Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Good luck to everyone jumping back into regular life this week after the holidays! It’s time to get used to writing 2026, re-discovering regular routines, and getting adjusted to a new year. Luckily, we have a lot of incredible events coming up to ease the transition into 2026!
Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. I collect events and create this list by hand, so events aren’t automatically updated if there’s a change.
✅ means it’s a free event. If you’re enjoying a free event at a spot with food or drinks, show some love by supporting the venue!
Wednesday, January 7
- Winter Village
various times Thursdays through Sundays through Jan 11, 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro
Enjoy winter fun at Hillsboro’s Winter Village outdoor ice-skating rink with public skate sessions, lessons, private rentals, and special events for friends and family. - Register for Tigard Police Community Academy ✅
until full or Feb 15, sessions held at the police department, Tigard
The Tigard Police Department is hosting its 2026 Community Academy on Thursday nights from February 26 through May 7, offering a fascinating backstage pass to local law enforcement. You’ll get hands-on experience with everything from K-9 teams and drone tech to crime scene investigations and crisis intervention, all while earning a certificate of participation. It’s a pretty cool way to see the inner workings of the force and meet the officers serving your neighborhood. - Teen Winter Reading ✅
sign up through January 24, Tigard Library, Tigard
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to visit the library to select a complimentary book and kick off their winter reading challenge. For each book finished, participants can log their page counts to contribute to a collective total with other readers and earn chances to win a $30 Powell’s gift card. This initiative, supported by the Friends of the Tigard Library, encourages teens to compete for the highest overall page count. - Karaoke ✅
1pm-2pm, Community Senior Center, Hillsboro
Every Wednesday, the dining hall turns into a stage where the community comes together to belt out their favorite tunes. It’s all about having a blast and supporting your neighbors’ musical talents. It is a fantastic midweek pick-me-up! - Creative Sparks: A 4-Week Creative Journaling Program ✅
4pm-4:30pm, Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton
Enjoy a four-week creative writing journey this January designed to help you finally nail down that daily writing habit. The program kicks off with an introductory session followed by weekly check-ins where you can share your progress and discuss your work in a totally judgment-free, exploratory zone. Make sure to register ahead of time since these small-group workshops tend to fill up fast! - Taylor Gaddi-Kenaston
6pm-8:30pm, DAnu Wines, Hillsboro
Enjoy live music while sipping wine! - Midshelf String Band – Live Music ✅
7pm-9pm, Cooper Mountain Ale Works, Tigard
Midshelf String Band is bringing their high-energy bluegrass to the stage at Cooper Mountain Aleworks in Tigard. You can expect a lively mix of genres, including folk, Celtic, and honky-tonk, with a setlist featuring everything from danceable jam tunes and original songs to acoustic folk rock and blues.
Thursday, January 8
- Aloha Garden Club ✅
9:30am, 18865 SW Johnson, Aloha
Kris LaMar is heading to this month’s garden club meeting to present “Organisms, Organics, and Orgies,” a guide on how to handle the pests that drive every gardener crazy without harming the planet. The meeting will cover the basics of Integrated Pest Management so you can identify the “bad guys” and protect your plants without using methods that are hazardous to pets or the environment. It’s a full morning featuring a short business meeting, a raffle, plants for sale, and a community potluck lunch to wrap things up. - Long-Term Care Roadmap ✅
11am-12pm, Cedar Mill Library, Portland
Representatives from the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman office will be on hand to explain what they can do for you in regards to long-term care advocacy. This presentation and Q&A will give you the tools to ensure you or your loved ones are treated with the respect you deserve. - Teen Library Council ✅
5pm-7pm, Tigard Library, Tigard
The library is looking for some fresh leadership and they want you to join the Teen Library Council! This is a cool opportunity to step up and help plan events for all ages while setting the direction for teen services, plus you get to earn volunteer credit while you’re at it. Send a message if you want to join in on the fun! - PJ Storytime ✅
6pm-7pm, Tualatin Library Children’s Room, Tualatin
You and your little ones are encouraged to show up in your softest, most festive pajamas for a night of delightful storytelling and a simple craft in the Children’s Room. It is a wonderful way to wind down the day with some snuggly family fun! - Friends Trivia ✅
6pm, Taps on Scholls, Beaverton
It’s time to PIVOT your plans toward Taps on Scholls for a night of Friends trivia! Check-in starts at 6:00 PM, and the best part is it’s free to play and open to fans of all ages. Just make sure to show the venue some love by ordering dinner and drinks while you flex your knowledge. - Line Dancing
7pm-9pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Get excited to join Dance Your Boots Off for a night of line dancing, open to all!
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Thanks for reading! ❤️ I love this community and connecting with all of you. Have fun and be kind out there. ☀️