Hello, Washington County! 🎉
As a reminder, come join me on Instagram if that’s a place you like to hang out! You can use THIS link or search for Washington County Compass. I love this community so much and see a lot of potential for me to be able to get more events to you and connect you with local resources over there! We’re in full summer mode now, so let’s fill up your schedule with things to do this weekend!
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.
✅ means it’s a free event to attend. If you’re enjoying a free event, show some love by supporting the venue by purchasing food, drinks, or goods!
Friday, June 5
- Hugh Yard Sale ✅
10am-3pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 424 N 26th Ave, Cornelius
Discover some treasures! - Hillsboro’s Foodie Hotspot First Fridays in Historic Downtown ✅
5pm-8pm, 171 & 173 NE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro
Kick off First Friday each summer month with a full-on block party packed with live music, cornhole, local food vendors, handmade artisans, and special food offerings from Decadent Creations, Collective Market, and D’Anu Winebar. It’s a laid-back, high-energy community hangout built for good food, good music, and good company. Just show up early if you want a table, or bring a lawn chair and make yourself at home. - Pride First Friday Crafting ✅
5pm-8pm, Central Station Taps, Beaverton
Celebrate First Friday with a Pride Craft Night at the taproom, featuring an evening of creativity, community, and celebration. Enjoy hands-on crafts, connect with friends and neighbors, and grab dinner from Cocina Mexico Lindo, which will be serving food throughout the event. - Dance Showcase ✅
6pm-8pm, Garden Home Recreation Center, Portland
Garden Home’s dancers take the stage for their first-ever Dance Showcase, a community performance highlighting the talent, creativity, and hard work of local performers. - First Friday Artist Reception & Open Mic ✅
6pm-9pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Congruencies | Trans:form(ed) invites community members to explore transformation, identity, and shared human experiences through art, storytelling, and creative expression. Centered on the experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals and their communities, this event features an open mic designed as a supportive space for participants to share in ways that feel meaningful, empowering, and healing. The evening also includes a performance by artist b gunn inspired by the socially engaged work of Tania Bruguera, creating opportunities for reflection, connection, and dialogue. - The Reser Presents Pink Martini All-Stars
7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm and 7:30pm Sunday, The Reser, Beaverton
Pink Martini returns with a fresh twist on its signature global sound in the new Pink Martini All-Stars tour. Featuring longtime collaborators and vocalists Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, and Jimmie Herrod, the show blends beloved favorites with new surprises, all wrapped in Pink Martini’s trademark mix of classic pop, big band flair, international influences, and old Hollywood glamour. Expect a lively, stylish musical celebration that feels both familiar and newly energized. - Catch Me When I Fall
7:30pm Friday and Saturday; 2pm Saturday & Sunday Matinees June 5 – 7, Hillsboro Masonic Lodge, Hillsboro
Stages Performing Arts Academy presents the world premiere of Catch Me When I Fall, an original Broadway-style musical built from the real stories of Washington County residents facing economic hardship. Based on more than 70 hours of community interviews conducted at GG’s House, this story weaves together true experiences of struggle, resilience, and hope through powerful scenes, music, and storytelling. Written and directed by Jodi Walder with music and lyrics by Off-Broadway composer Noel Katz, the production offers an intimate, deeply human look at the challenges many neighbors face and the connections that can grow from sharing those stories. - The Average Joes – Live Music ✅
7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
Spend the evening lakeside with The Average Joes, a high-energy band known for mixing rock, country, and crowd-pleasing favorites that are built for singing along.
Summer comfort starts at home. Energy Trust of Oregon can help every room feel more comfortable with easy low- or no-cost DIY tips. There are also incentives for upgrades like heat pumps, insulation and smart thermostats.
Saturday, June 6
- Get Outside ✅
8am-2pm, Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, Gaston
Spend the day outdoors at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park for a community celebration of nature and movement. Enjoy kid-friendly activities like a scavenger hunt, outdoor education and trail tips, snacks, yard games, and plenty of opportunities to walk, hike, run, or bike. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly way to connect with the outdoors, and a good excuse to get a little dirt on your shoes. - Portland Highland Games
8am-10pm, Washington County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro
Step into a celebration of Scottish heritage at the Portland Highland Games, featuring a full day of live Celtic music and bagpipes, traditional Highland athletics like caber tossing and hammer throws, dance performances, clan and heritage exhibits, an artisan market, and food vendors offering both local and Scottish fare. It’s a family-friendly event filled with culture, competition, and community for all ages. - Blender Dash
9am-1pm, Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin
Get ready for Tualatin’s wildest kids’ fun run: the Blender Dash for ages 5–15. This isn’t your typical race! It’s a full-on mashup of color, foam, mud, obstacles, and even zombies, all rolled into one chaotic course. Every participant gets a race number, sunglasses, and a Blender Dash bandana, so they’ll at least start looking prepared before things get messy. Wear clothes and shoes you don’t care about, because clean finishes are not on the menu here. - Family Create & Connect: Ceramics ✅
10am-12pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
Spend a creative morning with a drop-in art-making workshop focused on ceramics. Designed for all ages, this hands-on gathering invites families and friends to explore materials, storytelling, and making art together in a relaxed outdoor setting. También se habla Español. - Beaverton Volunteer Fair ✅
10am-1pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
The City of Beaverton invites you to the Beaverton Volunteer Fair, a community event connecting residents with local nonprofits and service organizations. It’s a chance to learn about causes in the area, explore volunteer opportunities for both youth and adults, and discover ways to get involved or give back. Whether you’re looking to donate your time or just learn more, you’ll find a wide range of groups sharing how you can make a local impact. - Wallace’s Birthday Garden Party ✅
10:30am-12pm, West Slope Community Library, Portland
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Washington County Cooperative Library Services with a fun, family-friendly party featuring everyone’s favorite book bug, Wallace. Enjoy themed crafts, treats, and special giveaways while supplies last, plus a great chance to pick up your Summer Reading log and choose a free book for Plant a Seed, Read! - Creature Teachers ✅
11am-11:45am, Sherwood Library, Sherwood
Head to the Community Room for an interactive event where live animals take center stage. Meet “Creature Teachers” and their animal ambassadors from the reptile and amphibian world. You’ll get to learn about these creatures, ask questions, and spend time meeting them up close in a fun, hands-on setting. - Boba Dash
12pm-4pm, 12255 SW 1st St, Beaverton
Get ready for a boba-filled adventure through Downtown Beaverton. This self-guided tasting event lets you explore more than 10 participating boba shops, sample exclusive drinks, and discover new favorites at your own pace. Along the way, enjoy a live K-Pop DJ, pop-up vendors, Asian street food, photo opportunities, and interactive stops throughout downtown. Participants receive a commemorative reusable silicone boba cup and straw, a limited-edition enamel pin, and access to featured drink specials and tasting samples, making this much more than a drink crawl. Grab your ticket! - Pride Party ✅
12pm-5pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Celebrate Pride Month at the Hillsboro Pride Party! This family-friendly community event brings together live music, entertainment, food trucks, and over 50 craft vendors and community partners offering both creative goods and educational resources. It’s a welcoming afternoon designed to celebrate identity, connection, and everything that makes the community vibrant and unique. - “A Dog Day Afternoon” A High Tea Fundraiser
1:30-4:30pm, Patricia D. Whiting Hall Metzger Park, Tigard
Enjoy an elegant afternoon of fun and fundraising for Indigo Rescue at this animal-loving tea party hosted by Kimberly Maus. Guests can sip tea, enjoy sweet and savory treats, play bingo for prizes, pose at the photo booth, browse auction items and pet-themed merchandise, and show off their style in the Fancy Hat Contest. Along with plenty of festive fun, the event supports lifesaving animal rescue efforts, making it a chance to celebrate, connect with fellow animal lovers, and help pets in need find happy endings. Grab your tickets to support the animals! - Preparing and Guiding Your Teen Driver ✅
2pm-3pm, Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove
If you’ve got a teen getting close to learning to drive, this presentation with the Forest Grove Police Department is designed to make the whole process less confusing. They’ll walk families step-by-step through getting a permit and license, including requirements, teaching strategies, and how to prepare for both the written and driving tests. It’s a practical, no-pressure session for parents, guardians, and teens to feel more confident about what comes next. - 4th Annual Grand Lodge Brewfest & Beyond
2pm-8pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
This is a full-on celebration of local drinks and good vibes! Beer, cider, wine, spirits, cold brew, specialty ferments, cocktails, mocktails, and even CBD offerings all in one place. Alongside the drinks, you’ll find food specials, live music all afternoon, and a cornhole tournament with 2-person teams. - Health & Fitness Summer Kickoff Fair ✅
3pm-5pm, Universal Plaza, Tigard
Kick off summer with the Health & Fitness Summer Kickoff Fair, a family-friendly event focused on movement, wellness, and fun for all ages. Enjoy live music from Red Yarn, plus activities, giveaways, and hands-on opportunities to get kids and families excited about staying active. Leadership Tigard will also be onsite collecting donations for a local hygiene drive, so you can support the community while you’re there. - A Night at the Miramar: A 1959 Cabaret
7pm-10pm, 18850 Southwest Alexander Street, Aloha
Experience Theatre Project celebrates its 10th anniversary with an immersive cocktail-party-style fundraiser that transports guests into the glamour of a 1950s cabaret. The evening begins with themed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a wine wall auction, live jazz, and vintage-inspired décor including costumes, props, and a photo booth, followed by live performances from a lineup of company artists and a jazz band playing classics. Guests can enjoy a live auction and paddle raise, with the night culminating in a 1950s-themed dance party. Attendees encouraged to dress in period-inspired elegance. - Sav Partridge – Live Music ✅
7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
Enjoy an evening of live music with Oregon-born singer-songwriter Sav, featuring soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics blended with folk, pop, country, and creative covers. - Comedy Night ✅
8pm, Three Mugs Brewing, Hillsboro
The lineup features Umi Om, Ethan Trimble, Dan Williams, and Dennis Cruise, with Jamie Stewart hosting the evening. While admission is free, guests are encouraged to support the venue by purchasing food and drinks. Parental discretion is advised, as some material may be intended for mature audiences.
Sunday, June 7
- Walk ‘N’ Words ✅
10:15am-11am, Tigard Public Library Backyard, Tigard
Get ready for a special outdoor storytime that takes over the entire library backyard, including the StoryWalk®. This active, movement-friendly experience encourages kids and families to follow along through stories across different stations outside, so come prepared with sunscreen, water, and comfortable shoes. - TV Medical Dramas Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, Langer’s Tack Room, Sherwood
Ages 21+ are invited to enjoy $2 mimosas, a breakfast buffet, and up to $150 in prizes for those who can show their knowledge of TV medical dramas. - Pints for Pugs ✅
12pm-3pm, Breakside, Beaverton
Have a drink and some food while supporting pugs! You may be able to squish some faces too. - Books & Bubbly Summer Market
12pm-4pm, Apolloni Vineyards, Forest Grove
Kick off your summer with a bookish shopping spree! Shop from a curated selection of local bookish vendors, including Modern Love Candle Co, Woodland Daisy Co, Feminine & Fabled, and Hidden Worlds Bookstore. Enjoy a glass of bubbly from Apolloni Vineyards while you shop and soak in the sun. - Repair Fair ✅
1pm-4pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
Got something broken and collecting dust? Bring it to the Washington County Repair Fair, where skilled volunteers will help fix it or at least give it their best shot. Register ahead so they can match you with the right fixer, and if you’re handy yourself, you can volunteer and put those skills to good use. - Music at the Hearth: The BrazilTones ✅
2pm-3pm, Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin
The BrazilTones bring the rich, rhythmic sounds of Brazil to life with vocals, guitar, and percussion from Deborah Bayardino, Ronnie Robins, and Brian L. Davis. Blending bossa nova, samba, and MPB with both timeless Brazilian classics and original songs, their performance is rooted in poetic lyricism and joyful musical tradition. Designed for an adult audience, the event offers an inviting afternoon of music that celebrates connection through rhythm and song. - Concerts in the Round: Conjunto Alegre ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, The Round, Beaverton
Arrive early for salsa dance lessons starting at 4:45pm, then settle in with local food, picnic-style seating, and music from Conjunto Alegre under the open sky. Wine, beer, and cider will be available for purchase, and guests are asked to leave dogs, umbrellas, coolers, and outside alcohol at home so everyone can enjoy the space comfortably.
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