May 1-May 3: Weekend Washington County Events! 🌷

Hello, Washington County! 🎉

I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! This community has grown to 3,000 neighbors this week! 🎉 I remember when I had 30 people on the list and how cool it was that I had a classroom-sized group of people who cared enough about what I was doing to let me invade their inboxes twice a week. Now, we’re filling a concert venue!

Thank you for being here ❤️

It’s still a one-person operation over here, and I’m still committed to sourcing events by hand to give you the best picture of what’s going on in Washington County.. If the Compass has helped you find something new or not miss out on something great, that means everything. And if you ever feel like supporting the work, here’s where you can do that!

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, May 1

• Nature Walk: Dirksen Nature Park ✅
  7am-9am, Dirksen Nature Park, Tigard
  Get outside for a relaxed nature walk in Tigard exploring the areas around Fanno Creek, where you’ll spot birds and learn about the role these habitats play in the Tualatin River watershed. This easy 1 to 2 mile walk takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather, bring water and snacks, and expect a little dirt along the way.
• Friends of the Tualatin Library Book Sale ✅
  2pm (members) 3pm-6pm Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, Tualatin Library, Tualatin
  Browse books, movies, music, and more at the Friends of the Tualatin Library Book Sale, featuring something for all ages and plenty of chances to find a hidden gem. Saturday wraps up with a $5 bag sale during the final hour for maximum treasure hunting.
• Hope is Beyond Words First Friday Art Walk ✅
  6pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Visit Hope Is Beyond Words, an exhibition that creates space for stories of trauma, healing, and resilience within the community. This reflective experience centers survivor voices and invites visitors to engage with themes of hurt, recovery, and hope while participating in hands-on activities like the HE(ART) Project and contributing to the Voices of Hope wall installation.
• Natyasangeetachi Waatchal
  7pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Natyasangeetachi Waatchal is a musical theatre production that celebrates the rich heritage of Marathi Natyasangeet, a classical form of musical drama at the heart of Marathi theatre for over a century. Featuring renowned classical vocalist Rahul Deshpande, acclaimed singer Priyanka Barve, and actor Ameya Wagh, and directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari, the performance blends music and theatre into a tribute to tradition and storytelling.
• The Sound of Music (Youth Edition)
  7pm Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, Westside Church of Christ, Beaverton
  Celebrate the powerful story and music in the Sound of Music!
• STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy presents Hoedown Cabaret
  7:30pm, STAGES, Hillsboro
  Get ready for a lively night of country flair with Hoedown Cabaret, a one night only musical revue from STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy. Featuring a talented cast of young performers, the show blends classic hits, modern favorites, and plenty of charm through singing, dancing, and storytelling in a high energy, feel good performance for all ages.
• Silver Screens Classics WCYO Concert ✅
  7:30pm, Liberty High School, Hillsboro
  Westside Community and Youth Orchestra presents Music from the Silver Screens, a free concert featuring an intergenerational ensemble of musicians ages 8 to 80. The program celebrates iconic film scores with selections including The Seahawk Suite, The Magnificent Seven, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Escape, The Cowboys Overture, Forrest Gump Suite, and Apollo 13.
• You Can’t Take It With You
  7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30pm Sundays through May 17, Main Stage at Rise Church, Tigard
  You Can’t Take It With You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1937 comedy, follows the delightfully eccentric Sycamore family led by Grandpa Vanderhof, who embraces life on his own terms while his household pursues everything from fireworks to playwriting. Chaos erupts when their more conventional daughter Alice invites her high-society fiancé and his conservative parents over for dinner, leading to a hilarious clash of lifestyles that ultimately celebrates the idea that happiness comes from doing what you love.
• 1st Friday Ceili Mor
  7:30pm-11pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
  Join a lively finale ceili with live music from Dale, Nell, and Cary, featuring an evening of traditional tunes and social dancing. A short beginner lesson starts after 7:30pm, followed by dancing until 11pm, with no experience or partner needed as Samuel Keator teaches and calls the dances throughout the night.
• Backwoods Country Band – Live Music ✅
  8pm-11pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
  Backwoods Country Band brings a high energy country music night with plenty of songs made for line dancing. Enjoy a full evening with food carts, a full bar, an open dance floor, and patio seating. It’s an all ages, pet friendly event built for a relaxed, dance filled night out.

Saturday, May 2

• City Wide Garage Sale ✅
  8am, around North Plains
  Get ready for a city wide treasure hunt at the North Plains Garage Sale Bonanza, held the first Saturday in May. This community event invites everyone to shop, sell, or do both, with a compiled list of participating sales across the city and surrounding areas. To join in, sign up by email or submit the entry form, then check the city’s Facebook page for the full list of sales.
• Healthy Hillsboro 5k
  9am-10am, Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
  Get moving at the Healthy Hillsboro 5K, where participants can run, walk, or roll their way to the finish, whether it’s their first race or their fiftieth. Stick around after for National Fitness Day activities like Zumba, total body fitness, and local vendors. The event is rain or shine, registration is required, kids 17 and under are free, and an accessible route is available.
• Recycling Event – Electronic Waste, Worn out Athletic Shoes, and Clean Used Socks ✅
  9am-1pm, St. Juan Diego Catholic Church, Portland (Near PCC Rock Creek)
  Make Earth Day every day.  Recycle your electricity using items, your old worn-out athletic shoes, and clean worn-out socks! View the flyer for details. Non-perishable food items for our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is welcome!
• Sherwood Saturday Market ✅
  9am-1pm, 22622 SW Pine St, Sherwood
  The Sherwood Saturday Market is back for the season! Come support local vendors.
• Beaverton Neighborhood Household Waste Collection Event ✅
  9am-2pm, Beaverton Christian Church, Beaverton
  Metro is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event to help residents safely dispose of items like paint, batteries, pesticides, automotive products, and medical sharps (no medications). These items shouldn’t go in regular trash. Check the Metro website for the full list of accepted items, how to prepare your drop-off, and the spring event schedule
• Seed Planting Party! ✅
  10am-11am, Sherwood Library, Sherwood
  Get your hands dirty at a pumpkin planting party where you’ll plant your own seed, learn how to grow it, and enjoy fun garden themed activities along the way. The goal is to bring your pumpkin back for a harvest celebration in October, but no pressure, there will be pumpkins for everyone either way.
• Nature Walk: Fanno Creek ✅
  10am-12pm, Tigard Public Library Parking Lot, Tigard
  Take a refreshing 2 mile guided walk through Tigard’s natural areas, starting on a new paved restoration path, continuing into a forested section near Bonita Park, and returning along Fanno Creek where you might spot wildlife like colorful wood ducks. This rain or shine walk is a chance to enjoy fresh air, learn about local ecosystems, and explore changing landscapes.
• Family Create & Connect ✅
  10am-12pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
  Get creative at this drop in workshop focused on wearable sculpture, where all ages can explore art making through materials, design, and storytelling. It’s a relaxed, hands on way to create alongside friends and family.
• Charlotte’s Web
  11am and 1pm Saturday and Sunday, Beaverton Civic Theatre, Beaverton
  Step into the classic story of Charlotte’s Web, often called one of the greatest children’s books of all time, and meet beloved characters like Wilbur the pig, Fern, Templeton, and the unforgettable Charlotte. This event brings the tale to life as Charlotte spins her famous “Some Pig” message, celebrating friendship, loyalty, and a little bit of barnyard magic.
• Jackson Bottom in Bloom ✅
  11am-3pm, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Hillsboro
  Enjoy a family friendly nature event packed with crafts, games, guided walks, scavenger hunts, a pollination station, and story times with Hillsboro Library. You can also meet local artist Manuel Regalado from 12pm-2pm and learn about his large scale river trail carving inspired by the wetlands and native wildlife, celebrating the energy and life of the natural world.
• Forest Grove Parks and Rec Summer Kickoff ✅
  12pm-3pm, Rogers Park, Forest Grove
  Explore everything Forest Grove has to offer this summer at a family friendly community event packed with activities, games, crafts, and resource booths that connect families to local programs. Enjoy free food from FGSD Nutrition Services, live performances from the Forest Grove High School Jazz Band and Jazz Combo, and ongoing opportunities to meet Pacific University athletes. Activities include Touch a Truck with police and fire, fire hose demos, life jacket fittings, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, soccer challenges, spike ball, and free books from the library, plus a raffle supporting financial aid with summer themed prize baskets.
• Forest Grove Wine Walk
  12pm-5pm, Check in at Assured Partners 2000 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove
  Sip, stroll, and explore downtown Forest Grove at the annual Wine Walk, where local businesses team up with regional wineries for an afternoon of tasting, shopping, and community connection. Enjoy curated wine pours inside participating storefronts as you wander through town, meet local business owners, and take in the charm of this lively spring tradition.
• Annual Kentucky Derby Party
  12pm-5pm, Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, Sherwood
  Dress to impress and celebrate Derby Day in style at Blakeslee Vineyard Estate’s annual Kentucky Derby Party. Enjoy live viewing of vintage races with mock betting, plus games, prizes, and plenty of chances to show off your best hat or standout outfit. Tickets include a glass of wine, food, and a lively afternoon of fun and friendly competition.
• Las Casitas Parque Ribbon Cutting ✅
  2:30pm-5pm, 19489 SW 68th Ave, Tualatin
  Celebrate the opening of Las Casitas Parque with Taqueria Tenexpa (first 200 eat free), yard games, basketball, splash pad, spinning pinata, and DJ.
• Mothers Day Candles and Tea Party
  5pm-8pm, 1114 NE Orenco Station Parkway, Hillsboro
  Celebrate Mother’s Day with a calm, creative afternoon featuring a hands-on candle making workshop where you’ll pour a soy candle into a teacup vessel to keep or gift. While the candle sets, enjoy a relaxed tea service with tea sandwiches, snacks, and a selection of teas, plus step-by-step guidance to create a personalized scent and finished piece. Space is limited, so grab your ticket!
• Bingo Night
  6pm-8pm, STAR Society, Sherwood
  Get ready for a high energy night of STARS and Bingo, featuring community fun, games, and plenty of chances to win prizes. Purchase bingo pakcs, and players are encouraged to bring their own daubers or purchase one at the event. This 18+ event also offers concessions and drinks for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Theatre and Arts Society.
• SHS Grad Night 2027 Poker Fundraiser
  7pm, Sherwood Elks Lodge, Sherwood
  Have a fun night of poker while supporting the grad night of the 2027 SHS class!
• False Alarm Duo – Live Music ✅
  7pm-10pm, Beach Hut Deli, Tigard
  Get ready for a fun night out with great energy, specialty drinks crafted by Romano, tasty food, and live music from False Alarm Duo. It’s a laid back, come hungry and thirsty kind of evening that’s all about good vibes and supporting a local business.
• Steel Magnolias
  7:30pm and various times through May 17, HART Theatre, Hillsboro
  Step into Truvy’s beauty salon in Louisiana for Steel Magnolias, a story filled with sharp humor, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable characters. As a close knit group of women share gossip, advice, and life’s ups and downs, the play blends laughter with deep emotion, building to a powerful reminder of friendship, resilience, and love through both joy and tragedy.

Sunday, May 3

• Mental Health 5K and 1K Fun Run
  9am-11am, Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, Beaverton
  Get moving for a good cause at this community 5K Run and 1K Fun Run, supporting mental health awareness while bringing people together for an active, family friendly event. Meet at the softball fields and enjoy a positive, feel good way to connect, get outside, and support well being for all ages.
• Bike Beaverton ✅
  1pm-3pm, City Park SW 5th St and Hall Blvd, Beaverton
  Learn, ride, and have fun at this family friendly bike safety event featuring a kids obstacle course rodeo, community resource fair, and a guided bike ride with multiple route options. Browse booths from local cycling groups, try e bike demos, check out bikes and gear, and shop from 30 plus kid entrepreneurs, with hands on activities from the FLIP Children’s Museum. Helmets are required, and the event runs rain or shine!
• 5 De Mayo Celebration ✅
  3pm-7pm, M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro
  Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an afternoon of music, dance, and food in a lively, family friendly setting. Enjoy live mariachi, folkloric dance performances, and a live set from SorMex Digital from 4pm-6pm, along with local food vendors and refreshing drinks. It’s a community focused event perfect for bringing friends and family together for good energy and great flavors.

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