Friday, August 26– TGIF! Start your weekend off right with an event that benefits high school Outing Clubs. Bow Ties and Bean Boots will be held at the Portland Company Complex. There will be craft beer from Baxter Brewing Co. and Rising Tide Brewing Company and live music from Dominic and The Lucid & Whiskey Grimace. You can also rock out at JAW GEMS ‘heatwater’ release party! Jaw Gems is a collective of young artists who provide bringing beat music. It will be held at Portland House of Music and Events and doors open at 8:30.
Saturday, August 27– Looking for some family fun? Well, it’s Kids Day at Deering Oaks Park! All you have to do is go to the Market Info Booth for fun kids activities, temporary tattoos, and $5 vouchers for the kids to shop at the market! An event on the water will be hosted by Casablanca Cruises. The Cover Tones will be playing to celebrate the end of summer! Water, live music, drinks, what more can you ask for? Looking for something more active? The Easy As Pi 2016 is a 5K at Thompson’s Point. There will be a Beer Garden hosted by Maine Beer Company and food from Salt Box Cafe food truck and there will be pie at the end!
Sunday, August 28– It’s Sunday funday! Little Tap House will be hosting a BOYB (bring your own baby) event from 3:30- 5:30! It’s a throw back to the fifties theme so make sure to grab your poodle skirts! There will be cute themed family pictures and plenty of flavorful malted beverages. Is your dog your best friend? Well, there is a Pet Rock in the Park 2016 event that benefits various charities. There will be animal demonstrations, food vendors, pet products, services, animal shelters, and animal organizations. The event takes place in Deering Oaks Park from 11 AM- 4 PM. It’s all about pets and Rock-n-Roll!