Hello, Washington County! 🎉
I have an exciting update! Starting next week, I’ll be adding Wednesday events to the lineup! So that the newsletter isn’t too long, I’m going to be sending it twice a week:
- On Tuesdays I’ll send out a newsletter covering events for Wednesday and Thursday.
- On Thursdays I’ll send out a newsletter covering events for the weekend.
I hope this makes it even easier for you to get out there and connect with the community. As a reminder, every event in the newsletter is handpicked by me (yes, I question my choices sometimes too). So, if you ever have any events you want to add to the newsletter, send them my way!
I’m looking to partner with some local businesses! If you love this community and want to be featured in the Compass, check out this page ☺️
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!
Thursday, August 14
- 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. - IDD Summer Community Event ✅
10am-2pm, patio of Beaverton City Hall, Beaverton
Join us for a fun, inclusive Community Event welcoming the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) community. Enjoy a live cartoonist, bubble makers, fidget toys, arts and crafts by PIE, a safety presentation from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, plus free ice cream and drinks. Note: No DSP assistance onsite, attendees needing support should bring a companion. Hosted by: HDE Home Care and SDRI
RSVP Contact: Kelli at [email protected] or 503-686-9079 - Park Pop-Up at Bicentennial Park ✅
10:30am-12pm, Bicentennial 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. - Summer Performance: Border Collie International ✅
12pm-1pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
Watch an interactive performance by a rescued border collie showcasing football, basketball, baseball, soccer, dancing, and world-class frisbee tricks. Fun for kids and families! - Les Misérables School Edition: Teen Summer Production
2pm and various times through August 16, Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard
Come see the teen production of Les Misérables with Broadway Rose Theatre. - Music in the Plaza: The Silver Lining Ensemble ✅
6pm-7pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Enjoy a night of music, food, and good times every Thursday at Universal Plaza. This week features The Silver Lining Ensemble Small, a violin-and-bass duo performing baroque and classical favorites. Bring friends, family, and your love of live music! - Concert in the Park: Rodeo Rose ✅
6:30pm-8pm, Camille Park, Beaverton
Don’t miss Rodeo Rose and fun activities for kids. Bring family, friends, and low-profile chairs or blankets for seating, and enjoy tasty offerings from Saigon Bowl available for purchase. - 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 15
- Friday Fun! Under the Sea
10am-10:50am, Fanno Creek House, Tigard
Kick off your summer weekend with Friday Fun for the little ones. Dive into an “Under the Sea” adventure with ocean-themed crafts, games, snacks, and activities that bring the wonders of the deep blue to life. - Bingo & Wine
6pm-8pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Have fun playing bingo and enjoying wine from Oak Knoll Winery. There will be a food truck from Westcoast Phillyz. No outside drinks or water bottles allowed. You may bring your own food. Pets are not allowed. Secure your spot early! - End of Summer Pool Party
6pm-8:30pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
Dive into fun at our end-of-summer party! Enjoy organized games, music, and more in the pool. Drop-in fees apply. - Andy Z — Musician & Puppets ✅
6:30pm-7:30pm, Butternut Creek Park, Hillsboro
Library on the Loose invites you to an outdoor concert with Andy Z, featuring music, storytelling, and puppets for a fun, family-friendly experience. - Flicks at the Park: The Wild Robot ✅
7pm, Harleman Park, Cornelius
Join us for Flicks at the Park featuring The Wild Robot! Enjoy free popcorn, fun activities, and movie-themed swag. Scavenger hunt runs from 7 to 8 PM, popcorn and swag start at 7:30, and the movie begins at dusk (between 7:30 and 8:30 PM). Bring your friends, blankets, and sense of adventure! - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7pm and various times through August 17, Sherwood Center for the Arts, Sherwood
CYT Portland present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. - Flick ‘N’ Float: Moana ✅
7pm-9pm, Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center, Hillsboro
Enjoy a night of fun with an outdoor party featuring music, games, trivia, and prizes, followed by an indoor showing of Moana. - Pix in the Park: Toy Story 2 ✅
7:30pm-10:30pm, Shadywood Park, Hillsboro
Bring a blanket or low-back chair to relax in front of the big screen. Snack food vendors will be on site, or you can bring your own treats. Movies will be closed captioned in English. Activities begin at 7:30 pm, and movies start at dusk (between 8:15–8:45 pm). This week’s feature is Toy Story 2.
Saturday, August 16
- 5th Annual 5k for Kim’s Hope
9am, Oak Hills Church, Beaverton
Join the fifth annual 5K in Beaverton at Oak Hills Church or participate remotely to support families affected by glioblastoma. All participants receive an event t-shirt, shipped for remote sign-ups. - Tri Together: Pedal Run Dip
9am-1pm, Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, Beaverton
The TRI Together is an inclusive, family-friendly triathlon hosted by THPRD, designed for beginners and all ages and abilities. The course features a 50 or 100-yard swim, a 2-mile wheeled ride (bike or mobility device), and a 0.5 or 1-mile run. Participants can compete individually or as a team. THPRD’s Inclusion Program offers support for adaptive needs. Email them to learn about adaptive equipment and strategies for a successful race. - Mr. Hoo & The Hooligans: Summer Kids’ Concerts, along with World Honeybee Day Celebration ✅
10am-12pm, Bridgeport Village, Tigard
Join Bridgeport Village for family fun with Portland’s top children’s musicians, plus activities like hula hoops, ribbons, bubbles, and more. This week, enjoy a lively performance from Mr. Hoo, known for entertaining kids across the Portland area solo and with his band, The Alphabeticians. Plus, celebrate World Honeybee Day with hands-on activities and sweet fun for the whole family. Meet beekeeper Mandy Shaw, watch bees at work in an observation hive, take photos at the Honeybee Selfie Wall, and explore the world of bees through interactive play, sensory activities, and crafts. Visit the Plant Station to learn how to support pollinators, join the scavenger hunt, and sample tasty local honey sticks. - Family Open Studios ✅
10am-12pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
This drop-in ceramics workshop welcomes all ages to create together while exploring materials and storytelling. - 3rd Saturdays at the Hive ✅
11am-5:30pm, The Downtown Hive, Hillsboro
Every third Saturday at the Hive is jam-packed with Westside Queer Resource Center events: from 11 AM to 1 PM, Queer Social Saturday offers an 18+ casual hangout; 1 PM to 3:30 PM is Saturday Crafternoon for all ages to work on projects or try new crafts; and from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, the Queer Book Club meets to discuss the monthly read. - Big Al’s 15 Year Birthday Celebration ✅
12pm-6pm, Big Al’s, Beaverton
Celebrate 15 years of fun at Big Al’s Beaverton! Enjoy free bowling and arcade play, birthday cookies, face painting, kids bingo, discounted food and drinks, an alpaca petting zoo, special guests like Bigfoot and local mascots, plus plenty more family-friendly activities. - Forest Grove Uncorked
4pm-9pm, Main St, Forest Grove
Get “Uncorked” in Forest Grove at the annual downtown celebration featuring Oregon wines, microbrews, spirits, gourmet food, fine arts, and live local music. Stroll Main Street, sample and sip, dance to the tunes, and enter the raffle for a chance to win a half wine barrel of wine-themed goodies. All raffle proceeds benefit charity. This is a 21+ event. - Comedy Night
6pm-8pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Enjoy Comedy Night featuring headliner Adam Tiller, featured act Todd Armstrong, and host Ish Qureshi. This is a 21+ event with no outside beverages allowed. Food truck Westcoast Phillyz will be on site. No pets allowed. Get your tickets early! - Crimulus (Folk Rock) Live Music ($10 suggested donation)
7pm-9pm, Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Washington County, Hillsboro
Crimulus is a Portland-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with deep Appalachian roots in bluegrass and country. His solo acoustic performances blend Americana with influences from ’90s pop and 2000s hard rock, creating a uniquely eclectic sound. - Park Flix: The Goonies ✅
7:30pm, Joseph Gale Park, Forest Grove
Arrive early for pre-movie activities starting at 7:30 PM, with The Goonies beginning at dusk. Bring blankets or low-back chairs and snacks (no alcohol). Free popcorn available while supplies last. - Salsa Night ✅
10pm, O’Brien’s, Hillsboro
Enjoy a night of salsa dancing and music.
Sunday, August 17
- Bingo & Wine
1pm-3pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Have fun playing bingo and enjoying wine from Oak Knoll Winery. There will be a food truck from Westside Pizza House. No outside drinks or water bottles allowed. You may bring your own food. Pets are not allowed. Secure your spot early! - Defiant Moments Storytelling: A PFLAG Portland Fundraiser ✅ (free to attend, but please support the fundraiser!)
1pm-5pm, BDSM Brewing Company, Hillsboro
PFLAG Portland and partners invite you to an afternoon celebrating queer voices with readings from LGBTQ+ authors and allies featured in the anthology “Defiant Moments.” Enjoy a lunch from a queer-owned caterer followed by a happy hour to mingle and connect. This event is presented in collaboration with Our Bold Voices, Westside Queer Resource Center, and the City of Hillsboro. - Water Balloon Dodgeball Tournament
2pm-6pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Join the water balloon dodgeball tournament with two brackets: Families from 2–4 PM and Adults from 4–6 PM. Teams of five compete in 7-minute matches where getting hit by a bursting balloon means you’re out. Catch one, and a teammate returns. No headshots or rough play; keep it fun! Biodegradable balloons and splash zone provided, you bring the team and dodge skills. Winners advance until the Zesti Splash Champs are crowned and win prizes! - Margaritaville Summer Party: Jimmy Buffett Appreciation Night ✅
5pm-9pm, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
Join Mark Seymour & Friends, enjoy $2 off margaritas, and get in on line dancing lessons from 5 to 6 PM. Hawaiian shirts or themed attire are encouraged. Presented by Florian Raqueño Productions. - Remedy: Concerts in the Round ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, The Round, Beaverton
This week’s performance features Remedy, offering the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy live music, and spend time with friends and family. Bring a blanket, grab food from local vendors, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. Wine, beer, and cider will be available for purchase. Please note: no dogs, umbrellas, coolers, or outside alcohol are allowed.
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