Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Whether you want to celebrate the New Year at 12pm or 12am, we have options for you throughout Washington County! And, if you decide to go to Portland, take advantage of the free public transportation options, plus the Uber and Lyft discounts. This is an awesome thing being offered by Portland’s Safe Ride Home Program to help everyone have a safe holiday. Check out more details here! Be safe out there and have a Happy New Year!
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.
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Wednesday, December 31
Be aware that businesses and local services may still be closed or have adjusted hours for the holiday 🎉
- Winter Village
various times Thursdays through Sundays through Jan 11, 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro
Enjoy winter fun at Hillsboro’s Winter Village outdoor ice-skating rink with public skate sessions, lessons, private rentals, and special events for friends and family. Closed January 1. - Kids’ New Year’s Eve!
11am, The Reser, Beaverton
The Reser invites families with children aged 10 and under to a New Year’s Eve celebration! The event features live performances by DJ O.G.ONE and Fyütch, a countdown with a ball drop, a photo station, and a craft-making space. Guests can also participate in a 1pm prize drawing for items such as a Hercules DJ Kit and show tickets, provided that all minors are accompanied by a guardian. - Noon Year’s Eve with Mo Phillips ✅
11am-12pm, Tualatin Library, Tualatin
Skip the late night and bring the whole family to a midday New Year’s Eve bash featuring Mo Phillips and his band! This all-ages celebration, held in the Community Room, swaps the midnight countdown for a high-energy noon-time party complete with confetti, noisemakers, and plenty of holiday spirit. - Noon Year’s Eve ✅
11am-12pm, Forest Grove Library, Forest Grove
The Forest Grove Library is hosting a New Year’s celebration designed for families and young children who prefer an earlier bedtime. The festivities include various crafts, music, and a festive balloon drop to capture the excitement of the holiday. - Noon Year’s Eve Party ✅
11am-12:05pm, Sherwood Library, Sherwood
Families looking to ring in the New Year at a more convenient time can join this daytime celebration, which culminates in a countdown at noon instead of midnight. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities including party hat decorating, games, goal-setting for the upcoming year, a selfie station, and crafts. The event features a dance party at 11:30am with favorite storytime hits, followed by a communal countdown and a festive rendition of Auld Lang Syne to kick off the cheering. - Noon Year’s Eve ✅
11:30am-12:30pm, Brookwood Hillsboro Library, Hillsboro
Avoid the late-night stress and potential meltdowns by bringing the family to a toddler-friendly New Year’s Eve event. This all-ages celebration features dancing and a communal countdown just before the clock strikes noon, offering a festive experience at a much more convenient hour. Registration required. - New Year’s Celebration – Senior Center ✅
12pm-1pm, Tigard Senior Center, Tigard
The Senior Center is hosting a New Year’s festivities that conclude with a countdown to midday rather than midnight. Attendees can celebrate with festive party hats and live musical performances provided by Equinox. - Ring in 2026 at BRIX Tavern Tualatin
5pm-12:30am (dance party starts at 9pm), BRIX Tavern, Tualatin
Tualatin’s Brix Tavern is serving up a classy four-course feast from 5:00pm to 11:00pm to help you close out the year (make sure to make a reservation!) Once you’ve finished dessert, the real party starts at 9:00pm when DJ Danny takes over the decks to spin a mix of classic hits and fresh beats until 12:30am. Danny is all about that “miracle moment” when the right song hits, so you can count on a dance floor that brings everyone together for a groovy welcome to 2026. - New Year’s Eve – An Evening of Swing ✅
6pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
McMenamins Grand Lodge is turning back the clock with “An Evening of Swing” to kick off 2026. The Garage Door stage will feature the vintage vibes of Smut City Jellyroll Society, The Juleps, and The Newport Nightingales. It is an all-ages show, so you can bring the whole family for some jazz and dancing. If you really want to lean into the “shenanigans,” you can book a room and snag their special package that includes sparkling wine flutes and other festive surprises to make your morning-after a little easier. - New Year’s Eve Party ✅
7pm-1:30am, Room 122, Beaverton
Room 122 is keeping the streak alive with their ninth annual New Year’s bash, and the best part is it won’t cost you a dime to get through the door. If you are 21 or older, you can grab some grub from the Up ‘n Smoke food cart and stick around for the classic midnight ball drop and a bubbly toast to 2026. - NYE 2026 Dance Party
7:45pm-1am, 8900 SW Commercial St, Tigard
Shawn Gardner Dancing is pulling out all the stops for their massive NYE 2026 Dance Party. This 17,000-square-foot facility will be buzzing across three different ballrooms, each featuring its own vibe, from Country and Ballroom to Latin and 90s hits. Catch beginner-friendly lessons (no partner needed!), hit the photo booth, or grab a drink at the full bar before the grand midnight toast and conga line. It is a super inclusive, 18+ event where you can dress to the nines or just bring your best energy to dance until 1:00am. - New Year’s Eve Party
8pm, Spaghetti Western, Hillsboro
Spaghetti Western is hosting a Renaissance-style party where you can trade your spurs for a doublet and enter their costume contest for a shot at a prize. Of course, it wouldn’t be a night at Spaghetti Western without Norm leading the charge on karaoke, so get ready to belt out your favorite hits. - New Year’s Eve Party ✅
8pm, Bullets, Burgers, and Brews, Forest Grove
This is the place to be if you want to swap the fancy heels for some well-worn cowboy boots this New Year’s Eve. Shirley from Dance Your Boots Off will be leading the charge starting with plenty of line dancing and local DJ tracks to keep the energy high until the midnight champagne toast. Since it is a first-come, first-served situation with no reservations, you’ll want to mosey on over early to snag your spot on the floor and get ready to ring in 2026 with a little country flair. - New Year’s Eve Disco
8pm-1am, Breakside Brewery, Beaverton
Prepare for a night of dancing and celebration at Breakside Beaverton’s annual New Year’s Eve Party! This year’s event features a disco theme, complete with plenty of sparkle, a photo booth for capturing memories, and a selection of specially themed cocktails to enjoy as you ring in the New Year. Grab your tickets! - Vinyl Echos NYE Celebration ✅
8:30pm-12:30am, Tigardville Station, Tigard
Enjoy some great music as you ring in the New Year! - Celebrate New Year’s at O’Brien’s ✅
9pm, O’Brien’s Pub, Hillsboro
O’Brien’s Pub is throwing a lively bash to welcome 2026 with a night packed with high energy and unforgettable vibes. You can expect a DJ spinning tracks to keep the dance floor moving all night long, plus plenty of great food to fuel your celebration. It is the perfect spot to grab your friends, throw on some sparkles, and dance your way into the New Year.
Thursday, January 1
Be aware that businesses and local services may still be closed or have adjusted hours for the holiday 🎉
- There aren’t any events happening today but, if you love the outdoors, there are some awesome hikes happening! The state parks are hosting a number of “First Day Hikes” across the state. Check out the list HERE on their event calendar. If you want to stay local, it looks like it could be a beautiful day to check out Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Orenco Woods Nature Park, or any of the other amazing parks we have in this county!
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