Hello, Washington County! 🎉
A lot of the wonderful events that happen every week are hosted in our parks. Personally, Tualatin Community Park is one of my absolute favorites, but I’m pretty partial to any park I find. Of course, we have a ton of parks, but I didn’t realize it was a TON of parks. When adding things up with my bad math skills, I’d say we have about 400 parks of all different types throughout Washington County! Let’s get busy, we have a lot of parks to visit!
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!
Wednesday, August 26
- Quilters’ 45th Anniversary & Showcase ✅
11:30am-1pm, Tigard Senior Center, Tigard
Celebrate 45 years of creativity with the Tigard Senior Center’s Quilters Group. Stop by to see a special display of the group’s beautiful quilts and mark this longtime community tradition. - Hit Machine: Concerts in the Park ✅
5pm-8:30pm, Cook Park, Tigard
Bring your lawn chairs and the family to a concert in the park with Hit Machine. This high-energy five-piece band covers dance hits from every era, from Prince and Bruno Mars to AC/DC and The Bee Gees, with interactive performances designed to keep the crowd moving. - Yoga in the Park ✅
5:30pm-6:15pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Enjoy a relaxing outdoor yoga session with Parks & Rec and Samsara Yoga. Open to adults ages 18 and older, this beginner-friendly class welcomes all skill levels. Just bring a yoga mat and enjoy practicing in a beautiful outdoor setting. - Bridging Creativity Together ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, Pioneer Park, Beaverton
Help shape the design of the new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over US Highway 26, which will connect the Westside Trail through NW Greenbrier Parkway to NW Cornell Road. Share your ideas through visual boards and hands-on activities while enjoying free treats and kid-friendly activities. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.
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Thursday, August 27
- Blood Drive ✅
10am-3pm, Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals, Hillsboro
Give blood and help support a lifesaving cause at this community blood drive. Donations take about an hour and can help save up to three lives. The American Red Cross donation bus will be parked between the Museum Store and NW Gallery, and everyone who donates will receive a free bloodstone. The goal is 32 appointments. - Bucket Jazz Band ✅
6pm-8pm, 1st St Dining Commons, Beaverton
Head downtown for an evening of live music with the Kick the Bucket Jazz Band. Grab a seat, meet up with friends, and enjoy the sounds of summer in this welcoming outdoor gathering space. - Star Party with Rose City Astronomers ✅
7pm-10pm, Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals, Hillsboro
Look to the skies during this family-friendly evening with Rose City Astronomers. Explore hands-on astronomy activities, learn about the night sky, and enjoy telescope viewing and guided stargazing as darkness falls. The evening’s highlight is an almost total lunar eclipse, with Earth’s shadow moving across the Moon. Advance registration is required. - Trivia Night ✅
7:30pm, The Growlerie, Beaverton
Get ready to test your knowledge with this fun night of trivia!
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