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Welcome to our first Tuesday email! Today’s newsletter includes events for Wednesday and Thursday. I’ll send out another email on Thursday with events for the weekend.
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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.
✅ 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 August 20
- Free Street Trees in Tigard ✅
The street tree program aims to expand Tigard’s tree canopy and enhance community beauty by providing free trees to homeowners and neighborhood groups. Tree selection and planning usually start in early November, with delivery and planting scheduled from late November through December. Use the website to see if your address is eligible and to view the list of trees. - Hillsboro Parks and Rec Registration Opens
8am, virtual
If you’re hoping for your family to join some awesome Parks and Rec classes in the Fall in Hillsboro, now’s the time to register! - Walk with Me ✅
9:30am-10:30am, Jackie Husen Park, Portland
Join THPRD for Walk with Me, a series of free guided walks held weekly throughout the summer. The walks offer a chance to explore local parks and trails, connect with the community, and enjoy the outdoors while staying active. They are open to all ages and fitness levels, and participants are encouraged to bring walking shoes and water. No registration is required. - Park Pop-Up at UJ Hamby Park ✅
10:30am-12pm, Hamby Park, Hillsboro
At the park popup, you can enjoy a variety of engaging programs for all ages. Wetlands on Wheels brings nature and science to life with hands-on activities, crafts, and fascinating specimens. Rollin’ Rec offers sports and games including soccer, cornhole, badminton, foot races, and team activities. Mobile Makers invites you to explore cultural arts by reflecting, creating, and sharing your stories through art. Library on the Loose brings books, games, activities, performances, and even the chance to get a library card. - Drop-In Hours ✅
3pm-7pm, Westside Queer Resource Center, Hillsboro
Feel free to drop in for snacks, puzzles, resources, and a safe space. - Summer Splash Day
4pm-7pm, Schiffler Park, Beaverton
Enjoy a day of water fun at Schiffler Park! Participants can enjoy water slides, splash games, bubbles, and a live DJ. Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian, making it a perfect way for families and friends to beat the heat and have fun together. - Concert in the Park: Petty Fever ✅
6:30pm, Cook Park, Tigard
Join Tigard Parks & Rec for a summer evening of live music in the park! Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends to enjoy Petty Fever, the award-winning Tom Petty tribute band led by Hollywood FAME Award winner Frank Murray. Experience an authentic Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers concert vibe. - Yoga in the Park ✅
5:30pm-6:15pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Join Samsara Yoga for an outdoor guided yoga session suitable for all skill levels. No experience is necessary, and participants should bring their own mats, though extra equipment may be available upon request. The class is led by Amie, who emphasizes a mindful approach to movement. - Friends Trivia ✅
7pm, Prime Tap House, Beaverton
Get ready to test your knowledge of Friends! Teams of 2-6 players can participate for free (please support the restaurant though). Check in starts at 6pm. - Charlie Jane Anders in Conversation with Kirk Read ✅
7pm, Powell’s, Beaverton
Lessons in Magic and Disaster (Tor) follows Jamie, a grad student and witch, as she helps her reclusive mother Serena, who is grieving past losses. While studying a 300-year-old magical book, Jamie uncovers family secrets and a long-buried scandal that threaten them both. She must understand the book’s magic before it’s too late. Anders will appear with Kirk Read, author of How I Learned to Snap.
Thursday, August 21
- Park Pop-Up at Hidden Creek Park East ✅
10:30am-12pm, Hidden Creek Park East 300 NE 53rd Avenue, Hillsboro
At the park popup, you can enjoy a variety of engaging programs for all ages. Mobile Makers invites you to explore cultural arts by reflecting, creating, and sharing your stories through art. Library on the Loose brings books, games, activities, performances, and even the chance to get a library card. - Poolside Pride: Summer Edition
6pm, Harman Swim Center, Beaverton
Celebrate Pride month at Harman Swim Center with the LGBTQIA+ community. Enjoy swimming, music, socializing with friends, and mermaid-themed fun. - Meet Up with the Mayor ✅
6pm-7pm, Harvest Moon Sangria Bar, Tigard
Have a chat with Mayor Heidi Lueb - Block 67 Party & Neighborhood Cleanup ✅
6pm-8pm, 645 Southeast Baseline Street, Hillsboro
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Block 67 as we celebrate our community and clean up the neighborhood where the future Hillsboro Food Co-op will be. Enjoy prizes, food, games, and more as we come together to make the area around Block 67 sparkle. An optional trash cleanup will take place from 6:30–7:00 pm for up to 40 participants who register in advance. - Music in the Plaza: The Whatabouts ✅
7pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Enjoy live music, food, and good times for the whole family. This week, have fun with The Whatabouts, a high-energy classic rock band with powerhouse vocals and full instrumentation guaranteed to keep you dancing. - Pix in the Park: Shrek 2 ✅
7:30pm-10:30pm, Hidden Creek Park West 225 NE 53rd Avenue, Hillsboro
Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars with Hillsboro’s annual Pix in the Park series. Activities start at 7:30 pm and movies begin at dusk between 8:15 and 8:45 pm. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen. Snack vendors will be available or you can bring your own food. All movies will be closed captioned in English.
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