May 8-May 10: Weekend Washington County Events! 🌷

Hello, Washington County! 🎉

Calling all plant lovers who have been inspired by the beautiful weather we’ve been having! The Beaverton Garden Club is having its annual plant sale this Saturday, and they are going to have an astounding number of plants. We’re talking 1,700 of them! If you need any perennials, shrubs, trees, veggie starts, succulents, house plants, native plants, containers, or Mother’s Day bouquets, support a great cause while adding some magic to your gardening to-do list.

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 8

• Mother’s Day Brunch
  11am-12pm, Forest Grove Senior Center, Forest Grove
  Celebrate the mothers and women in your life at a special community event at the Center, featuring a welcoming atmosphere and a complimentary drink for mothers and women.
• CivicUs: What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen? with Prakash Chenjeri ✅
  12pm-1:30pm, Shute Park Library, Hillsboro
  This conversation explores the meaning and origins of democracy, asking how rule by the people is understood and practiced in the United States. It examines historical and philosophical foundations, key political thinkers, the U.S. Constitution, and modern challenges to democratic systems, with a focus on how individuals can better understand and participate in civic life at both local and national levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• Silver Screens Classics WCYO Concert ✅
  7:30pm, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hillsboro
  Westside Community and Youth Orchestra presents a free “music from the silver screen” concert, featuring players ages 8 to 80. The program includes film favorites like The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, and more for a fun, family-friendly night of movie music.
• Shelly Rudolph – Live Music ✅
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
  Join us for a lakeside performance by Shelly Rudolph, whose soulful voice blends jazz, blues, and soul into an easygoing, feel-good set. Settle in with award-winning food, craft drinks, and good company while enjoying a relaxed evening of live music by the water.
• Hanneke Cassel Trio with Keith Murphy and Tristan Clarridge
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
  Experience an energetic evening of fiddle driven folk with Hanneke Cassel, joined by Tristan Clarridge on cello and vocals and Keith Murphy on guitar and vocals. Blending influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana rhythms, the trio delivers a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary sounds, combining technical skill with playful, expressive performance for a dynamic acoustic concert.

Saturday, May 9

• Beaverton Garden Club 18th Annual Plant Sale ✅
  8:30am-2pm, Nexus Church-Hall Blvd. & SW 22nd St, Beaverton
  Choose from over 1,700 Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Veggie Starts, Succulents, House Plants, Native Plants, Creative Containers, and Mother’s Day Bouquets. Your support allows us to help many local Community groups: Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park, Elsie Stuhr Remembrance Garden, college scholarships, reforestation, youth programs such as 4H, local food banks, and much more. 
• Avoiding Scams with Tigard Police
  9am-10:30am, Tigard City Hall, Tigard
  Learn how to spot and avoid increasingly common and sophisticated scams in this presentation by Tigard Police. The session covers practical tips for recognizing fraud, protecting personal information, and reporting suspicious activity. It’s open to all ages, including adult children who want to help protect aging parents from scams.
• Beaverton Neighborhood Household Waste Collection Event ✅
  9am-2pm, SW Bible 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
• Mother’s Day Tea
  9:30am-11am, Tigard Senior Center, Tigard
  Celebrate Mother’s Day with a warm and welcoming tea event featuring tea, treats, and special activities designed for meaningful time together. It’s a heartfelt gathering centered on love, gratitude, and family connection, with a cozy atmosphere to slow down and enjoy the day. Registration required with limited space available!
• Hillsboro High School Spring Bazaar ✅
  10am, Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro
  Shop local and get a jump on Mother’s Day at the Hilhi Spring Bazaar, featuring a variety of vendors with handmade goods, gifts, and treats. It’s a feel-good way to support small businesses while finding something unique, all while helping fund Hilhi Grad Night and a safe celebration for seniors.
• Mother’s Day Market ✅
  10am-4pm, Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro
  Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Farm with a lively artisan market featuring over 50 local vendors offering handcrafted gifts like candles, jewelry, home décor, and gourmet treats. Enjoy food trucks, “momosas,” live community vibes, and plenty of unique finds. It’s an easy win for a spring outing or last-minute gift hunt.
• Olea Vineyards 5th Annual Pinots, Plants and Pots Spring Gathering
  12pm-5pm, Olea Vineyards, Sherwood
  Celebrate spring at Olea Vineyards’ 5th Annual Pinots, Plants and Pots gathering, a laid back day of wine, food, and hands on planting. Bring your own pot and fill it with plants on site while enjoying new wine releases, fan favorites, and a relaxed, social atmosphere with friends. Make sure to grab your tickets!
• Nature Walk: Summerlake Park ✅
  1pm-3pm, Summerlake Park, Tigard
  Enjoy a relaxing couple of hours exploring Tigard’s natural areas on a guided walk at Summerlake Park, designed to help you connect with nature while learning about local habitats. These rain or shine walks encourage fresh air, reflection, and appreciation of the environment, so bring weather appropriate clothing, water, and snacks. Registration required!
• Cornelius Pass Roadhouse 160^th Birthday & 40^th Anniversary ✅
  all day with live music 3pm-8pm, Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, Hillsboro
  Celebrate a double milestone at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse with its 160th birthday and 40th anniversary, featuring a festive day of food and drink specials, live music, cupcakes, bingo, and more. Enjoy live performances in Imbrie Meadow with Lane Norberg at 3pm and Baz Moto at 6pm, all in a fun, community focused atmosphere.
• Classical Music of India – RASIKA
  4pm, Portland Jaya Hanuman Temple, Beaverton
  Experience an evening of Classical Carnatic music at the Jaya Hanuman Temple, featuring acclaimed vocalist Abhishek Raguram and bamboo flute virtuoso Shashank, joined by percussionists. This special concert offers a rich, expressive journey through South Indian classical tradition in an intimate setting.
• Mother’s Day Celebration ✅
  4pm-6pm, M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro
  Celebrate with a laid-back day of shopping, good food, and quality time with the women who matter most. Browse local small businesses, pick up a last-minute gift, and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to show Mom some love.
• Elephants on Cedar Hills Street Fair ✅
  5pm-8pm, Elephants on Cedar Hills, Beaverton
  Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and laid-back fun. Expect one-night-only menu items, deals on local favorites, samples of new summer drinks, and free beer and wine tastings, plus appearances from Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Astral Beverage. Live jazz from Yugen Music Project and kid-friendly games round out this lively neighborhood event.
• 503 Rising Hip Hop Showcase
  6pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  The Reser, in partnership with Portland Hip Hop Week and Education Without Borders, presents the 503 RISING Hip Hop Showcase, hosted by MC Mic Crenshaw. The night brings together a high-energy lineup of regional talent including headliner The Neighborhood Kids, Talilo, Swiggle Mandela, Majik9, DJ O.G.ONE, DJ Lady X, and more for an electric celebration of live hip hop and community creativity.
• Irish Session – Live Music ✅
  6pm-9pm, Three Mugs Public House, Beaverton
  Have a fun evening of traditional Irish tunes!
• Newspaper Taxi – Live Music ✅
  6pm-9pm, Hillsboro Downtown Station Food Carts, Hillsboro
  Portland-based Newspaper Taxi brings the party with a high-energy mix of Beatles and classic rock covers. Known for tight harmonies, strong rhythms, and standout guitar work, they keep crowds singing along and dancing all night.
• Cassie and Maggie – 2nd Saturday Community Concert FINALE
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
  Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie bring a lively mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic music, featuring fiddle, piano, guitar, and rich sibling vocal harmonies in both English and Gaelic. Their performances are elevated by intricate stepdancing, creating a dynamic, high energy show that has captivated audiences across North America and beyond.
• Forest Bailey – Live Music ✅
  7:30pm-9:30pm, Murrayhill Taphouse, Beaverton
  Forest Bailey takes the stage with one of his many guitars, delivering a captivating acoustic set that blends fingerstyle, tapping, and percussive techniques into a sound all his own. Influenced by artists like Michael Hedges, Andy McKee, Led Zeppelin, and Scale the Summit, his compositions feel like full sonic journeys pushed through just two hands and steel strings.

Sunday, May 10

• Mother’s Day Buffet at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
  9am-2pm, Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, Hillsboro
  Treat Mom to a classic Mother’s Day buffet featuring eggs, fresh baked pastries, honey glazed ham, fresh fruit, and a variety of crowd pleasing specialties, plus endless coffee and desserts. $54 adults, $33 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and under. It’s a relaxed, satisfying way to celebrate together, with reservations required by calling the pub at (503) 640-6174.
• Mother’s Day “Hi” Tea & Craft ✅
  1pm-2pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
  Drop in for a simple, kid-friendly craft session where little ones can make something sweet for Mom and enjoy light refreshments. First come, first served. Best suited for ages 2–10.
• Hero’s Journey: Create Your Own Hero Card ✅
  1pm-3pm, Shute Park Library, Hillsboro
  We’ll create a double-sided, RPG-style Hero Card that doubles as a personal motivator. One side captures your current character (your strengths, skills, and traits). The flip side shows your “future level-up self,” highlighting who you’re becoming and growing into. Designed for teens and adults who like their self-reflection with a bit of game energy.
• Metropolitan Youth Symphony Presents Spring Community Concert
  4pm, The Reser, Beaverton
  Join the Metropolitan Youth Symphony for a Community Concert showcasing a range of student ensembles, including Hillsboro Interlude Strings, Sinfonietta Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Concert Orchestra, featuring Concerto Competition Runner-Up Soren Holbrook on viola. Celebrating over 50 years of youth music education, MYS brings together more than 400 students from across the region for an inspiring evening of performance and community talent.

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