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Last week, my husband hurt his ankle and suddenly needed to be off of it for a few days, which was something we were completely unprepared for. After some searching, I ended up at McCann’s in Tigard and rented a knee scooter for the week. They saved our butts! I thought I’d share this resource in case you ever find yourself up a creek without a paddle like we did. They have crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, and a bunch of other mobility options. Stay safe out there, everybody!
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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.
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Friday, September 19
- Evergreen Tattoo Invitational
12pm-10pm on Friday, 11am-10pm on Saturday, 11am-8pm on Sunday, Wingspan Event and Conference Center, Hillsboro
Get ready for tattoos! There will be a large array of attending artists and vendors. Also, stop by one of the seminars to learn more about tattoos and being a tattoo artist. - Fall Festival Fest
5pm, Forest Grove Senior and Community Center, Forest Grove
Join the community for a delicious meal! - Acrylic Painting for All ✅
5:30pm-6:30pm, Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius
Explore your inner artist with this family-friendly acrylic painting program. A facilitator will guide you through the basics, and everyone leaves with a finished piece. Children under 7 should have a parent helper. - Bingo and Wine
6pm-8pm on Friday and 1pm-3pm on Sunday, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Enjoy bingo while you sip on wine and enjoy delicious food. 21+ event. - 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. - Mary Catherine Starr in Conversation with Taylor Wolfe ✅
7pm, Powell’s, Beaverton
Mary Catherine Starr, creator of @momlife_comics, shares her illustrated memoir Mama Needs a Minute!, a funny, raw, and relatable look at the chaos, guilt, love, and exhaustion of motherhood. With sharp humor and heartfelt honesty, Starr captures everything from sleepless nights to endless laundry and the invisible labor moms carry. She’ll be joined in conversation by Taylor Wolfe, author of Birdie & Harlow. - Seffarine
7:30pm, The Walters, Hillsboro
Moroccan vocals, flamenco fire, Persian strings, and West African rhythms collide in this electrifying global fusion. Led by Lamiae Naki’s soaring voice and Nat Hulskamp’s flamenco/oud mastery, the international lineup blends Andalusi melodies, Chaabi grooves, and irresistible rhythm into something fresh and unforgettable. More than a concert, it’s a cross-cultural journey. - The Rocky Horror Show
7:30pm on Friday, 7:30pm and 11:59pm on Saturday, Theatre in the Grove, Forest Grove
The cult classic returns! Join Brad, Janet, and the outrageous Dr. Frank-N-Furter for a wild, interactive Rocky Horror experience featuring iconic songs like “The Time Warp.” Audience kits available with ticket purchase (no outside props allowed). Not recommended for kids.
Saturday, September 20
- Italian Day at Portland Cars and Coffee ✅
8am-11am, Langer’s, Sherwood
Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo invites you to showcase vehicles that spark passion, especially Italian cars! - Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival ✅
8am-4pm, Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove
The Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival in Forest Grove is a family-favorite event held every third week of September. Proceeds support art scholarships for Valley Art classes and Forest Grove High School students pursuing art in college. - Fall Flowers & Spring Surprises – Kids’ Club
9am, Al’s Home and Garden, Sherwood
Kick off fall at Al’s Kids’ Club with a hands-on planting workshop. Kids will create a seasonal container with fall colors and tuck in tulip and daffodil bulbs for spring blooms. They’ll learn container care and take home a classic orange pumpkin to enjoy. Make sure to register in advance. - Vintage Flea Market ✅
9am-4pm, Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Twenty local vintage vendors will showcase their treasures across both floors of the Grange, each with their own station. Julie from Tea’s Me will be serving her popular food. - Hillsboro Neighborhood Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event ✅
9am-2pm, Epson 3950 NE Aloclek Drive, Hillsboro
Free Metro household hazardous waste collection event for safe disposal of paint, batteries, pesticides, cleaners, propane, automotive products, medical sharps, and other common household items that shouldn’t go in regular garbage. Make sure to check the website to see what items are allowed. - National Dance Day
10am-12pm, Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
Celebrate National Dance Day with two hours of nonstop dancing at Hidden Creek Community Center. Bring your energy, your moves, and get ready for a fun, high-vibe workout disguised as a party. - Growing Native Plants ✅
10am-12pm, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
Join the Washington County Master Gardener Association for a workshop on native plants. Learn what makes a plant native, its historical uses, and the best choices for your garden. The session includes resources and a chance to see a variety of native plants in the garden, presented by OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Kari Woyak and Jennifer Legault. No registration needed. - Family Fun with Tigard Police & Public Works! ✅
10am-2pm, Tigard Police Department, Tigard
Explore your community at an event hosted by Tigard Police and Public Works. Enjoy building tours, meet a police K-9, check out big trucks and drones, ride motorcycles, join a bike rodeo with free helmets, grab free lunch and giveaways, and more. Families welcome; no pets, please. - Special Pumpkin Patch Day ✅
10am-4pm, The Neighborhood Church 21065 SW Stafford Rd, Tualatin
Families with children with special needs are invited to a free annual event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 AM–4 PM. Register for a 2-hour time slot to receive a bounce pass, snack, and a personal pumpkin for each child. The event includes accessible pumpkin paths, restrooms, and farm animals. - Garage Sale at the Rock Museum
10am-4pm, Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals, Hillsboro
Score deals on lapidary rough, minerals, and rocks. Members get early access from 10–11 am; general admission is 11 am–4 pm. Items include materials for jewelry, decorative pieces, and rare minerals. Entry is $5 for the sale alone or regular admission for museum access. Arrive early to snag the best treasures! - Threads of Culture ✅
10am-6pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
Celebrate Welcoming Week at Conestoga with a full day of culture and connection. Start with Dreamweaver Story Time (10–11 am) featuring bilingual storytelling and crafts. From 12–2 pm, sample global flavors during “Where Every Bite Tells a Story.” Then wrap up with high-energy Iranian Zumba (5–6 pm) and dance it out to lively beats. - Saturday Mornin’s Music! – Kelli Welli
10:30am-11:30am, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
The Portland FolkMusic Society’s “Saturday Mornin’s Music!” series kicks off its second season with children’s songwriter Kelli Welli. Known as “The Pixar of children’s songwriters,” her award-winning music is smart, fun, and hilarious. The series runs the third Saturday of each month from September through June. - 61st Annual Forest Grove Corn Roast ✅
11am-4pm, College Way, Forest Grove
Celebrate community and corn! There will be vendors, games, crafts, kids’ activities, and music. Oh, and of course there will be food, including corn! - OrencoFest ✅
12pm-7pm, Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, Hillsboro
An all-day celebration with live music, local vendors and artisans, a kids’ activity corner, and a beer garden from Golden Valley Brewery. Test your strength in the “Masskrugstemmen” beer stein holding contest at 3:30 pm: entry is $22 at the event, no advance tickets. - Black Matter Panel Discussion ✅
1pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Join artists Tammy Jo Wilson, Jeremy Okai Davis, and MOsley WOtta for a panel discussion on BLACK MATTER, the evolving exhibition spotlighting Oregon-based Black artists. Curated by Wilson since 2020, the show highlights creative voices and lived experiences while exploring the challenges, triumphs, and transformative power of Black art in Oregon’s cultural landscape. - Dorothy’s Dictionary Theatrical Production ✅
2pm-3:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
Catch a 60-minute performance of Dorothy’s Dictionary, winner of the 2022 Portland Civic Theater Guild New Play Award. The production follows Zan, a teen completing community service, and Dorothy, an ailing librarian, two unlikely allies who may hold the key to each other’s healing. Starring Kerie Darner and AC Campbell, this heartfelt story celebrates connection, hope, and finding beauty in unexpected places. All ages welcome. - Mini Pumpkin Floral Workshop
2pm-3:30pm, Telvet Coffee, Forest Grove
Create your own mini pumpkin floral arrangement in this hands-on workshop. Enjoy drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and the chance to connect with others while crafting a cozy autumn centerpiece. No experience needed; all supplies are provided. - End of Summer Bash ✅
4pm-9pm, Taps on Scholls, Beaverton
Celebrate the end of summer with live music from Love Lisa James and Beth Willis, face painting by Faces by Amy, and the debut of Barley’s Burgers. - Comedy Night
6pm-8pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Laugh along with the headliner Kermet Apio, featured act Jeremiah Coughlan, and host Nathan Hart. 21+ event.
Sunday, September 21
- Cedar Mill Cider Festival ✅
11am-4pm, Elizabeth Constable and John Quincy Adams Young House, Portland
Step back in time with fresh cider pressed the old-fashioned way, live music, local vendors, kids’ activities, and a peek into neighborhood history. This THPRD-sponsored event also features a heritage tree dedication ceremony with Treekeepers of Washington County and the Oregon Heritage Tree Committee. Bring the family, your curiosity, and an appetite for cider. - Hobbit Day ✅
12pm-6pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove
Celebrate Hobbit Day with food, drink specials, live music, trivia, and a Discovery Hunt. Dress as your favorite hobbit for a chance at random prizes, and enjoy a full day of fun honoring Frodo, Bilbo, and the comforts of Middle Earth. - Together Now ✅
1pm, Beaverton Library Auditorium
Wrap up Welcoming Week with an afternoon of cultural performances starting at 1 pm, including Chinese performances by Haiyan Ballet and traditional Persian music from Maestro Salehi and Artmax. - Fall Plant Swap ✅
1pm-2pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
Bring a plant and get a plant, whether it’s bulbs, seeds, outdoor plants, or indoor plants. No soil or containers provided. - Writing Workshop ✅
2pm-4pm, Sherwood Library, Sherwood
Join author Marie Buckley for an in-person writing workshop filled with warm-ups, creative prompts, and plenty of positive feedback. No experience or registration needed. Just bring your favorite writing tools and enjoy a fun, welcoming space to connect with fellow writers. - Concerts in the Round: One-Eyed Kats ✅
5:30pm-7:30pm, 12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton
Kick back and listen to One-Eyed Kats! Bring a blanket, snag some local eats, and enjoy live tunes in a laid-back setting. Drinks (wine, beer, cider) will be on hand for purchase. Please leave the dogs, umbrellas, coolers, and outside alcohol at home.
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