Special Events This Summer | North Wasco Parks and Rec | 2024

Upcoming Events This Summer

Music & Magic in the Park 2024
Wednesdays June 19-August 14 at City Park starting at 6 pm.
(No event on July 3)
Brought to you in collaboration with the Wasco County Library District

Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park! This family-friendly event is held in partnership with the Wasco County Public Library. Each week will feature a different performer, always family-friendly and always free of charge.

We encourage families to bring a picnic supper and come prepared to have fun!  Warning to parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other adults: you may be required to get up and participate by dancing, singing, or some other silly activity.

Event details may change so be sure to click the links below for the most updated information!


June 19th:
Joe Black- Magician and "Rising Star" Award Winner from America's Got Talent

Our first performer will be Joe Black, a magician and award winner who has appeared on America's Got Talent and has won the "Rising Star" award twice. A magician since 1996, he will be performing on June 19th at City Park at 6:00 pm. Please join us in the park to see some first-rate magic.


June 26th:
Paul Stierle's tribute to Bob Dylan

Paul Steirle, formerly of the New Christy Minstrels will perform on guitar and sing songs from Bob Dylan’s early years, 1962-1974. He will trace Dylan’s progress through folk music, protest songs, folk rock, rock ‘n’ roll, country rock, and Christian music.

July 10:
Portland Shishimai Kai


Portland Shishimai Kai, with Eien Hunter-Ishikawa, will be performing the traditional Japanese Lion Dance. The actual performance is only 15 minutes; however before that, we'll learn about the Lion Dance, and there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

July 24:
Angel Ocasio

Angel Ocasio is one of the most versatile performers we have had. He sings; he dances; he does magic tricks, and he makes us laugh; plus, he does this in both English and Spanish!

July 31:
Didgeridoo Down Under
Didgeridoo Down Under, the DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, storytelling, audience participation, and environmentalism (reducing, reusing, recycling and more).

August 7:
Whateverly Brothers

Enjoy the musical talents of the Whateverly Brothers; they delight audiences with their shimmering harmonies, striking arrangements, and offbeat humor.

August 14:
Paradise of Samoa Dance Troupe
Paradise of  Samoa Dance Troupe is the vision of Tasi Tuaopepe Keener, a Samoan dancer born and raised in the Independent State of Samoa.