Join U.S. for live music, patriotic songs, a pie contest, kids games and a hot dog lunch at historic Newell Pioneer Village. It’s free and family friendly! Newell Pioneer Village is the site of Newell House, built in 1852, the home of Robert Newell who served in the Oregon Provisional Government. Event Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible venue […]

Cannon Beach Chorus invites you to bring your friends and families, your lawn chairs, your hats and sunglasses, and plenty of water to stay hydrated while your enjoy a very special concert in Cannon Beach City Park. Becoming America has required sacrifices. Heartbreaking decisions have been made along the way. We continue to struggle so […]

The St. Helens Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks is a free, family-friendly community event held in collaboration with the City of St. Helens to celebrate Independence Day and the United States’ 250th anniversary. Taking place at Plaza Square and Columbia View Park along the Columbia River, the celebration will bring residents and visitors together for […]

Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary in Forest Grove. The Forest Grove July 4th & 250th Anniversary Celebration is a community-wide event that brings residents and visitors together for a day of music, family activities, local vendors, history demonstrations, veterans honor, and a spectacular fireworks display. Hosted by the Downtown Association of Forest Grove, […]

Join your neighbors for a nationwide communal meal on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as part of America250 Utah’s “America’s Potluck.” This initiative invites communities to slow down, share food, and connect across differences — fostering belonging, conversation, and unity. Inspired by the tradition of Sunday dinner, participants are encouraged to host or co-host a potluck […]

The Oregon Supreme Court invites the public to attend free tours of its historic building every Tuesday in July from noon to 1 p.m. Learn about and view Oregon's oldest […]

On July 8, 2026, communities across the nation and territories will unite in a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating its first public reading in 1776. “Sharing the […]

Sharing the Spirit of America is a nationwide America250 program to read the Declaration of Independence simultaneously across the United States and territories on the 250th anniversary of the first […]

Right of Passage – Imagine Your Future We invite young adults with disabilities to reflect on identity, belonging, and the evolving meaning of the American Dream by creating vision boards. […]