Happy official summer! Let’s ring it in with loads of fun this beautiful weekend, because nothing says summer like baseball, kites, boat races and dogs.

June 24

Portland Pickles Home Game

Head out to the newly renovated Walker Stadium and support your local college baseball team. A perfect evening for the whole family, with Super Hero Night and Bark in the Park hosted by KINK and Live 95.5. $6-12, portlandpicklesbaseball.com

June 25-26

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival

If you’ve been looking for the right time to head to the beach, this weekend is probably it. With temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s, is there a better way to spend an afternoon than with your toes in the sand and some kites flying over head? At the Kite Festival there will be free kids kite making, kite flying demos from experts and some of the biggest and most stunning kites you could ask for. Free, oregoncoast.org

June 25

The Amazing Acro-Cats

Introducing: The Amazing Acro-Cats! Trained by Samantha Martin with only positive-reinforcement clicker training, this adorable troupe of multi-talented rescues is sure to dazzle you. Let your heart melt and have a few laughs, and since this show will partner with local no-kill, nonprofit shelter Portland House of Dreams, you’ll know you’re also helping out other animals in need of loving homes (or loving audiences!). $21-36, aladdin-theater.com

June 25

Bark for Life

Hosted by the American Cancer Society, Bark for Life is a non-competitive walking event for dogs and their owners to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. After the walk, there will be food, vendors, fun contests and games and an off-leash area. Pre-registration $10/dog, day-of $15/dog, acsevents.org

June 26

The Royal Rosarians Milk Carton Boat Race

Down at the Westmoreland Casting Pond, adults and kids alike will be gathering to showcase their hand-made, human-powered recycled milk carton boats. These innovative watercraft will compete in seven different categories, and one will walk away with the Best in Show milk can trophy. Take part in a community tradition that dates back to 1973! Free admission, free to enter a boat, rosefestival.org