yakima on July 13