06/15/2026
Hi, ! 👋 Father's Day weekend is around the corner — and this week is stacked. The World Cup rolls on with Mexico vs. South Korea Thursday night, Lost Shaker of Salt brings the ultimate Jimmy Buffett beach party to the Great Lawn on Saturday, K.O. Nation is kicking off Father's Day weekend with two events, and Sunday is full-send for dads. Here's everything happening June 15–21:
𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟭𝟱
🧘 Mobility Mondays with Zoe Flippo at 6 p.m.; Divine Moon Yoga & Pilates, 509 Houston St — movement, flexibility, and good energy. Register at divinemoonyogapilates.com/portland.
🎮 Mario Kart Monday Tournament at 6 p.m.; Fifth & Elm, 201 5th St — race on the big screen, win prizes. $25 includes pizza and a fountain drink. Ages 8+. Check in by 6:30 p.m. Register at FifthandElm.com in advance.
🏃 GP Nutrition Run Club at 6:30 p.m.; 504 Moore Ave — all paces welcome, walkers, joggers, and runners. Free to join!
💃 Zumba Night with Ritamarie at 6:30 p.m.; The Willow, 1021 US-181 I — high-energy dance fitness. $10/person. Register at thewillowvenue.com
🚴 Slow Spokes Bike Crew Social Ride; meet at 509 Houston St at 7 p.m., roll-out at 7:30 p.m. — easy, casual, social pace. No rider gets left behind. Bring your bike lights!
𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟭𝟲
🎬 Movies on the Lawn: The Incredibles at 6 p.m.; Fifth & Elm, 201 5th St — bring the family and a blanket. Free admission! Concessions available.
𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟭𝟳
🤖 Snapology STEM Workshops presented by Portland Texas Parks and Recreation Department from 9 to 11 a.m.; Fifth & Elm, 201 5th St — robotics, engineering, and themed challenges for kids ages 5 to 12. Every Wednesday through July. Register at bit.ly/snapology-stem or call Portland Parks & Recreation at 361-777-4670.
🎵 Singo Music Bingo at 6 p.m.; Fifth & Elm — bingo meets a dance party, hosted by Retro 94.7. Free to play, prizes all night.
🚴 Slow Spokes Bike Crew Social Ride; meet at 509 Houston St at 7 p.m., roll-out at 7:30 p.m. — easy, casual, free. All welcome.
𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟭𝟴
🌅 Sunset Sessions at The Birdie Lounge & Terrace Bar from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Fifth & Elm, 201 5th St — Sonny Salinas performs live on the terrace. Free entry, half-price cocktails from 4 p.m.
🚚 Thursday Food Truck Night from 4 to 8 p.m.; Fifth & Elm Great Lawn — a lineup of local food trucks serving up something for every craving.
⚽ World Cup Watch Party at 8 p.m.; Fifth & Elm — Mexico vs. South Korea on the big screen. Every moment, full audio, great atmosphere. 8–11 p.m.
🎺 Live Mariachi Night at 7 p.m.; La Tequila, 1702 US-181 A-6 — handcrafted margaritas, authentic Mexican dishes, and live mariachi energy all night long. Every Thursday in June, 7 to 10 p.m. Come for the music, stay for the flavor!
🏃 GP Nutrition Run Club at 6:30 p.m.; 504 Moore Ave — all paces welcome, free.
𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟭𝟵
🧒 Explore Play Cafe Summer Skills & Abilities from 9 a.m. to Noon; 1535 Wildcat Dr Suite D — this week: making a simple snack, building a daily routine checklist, and calm-down strategies. Sessions led by occupational therapists. Snack and drink included. Members $30 / Non-members $35. Register at explorplay.org
🚴 Slow Spokes Bike Crew Social Ride; meet at 509 Houston St at 7 p.m., roll-out at 7:30 p.m. — easy, casual, free. All welcome.
𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟮𝟬
🥋 The K.O. Nation Kombat and Defense Sports Fathers of a Nation Challenge at 9:30 a.m.; 1605 US-181 — fitness challenges, martial arts training, donuts, and a great time with your kids. FREE to attend. trainkonation.com
🏊 Little Tykes Swim from 10 a.m. to Noon; Portland Aquatic Center, 2002 Billy G Webb Dr — ages 6 and under. $5 admission.
🎸 Lost Shaker of Salt: A Jimmy Buffett Tribute at 7 p.m.; Fifth & Elm, 201 5th St — Special guest Brooke Graham opens at 7 p.m., Lost Shaker of Salt takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. with all your favorites — "Margaritaville," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "Fins," "Come Monday," and more. Free to attend! VIP tables at FifthandElm.com.
🖼️ Art Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m.; Moonlit Art Gallery, 501 Elm St Suite A (inside E5Sigma) — iconic art Bingo with prizes, fun, and good people. All ages welcome. $5 per Bingo card. Light refreshments provided; feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Spots are limited!
🌟 Glow in the Dark Swim from 7 to 10 p.m.; Portland Aquatic Center, 2002 Billy G Webb Dr — pizza, ice cream, games, and prizes under the glow. $5 admission, all ages.
🪖 The K.O. Nation Kombat and Defense Sports Father's Day Parents Night Out from 6:30 to 10 p.m.; 1605 US-181 — drop the kids off (ages 5–11) and enjoy a night out while they have an epic Nerf battle, pizza, movies, and team games with K.O. Nation's instructors. $35/child, $20 per sibling. Dads welcome to stay — no pressure! Spots are limited. Reserve at trainkonation.com
𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲/𝟮𝟭 — 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 👨👧👦
🏃 FREE Dad Dash 5K hosted by Divine Moon Yoga & Pilates — warm up at 7 a.m. at the corner of 5th & Houston / Fifth & Elm, run starts at 7:30 a.m. Running or walking, all welcome. After party at Fifth & Elm when you're done!
🎨 Moonlit Messy Mornings at Moonlit Art Gallery, 501 Elm St — Sunday morning creative fun with your little ones! Drop in any time, no signup needed. All ages welcome (caregiver required for ages 10 and under). All supplies included to create a unique craft each week. Crafts start at $5/person. Dress for the mess — aprons provided, but some crafts get wild!
🏎️ Dad Bods & Hot Rods from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fifth & Elm, 201 5th St — a full day of classic cars, ribeye dinners, live music, cold drinks, and family-friendly fun. Golf simulator, NASCAR and the US Open on the big screens. Something for every dad.
🏊 Father's Day Swim from Noon to 6 p.m.; Portland Aquatic Center, 2002 Billy G Webb Dr — kids $5, dads swim FREE all day!
𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
⚽ World Cup Headquarters at Fifth & Elm — every match on the big screen through July 18.
🏊 Portland Aquatic Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. through August 10. $5 adults and kids | $4 seniors | Children under 2 free. 2002 Billy G Webb Dr.
⚾ Play Portland Texas Summer Camps are underway! Baseball, Dance, and Volleyball Camp are all running this week — and the fun keeps going all summer long with Football, Soccer, Pickleball, Golf, Basketball, Cheer, Speed & Agility, and more. Camps are open to incoming 2nd–9th graders and run throughout June and July. $80 per participant.
See you on our corner of the coast! 🌊
