Hello, Washington County! 🎉
There’s nothing like a couple of triple digit days to make the mid-eighties feel pretty awesome. During the hot spell, my husband ended up with a case of heat exhaustion that gave me more of a scare than I would have wanted on a Friday night. Luckily, he’s totally ok and had a great excuse to buy three boxes of popsicles. If you’re enjoying any outdoor events this week, be aware of how you’re feeling! Even when it’s not super hot, heat related issues can sneak up fast.
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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 27
- Ladies Night ✅
5pm-7:30pm, Merrill Gardens, Hillsboro
Join Hillsboro Downtown Partnership for a lively evening of drinks, laughter, and rooftop garden views in the heart of Downtown Hillsboro at Merrill Gardens. Catch up with friends, make new ones, and enjoy a few surprises along the way! - Yoga in the Park ✅
5:30pm-6:15pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Join Samsara Yoga for an outdoor guided yoga session for adults 18 and older. All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. Participants should bring their own mat. - Live Music: Kyndell James ✅
6pm-8:30pm, DAnu Wines, Hillsboro
Enjoy the music of Kyndell James while sipping on DAnu Wines! - Adult Skateboarding Class
7pm-9pm, 5439 NW Century Blvd, Hillsboro
Skateboarding instruction for beginners, returning, and intermediate skaters, including 90 minutes of coaching with the last 30 minutes for free skate. Rental gear (helmet, board, and pads) is included, and experienced riders can also practice tricks. - Trivia Wednesdays ✅
8pm-9pm, The Sports Page, Beaverton
Enjoy a night of trivia at The Sports Page with prizes and specials.
Thursday, August 28
- Walk Tualatin ✅
9am, Starbucks 8639 Southwest Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Tualatin
Join the Rose City Roamers for a 5K and 10K walk along the scenic Tualatin River on the Ice Age Trail, starting with registration from 8:45–9:00am. The route includes Browns Ferry Park, a full-size mammoth statue, and displays of a mammoth skeleton in the library and an Ice Cave Bear skeleton at Cabela’s. - Enchanted Family Day ✅
10am-12pm, Pío Pío Park, Beaverton
Join THPRD for a whimsical park day! Kids can dress as their favorite characters and enjoy activities, music, treats, giveaways, and surprise guest appearances. Don’t forget your camera! - Music in the Plaza: Garreson ✅
5pm-7pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Garreson delivers soulful, uplifting performances with a mix of acoustic and electric guitar. His shows blend original songs with covers from artists like Chappell Roan, Elvis Presley, and Tina Turner, infused with his own style while honoring the originals. Influenced by his grandfather, country legend Monte Garrison, Garreson spans rock, soul, pop, and country, creating heartfelt, intimate shows full of energy and emotion. - La Industria’s Backyard BBQ with Vanguard Brewing ✅
5pm-9pm, La Industria, Tualatin
Join La Industria for a backyard barbecue evening with Vanguard Brewing. Enjoy ribs, hatch chile mac n cheese, joe joes with homemade ketchup, summer berry pie, and surprises, along with four beers from Vanguard Brewing. Everything will be served counter service on the back patio to celebrate the end of summer. - Last Call Trivia ✅
6:30pm, Steeplejack, Hillsboro
Enjoy pizza and beer while playing trivia! - Kids Paint
6:30pm, Mely’s Sports Bar and Grill, North Plains
Join a fun, all-ages painting session with step-by-step instruction to create your own 10×10 canvas (other sizes available). All skill levels welcome. RSVP on the Facebook event or DM to reserve a spot. 24-hour cancellation required. - Classic Disney Trivia ✅
7pm, Three Mugs Public House, Beaverton
Join Three Mugs Public House for a Disney trivia night celebrating classics from the 1930s to 1989. Teams of 2–6 can check in at 6 PM. The event is free and open to all ages. Please support the public house while you play!
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Thank you for everything you do. It’s very nice to have a place to be able to look if there’s something happening.
That’s so sweet of you! Thank you so much!
I love getting this in my inbox as a way for me to get out of the house! :)) Since I work from home, this newsletter motivates me to bring more work/life balance into my schedule. Thank you, Diana!
Thank you so much!! ☺️