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Events in the month of August 2025

Date	Event
8/6/2025	Sounds of Summer-25, WED - Concert Series Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair. Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;) Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !! more info...
8/9/2025	BREWs on the Bridge, POURs in the Park - ALL NEW! We're thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to join us for this fantastically reimagined event! Get TICKETS Here Brew's Gone Wild! What better way to spend a summer Saturday than surrounded by fellow beverage connoisseurs and enthusiasts? We’re focusing on hyper local, small batches, of everything artisanally brewed. This riverfront venue is brimming with fun and excitement on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, River Boardwalk & Trail, Splashpad and Park Pavilion all featuring: An exceptional selection of brewed beverages; Beer, Wine, Coffee, Cider, Seltzer, Tea, Cocktails, Mocktails, Lemonades, Sodas - with more than 16 Brewers and over 50 crafted brews to choose from Captivating music delivered by Serita's Black Rose bringing cover songs you know and love with originals that will shake your soul! A variety of culinary delights from Fire & Rice Tallowed Cheese Curd Big Cheezy Grill Criminal Cookies Pizza Delights & Delicious Desserts The opportunity to explore products offered by MI Makers Market vendors Lighthearted competition through games and contests along with fun-filled activities aimed at enhancing the venues atmosphere Join us in what promises to be a memorable exploration into the world of fine brewing accompanied by unforgettable fun. 'Designated Driver' tickets are available for those interested non-alcoholic brews or simply attending the event with friends and family. TICKETS: Portland PARTY STORE – Get your tickets for just $40 – no fees and a free souvenir glass included! Save $10 compared to buying at the event. ONLINE Option– Prefer to buy online? still save $10 off the event-day price! Grab yours here: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-brews-on-the.../tickets Don’t wait—cheers to good times ahead! Suggestion: Leave those high heals at home - you wouldn't want to get stuck in the grates on the bridge! Important Information for Our Event: You must be 21 or older by August 9, 2025 (born in 2004 or earlier) to attend. This is an ADULT event. Due to the venue by the river and the presence of alcohol, we are unable to accommodate strollers, babies, or children. No one with strollers or children strapped to an adult will be allowed access Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and proper documentation for a service animal is provided. We can’t wait to see you there! All Proceeds earned by MI Portland Downtown are re-invested back into the Portland community: * hosting Independence Fireworks and HolidayFest, * Placemaking - Building Better Together, * providing resources and services for local small businesses and organizations Purchase TICKETS Here Join BrewCrew VOLUNTEERS (with benefits) Here more info...
8/12/2025	Team WORKshop - MiPortland BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS Public and Stakeholders welcome This is HOW we do it! And you can be a part of making a lot of wonderful things happen by joining us. This is WHEN we do it! *on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers 6:15 - 7:30pm.* Become a regular and see how even more gets done. more info...
8/13/2025	Sounds of Summer-25, WED - Concert Series Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair. Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;) Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !! more info...
8/14/2025	"Fiber Friends" Knitting & Crochet Group A friendly group of crafters looking for a night out to hone their skills and make new friends. We meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. more info...
8/19/2025	Portland-Area Fishing Hotspots - "Nature Therapy" Session #5 Fishing fans, this one’s for you! Did you know the Grand River is a top spot for smallmouth bass? Or that Thornapple Lake gave us Michigan’s record-breaking 49.75 lb. muskellunge? PORTLAND-AREA FISHING HOTSPOTS Tuesday, August 19 \| 6:30–8:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, 421 E. Bridge St., Portland Featuring Tom Huggler, author of Fish Michigan This free seminar is part of our monthly Nature Therapy series—connecting you with Portland’s best outdoor adventures. No registration needed, but signing up helps us plan future events (like September’s hunting spotlight!). Register here (not required, but helpful): https://portlandmi.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail... Come for the fish stories. Leave with new favorite spots. #PortlandMI #FishingMichigan #NatureTherapy #OutdoorLife #SmallmouthBass #MuskieMadness #CommunityEvents more info...
8/20/2025	Sounds of Summer-25, WED - Concert Series Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair. Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;) Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !! more info...
8/20/2025	"Who's Thirsty?" - Discussion Group "Who's Thirsty?" Bible & Brews Discussion of current topics of interest, pooling our limited knowledge, and comparing with God's word. Lots of fun! We meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at River House Grill (formerly Fabiano's). more info...
8/23/2025	Community Day, with Friends of the Red Mill Get a 'sample' and watch Community Day Fun here Come join Friends of the Red Mill for their Annual Red Mill Community Day. This event is all about community with food trucks, vendor booth, a vintage baseball game, kids and adult pedal tractor pulls, inflatables, pony rides and a petting farm, covered wagon rides, a chain saw carver demonstration, and much, much more!! Most of the events are at no cost or minimal cost to you. "We are blown away with the unbelievable attendance, support and COMMUNITY involvement for our #RedMillCommunityDay festival last Saturday. We are speechless to say the least. THANK YOU to Portland and the surrounding communities for your continuous support to the Friends of the Red Mill group events. We are truly blessed" Featuring: Kid Zone * Farmers Market * Art & Craft Vendors * Food Trucks * Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob * Covered Wagon Rides * Pony's & Petting Zone * Hands on Tractors * Live Music * Silent Auction * AND MORE!! more info...
8/23/2025	Portland BLUE SOX Vintage Baseball June 28 & 29 - Vintage Baseball festival Away 3 games each day July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @ Bogue Flats Detroit vs Royal Oak Noon *Portland* vs Royal Oak 3pm *Portland* vs Detroit 5pm August 23 - Red Mill Day Portland vs Lansing more info...
8/25/2025	Board Meeting - MiPortland DDA The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come. more info...
8/27/2025	Sounds of Summer-25, WED - Concert Series Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair. Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;) Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !! more info...