Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Happy long weekend! As a reminder, Monday is Labor Day, which means that businesses and local services may be closed or have adjusted hours. Get out there and enjoy the end of summer!
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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!
Friday, August 29
- Helvetia Farm Fair ✅
4pm-10pm, Marion Acres & Helvetia Farm Market
The Helvetia Farm Fair celebrates Washington County’s farming heritage with live music, local food vendors, and hands-on activities like face painting, candle making, and a photo booth. Visitors can enjoy a corn shucking contest, great food, and lively entertainment while honoring the traditions, families, and community spirit that have shaped Helvetia for generations. - Live Music: Hit Machine ✅
6pm-8pm, Hoffman Farms, Beaverton
Enjoy food and drinks while enjoy live music from Hit Machine on the Farm! - Live Music: Sonny Hess Band ✅
7pm-10pm, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
Enjoy a delicious meal from Beach Hut Deli while enjoying the music of the Sonny Hess Band - Flicks at the Park: The Wild Robot ✅
7:30pm, Harleman Park, Cornelius
Enjoy a screening of The Wild Robot in the park with a scavenger hunt from 7 to 8 PM. Popcorn and movie-themed swag start at 7:30 PM, and the movie begins at dusk between 7:30 and 8:30 PM. Bring blankets and friends! - Pix in the Park: Incredibles 2 ✅
7:30pm-10:30pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Bring a blanket or low-back chair and enjoy Incredibles 2 on the big screen! Activities kick off at 7:30 pm, with the movie starting at dusk (8:15–8:45 pm). Snack vendors on-site or bring your own. - Movies in the Park: Moana 2 ✅
7:30pm-10:30pm, Stella Olsen Memorial Park, Sherwood
Enjoy Moana 2 under the stars! Pre-movie performance by Sherwood Dance Academy, concessions by Friends of the Sherwood Center for the Arts, and a craft activity from Sherwood Library.
Saturday, August 30
- Hero-Up 5K and Kids’ Race
9am-10:30am, Cook Park, Tigard
Join Hero-Up for Children’s Cancer by running in costume to support children’s cancer research. All net proceeds go to research. Registering now means that a race shirt cannot be guaranteed. - Adopt a Dog ✅
9am-5pm, PetSmart 12375 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton
Meet your best friend from Animal Rescue Kingdom! You can meet and adopt a dog on the same day. Pre-adoption is also on option. - Summer Kids’ Concerts: Music with Matt ✅
10am-12pm, Bridgeport Village, Tigard
Make Music with Matt is the new home of Tallulah’s Daddy, a Portland-area musician and children’s entertainer who performs interactive and fun songs inspired by his daughter. - AudioGlobe Community Celebration ✅
3pm-9pm, Cooper Mountain Ale Works, Tigard
Enjoy an outdoor music festival with four bands performing from 3 PM to 9 PM: Drummer Jonny at 3, Element 115 at 4:30, Four Hot Kings at 6:30, and Flying Caravan at 8. Celebrate all of those who make events happen, including artists, sound engineers, event planners, camera operators, and producers. - Multicultural Business Vendors Fair ✅
2pm-6pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Enjoy live music, dances by Lo Nuestro Folklore, art, food, crafts, jewerly, and more! - End of Summer Carnivàle ✅ ($5 suggested donation)
6pm-10:30pm, 18850 SW Alexander St, Aloha
Experience Theatre Project’s Carnivàle brings an evening of fun with classic carnival games, live music from the ‘80s to today, and roaming characters from past shows. Enjoy BBQ with vegan and gluten-free options, beer, wine, and ciders. Highlights include a wine ring toss, live Wheel of Fortune every 30 minutes, a silent auction featuring local experiences, a 50/50 raffle, and special musical performances from ETP stars.
Sunday, August 31
- Yoga at the Museum
9am-10am, Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals, Hillsboro
Join a gentle hatha yoga session at the Museum’s NW Gallery guided by Breathing Room Collective, surrounded by mineral specimens from Oregon, Washington, and beyond. Bring your own mat, props, and water. After class, explore the museum at your leisure. - Family Fun Day ✅
11am-5pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Bring the whole family for a relaxing, kid-friendly afternoon at the winery! Enjoy wine tasting flights, glasses, or bottles to share while kids enjoy fun activities. Bring your own snacks or a picnic and join us (reservations recommended). Last tasting at 4pm. - End of Summer Bash ✅
12pm-9pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Wauna Credit Union and Zesti Carts are hosting an end-of-summer bash with food, fun, and music. Daytime activities from 12 to 5 PM include a mechanical bull, dunk tank fundraiser for Hillsboro Wrestling, face painting, and a bounce house and water slide. A burger challenge at 3 PM offers a $100 gift card to Chin’s BBQ for the winner. Evening vibes from 6 to 9 PM feature a live performance by Hit Machine. - FHFG Historic Home Open House: The Sholes House ✅
1pm-3pm, 1599 S. Alpine St, Cornelius
Enjoy an open house of the Albert S. Sholes House, built in 1910 by Portland architect Richard Martin Jr., is a 5,000+ square-foot Georgian Colonial with Craftsman features. - Live Music: Rock & Blues Band NW Region + Boro Burger ✅
1pm-4pm, Helvetia Vineyards and Winery, Hillsboro
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of wine, rock and blues music, and burgers. Bring friends and pets, with bacon available for all! - Live Music: Woodstock Tribute ✅
1pm-5pm, Scotch Church Road Vineyard, Hillsboro
Get ready for a rockin’ afternoon with a music variety show Woodstock tribute!
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