Aquatic Center Events

Little Tykes Swim

A special time frame for kids 6-years-old and younger to swim with their parents or guardians from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every other Thursday. Regular admission fees apply. Dates of Little Tyke Swim:

June 1, 15, & 29
July 13 & 27

Fathers Day Swim - June 19

Celebrate your father or father figure at the Portland Aquatic Center on Sunday, June 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dad's swim for free with a paid child admission.

Dive-In Movies

Bring the whole family to watch a family-friendly movie on the big screen while in the pool! Enjoy free popcorn and snocones provided by the Parks & Recreation department. The Snack Shack will be open, too. Movies begin at 9:00 p.m. Admission fee is $4 per person.

Thursday, June 9 - Encanto
Thursday, July 14

Neighborhood Park Events

Park It!

Portland Parks & Recreation crews are bring free games, treats and other fun to a neighborhood park from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday in June and July. Schedule of parks:

June 9 - Bayside Park, 108 Sabine
June 16 - Willacy Park, 131 Daniel Moore
June 23 - East Cliff Park, 301 Georgia
June 30 - Briar Bluff Park, 1530 Briar
July 7 - Simpson Park, 1101 Broadway
July 14 - Twin Fountains Park, 2205 Matagorda
July 21 - Oakridge Park, 2233 Memorial Pkwy
July 28 - Violet Andrews Park, 154 Elm St

Summer Concerts & Movie Nights

Movies on the Lawn

The Portland Parks & Recreation Department plans to host free family-friendly movies on the lawn between City Hall and the Community Center. Please bring your own blankets for seating. More details to come soon. Mark your calendar for these dates:

June 16 & 30
July 7 & 28

Summer Concert Series

The Portland Parks & Recreation Department hosts free live concerts every Sunday in June & July at Joe Burke Pavilion (2003 Billy G Webb Dr.)! Please bring your own chairs. Coolers are allowed, but glass containers are not.