Hello, Washington County! π
One of my favorite markers of summer is going for a morning run, looking up, and seeing hot air balloons floating above the neighborhoods. I mean, how cool is it to have a hot air balloon festival in our county?! If you’re near Tigard this weekend, don’t forget to look up to see if you can spot a balloon!
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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Thursday, June 19
Be aware that this is a holiday. Businesses and local services may be closed or have adjusted hours.
- Juneteenth Concert β
6pm, Hidden Creek Park West, Hillsboro
Join us for a powerful family celebration honoring Juneteenth! This meaningful concert brings together the incredible HSO Jazz ensemble, a talented harpist, and the beautiful voices of the Oregon Chorale for an unforgettable musical tribute. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, and picnics!
Friday, June 20
- Gem Faire
12pm-6pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, Expo Hall of the Wingspan Event and Conference Center, Hillsboro
From stunning fine jewelry to playful costume pieces, precious gemstones to millions of mesmerizing beads, plus all the gold, silver, tools, and supplies your creative soul could ever desire. Our dealers are the real deal with direct imports, wholesale gems, and manufacturer magic all under one roof! - Festival of Balloons
5:45am-11pm Friday and Saturday, 5:45am-5pm Sunday, Cook Park, Tigard
Watch in awe as balloons lift off into the pre-dawn sky, then spend your day exploring amazing craft vendors, devouring delicious local eats, and screaming with joy on thrilling Funtastic carnival rides. The spectacular NW Natural Night Glow will light up your evening (weather permitting), while live music from Krista Britton Realtor & Movement Mortgage keeps the energy pumping, plus don’t miss the Festival of Cars and the ultimate Kid’s Zone! It’s pure community celebration that brings local non-profits together while creating unforgettable family memories! - Hillsboro Pride 5k and Celebration
5pm-7:30pm, Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
Celebrate Pride Month with a family-friendly, non-timed run/walk welcoming ALL ages and fitness levels starting at 6pm at Hidden Creek Community Center. Rock your rainbow gear on this 5k route, then party with music, food, and vendors at the finish line celebration! Registration required for the 5K, but everyone’s invited to join the post-race festivities. - El Sol Festival β
5pm-8pm Friday, 12pm-4:30pm Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday, M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro
This vibrant outdoor celebration brings together incredible global dance and music (Danza y MΓΊsica Global), mouthwatering food vendors serving up flavors from around the world (Comida de Todo el Mundo), and an all-ages family atmosphere that welcomes everyone. - Somerset Swim Out the Solstice
6:45pm-9:15pm, Somerset West Swim Center, Portland
Dive into the longest day of the year with our epic Swim Out the Solstice celebration! No registration required. Just grab your swimsuit, pay the drop-in rate, and swim your heart out until the sun melts into the horizon. - Summer Spectacular Concert
7pm-8:30pm, Village Church, Beaverton
Barbershop bonanza alert! Two local choruses team up to host internationally ranked quartet Lemon Squeezy for their one and only Portland-area performance. Four-part harmony magic you can’t catch anywhere else in town! - Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
7:30pm and various times through June 29th, Tigard Grange Hall, Tigard
Second star to the right and straight on ’til curtain! This updated Peter Pan musical soars with new songs by the Mary Poppins team, bringing Neverland’s pirates, fairies, and Lost Boys to life for modern audiences. All the childhood magic, none of the growing up required. Perfect for dreamers of every age! - Three Viewings
7:30pm and various times through June 29th, Tualatin Heritage Center, Tualatin
This dark comedy features 3 comedic and dramatic monologues set over a Christmas weekend in a midwestern funeral parlor. - Sentimental Journey: An Anniversary Concert
7:30pm, 12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton
Get ready for an absolutely magical evening where choral jazz meets irresistible pop music! Join us as we welcome back the incredible alumni of the Forest Grove Gleemen and Girls plus the amazing Westside Singers, along with their talented friends from the barbershop quartet community.
Saturday, June 21
- Helvetia Wine Run 5k
8:30am, Helvetia Vineyards & Winery, 23269 NW Yungen Rd, Hillsboro
Wine country meets running shoes! Race through Helvetia Vineyards’ stunning Tualatin Mountain foothills. Whether you’re chasing PRs or just chasing a good time, this timed race ends where all great adventures should: at a winery! - Vintage Flea Market β
9am, Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Step into vintage heaven with 20 incredible hand-picked vendors showcasing their most amazing treasures across both floors of the Grange. Plus, fuel your treasure hunting adventures with Julie’s famous food from Tea’s Me, because nothing pairs better with vintage shopping than absolutely delicious eats! - Adopt a Dog β
9am-5pm, Beaverton PetSmart 12375 SW Walker Road, Beaverton
Your new best friend is waiting for you at an adoption event with Animal Rescue Kingdom! Meet adorable dogs and puppies ready to steal your heart, and here’s the best part – you can fall in love AND take your new furry family member home the very same day! Get there early because these precious pups won’t last long, and check out all the available sweethearts at the link(they’re adding new faces daily, so keep checking back for your perfect match)! - Kitten Palooza Adoption Event β
10am-6pm, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr, Sherwood
Prepare for maximum fluff overload! CAT’s biggest kitten adoption extravaganza features 100 adorable furballs seeking forever homes. Appointments go live June 17 at 10 AM. Appointment required aside from 1:30-5 PM when walk ins are allowed from . - Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders Workshop β
11am-3pm, Sherwood Police Department Community Room, Sherwood
Wake Up Narcolepsy brings this vital conversation to our community, packed with invaluable resources and support for anyone living with or touched by sleep disorders. Dr. Arielle Leonard Hodges from George Fox University will share communication strategies for managing chronic illness. - Syndicate Wine Bar Annual Block Party
2pm-6pm, Syndicate Wine Bar, Beaverton
Beaverton’s biggest wine party is back! Dance to Hit Machine covers while sipping wines, beers, and sake with 10 included tastings. Food trucks, outdoor vibes, plus an indoor after-party to keep the celebration rolling until 9 PM. - Natsu Matsuri β
3pm-9pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
Step into the magic of Natsu Matsuri (ε€η₯γ) – your gateway to a spectacular Japanese summer festival experience! Stroll through our vibrant open-air market packed with incredible local Japanese vendors offering art, unique treasures, and mouthwatering authentic eats. Challenge yourself with traditional Japanese games, craft your own origami masterpiece, and dive deep into the rich culture of our amazing local Japanese community. - Raleigh Swim Out the Solstice
7pm-9pm, Raleigh Swim Center, Portland
Dive into the longest day of the year with our epic Swim Out the Solstice celebration! No registration required. Just grab your swimsuit, pay the drop-in rate, and swim your heart out until the sun melts into the horizon. - The Little Princess Movie Night β
8pm, Zesti Carts, Forest Grove
Get ready for pure magic under the stars at our outdoor movie night featuring Shirley Temple’s classic “The Little Princess” (1939) on our absolutely huge blow-up screen! Pack your camping chairs or cozy picnic blankets (or snag a prime table in the back if you arrive early), grab your favorite drink from the full bar, and settle in for this timeless treasure. Doors open at 7 PM with the movie rolling at 8 PM.
Sunday, June 22
- SHARC Fest
9am-12pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Kick your summer into high gear with the ultimate Family TRY-athlon adventure! Rally your squad and conquer the triple challenge: a 100-yard splash, 1.9-mile bike cruise, and a half-mile victory run that’ll have everyone cheering! This non-timed, all-ages event welcomes families to tackle the course together (adults must join kiddos 7 and under). Bring your own bike, grab your helmet, and check in by 8:45am for packet pickup. - Gathering Market β
10am-12pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
This vibrant community celebration brings together our amazing local farmers with their fresh bounty, mouthwatering food vendors, talented artisans showcasing their crafts, and musicians filling the air with perfect vibes. The little ones get their own special treat with Family Storytime hosted by the wonderful Tualatin Public Library, making this the ultimate neighborhood gathering where everyone comes together to celebrate what makes our community so incredibly special! - Queer Community Hiking Meetup β
10:30am-1pm, Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, Portland
Westside Queer Resource Center invites you to lace up those hiking boots for an amazing Queer Hike at the gorgeous Chehalem Ridge Nature Park! This is your chance to connect with nature and community in a wonderfully welcoming, supportive, and safe space designed especially for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, families, and allies. - Pick Up for Pints β
11am-1pm, Binary Brewing, Beaverton
Clean up Beaverton, then drink up! Binary Brewing’s annual community cleanup wraps with a free pint for volunteers. Bring closed-toe shoes and a backpack – they’ll provide the litter bags and the post-cleanup beer. All ages can help make downtown sparkle! - Latino Cultural Festival
12pm-7pm, Hillsboro Ballpark, 4460 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro
Washington County’s massive Latino Cultural Festival returns after drawing 10,000+ last year! Savor authentic Latin food, shop local art, groove to live entertainment, and cheer on 200+ futsal players battling it out on the pitch. Culture, community, and competition collide! - Glitter & Gasoline – Concerts in the Round β
5:30pm, The Round, 12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton
Get ready to light up the night because Concerts in the Round is back with the electrifying Glitter & Gasoline! This high-energy powerhouse band, fronted by an absolutely dynamic female vocalist, will blow your mind with their genre-blending magic that spans from classic rock legends like Blondie, Led Zeppelin, and Heart to modern superstars like Adele, Hozier, and Bruno Mars. Pack your picnic blankets, chairs, and best dance moves for this family-friendly spectacular under the summer sky, where rock, blues, funk, and Americana collide in pure musical magic! - Sunset’s Summer Kickoff
6:30pm-8:30pm, Sunset Swim Center, Portland
Join us for exciting outdoor games and water safety activities, plus tasty snacks to fuel your adventures. Then cool off with a refreshing swim in our spacious indoor pool or splash around in the outdoor wading pool. Pre-registration recommended for kids.
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