Explore the World at Local Fairs & Festivals

Our August issue features an Ages & Stages article focused on raising global citizens , starting when kids are babies and continuing throughout their lives. One simple and entertaining way to introduce kids of all ages to diverse cultures is by attending culturally diverse fairs and festivals – which you’ll find year-round in the Portland metro area! This month seems to be especially rich in cultural celebrations – including the ones below – making it the perfect time to start exploring the cultures of the world with your family! India Festival. Entertainment and food from India. Aug. 15, 11 am to 9 pm. FREE, vendors charge. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave. 503-645-7902. icaportland.org . Glendi. Greek festival with entertainment, pony rides, face painting, crafts and more. Aug. 20 and 21, 11 am to 10 pm. FREE, charge for food and children’s activities. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 14485 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton. 503-644-7444. glendipdx.com . Explore Japan. Drink tea, learn how to use chopsticks, make crafts and more. Aug. 20, 11 am to 1 pm. FREE w/museum admission. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . Soberiha. A Russian-American cultural festival in the style of a traditional Russian folk carnival with American music. Aug. 21, noon to 6 pm. FREE. Esther Short Park, W Columbia/8th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-907-4876. cityofvancouver.us/calendar.asp . Celebrando la Familia. A Latino Summer Resource Fair with information on health, education, legal and other topics along with entertainment and more. Aug. 22, 1 to 5 pm. FREE. Esther Short Park, W Columbia/8th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-907-4876. cityofvancouver.us/calendar.asp . Festa Italiana. Italian entertainment plus marionettes, pizza toss, grape stomp and more. Aug. 26 and 28 noon to 11 pm; Aug. 27 noon to midnight. FREE, vendors charge. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave. festaitalianaportland.shutterfly.com . Salsa en la Calle PDX. Salsa lessons for all ages, a children’s art tent from noon to 6 pm, and dancing in the streets! Aug. 29, 11 am to 11 pm. $15; free ages 12 and under. East Bank Festival Plaza, SE Main/Water. 503-314-2639. salsaenlacallepdx.com . What’s your family’s favorite local cultural celebration?

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Explore the World at Local Fairs & Festivals