Hello, Washington County! 🎉
The Pumpkin Regatta is this weekend!! As a Tualatinian, this is an event I’m always proud to say happens in my city. I mean, it’s so absurd and wonderful in the best way. If this is an event you’ve never been to or don’t know much about, I’ll let the pictures in the event description speak for themselves.
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Friday, October 17
- Historical Happy Hour ✅
3:30pm-5:30pm, Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
Join us for a unique evening blending history and spirits at the beautiful Jenkins Estate. Stroll the historic grounds and step back in time as volunteer historians share stories, answer questions, and offer fascinating insights into the estate’s past. A bar will be available with wine, beer, seltzers, and soft drinks for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring their own meal or picnic to enjoy on the picturesque porch or by the stables. - Neurodivergent Speed Dating
5:30pm-7:30pm, Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
Join us for a speed dating event designed for neurodivergent individuals! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the event starts at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere while mingling, with drinks including beer, wine, seltzer, cider, and soda, plus pizza and popcorn available for purchase. There is a $5 cover fee at the door, and interested participants should apply to register. - Parents’ Night Out at The FLIP Museum
5:30pm-8pm, The FLIP Museum, Hillsboro
Enjoy a night out while your kids join a supervised evening featuring a pizza party and veggies. Children should be potty-trained. Children under 4 may attend with prior discussion with the team. - Ohana Teen Night
6pm-9pm, Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
Teens (7th–12th grade) are invited to join the Hidden Creek family every Friday from 6–9 pm for a night of fun! Enjoy a rotating lineup of activities like basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, pickleball, ping pong, board games, arts & crafts, guest speakers, and more. - Arietta Ward
7:30pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
Arietta Ward, Portland’s “1st Daughter of Funk and R&B” and “Rip City Soul Funk Diva,” brings powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence to every performance. Blending blues, jazz, soul, and R&B, she delivers each song with heart, grit, and charisma, backed by a dynamic band of top-tier musicians. - Six The Musical Teen Edition
7pm Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday, The Vault Theater, Hillsboro
Six is a modern retelling of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives, presented as a singing competition and pop concert. From Tudor queens to pop icons, they remix five hundred years of history into a celebration of 21st-century girl power: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. - Dead Man’s Cell Phone
7:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Ki Coffee, Beaverton
Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a new comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl, follows a woman whose encounter with a stranger and a deceased man forces her to confront morality, redemption, and human connection in a tech-driven world. The play explores how we remember the dead and how those memories transform us.
Saturday, October 18
- Watercolor Workshop: Fall Leaves
10am-12pm, Catherine Bede Gallery, Hillsboro
Join this fall-themed watercolor workshop for teens and adults to create your own leaf painting using a real leaf as reference. Learn to sketch, mix colors with wet-in-wet techniques, and add texture using salt and embossing tools. All supplies are included; pre-registration required. - Washington County Open Studios ✅
10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, various locations in Washington County
The Washington County Open Studios Tour, produced by the nonprofit Washington County Art Alliance, is an event showcasing over 60 artists at 50 locations across the county. Visitors are invited to explore the studios and meet the participating artists. Find an interactive map of artist locations at the website. - “Saturday Mornin’s Music!” Children’s Concert Series
10:30am-11:30am, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Enjoy the next installment of the children’s concert series. Grab tickets and join the fun! - STEAM Saturday ✅
11am-1pm, Sherwood Library, Sherwood
Drop by the library to explore hands-on STEAM activities at your own pace, with stations focused on creativity, problem-solving, and spatial thinking. Try out robots, art projects, and more in this free program designed for ages 3 and up. - HalloWetlands
11am-4pm, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Hillsboro
Come in costume (or not!) and enjoy a fun Halloween event for all ages! Get creative with crafts, meet creepy and crawly reptiles and amphibians, explore the Wicked Wetlands Trick-or-Treat Trail, and enjoy mad scientist shows, games, and prizes throughout the day. - Pumpkins and Pints ✅
12pm-4pm, Stickmen Brewing, Tualatin
Watch giant pumpkins and other massive vegetables compete for cash prizes at the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers’ Terminator Weigh-Off! Interested in entering your own giant veggie? Contact the organizers for details. Stop by to watch the weigh-off and enjoy wood-fired pizza and craft beer at Stickmen Brewing. - Trunk or Treat ✅
12:30pm-3pm, 2224 15th Ave, Forest Grove
Celebrate Halloween at Old Town’s 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! Kids can collect candy in a safe, festive setting, and community members can register their decorated cars to join the fun. Please see the website for rules and guidelines. - Youth (Under 18) Karaoke Contest Party ✅
2pm-5pm, Park Lanes, Hillsboro
Youth under 18 are invited to a Halloween Karaoke Contest. Sign up between 1:30-2 PM. Spots are limited to the first 25 participants. Top finishers will win prize packages from Park Lanes. - Halloween Silly Walk & Dance Party ✅
4pm-6pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
THPRD is hosting its annual Halloween Silly Walk & Dance Party, a fun, family-friendly celebration for all ages! Come in costume for daylight trick-or-treating, join the silly walk parade, and dance the day away with a live DJ. Plus, meet some of your favorite characters along the way and snap plenty of photos to remember the day! - Canvas Paint and Sip – Pumpkins by the fence
5pm-7:30pm, 1114 NE Orenco Station Parkway, Hillsboro
Create a festive fall painting of pumpkins against a rustic fence under a starlit sky. Guided step-by-step for all skill levels, all materials provided. Just bring your creativity and enjoy an evening of painting and seasonal fun. Make sure to get a ticket ahead of time. - LaRussell
6pm, The Reser, Beaverton
The Reser presents MC LaRussell as the Mainstage headliner for Rhythm & Revolution, a yearlong celebration of Hip Hop culture. Known for balancing cutting rhymes with party tracks like “Give Me a Beat,” he appeals to multigenerational audiences. Hosted by D.J. OG ONE and featuring Raaqel. - Comedy Night
6pm-8pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Laugh along to a show featuring Susan Rice as the headliner, with Dylan Jenkins and Anthony Schuman.
Sunday, October 19
- Regatta 5K Run/Walk
9am, Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin
Start your morning at the Regatta Run, a flat and friendly course for runners, walkers, stroller riders, and pets, beginning at Tualatin Community Park. Costumes are encouraged, and stick around for a unique trick-or-treating experience after the race. All net proceeds support Tualatin Rotary’s first-generation college scholarships at Tualatin High School and programs for local youth, honoring the memory of Marine Corporal Matthew Lembke. - West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta ✅
10am, Lake of the Commons, Tualatin
The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta is one of Oregon’s most unique fall festivals. Since 2004, people from across the country have gathered to watch costumed participants race in giant pumpkin boats. Giant pumpkins are provided by the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers. - Plant Swap ✅
11am-12:30pm, Tigard Library, Tigard
Swap plants, cuttings, and bulbs with fellow gardeners, or pick up something new even if you don’t have one to trade. Just label plants with their name and care needs before sharing. - The Addams Family Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, Langer’s, Sherwood
Test your knowledge of The Addams Family with $2 mimosas, $150 in prizes, and a brunch buffet. Ages 21+ event. - Filipino American Association of Portland and Vicinity, Inc Presents Philippine Ballet Theater’s Sarimanok + Pinagmulan Exhibit + Iconic Filipino Designers Exhibit
6pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Experience the Philippine Ballet Theatre with Sarimanok, a stunning ballet celebrating Filipino heritage through intricate choreography, vibrant costumes, and beautiful music. The evening also features the Pinamulan Exhibit, showcasing Mindanao weaving techniques with live demonstrations, and a fashion exhibition highlighting iconic Filipino designers blending tradition and innovation. This cultural event supports the Filipino American Association of Portland and Vicinity, raising funds to preserve their community center and expand programs in arts, STEM, and workforce development. - Karaoke Night ✅
10pm, O’Brien’s Pub, Hillsboro
End the weekend with some singing at O’Brien’s!
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