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If you haven’t had a chance to check out one of the free outdoor concerts that our cities put on every summer, get a move on! They’ll be coming to an end soon and are a great way to have fun with the community.
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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.
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Thursday, August 7
- Latino Business Networking Meetings ✅
9am, Tualatin City Services 10699 SW Herman Road, Tualatin
Network with fellow Latino entrepreneurs and professionals, and gain valuable business insights from presentations delivered in Spanish. Join a vibrant community committed to supporting and growing Latino businesses. - Sunflower Festival
9am-5pm Wednesdays through Sundays until August 24, Lee Farms, Tualatin
Our annual Sunflower Festival is a cherished summer tradition showcasing vast fields of bright, blooming sunflowers spread across scenic countryside. Stroll through golden rows, get lost in the Sunflower Maze, and enjoy a full day of farm fun and activities for all ages on our seven-generation family farm. - Park Pop-Up at Reed’s Crossing Park ✅
10:30am-12pm, Reed’s Crossing Park, Hillsboro
Hillsboro’s free mobile programs roll into neighborhood parks with hands-on activities, learning adventures, and entertainment for the whole family. No sign-ups or fees. - 70th Anniversary Celebration ✅
4pm-7pm, Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, Beaverton
Celebrate THPRD’s 70th anniversary with us at Centro de Bienvenida’s fall registration and welcoming days! Enjoy free food and live music, connect with THPRD and community partners, and join in on kid-friendly fun like arts and crafts, coloring contests, and raffles. The first 50 guests will receive a free ice pop and food. - Music in the Plaza: Calico Bones ✅
5pm-7pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Join us at Universal Plaza for live music from Calico Bones, plus food, friends, and good times. Bring the whole crew and soak up the sounds of summer! - Artists and Community Reception ✅
5pm-7:30pm, Hillsboro Public Library Brookwood, Hillsboro
The 2025 Summer Art Showcase features over 100 works by 50+ local artists. Enjoy the public reception for the artists and the community to celebrate the amazing artwork at Brookwood Library. Most pieces are for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the artists. - Forest Grove Outlaws Live Music ✅
6:30pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Enjoy live music from the Forest Grove Outlaws at McMenamins Grand Lodge, Pat’s Corner. - Anything Goes
7:30pm and various times through August 17, Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard
Broadway Rose Theatre presents Anything Goes! Set sail with this tap-dancing classic, featuring Cole Porter hits like “You’re the Top” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.” This lively musical on the S.S. American delivers romance, comedy, and timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook.
Friday, August 8
- OMAS Annual Airshow ✅
9am-4pm Friday and Saturday, 46100 NW Strohmayer Rd, Forest Grove
The Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron presents its Annual Airshow. Enjoy a family-friendly event featuring a wide variety of radio-controlled aircraft, including warbirds, aerobatics, helicopters, turbines, rocket gliders, combat, limbo, the Candy Dropper, IMAC demos, FPV drones, and static displays. RC vendors will be onsite, and parking, food, and restrooms are available. Optional parking donations are accepted to support the Oregon Food Bank and the Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron. - 27th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival ✅
12pm-11pm Friday, 10am-11pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, Jessie Mays Community Park, North Plains
Welcome to the 27th Annual North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival, three days of live music, artisan vendors, family fun, and garlic in all its glorious forms. This free event, run by the North Plains Events Association, features our beloved mascot Stinkee and celebrates the spirit of community with plenty of food, fun, and funky garlic flair. - 70th Anniversary Celebration ✅
4pm-7pm, Elsie Stuhr Center, Beaverton
Celebrate THPRD’s 70th anniversary with us at Centro de Bienvenida’s fall registration and welcoming days! Enjoy free food and live music, connect with THPRD and community partners, and join in on kid-friendly fun like arts and crafts, coloring contests, and raffles. The first 50 guests will receive a free ice pop and food. - Tualatin Valley Pride Concert in the Park ✅
4pm-8:30pm, Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin
Bring the entire family to this community event celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride in Tualatin! Enjoy activities, vendors, food trucks, and a free double-concert. - Summer Sounds #4: The Get Ahead
6pm, Sosta House, Beaverton
The Get Ahead takes the stage at Sosta House’s Summer Sounds concert series. Enjoy live music in a natural amphitheater with wine and food available for purchase. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Chairs with legs are prohibited due to the sloped seating area, but low, legless seat pads are okay. - Music on the Lawn featuring Freight Train Jaine Band
6pm-9pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Outdoor concert night with food trucks, live music, and fun! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and leashed pups, but no outside drinks. Admission is free for those under 21. Online registration closes at 3 PM day-of. - Celebrating Jerry – Caught Dead Handed Live Music ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Join PDX-based Grateful Dead tribute band Caught Dead Handed at Pat’s Corner, McMenamins Grand Lodge. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s passing with an all-ages outdoor show featuring classic Dead tunes, good vibes, and dancing under the summer sky. - Latin Dance Night with Pa’lante
7pm-10pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
Feel the rhythm at Latin Dance Night with an all-levels Cumbia lesson led by Lines Dance Academy, followed by live music from Pa’lante starting at 8 pm. Dance to salsa, cumbia, merengue, timba, and Afro-Caribbean beats. No partner needed! - Mystic Mama Band ✅
7pm-10pm, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
Enjoy some live music, delicious food, and great vibes. - Flicks at the Park: Lilo & Stitch ✅
7pm-11pm, Harleman Park, Cornelius
Join us for an evening of free popcorn, movie-themed swag, and family fun under the stars. The scavenger hunt runs from 7 to 8 PM, with popcorn and swag starting at 7:30 PM. The movie will begin between 7:30 and 8:30 PM, depending on when it gets dark. Bring a blanket, gather your friends, and enjoy a summer night to remember. - Movies in the Park: Wicked ✅
7pm-11pm, Cook Family Park, Tigard
Join us at Cook Park for a magical evening under the stars with a showing of Wicked. Arrive early for games, vendor booths, and prizes. Activities begin at 7 PM, and the movie starts at dusk (around 8:30 PM). Bring blankets, low-back chairs, and a flashlight! - Movies in the Park: The Little Rascals ✅
Begins at dusk, Greenville Park, Banks
Enjoy watching The Little Rascals at Greenville Park! - The Wizard of Oz
7:30pm and various times through August 10, Theatre in the Grove, Forest Grove
Experience the magic of The Wizard of Oz: The Musical in this all-youth production featuring beloved songs, vibrant costumes, and lively choreography. Follow Dorothy’s journey through Oz in a heartwarming show that celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of belief. - Pix in the Park: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ✅
7:30pm-10:30pm, Orenco Woods Nature Park, Hillsboro
Bring a blanket or low-back chair and settle in for a movie under the stars. Activities begin at 7:30 pm, with the film starting at dusk (between 8:15–8:45 pm). Snack vendors will be on-site, or you’re welcome to bring your own food. Movies are closed captioned in English. This screening features Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Saturday, August 9
- Corvette Day at Portland’s Cars & Coffee ✅
7am, Langer’s, Sherwood
Enjoy the Corvette’s at Langer’s ! If you have a corvette you want to add to the group, meet at Cabela’s (7555 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin) at 7:00 am before heading over as a group. After the show, join us for a drive to grab lunch. This is a free event with no registration required. - Aaron Nigel Smith: Summer Kids’ Concerts ✅
10am-12pm, Bridgeport Village, Tigard
Aaron Nigel Smith is a Grammy-nominated, Billboard #1 recording artist known for his energetic and inspiring performances around the globe. He has graced stages from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to Lollapalooza and Pickathon, and was a featured composer and musical guest on the Emmy Award-winning PBS Kids show Between the Lions. - Westside Electric Living Fair – Empowering Greener Living ✅
10am-2pm, Tyson Recreation Center, Hillsboro
Connect with experts and contractors to learn how to make your home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and less reliant on fossil fuels. Enjoy free educational resources, mentoring, and activities for the whole family. The first 100 guests will get free Kona Ice and ice cream treats, and you’ll have the chance to win prizes. Presented by 350 Washington County, Westside Planet Alliance, and the City of Hillsboro. - Peak Annual Car Show ✅
11am-2:30pm, 3160 NW Commercial St, North Plains
Calling all classic car fans! Don’t miss the 5th Annual “Cruise for a Cause” Peak Car Show at the North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival. Check out rare and iconic vehicles from decades past while supporting the North Plains Senior Center. Car show entries begin right after the Garlic Festival Parade. - 8th Annual Ballad Town in the Grove ✅
11am-3pm, Rogers Park, Forest Grove
Bring your chorus, a quartet, or just come solo and find three others to sing with! This un event welcomes everyone, whether you want to sing or just enjoy some barbershop harmonies. Prizes for winners plus free hot dogs and chips for all! - Guelaguetza en Oregon ✅
11am-6pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
La Guelaguetza is an annual indigenous cultural celebration showcasing traditional group dances, parades with walking bands, native food, and artisanal crafts like textiles. Each costume and dance reflects local indigenous history and meaning. The event is a vital expression of cultural identity and heritage. - Breakside Beaverton Anniversary Party ✅
11am-8pm, Breakside, Beaverton
Breakside Beaverton is turning two, and we’re celebrating with a full-blown summer bash. Enjoy a stacked lineup of live music, great beer, activities for the kids, and tasty eats from the food carts. Come raise a glass and join the fun! - Hillside Pub’s 10 Year Anniversary/American Heart Association Fundraiser ✅
3pm, Hillside Pub, Tigard
Join us as Hillside Pub celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a special fundraiser in loving memory of Chris Hanson. From 3–6pm, enjoy live music by the Shaka Bruddahs and a raffle. There will be delicious BBQ plates served all day while supplies last. All raffle proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association in Chris’s memory. - Pirate Festival ✅
3pm-10pm, Act V Theaters, Cornelius
Get ready for a pirate festival at the cinema, which is also a celebration of Ridgewalkers’ 9th Anniversary. Enjoy fun activities, good ales, food, and pirates! Check out the 50-foot pirate ship by the outdoor screen, enjoy food from Los Amigos Express, and marvel at exotic birds from Parrot Cabana. Groove to music by DJ Snake Eyes, join the Best Dressed Pirate, Pirate Stein Holding contests, and much more. Sip wine from Seven Sails Vineyards, try Wyrd Mead, plus plenty of beer and cider. - Skates in the Park… all wheel’s welcome! ✅
5pm-7:30pm, Center Street Park, Beaverton
THPRD and the Rose City Rollers are teaming up to bring the Skatemobile, loaded with 150+ pairs of roller skates and gear (bring your own if you have them). Learn from pro skaters, dance to tunes from DJ Will, and enjoy food, vendors, and community partners. All ages and all wheels are welcome! - Beaverton Night Market ✅
5pm-10pm, The Round, Beaverton
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the annual Beaverton Night Market, now bigger and better than ever. This year’s event features expanded performances and activities, with the celebration stretching into the plaza in front of City Hall for a more spacious, vibrant experience. - Pour Decisions – A Drag Affair
7pm-9pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Get ready for Drag, Wine, and Pour Decisions, a fun night of unforgettable performances featuring Quesa D’Mondays, Hoot Ishi, Hal Apenyo, Miss Jaxon, and Nana Tuckit. Enjoy delicious eats from the Gourmet on the Go food truck or bring your own food. Please note that outside beverages, including water, are not allowed, and pets are not permitted at the event.
Sunday, August 10
- Gathering Market ✅
10am-2pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
The Gathering Market at Winona Grange is more than just a place to shop. Since 1895, the Grange has served as a pillar of our community, and this market continues that tradition by offering a welcoming space for neighbors and families to connect. - 2nd Annual Card Show ✅
10am-6pm, The SportsRoom, Beaverton
Oregon’s top local sports card shop is back with its second annual card show! Come buy, sell, and trade with fellow collectors while browsing a wide variety of sports memorabilia and trading cards, from baseball and basketball to Pokémon and Marvel. You’ll find sealed boxes, packs, and thousands of singles. Contact for a vendor table. - 2nd Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale with Live Music ✅
10am-6pm, 503 Records, Beaverton
503 Records is hosting its 2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale with live music all day, happening alongside the Sports Room’s 2nd Annual Card Show featuring 60 vendors. Don’t miss this lively day of music, shopping, and collectibles! - 2nd Sunday Maker’s Market ✅
11am-4pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Shop local vendors, enjoy eats from Zesti Food Carts, and groove to live country tunes by the CBD Band. Fun for the whole family! Come support small businesses and soak up the community vibes! - Back to the Future Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, The Tack Room at Langer’s, Sherwood
Enjoy a blast from the past at Back to the Future trivia, featuring $2 mimosas, a brunch buffet, and $150 in prizes. This event is 21 and over only. - Bingo ✅
5pm, Hops on Tap, Tigard
Join in on this all ages bingo! Check in is at 4pm.
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