July 3rd Fireworks Celebration

July 3rd, 2026

Join us for our annual July 3rd Fireworks Celebration! This is our biggest event of the year, and we love celebrating with our community. If you haven’t been before, come prepared for delicious food, excellent music, family activities, 130 acres of garden to explore, all culminating in a 15-minute long fireworks display!

Admission

Save $2 on each ticket purchased in advance!

Adults: $16
Seniors (60+): $14
Teen (12-17): $12
Youth (5-11): $9
Children (4 and under): Free
Garden Members: Free*

*please be prepared to show active membership card.

Purchase Tickets

Schedule of Events

9AM: Garden opens
9AM to 9PM: History of The Oregon Garden Exhibit in NREC
9AM to 10PM: Face painting with Faery Face Art ($$$)
10AM to 11AM: Guided tour of the Garden
10AM to 1PM: Tethered hot air balloon rides ($$$)
12PM to 1PM: Guided tour of the Garden
3PM to 4PM: Guided tour of the Garden
3PM to 5PM: Appearance by the Unipiper
4PM to 7PM: Live Music from Inner Limits
4PM to 8PM: Live Music from Inner Limits
7:30PM to 10:30PM : Live Music from the Flextones
10PM to 10:15PM: Fireworks!
10:30PM: Time to go home

Food & Drink

Parking

On Site: $10 per car, free for Garden Members*

Free off-site park and walk lots located at Robert Frost Elementary.

There is limited ADA parking on site. Those who have limited mobility, are traveling with strollers, etc. are encouraged to arrive early as on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

*with active Membership Card. No in-out privileges.

FAQs

What changes have been made to the event this year?

This year’s event is an all-day celebration beginning at 9am. In honor of our 25th anniversary, we’ve added even more activities and entertainment:

Tethered hot air balloon rides!
Music from two live bands
Earlier food and drink service
Appearance from the Unipiper

Are pets allowed?

While the Garden is pet friendly the rest of the year, we ask that pets be left at home on July 3rd for the safety of themselves and our guests. Thank you for understanding!

Are outside food and drinks allowed?

No, outside food and drinks are not allowed in the Garden on Juyl 3rd, with the following exceptions:

Baby food, formula and small snacks intended for an infant or toddler
Single-serving juice boxes and puree pouches
Small quantities of diet-specific granola or protein bars, etc
Empty or factory-sealed water bottles

You will be asked to relinquish all other food and beverage items at our security bag check. We’ve arranged for a variety of amazing local food vendors whose menus offer something for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions.

Will the tram be running?

Due to the logistics of event setup and for guest safety, our tram will not be operating on July 3rd. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Is there a map of the event?

Click here to view a map of our 2026 July 3rd Fireworks Celebration.