Hello, Washington County! 🎉
The weather was so nice in June that it almost felt like we would escape a heat wave this year. But, alas, here we are. As a reminder, Washington County has a page of resources that includes the locations of cooling centers, tips for staying cool, and support for other heat related issues. If you head out to any of this weekend’s wonderful events, stay safe and cool ☀️
Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. Some events are free, while others require tickets, so be sure to confirm on the event page.
✅ 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, July 17
- Summer Art Showcase ✅
Through Aug 31, Brookwood and Shute Park Libraries, Hillsboro
Explore the 2025 Summer Art Showcase, presented by the Washington County Art Alliance and City of Hillsboro, featuring over 100 works by more than 50 local artists. Enjoy a diverse mix of art, from two-dimensional pieces at Brookwood to pottery, jewelry, and emerging artists’ work at Shute Park. Most pieces are for sale with all proceeds going directly to the artists, making this a perfect chance to support local talent. - Park Pop-Up at Orenco Woods Nature Park ✅
10:30am-12pm, Orenco Woods Nature Park, Hillsboro
Summer fun comes to you! 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. - The Little Mermaid: a 50-minute musical for kids
11am through July 19, Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard
This 50-minute Little Mermaid musical brings Hans Christian Andersen’s tale to life with professional actors and kids’ drama camp stars. Watch our heroine outsmart the Sea Witch and prove love conquers all through song, dance, and underwater magic. - Meet Up with the Mayor ✅
4pm-5pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Mayor Heidi Lueb opens her schedule for real talk with residents. Bring your burning questions, bright ideas, or neighborhood concerns. - The Office Trivia ✅
4pm, Taps on Scholls, Beaverton
Test your Dunder Mifflin knowledge at Taps on Schools’ Office trivia night. Teams of 2-6 can play for free starting at 6pm – just come hungry and thirsty to support the venue while you battle for Scranton supremacy! - Music in the Plaza – White Rhino Marimba ✅
5pm-7pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
White Rhino Marimba brings their unique percussion magic to Universal Plaza for a weekly dose of music, munchies, and community vibes. Gather your crew and let the good times roll! - Quiet Reading ✅
5:30pm, Sherwood Bookstore, Sherwood
Quiet company for book lovers! Bring whatever you’re reading and enjoy an hour of companionate silence with fellow bibliophiles. Chat about your current page-turner from 5:30-6, then settle into peaceful reading mode together. - Takumi Kato Japanese Drum Concert ✅
5:30pm-6pm, Garden Home Recreation Center, Portland
World-renowned taiko master Takumi Kato brings the explosive power of Japanese drums to Garden Home with his sons. Feel the earth-shaking rhythms from this KODO-trained champion who’s conquered stages across three continents. Family fun that’ll leave your heart pounding! - Twilight Track Meet ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, Sunset High School, Beaverton
Join this all-ages track meet at Sunset High School. No registration needed! Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m., with events like sprints, relays, a mile run, softball throw, and standing long jump kicking off at 5:55 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just curious, everyone’s welcome to race, jump, and have fun. - Youth Track Meet ✅
6pm-8:30pm, Fowler Middle School, Tigard
This no-pressure youth track meet celebrates kids’ athletic spirit with events for ages 6-14 (plus tiny tots can try the 100m dash!). Sign up on-site at Fowler Middle School by 6:30 PM. Results will not be recorded. Check the website for the schedule of events. - Concert in the Park – Britnee Kellogg ✅
6:30pm-8pm, Timberland Park, Beaverton
Park vibes and summer nights! Britnee Kellogg takes the Timberland Park stage for family fun. Kids get activities, grown-ups get great music, and everyone gets delicious Saigon Bowl eats. Pack your blanket and settle in for the perfect summer evening! - Showtime Concert Series: Eagle Eyes – Eagles Tribute ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Hotel California comes to the park! Eagle Eyes tribute band delivers pitch-perfect harmonies and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame hits under the stars. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and let these Vancouver musicians transport you straight to 1970s California. - The Love Boat (Yacht Rock Tribute) with Captain’s Bart & Clark
6:30pm-9pm, 503 Uncorked, Sherwood
All aboard the smooth sailing express! Bart and Clark from Hit Machine dock at The Love Boat with stripped-down yacht rock classics. Expect mellow grooves, silky harmonies, and enough smooth vibes to make Captain Stubing proud! - Summer Paint & Sip
7pm-9pm, Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
This summer series at Jenkins Estate combines art instruction with vineyard views across 68 acres of Cooper Mountain beauty. No skills required. Just bring your creativity and thirst while talented artists guide you through step-by-step masterpieces on this historic mini-getaway! - Waitress
7:30pm and various times through July 20, Broadway Rose Theatre, Tigard
Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a talented pie maker in a small town, who finds hope and courage through a baking contest that could change her life.
Friday, July 18
- Beatles Tribute Night ✅
4pm-11pm, Pizzario, Hillsboro
Come together for Beatles magic! Malderine and the Blue Meanies lead Hillsboro’s finest through psychedelic classics like “Lucy in the Sky” and “I Am the Walrus,” plus violin-cello collaborations and twist-and-shout fun with the NW Rhythm Makers. Local musicians tackling the Fab Four with guitars, horns, strings, and pure Liverpool love! - Robin Hood Festival ✅
5pm-10pm July 18 and 9am-10pm July 19, Old Town Sherwood, around Sherwood City Hall at 22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood
This festival serves up everything from street food to craft cocktails while stages buzz with rock bands, renaissance tunes, dance troupes, and sword fighting spectacles. Shop unique vendor treasures between bites and beats. Also enjoy the archery tournament and parade! Check the website for scheduling. - Washington County Fair ✅
5pm-12am July 18 and 10am-12am through July 27, Westside Commons 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro
Get ready for rides, games, exhibits, performances, food, and more fair fun! Don’t miss out on this quintessential summer event. - Swiftie Pool Party
6pm-8:30pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
Shake it off in the pool! This Swiftie-themed splash party brings Taylor’s hits to the water with organized games, music, and maximum summer fun. Drop-in fees apply. - Beach Hut Deli’s 8th Anniversary Patio Party ✅
7pm-10pm July 18 and July 19, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
Beach Hut Deli’s 8th birthday bash hits the patio! Two nights of live tunes with Kirstin Walla & Co. Friday and Desert Moondogs Saturday, plus cold drinks and summer vibes. Saturday bonus: Kona Big Wave drops by with free swag to sweeten the celebration! - Movies in the Park – Moana 2 ✅
Movie begins at dusk, Greenville Park, Banks
Enjoy Moana 2 in the park!
Saturday, July 19
- Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness
8am-10:30am, Cook Park, Tigard
This 14th annual 5K/10K winds through Cook Park’s lush forests and green spaces along the Tualatin River. Baby joggers welcome on this scenic Tigard course that’s been drawing runners back year after year. Proceeds from this event benefit the Ladybug CDH Foundation, with a mission to raise public awareness about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a potentially life-threatening birth defect affecting 1 in 2,500 children each year. - Kickstart2School – Free Back to School Event ✅
8am-4pm, North Plains Elementary School, North Plains
Join this community initiative providing 650 eligible students with free new shoes, school supplies, vision screenings, dental checkups, vaccinations, and haircuts to help them start the school year prepared and confident. Please check the website for eligibility requirements. Eligible families can register online to ensure their children get the support they need for a successful school year. Please also check the website if you’d like to volunteer or donate as well! - Family Open Studios ✅
10am-12pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro
Get crafty with cloth! This all-ages drop-in workshop dives into textiles. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and prepare to get your hands on some seriously cool materials. Free fun for the whole family! - La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival ✅
10am-6pm July 19 and 20, Downtown Hillsboro in the Cultural Arts District, Hillsboro
Main Street becomes a massive canvas! La Strada dei Pastelli transforms downtown Hillsboro into an outdoor art gallery where chalk artists create jaw-dropping masterpieces right on the pavement. Watch sketches bloom into colorful giants, plus live music, food trucks, and family fun. The magic lingers through Monday’s chalk stroll! - Mermaid Tea Party
11am-1pm or 3pm-5pm, Harman Swim Center, Beaverton
Dive into enchantment at Harman’s warm-water mermaid tea party! Real Oregon mermaids splash, perform, and pose for photos while you sip tea and nibble treats. Limited spots available, so grab your fins and sign up before this magical underwater adventure swims away! - Pretty in Pink Rosé Fest
12pm-4pm, John’s Marketplace, Beaverton
Rosé all day at John’s Marketplace! This “Pretty In Pink” celebration serves up 8 tastings in your take-home glass, plus live music and charcuterie cups to fuel the fun. Indoor and patio vibes for 21+ crowds ready to sip, snack, and soak up those rosy summer feelings! - Repair Fair ✅
1pm-4pm, Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove
Bring up to two clean, portable items and stick around to learn the repair secrets yourself because the best part isn’t just getting your stuff fixed, it’s becoming your own fix-it hero! With a 70% success rate and passionate volunteers ready to share their skills, even if your item can’t be saved, you’ll walk away with new knowledge and maybe some great repair tips. Registration encouraged. - Annual Three Mugs Luau ✅
1pm-11pm, Three Mugs Public House, Beaverton
This all-ages summer pāʻina brings The Lost Hawaii Band’s tropical tunes, authentic Hawaiian eats, and specialty cocktails to celebrate island life. Games, giveaways, and fresh beer releases too! - Children’s Entrepreneur Market ✅
5pm-8pm, The Round Amphitheater 12600 SW Crescent St., Beaverton
Kid bosses take over! Support young entrepreneurs and artisans selling their handmade treasures. - Rhapsody in Red Live Music ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Rhapsody in Red brings the Jerry Garcia experience to life with Portland’s tribute to the Grateful Dead’s legendary guitarist. - Ten Tiny Dances ✅
7pm, The Round 12600 SW Crescent St., Beaverton
Ten Tiny Dances packs contemporary and traditional choreography into a 4×4 foot space, transforming public areas into intimate dance venues. Expect surprise, emotion, and cultural celebration. Plus, the first 100 groups snag exclusive performance photo blankets! - UUCCWC Summer Concert Series – KarenIngrid (Personal Are Songs)
7pm-9pm, 6815 NE Birch St, Hillsboro
KarenIngrid brings her intimate musical storytelling to the Unitarian Universalist Community Church concert series. $10 suggested donation supports both artist and church, but nobody gets turned away from this heartfelt evening of connection through song!
Sunday, July 20
- Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance
8:30am, Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove
The Pacific Northwest’s longest-running Concours d’Elegance showcases 300+ classic and modified beauties on Pacific University’s tree-lined campus. Live music, food, beer garden, and wine pavilion make this historic car show a community celebration that funds local scholarships and service projects! - Disney Animated Films Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, The Tack Room at Langer’s, Sherwood
Disney dreams come true with brunch! Test your fairy tale knowledge over $2 mimosas and a brunch buffet, with $150 in prizes up for grabs. 21+ only, because even grown-ups need a little magic! - Disability Justice Chat ✅
1pm-2:30pm, Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
Turn learning into action! Upstream Access teaches disability justice principles with hands-on practice sessions that go beyond theory. Plus snacks to fuel your brain and raffle prizes. - Portland Symphonic Choir Presents Summer Sings: A Community Sing of Brahms’ German Requiem
4pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Sing along or just listen along! The Portland Symphonic Choir celebrates 20 years of Summer Sings with Brahms’ German Requiem – the same piece that launched this beloved tradition in 2005. Grab a score and join the multigenerational chorus from your seat, or simply soak up the collective musical magic at The Reser! - Concerts in The Round – Fortunate Son ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, The Round 2600 SW Crescent St., Beaverton
Fortunate Son tribute band delivers the timeless rock of Creedence Clearwater Revival in Beaverton’s free outdoor series. From “Proud Mary” to “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” pack your blanket and get ready to sing along to the golden age of American rock!
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