Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Ah, welcome to July, the month that really gives Oregon the reputation of having magical summers. Enjoy all of the green landscapes that we earned by getting through all of those months of rain! With the 4th of July weekend ahead, just a quick nudge to keep things safe and neighbor-friendly. Fireworks can be rough on pets, wildlife, and the neighborhood. The raccoon living under your shed thanks you.
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.
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Save the Date!
Tualatin Valley Pride Concert in the Park
Friday August 8th 2025 4pm-8:30pm
Tualatin Community Park, 8515 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
Bring the entire family to this community event celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride in Tualatin! Enjoy activities, vendors, food trucks, and a free double-concert.
Thursday, July 3
- TrailJams Irish & Trad Tune Session ✅
2:30pm-5:30pm, Cook Park (butterfly garden near shelter 4), Tigard
Step into the heart of traditional folk music with this wonderful gathering of musicians! Enjoy a session where fiddle tunes come alive through the magic of acoustic instruments like fiddles, concertinas, guitars, tin whistles, and more. The tempo flows at a comfortable pace, creating that perfect atmosphere where music happens naturally, by ear and from the heart (though don’t worry if you need to peek at sheet music!). While there’s no formal audience, don’t be surprised if wanderers pause to soak up the authentic, soul-stirring sounds of traditional tunes being shared. - Pens & Needles ✅
5:30pm, Sherwood Bookstore, Sherwood
Get cozy and creative at this laid-back gathering. Bring your favorite pen or needles and dive into writing, knitting, drawing, or planning while mellow music sets the mood. This week’s featured album is Moonglow by Tatsu Yamashita. Whatever your craft, let the music inspire your next masterpiece! - Showtime Concert Series: Fighting Foos – Foo Fighters Tribute ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Fighting Foos, a Portland band that channels the spirit of rock & roll with passion and style. The Showtime Concert Series lets you soak up summer vibes with free outdoor concerts under the trees at Hillsboro’s Shute Park! Grab a chair or blanket, enjoy tasty bites from rotating food trucks (or pack your own picnic—just leave the alcohol at home), and settle in for some great music. - Marvel Trivia
7pm, Batter Up, Beaverton
Test your Marvel Cinematic Universe smarts! Teams of 2–6, $5 per person, all ages welcome, cash prizes up for grabs. Check in is at 6pm. Be sure to order dinner and drinks while you play! - 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 4
Be aware that this is a holiday. Businesses and local services may be closed or have adjusted hours.
- Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade ✅
10am, Downtown Hillsboro
Celebrate the Fourth of July and over a century of Hillsboro Rotary tradition! Join the festivities for a double dose of community pride and patriotic fun. - North Plains 4th of July Celebration ✅
11am, Jessie Mays Community Center, North Plains
Enjoy a 4th of July celebration hosted by the City of North Plains, the North Plains Event Association, and the Knights of Pythias Glencoe Lodge No. 22. The theme is “Salute our American Heroes”. - Beaverton 4th of July Concert & Celebration ✅
11am-2pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Beaverton
THPRD, along with the City of Beaverton, American Legion Post 124, and Bethel Church, is hosting an afternoon packed with live music from Dancehall Days, family-friendly activities like inflatables, yard games, and face painting, plus plenty of space for picnics and relaxing on the grass. Bring your blankets or low chairs, round up your friends and neighbors, and don’t forget that leashed pups are welcome too! - Much Ado About Nothing
1pm and various times through July 13, The Loft at Old Town, Sherwood
Star Society puts a fresh spin on Shakespeare with their modern take on Much Ado About Nothing. Expect all the witty banter, mistaken identities, and romantic chaos of the original, but reimagined with contemporary language, updated characters, and plenty of vibrant, current-day energy. It’s classic Shakespeare with a playful, modern wink. The July 4th show is a brunch event! - Tigard 28th Annual Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade ✅
4pm-5pm, between SW 92nd and 93rd on Millen, Tigard
Celebrate the 28th annual MOMDIDP neighborhood parade with music, floats, cool cars, and even ribboned farm animals. Everyone’s welcome to join or watch: veterans, sports teams, band kids, and backyard performers alike. The fun starts between SW 92nd and 93rd on Millen with a 0.7-mile loop alongside Tigard Police and TVF\&R. This year’s theme: Proud to be an American. Want to join in, help or share ideas for more fun? Call/Text 503.708.8953 or email [email protected]. - Tigard 4th of July Celebration ✅
6pm, drone show at 10pm, Cook Park, Tigard
Step back and dance through time at Tigard’s “Through the Decades” Fourth of July bash! Celebrate the city’s journey from its 1961 founding to today with live music, nostalgic fun, and a dazzling drone light show set to six decades of hits. Enjoy face painting, balloon artists, DJ Fever Deacon, games, a dance contest, and appearances by special guest characters. Pack your lawn chairs, bring your own snacks, or sample tacos, shave ice, and sweets from local vendors. For the best drone show views, head to Fields 4 and 5 at Cook Family Park. - Independence Day Celebration Hillsboro Hops vs. Eugene Emeralds
7pm, 4460 NE Century Boulevard, Hillsboro
Enjoy America’s favorite pastime, a Budweiser block party, and the best fireworks show in town during the Hopped Up All-American Weekend. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Grab your tickets fast before they’re gone! Check the website for all the details you’ll need before you go. - Crimson and Clover Live Music ✅
7pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Catch Crimson and Clover for a lively evening of Celtic tunes! Come for the music, stay for the food, drinks, and good times as we celebrate together. - Lip Bomb Live Music ✅
9pm-1am, Coyote’s Bar and Grill, Hillsboro
Lip Bomb is bringing their quirky 80s and 90s dance-rock party back to Coyote’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy a free show packed with fun hits, laughs, and the Northwest’s best kazooist. Score free mini ducks, glow gnomes, glow sticks, stickers, and pins (while supplies last). No cover. Just bring your dancing shoes and get ready to party! - Banks Fireworks Show ✅
9:45pm, Sunset Speedway, Banks
Enjoy a 4th of July fireworks show! The show will start between 9:45pm and 10:15pm.
Saturday, July 5
- Red, White & Mews ✅
12pm-2pm, Petco SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Bldg B, Hillsboro
Celebrate freedom and furry fun! Meet a lineup of adorable, adoptable kittens ready to become your new best friend. Enjoy festive vibes, playful purrs, and maybe leave with a little firecracker who’ll happily invade your personal space. - Queer Game Night ✅
3pm-6pm, Rune & Board, Hillsboro
Join us on the first Saturday of every month for a welcoming, drop-in game night featuring queer board games and TTRPGs! Our inclusive library has something for everyone, regardless of gender or experience level. Ages 13 and up are welcome. Just leave outside food and drinks at home, and get ready for some fun, queer-friendly gaming! - Stringtown Road Live Music ✅
7pm, Historic Butteville Store, Forest Grove
Enjoy a down-home acoustic set with Stringtown Road at the Historic Butteville Store, a charming venue that always makes for a memorable night of rural tunes and good company.
Sunday, July 6
- Tidy Up Downtown Hillsboro ✅
9am-12pm, M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro
Join the Downtown Hillsboro cleanup on the first Sunday of every month! Team up with neighbors to pick up litter and remove graffiti, then stick around to explore M&M Marketplace’s 80+ local vendors and delicious food. Meet near the back gate on the east side of the parking lot – just follow the Solve signs. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and come ready to give back to your community! - Lord of the Rings Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, The Tack Room at Langer’s, Sherwood
Challenge yourself with free Lord of the Rings trivia while enjoying $150 in prizes, a brunch buffet, and $2 mimosas. - Concerts in the Round – Nikki Jones Band ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, The Round, 12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton
Put on your boogie shoes and bring the whole family to Concerts In The Round, presented by Florian Raqueño Productions and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. On July 6, groove to the Nikki Jones Band’s lively tunes. Enjoy a perfect summer wind-down with great music and community vibes.
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