April 10-April 12: Weekend Washington County Events! 🌷

Hello, Washington County! 🎉

Spring gardening is well under way, which is wild to think about! In preparation, I got an awesome tip from Lisa with Harmony Design NW about one of my favorite things 🐝

Many homeowners want to include plants that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies but worry the results will look messy. The key to designing for pollinators is understanding the big picture rather than just adding native plants; this includes providing year-round food and shelter, understanding pollinator life cycles, and following landscape design principles to ensure a beautiful landscape that reflects your personal aesthetic.

Thank you, Lisa!

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!

Friday, April 10

• Encourage a Young Writer Day ✅
  All day, Cedar Mill Library, Portland
  Cedar Mill Library is celebrating “Encourage a Young Writer” Day by providing blank books to children in grades K-5. Young authors can take these books home to create their own works of fiction or non-fiction. Any books returned to the library by May 1, will be processed and placed into circulation, allowing friends and family to officially check out the finished stories.
• Fertile Ground Festival of New Works
  April 10-18: check the website for times, HART Theatre, Hillsboro
  Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre (HART) is serving as a premiere official venue for The Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, representing the Westside in a celebration of bold and original voices. This year’s lineup features a diverse range of heartfelt, hilarious, and daring stories from emerging playwrights and local Pacific Northwest artists. The festival will bring 19 new works to life on the HART stage through a variety of formats, including script readings, workshop productions, and staged performances. Grab a pass for individual events, or for the whole festival!
• Robin Hood Garden Club: Life in the Suburbs – Encouraging Pollinators in the Garden ✅
  9:30am-11:30am, Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center, Sherwood
  Learn more about attracting pollinators to your garden!
• Library Open House ✅
  11am-5pm, Sherwood Library, Sherwood
  The Sherwood Public Library is hosting an open house featuring cake, refreshments, and activities for all ages. The event includes a “technology petting zoo” with a Nintendo Switch from 11am to 12pm and 4pm to 5pm, as well as a noon ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Meeting Pod. Throughout the day, visitors can participate in large-scale classic games, coloring, and a golden ticket hunt for a chance to win gift cards. Attendees are also invited to share their feedback at various “idea stations” to earn prizes and raffle entries for gift cards.
• THPRD Summer Preview ✅
  3pm-4pm, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Portland
  Cedar Hills Park is hosting a Summer Preview event to showcase its upcoming camps, classes, and activities. This family-friendly afternoon offers an exclusive look at summer programming for all ages and interests, featuring interactive games like soccer darts and a foam cannon. It is a chance for the community to play, explore, and plan for the season ahead.
• Chocolate Rock Cycle ✅
  5:30pm-6:30pm, Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius
  This interactive program for teens ages 13–17 explores the dynamic life cycle of rocks. Participants will use moldable chocolate to simulate various stages of rock formation, demonstrating that rocks are not as static as they seem. After the demonstration, attendees will get to eat the chocolate creations.
• Joe and the Wheel Monkeys – Live Music ✅
  6pm-9pm, Hillsboro Downtown Station Food Carts, Hillsboro
  Enjoy some drinks, food, and great music!
• Once Upon A Mattress
  7pm Fridays and 2pm and 7pm Saturdays through April 26, 540 NE Edison Street, Hillsboro
  STAGES presents Once Upon a Mattress! This high-energy show is filled with hilarious songs, romantic melodies, and plenty of side-splitting shenanigans.
• Next Stop Comedy
  7pm, Frank’s Noodle House, Beaverton
  Next Stop Comedy is bringing a fresh and hilarious stand-up experience to Frank’s Noodle House, featuring a brand new lineup of performers every time.
• Catch Me If You Can
  7:30pm and various times through April 19, Theatre in the Grove, Forest Grove
  Catch Me If You Can: The Musical brings the story of teenage con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. to life with a high-energy, 1960s-inspired score, dazzling dance numbers, and a fast-paced cat-and-mouse chase with the FBI at Theatre in the Grove.
• Hayley Lynn – Live Music ✅
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
  Hayley Lynn is bringing her captivating voice and a soulful blend of folk, indie, and acoustic favorites to the stage. It is a wonderful opportunity to soak in some local talent while unwinding in a beautiful setting.
• Bottleneck Blues – Live Music ✅
  7pm-10pm, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
  Founded 14 years ago by Noah Bell and David Cushman, the Bottleneck Blues Band features a seasoned lineup of veteran musicians, including Noah Bell on guitar and lead vocals, Don Worth on drums, Joseph Conrad on bass, and Rich Landar on keyboards. Their years of collaboration and shared passion for the blues genre shine through in every performance.
• Stormy Creek Co – Live Music ✅
  8pm-11pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
  Stormy Creek Co is a versatile acoustic and electric trio known for their seamless blend of rich, intrinsic vocals with both acoustic and electric guitar work.

Saturday, April 11

• Super Mario Galaxy Sensory Screening
  9:10am, Regal Bridgeport Village, Tigard
  Regal’s My Way Matinee offers a sensory-friendly movie experience where the lights are turned up and the volume is turned down, creating a comfortable environment for all guests. This program provides a safe space for attendees to express themselves freely.
• Dirksen Nature Park & Fanno Creek ✅
  10am-12pm, Meet at Dirksen Nature Park parking lot off SW Tigard Street at junction with 105th Place, Tigard
  Enjoy the fresh air while learning about the importance of local ecosystems. These educational walks take place rain or shine, so attendees are encouraged to bring water, snacks, and clothing appropriate for the weather.
• Garden & Craft Fair ✅
  10am-4pm, Hillsboro Community Senior Center, Hillsboro
  The Garden and Craft Fair is a gathering place for both seasoned gardeners and those seeking handmade items to “Grow, Laugh, Create Together.” Attendees can find a variety of vegetable and flower starters, hanging baskets, and potted plants, alongside unique handmade crafts. The event also features an open gift shop and bistro for visitors to enjoy while they explore and dig into something new.
• Gaston Community Spring Market ✅
  11am-3pm, 200 Front St, Gaston
  Have a fun day with the community while shopping local!
• Neighborhood Microbakery Tour ✅
  11am-4pm, start at 5210 SW 184th Avenue, Aloha
  This self-guided tour of home and microbakeries in the Beaverton and Aloha area features eight local bakers sharing their passion for homemade goodies. The route begins at 5210 SW 184th Avenue in Aloha, where participants can pick up a map to visit the other bakers at their individual locations. Those who complete the tour and return a signed ticket to the starting point will be entered to win a grand prize gift basket. Each participating baker will offer samples and fresh goods for sale, though no purchase is required to enter the drawing.
• Red Yarn
  2pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
  Portland’s favorite folk singer and puppeteer, Red Yarn, is bringing a high-energy, interactive duo show to family audiences. This family rockstar weaves folk, rockabilly, country, and blues with puppetry to celebrate the multicultural musical heritage of the US. The performance features the “Critter friends,” a collection of handmade animal puppets that provide both laughter and social-emotional lessons. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own puppets or stuffed animals to sing, dance, and clap along during this journey through community and creativity.
• “Here We Are Again Still,” a Play by Christian O’Reilly
  2pm-3:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
  The theatrical production “Here We Are Again Still” by Irish playwright Christian O’Reilly tells the story of an Irish widower who spends his nights on a bench outside his housing complex. Throughout the 80-minute performance, a stubborn neighbor and a struggling newcomer join him, leading the three lost souls to forge an unexpected connection. The show runs without an intermission and is recommended for audiences ages 17 and older.
• Sapience A Consulting & Serenity Entertainment Present A Decade in Motion – Philip Mahoney with Special Guest, Jay R
  7pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Philip Mahoney, the “Filipino Kenny G,” celebrates a decade in the global music industry with a milestone evening of soulful saxophone and signature smooth jazz fusion. A Filipino American multi-instrumentalist and recording artist, Philip is joined by special guest Jay R, the “Philippine King of R&B,” for a night of world-class artistry. This celebratory performance also serves a philanthropic purpose, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Called To Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to the international rescue of missing, abused, and trafficked children.
• Tradmill – An Evening with Johnny B Connolly, John Weed, and Cary Novotny – 2nd Saturday Community Concert
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
  Three of the West Coast’s finest traditional musicians are uniting for a rare series of full-length concerts during a limited fall run in the California Bay Area and Central Coast. The performances feature Dublin button accordion player Johnny B. Connolly, fiddle player John Weed, and guitar wizard and vocalist Cary Novotny. The program intertwines driving sets of jigs and reels with rhythmic old-time tunes and Americana ballads. Grab your tickets!
• David Clapp – Live Music ✅
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
  New York native turned Oregon local David Walker Clapp brings a dynamic, spontaneous energy to the stage with a performance featuring guitar, vocals, and harmonica.
• Kaitlyn Marie Band Neon Dance Party ✅
  8pm, Bullets, Burgers, and Brews, Hillsboro
  The Kaitlyn Marie Band is set to ignite the stage, delivering a high-energy performance packed with your favorite top hits. Backed by a group of seasoned musicians with serious credentials, this band is known for keeping the dance floor packed. This particular show is more than just a concert. This is a party and a video shoot for an upcoming promo, giving the audience a chance to be part of the action. There is no cover charge for this electrifying night, and while the atmosphere is high-energy, minors are welcome to join the fun until 9:00pm.

Sunday, April 12

• 2nd Sunday Artist Market at Zesti Carts & Bar ✅
  11am-4pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
  This family-friendly and pet-friendly event brings together a curated selection of handmade vendors, creative entrepreneurs, and small businesses for an afternoon of shopping and supporting local talent. Visitors can browse unique artisan gifts, jewelry, and original prints while enjoying live music, multiple food carts, and a full bar featuring craft cocktails and local brews.
• Bridgerton Trivia ✅
  11:30am-1:30pm, Langer’s Tack Room, Sherwood
  Gentle reader, come test your knowledge of Bridgerton while enjoying prizes, a breakfast buffet, and $2 mimosas.
• Can and Bottle Drive ✅
  1-3pm, Sherwood YMCA, Sherwood
  Every 2nd Sunday of the month, support the 2027 SHS Grad Night by dropping off some cans and bottles in the Sherwood YMCA parking lot! You can also schedule a time for them to be picked up at your house.
• Friends of Chamber Music Presents Huntertones
  3pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  The high-energy, horn-driven ensemble Huntertones brings people together through a fearless and imaginative approach to jazz. Featuring Dan White, Jon Lampley, Chris Ott, Adam DeAscentis, John Hubbell, and Josh Hill, the group delivers a dynamic sound built on genre-bending original compositions and unconventional covers. Their performances are known for being fun and spirited, showcasing a unique blend of traditional instrumentation and modern, high-energy arrangements.
• Carnival Classics: Sunday Fundays at the Pool
  4:15pm-7pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
  Sunday Fundays at the pool is having a carnival theme! This event features music, special activities, and favorite carnival-style games designed for creating poolside memories. Regular open swim drop-in rates apply for all participants.

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