Oct 2-Oct 4: Weekend Washington County Events! 🍁

Hello, Washington County! 🎉

October is obviously the start of spooky season, but you may not know that it’s also the start of 1st Friday Ceili Mor season too! Come to the Winona Grange in Tualatin on the 1st Friday of each month from October to May for a great evening of Irish dancing (there are even lessons for anyone who is new to Irish dancing or needs a refresher). It’s a great time run by the great people of Irish PDX!

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, October 2

• Make and Mingle ✅
  10am-2pm, Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius
  Designed for seniors, this program offers a chance to explore creativity through crafts, sewing, games, reading, storytelling, and more.
• Book & Media Sale ✅
  10am-5:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
  Support the library by shopping thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more.
• 45th Annual Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show
  10am-6pm, Westside Commons, Hillsboro
  Explore a wide variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, faceted gems, and lapidary supplies from more than 40 Northwest dealers. The show also features 70+ display exhibits, an interactive fossil area, kids’ activities and prizes, a cell phone scavenger hunt, door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and hourly drawings for kids to learn how to pan for real gold.
• STEM: Flying Ghosts ✅
  5:30pm-6:30pm, Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius
  Learn how static electricity, thermal energy, and magnetism can make a ghost fly, then simulate the effect with some spooky science. Perfect for preparing fun tricks for the Halloween season. For ages 7 to 12.
• First Friday Art Walk – Binary Beer Tasting ✅
  6pm-9pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Celebrate The Reser’s newest beer can designs with a special tasting from Binary Brewing and Lionheart Coffee Co. Meet the winning artists and enjoy this annual community partnership.
• Silent Disco Dance Party
  6:30pm-8pm, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton
  Dance, move, and have fun at a silent disco with wireless headphones and multiple music channels to choose from. All ages and abilities are welcome.
• 1st Friday Ceili Mor with Randal Bays, Mikey Beglan, Teresa Baker
  7:30pm-11pm, Winona Grange 8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin
  Irish music and dancing take over Winona Grange on the first Friday of each month from October through May. Lessons begin around 7:45pm, followed by dancing until 11pm, with all dances taught and called. No experience or partner is needed. Open to ages 13 and up, with attendees responsible for supervising their children. Please note that Winona Grange is not wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, October 3

• Volkswagen Day at Portland Cars and Coffee ✅
  8am-11am, Langer’s, Sherwood
  Check out a wide selection of Volkswagens at Portland Cars & Coffee, from Beetles and Vans to Squarebacks, Golfs, Jettas, Sciroccos, and more. Come see what shows up on Saturday morning, and if you drive something else, there are still 300 parking spaces available. Everyone is welcome!
• Adventure Walk: St. Andrew Woods ✅
  10am-12pm, acreage behind Beaverton’s St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Beaverton
  Join Don Nearhood and Treekeepers of Washington County for a walk through the eight acres of riparian forest and wetlands behind Beaverton’s St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Follow Johnson Creek, then head off-trail through the wetlands and woods toward Peppertree Park to see how volunteers and beavers are restoring habitat for people and wildlife. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as much of the route is off established trails and includes blackberry canes. Park in the lower right side of the church lot at 12405 SW Butner Rd and meet at the trailhead near the garden and shed.
• Book & Media Sale ✅
  10am-5:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
  Support the library by shopping thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more.
• 45th Annual Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show
  10am-6pm, Westside Commons, Hillsboro
  Explore a wide variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, faceted gems, and lapidary supplies from more than 40 Northwest dealers. The show also features 70+ display exhibits, an interactive fossil area, kids’ activities and prizes, a cell phone scavenger hunt, door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and hourly drawings for kids to learn how to pan for real gold.
• Community Quilting ✅
  10:30-11:30am, Aloha Community Library, Aloha
  Quilters of all skill levels are invited to gather on the first Saturday of each month to talk all things quilting. Each meeting includes a short presentation, show and tell, and sometimes a take-home challenge. In October, learn about making quilted clothing and wearables.
• Young Willamette Writers Author Chat: Wendy Wagner ✅
  11am-12pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
  Join Young Willamette Writers for a talk with author Wendy Wagner about writing horror in the fall and all year round. Attend in person or register for the Zoom option. For grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
• Family and Politics ✅
  11am-1:30pm, Cedar Mill Library, Portland
  Learn strategies for navigating political differences within your family while staying true to your own values and beliefs. This workshop, hosted by Braver Angels, explores why family political disagreements can be challenging, common roles family members take in these conversations, and skills for handling differences constructively. Light snacks provided. Registration required.
• El Tigre Fest & Hispanic Heritage Month ✅
  11am-7pm, Cook Park, Tigard
  Join El Tigre Fest for a full day of live music and dancing, 70+ booths featuring Latin food, local artisans, and community resources, plus kids’ games, face painting, costumed characters, and more. The festival also includes the Club Venados soccer tournament and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month.
• 3rd Annual Community Resource Fair ✅
  1pm-4pm, Shute Park Library, Hillsboro
  Learn about resources available to you and your family, meet representatives from local organizations, and discover programs and services that may benefit you.
• Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None
  2pm and 7:30pm, Experience Theatre Project, Aloha
  Step into an immersive adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, where ten guests and their hosts are stranded in a remote seaside mansion after a violent storm. When a gramophone recording accuses each guest of wrongdoing, secrets, suspicion, and fear take over as the deaths begin. You’ll be seated inside the house among the bedrooms, dining room, and narrow passages, close enough to hear whispered confrontations and private confessions. The audience remains strictly non-participatory, observing the action as silent witnesses without being addressed or asked to participate.
• Infinity Cubes ✅
  2pm-3pm, Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin
  Kids in grades K-5 should come to library to make fidget infinity cubes!
• Fresh Hops Fest
  3pm, Hops Ballpark, Hillsboro
  Celebrate Oregon’s craft beer culture at Fresh Hop Fest. Sample fresh hop and seasonal beers from 30 craft breweries, enjoy house-made food and drinks, and explore the ballpark’s concourse, seating areas, and other event spaces with activities throughout the afternoon.

Sunday, October 4

• Bike with Me ✅
  10am-11:30am, Garden Home Recreation Center, Portland
  Ride the paved Fanno Creek Trail from Garden Home Recreation Center to Vista Brook Park and back, with each way approximately 1.1 miles. Families can ride at their own pace, then spend time at the park enjoying community vendors, bike-themed activities, and refreshments. No bike? Just come join the party at Vista Brook Park. Everyone is welcome.
• 45th Annual Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show
  10am-5pm, Westside Commons, Hillsboro
  Explore a wide variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, faceted gems, and lapidary supplies from more than 40 Northwest dealers. The show also features 70+ display exhibits, an interactive fossil area, kids’ activities and prizes, a cell phone scavenger hunt, door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and hourly drawings for kids to learn how to pan for real gold.
• Book & Media Sale: Bag Sale ✅
  12pm-5:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
  Support the library by shopping thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more.
• Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None
  1pm, Experience Theatre Project, Aloha
  Step into an immersive adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, where ten guests and their hosts are stranded in a remote seaside mansion after a violent storm. When a gramophone recording accuses each guest of wrongdoing, secrets, suspicion, and fear take over as the deaths begin. You’ll be seated inside the house among the bedrooms, dining room, and narrow passages, close enough to hear whispered confrontations and private confessions. The audience remains strictly non-participatory, observing the action as silent witnesses without being addressed or asked to participate.
• Queer Board Games and Bites Meetup ✅
  1:30pm-5pm, Senet Game Bar, Tigard
  Meet new people and play board games at this afternoon meetup for LGBTQIA+ folks. Games are available for every experience level, with friendly players ready to help newcomers jump in. There’s no cover, but a $15 minimum food or drink purchase per person is requested to support Senet.
• Science Sunday: LED Light Wands ✅
  3:30pm-4:30pm, Brookwood Library, Hillsboro
  Explore the science behind light-up magic and create your own unique wand. For all ages.

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