July 31-August 2: Weekend Washington County Events! ☀️

Hello, Washington County! 🎉

My mom and I have a tradition of sharing ice cream sundaes on our birthdays…and maybe more days in between. Ice cream has always been something special in our family, which is why I was SO excited to hear we have a new ice cream shop in Sherwood! Stella’s Ice Cream just opened in the Langer’s shopping center, and is definitely worth a visit. They have some delicious sundaes, so I may be asking my mom for an ice cream date soon. Welcome to Washington County, Stella’s!

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 to attend. If you’re enjoying a free event, show some love by supporting the venue by purchasing food, drinks, or goods!

Friday, July 31

• Bee Amazed! ✅
  10:30am-12:30pm, Shute Park Library, Hillsboro
  2:30pm-4:30pm, Brookwood Library, Hillsboro
  Discover the fascinating world of Oregon’s native bees at this hands-on family program. Learn about the state’s 500-plus bee species, including mason bees, bumble bees, mining bees, cuckoo bees, and honeybees, while enjoying interactive activities and science demonstrations that highlight the important role these tiny pollinators play in nature.
• Jack and the Beanstalk
  11am, Deb Fennell Theatre, Tigard
  Follow Jack up the beanstalk in this playful musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Featuring professional actors alongside young performers from Broadway Rose’s summer drama camp, this 50-minute family-friendly show is filled with music, laughs, and magical adventure. After the performance, audience members are invited to meet the cast.
• Teen Mythology Club ✅
  1pm-2:30pm, Shute Park Library, Hillsboro
  Teens are invited to explore myths and legends from cultures around the world in this six-week creative series. Through mythology-inspired art, creative writing, and social-emotional activities, participants will create their own personal mythology and finish with a hand-bound book featuring their original work.
• Community Block Party ✅
  5pm-7pm, Hidden Creek Park West, Hillsboro
  Connect with your neighbors at this community gathering hosted by Hillsboro United Mutual Aid Network (H.U.M.A.N.). Enjoy henna art by Sushmita Poddar and help support the Black Affinity Group by bringing new school supplies to the community drive.
• Washington County Fair ✅
  5pm-12am, Westside Commons, Hillsboro
  It’s time for our county fair! Enjoy food, animals, entertainment, rides, and family fun through August 2nd.
• Tualatin Summer Town Hall ✅
  5:30pm-8:30pm, Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin
  Meet Senate President Rob Wagner, Representative Jules Walters, and Mayor Frank Bubenik for a Summer Town Hall along the Tualatin River. Hear updates on local and state issues, ask questions, and engage in a community conversation with your elected officials.
• Summer Sounds : Sabroso
  7pm, Sosta Garden Amphitheater, Beaverton
  Enjoy an evening of live music at Sosta House’s Summer Sounds concert series featuring Sabroso, a Portland band blending Latin rhythms, funk, and soul into an energetic, dance-worthy performance. Bring a blanket, enjoy wine and food available for purchase, and settle into the natural amphitheater for a memorable summer concert. Select ticket options support Immigration Counseling Services!
• Once Upon a Mattress
  7pm, Sherwood Center for the Arts, Sherwood
  Enjoy a delightful performance of Once Upon a Mattress, the hilarious musical inspired by The Princess and the Pea. Filled with witty humor, memorable songs, and lovable characters, this family-friendly production follows the spirited Princess Winnifred as she shakes up the royal court in a charming quest for happily ever after.
• Baz Moto – Live Music ✅
  7pm-9:30pm, 503 Uncorked, Sherwood
  Enjoy an evening of live music with the Baz Moto Trio, performing unplugged covers of pop, jazz, blues, musical theater, and rock favorites, with special guest appearances throughout the night. Minors are welcome until 9 p.m.
• The Addams Family:The Musical
  7:30pm, Theatre in the Grove, Forest Grove
  Enjoy a spooky, laugh-filled evening with The Addams Family: The Musical, performed by the talented young cast of Theatre in the Grove’s CAST Performance Camp. This family-friendly musical follows Wednesday Addams as she introduces her perfectly ordinary boyfriend to her delightfully eccentric family, leading to an unforgettable night of humor, heart, and spooky fun.
• Disney’s Newsies
  7:30pm, Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard
  Join Broadway Rose Theatre for their production of Newsies! Follow Jack Kelly and a group of determined newsboys in Disney’s Newsies, a high-energy musical inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899. Filled with unforgettable songs, impressive dancing, and a story about friendship and standing up for what’s right, it’s a show the whole family can enjoy.
• Gina DeNoble – Live Music ✅
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
  Enjoy an evening of live music with Portland singer-songwriter Gina DeNoble. Known for her rich vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and blend of folk, Americana, and roots music, she delivers an intimate performance inspired by the landscapes and stories of the Pacific Northwest.

Saturday, August 1

• Porsche Day at Portland Cars and Coffee ✅
  8am-11am, Langer’s, Sherwood
  Car enthusiasts are invited to this expanded Porsche celebration hosted by Portland Cars and Coffee in partnership with Porsche Beaverton. Everyone is welcome, no matter what they drive, to check out an impressive lineup of vehicles, with early arrivals getting priority parking.
• Washington County Fair ✅
  10am-12am, Westside Commons, Hillsboro
  It’s time for our county fair! Enjoy food, animals, entertainment, rides, and family fun through August 2nd.
• Big Truck Day presented by Oregon State Credit Union ✅
  10am-1:30pm, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center, Beaverton
  Climb aboard big trucks and heavy machinery at this hands-on, family-friendly event. Explore an impressive lineup of vehicles, sound the horns, and enjoy food trucks, a giant sandbox, picnic areas, and other activities designed to entertain kids and adults alike.
• Jack and the Beanstalk
  11am, Deb Fennell Theatre, Tigard
  Follow Jack up the beanstalk in this playful musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Featuring professional actors alongside young performers from Broadway Rose’s summer drama camp, this 50-minute family-friendly show is filled with music, laughs, and magical adventure. After the performance, audience members are invited to meet the cast.
• Disney’s Newsies
  2pm and 7:30pm, Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard
  Join Broadway Rose Theatre for their production of Newsies! Follow Jack Kelly and a group of determined newsboys in Disney’s Newsies, a high-energy musical inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899. Filled with unforgettable songs, impressive dancing, and a story about friendship and standing up for what’s right, it’s a show the whole family can enjoy.
• The Addams Family:The Musical
  2:30pm and 7:30pm, Theatre in the Grove, Forest Grove
  Enjoy a spooky, laugh-filled evening with The Addams Family: The Musical, performed by the talented young cast of Theatre in the Grove’s CAST Performance Camp. This family-friendly musical follows Wednesday Addams as she introduces her perfectly ordinary boyfriend to her delightfully eccentric family, leading to an unforgettable night of humor, heart, and spooky fun.
• Once Upon a Mattress
  7pm, Sherwood Center for the Arts, Sherwood
  Enjoy a delightful performance of Once Upon a Mattress, the hilarious musical inspired by The Princess and the Pea. Filled with witty humor, memorable songs, and lovable characters, this family-friendly production follows the spirited Princess Winnifred as she shakes up the royal court in a charming quest for happily ever after.
• As You Like It ✅
  7pm, Veterans Memorial City Park, Sherwood
  Enjoy a lively outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s As You Like It by the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival and Sherwood Center for the Arts. This classic comedy follows Rosalind and Orlando through mistaken identities, banishment, romance, and unexpected twists in the Forest of Arden, ending with plenty of laughter, love, and happily-ever-afters.
• Canine Precipitation Productions Presents: Hard Rain & Hallelujah
  7:30pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Experience an evening celebrating the timeless music and poetry of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. This theatrical concert blends iconic songs like Blowin’ in the Wind and Hallelujah with powerful live performances that explore themes of love, rebellion, and redemption, featuring an accomplished cast of musicians and a special guest appearance by Jet Black Pearl.
• Jesse Young – Live Music ✅
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
  Relax by the lake with an evening of live music from Jesse Young, whose smooth vocals and acoustic style bring together rock, country, and pop favorites. Pair the performance with great food and drinks for a laid-back summer night in a cozy lakeside setting.

Sunday, August 2

• Washington County Fair ✅
  10am-12am, Westside Commons, Hillsboro
  It’s time for our county fair! Enjoy food, animals, entertainment, rides, and family fun through August 2nd.
• Disney’s Newsies
  2pm, Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard
  Join Broadway Rose Theatre for their production of Newsies! Follow Jack Kelly and a group of determined newsboys in Disney’s Newsies, a high-energy musical inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899. Filled with unforgettable songs, impressive dancing, and a story about friendship and standing up for what’s right, it’s a show the whole family can enjoy.
• The Addams Family:The Musical
  2:30pm, Theatre in the Grove, Forest Grove
  Enjoy a spooky, laugh-filled evening with The Addams Family: The Musical, performed by the talented young cast of Theatre in the Grove’s CAST Performance Camp. This family-friendly musical follows Wednesday Addams as she introduces her perfectly ordinary boyfriend to her delightfully eccentric family, leading to an unforgettable night of humor, heart, and spooky fun.
• Once Upon a Mattress
  3:30pm, Sherwood Center for the Arts, Sherwood
  Enjoy a delightful performance of Once Upon a Mattress, the hilarious musical inspired by The Princess and the Pea. Filled with witty humor, memorable songs, and lovable characters, this family-friendly production follows the spirited Princess Winnifred as she shakes up the royal court in a charming quest for happily ever after.
• The Classical Northwest Presents: From Tragedy to Legacy
  7pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Experience an evening of classical masterpieces that overcame difficult beginnings to become some of history’s most celebrated works. Featuring Verdi’s La Traviata Prelude, Elgar’s moving Cello Concerto performed by acclaimed young cellist Yarden Cavenor, and Beethoven’s triumphant Symphony No. 5, this inspiring program explores how adversity can give rise to enduring artistic brilliance.

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