Hello, Washington County! 🎉
I don’t know what we’re in for this week. This humidity is finally giving us a break, and the rain is teasing us. I guess we should be prepared for anything when checking out the events this week!
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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. If you’re enjoying a free event at a spot with food or drinks, show some love by supporting the venue!
Wednesday, September 10
- Nature at Noon: Dairy Creek Park ✅
12pm-1pm, Dairy Creek Park, Hillsboro
Join us for a family-friendly nature walk to explore local habitats and wildlife. This monthly program takes place rain or shine at different Hillsboro parks and natural areas. Groups of 4 or more, please call ahead. - AST’s Beaverton Learning Center Sensory-Friendly Ice Cream Social ✅
3pm-5pm, 1800 NW 169th Place, Suite B100, Beaverton
Join us for a sensory-friendly ice cream social filled with frozen treats, friendly faces, and meaningful connections! Enjoy your favorite flavors in a calm, welcoming space while meeting our team and other families. - Westside Queer Resource Center Drop-In Hours ✅
3pm-7pm, Westside Queer Resource Center, Hillsboro
Stop by for resources, puzzles, snacks, and a safe community. - Teacher Happy Hour ✅
4pm-6pm, 16420 SW Langer Dr, Sherwood
Teachers, this one’s for you! Enjoy drinks, light bites, door prizes, and 25% off at MudPuddles during a fun night out just for educators. Grab your teacher friends and join the party! - Portland Pride Paint Night
6pm-8pm, Steeplejack, Hillsboro
Unleash your inner artist at Paint and Sip Portland’s pop-up events! Enjoy a fun evening of creativity, laughter, and relaxation while you sip your favorite drink, savor delicious bites, and paint in a lively, social setting. - History Pub – Lost Photos of the Columbia Gorge: 1914-1930s Presented by Patrick F. Smith
7pm, Grand Lodge Theater, Forest Grove
Discover rare Oregon history as photographer Patrick F. Smith showcases newly developed glass plate negatives by I.R. Robison, revealing stunning images of the Columbia River Gorge, Celilo Falls, and more from 1914 to the 1930s. - Midweek Music with The Jacob Daniel Band ✅
7pm, White Oak Taphouse, Beaverton
Enjoy music on the patio! - Trivia Wednesdays ✅
8pm-9pm, The Sports Page, Beaverton
Have a fun night of trivia and prizes.
Thursday, September 11
- DIY Containers
9am-6pm, Al’s, Sherwood
Create your own beautiful container at Al’s! Pick your pot (or bring your own), choose plants for sun or shade, then plant your masterpiece at our stations with complimentary soil, fertilizer, gloves, and tools. Pay for your container and take home your creation! - Trivia Thursdays ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Steeplejack, Hillsboro
Test your knowledge and have a blast at our trivia night! Free to play, with great food, drinks, prizes, and bragging rights for the top teams. Bring friends or join a team when you arrive! - Seinfeld Trivia ✅
7pm, Three Mugs Public House
Test your Seinfeld knowledge! Check-in starts at 6 PM, teams of 2-6 can play for free, and all ages are welcome. Don’t forget to support the venue by ordering dinner and drinks! - The Glass Menagerie
7:30pm and various times through Sept 21, The Vault Theater & Event Space, Hillsboro
Bag&Baggage returns to Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie for the first time in 15 years. This haunting story of memory, dreams, and family ties is a timeless masterpiece you won’t want to miss.
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