Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Even if the weather isn’t showing it, we’re heading into full summer mode! Concerts and movie nights in the city parks are coming back, last day of school celebrations are here, and the libraries are ready for the whole family to track each page they read in these luscious summer months. Stay tuned because there will be a LOT of great events to look out for this summer!
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, June 10
- Protect Our Trees ✅
8am-9am, Cedar Mill Library, Portland
Discover why large trees are among our community’s most valuable resources in this presentation from Treekeepers of Washington County. Learn how trees improve air and water quality, provide shade, support mental well-being, and deliver countless environmental benefits that grow as trees mature. The program will also highlight notable trees in the Cedar Mill area and explore ways residents can help protect and preserve these important community assets for future generations. - Last Day of School Party ✅
1pm, Greenville City Park, Banks
Celebrate the end of the school year with the BES PTO while decorating pots and plating beans or lettuce! - ADU Resource Fair ✅
4pm-7pm, Cornelius City Hall, Cornelius
This ADU Resource Fair is a chance to learn how a backyard cottage, garage conversion, or other secondary living space can provide rental income, housing for family members, or added property value. Connect with experts and local resources to get answers about planning, financing, permits, design, and construction, and learn what it takes to turn an ADU project from an idea into reality. - Plant a Seed ✅
3pm-5pm, Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius
Kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Plant a Seed, with a hands-on program all about how plants grow. Explore the science of germination, discover how tiny seeds become thriving plants, and enjoy interactive activities like planting sunflower seeds, building mini greenhouses, and examining flowers, stems, and roots up close with microscopes. Designed for all ages, this fun and educational event brings the world of plants to life. - Congruencies Trans:form(ed) Panel Discussion ✅
6:30pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Congruencies | Trans:form(ed) invites the community into a conversation with exhibiting artists LB Buchan, Daren Todd, and Tabitha Nikolai, along with guest curator Master Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. - WRANGLER Unplugged
6:30pm-9pm, 503 Uncorked, Sherwood
Get ready for a night of country music favorites with Wrangler, a high-energy band performing hits from artists like Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, and many more. From line-dance favorites and boot-stomping anthems to classic sing-alongs and today’s chart-topping country hits, Wrangler delivers an authentic country concert experience that keeps audiences dancing and singing along all evening. - From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of “America the Beautiful” Documentary Screening and Q&A
7pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Discover the remarkable story behind one of America’s most beloved songs in this documentary about Katharine Lee Bates, the poet, professor, and social reformer who wrote America the Beautiful. The film explores Bates’ life, her influence on American culture, and the ideals and contradictions that have shaped the nation’s history. Following the screening, attendees can take part in a Q&A discussion with filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf, offering additional insight into the film and its themes.
When summer temperatures climb, Energy Trust of Oregon can help make your home feel more comfortable with easy low- or no-cost DIY tips. There are also incentives for upgrades like heat pumps, insulation and smart thermostats.
Thursday, June 11
- Important Documents for the Elder Years ✅
11am-12pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
This discussion breaks down the key legal and planning documents that come into play during illness, injury, or later life, helping clarify the differences between tools like a power of attorney, advance directive, will, trust, guardian, and conservator. It also explores other important paperwork that can support decision-making and care planning when life gets complicated. Presented by elder care consultant and end-of-life doula Sarah Vevoda, LMSW, the session aims to make a confusing topic more understandable and practical for real-life planning. - School’s Out Summer Market ✅
3pm-6pm, 4720 NW Bethany Blvd, Portland
Celebrate the end of the school year at Bethany Village with an afternoon of community fun, local shopping, and family activities. Browse a variety of vendors featuring handmade goods, food, drinks, and other local offerings, while kids can enjoy a bounce house and yard games hosted by Bethany Athletic Club. It’s a festive way to welcome summer and spend time with friends, family, and neighbors. - Plant a Seed, Write! ✅
6pm-7:30pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Local published authors from the Northwest Independent Writers Association will lead a panel discussion walking attendees through the full book creation process from writing and editing to formatting and choosing the best publishing path for your goals. This session offers practical guidance and insight into getting your work from draft to finished book. - Bag&Baggage Presents: Antíkoni
7:30pm and various times through June 21, The Vault Theater, Hillsboro
This bold reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone centers Nez Perce stories in a powerful tale about power, resistance, and cultural survival. Set in a museum of Indigenous belongings in a future shaped by authoritarian rule, a Nez Perce family navigates the tension between modern survival and sacred tradition. Playwright Beth Piatote replaces the Greek chorus with a chorus of Aunties who share Nez Perce stories filled with humor, wisdom, and cultural memory, which reshapes the classic tragedy into something rooted, living, and deeply connected to Indigenous experience. - Oregon Ballet Theatre Presents: The OBT Collection
7:30pm and various times through June 13, The Reser, Beaverton
This season’s grand finale brings together a dynamic collection of contemporary ballet works highlighting bold West Coast choreographic voices. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti explores movement shaped by light and transformation, while Lauren Flower of Oregon Ballet Theatre presents work designed to linger long after the curtain falls. Choreographer Dani Rowe contributes a new piece inspired by the restless energy of a “beehive,” and the program also includes a surprise work from The OBT Collection, drawn from OBT by Design. Together, the performances showcase innovative approaches to ballet and movement, closing the season with discovery and experimentation.
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