Hello, Washington County! 🎉
We volunteered again at the dog adoption event at the Beaverton PetSmart. It was run by Animal Rescue Kingdom, which rescues dogs in Texas from high kill shelters and off the streets. I had good self control the last time we volunteered, but this time, we were definitely tempted to adopt a third dog. To those who adopted Eppy, you’re a lucky family! 🥰
Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. Some events are free, while others require tickets, so be sure to confirm on the event page.
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Thursday, June 26
- TrailJams Irish & Trad Tune Session ✅
2:30pm-5:30pm, Cook Park (butterfly garden near shelter 4), Tigard
Step into the heart of traditional folk music with this wonderful gathering of musicians! Enjoy a session where fiddle tunes come alive through the magic of acoustic instruments like fiddles, concertinas, guitars, tin whistles, and more. The tempo flows at a comfortable pace, creating that perfect atmosphere where music happens naturally, by ear and from the heart (though don’t worry if you need to peek at sheet music!). While there’s no formal audience, don’t be surprised if wanderers pause to soak up the authentic, soul-stirring sounds of traditional tunes being shared. - 16th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson ✅
3pm-5pm, Sherwood Regional Family YMCA, Sherwood
Join the YMCA for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, a global event promoting water safety and lifesaving swim skills. Registration required. - Youth Cricket Clinic ✅
4pm-4:55pm, Griffin Oaks Park, Hillsboro
Drop-in baseball fun for ages 5–7! Kids can practice batting, pitching, fielding, and learn the basics. No registration needed, just show up and play. - Teen Craft Bar
6pm-9pm, 1114 NE Orenco Station Pkwy, Hillsboro
Introducing Teen Craft Bar, every Thursday this summer from 6 to 9 PM. Teens can hang out in a fun, safe space and try weekly DIY crafts like friendship bracelets, candle making, custom tote bags, and more. All projects are under $30. No experience needed! - Showtime Concert Series: Roll On – Alabama Tribute ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Roll On, a high-energy tribute to Alabama is coming to the Showtime Concert Series. Bring a chair or blanket, grab a bite from local food trucks, and enjoy live music under the trees. - Summer Kick-off Concert & Event – 5 Guys Named Moe ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Mountain View Champions Park, Aloha
Kick off summer at Mountain View Champions Park with live music from 5 Guys Named Moe, kids’ activities, and a Bike Rodeo with free helmets, tune-ups, and prizes. Bring chairs, blankets, and the whole family! - Portland Sage Singers Presents It’s Our Time
7:30pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Portland Sage Singers’ debut concert celebrates elderhood with a diverse program from Bach to Whitney Houston, including premieres and empowering songs. The 55+ chorus offers humor, love, and strength in a lively evening of music and stories. - Waitress
7:30pm and various times through July 20, Broadway Rose Theatre, Tigard
Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a talented pie maker in a small town, who finds hope and courage through a baking contest that could change her life.
Friday, June 27
- Lavender Festival and Artisan Market ✅
10am-6pm through June 29th, April Farms, Gaston
Lavender season is here early! Join the opening festival all weekend and, on Saturday June 28, Mountainside Market will have lavender products, cut your own fresh lavender, and browse a variety of vendors. Free entry and parking. - Summer Theme Nights: Bluey and Friends: Wackadoo!
6pm-8:30pm, Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, Beaverton
Enjoy a pool party with games, music, and Bluey-themed fun. Drop-in fees apply. - Music on the Lawn Strawberry Roan
6pm-9pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Enjoy live music from Strawberry Roan with lawn chairs and blankets welcome. No outside drinks allowed, but ice chests are okay. Bring your own food or buy from vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome. Tickets required. - Lisa Jewell in Conversation With Rene Denfeld
7pm, Powell’s, Beaverton
Lisa Jewell presents her new thriller Don’t Let Him In, about three women linked by one man. She’ll chat with author Rene Denfeld. Tickets include admission and a hardcover copy of the book. - Movies in the Park – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ✅
7pm-11pm, Dirksen Education Center, Tigard
Outdoor movie night at Dirksen Nature Park featuring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Enjoy games, vendor booths, and a costume contest start at 7pm; movie begins at dusk (around 9pm). Bring blankets, chairs, and flashlights. - Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
7:30pm and various times through June 29th, Tigard Grange Hall, Tigard
Second star to the right and straight on ’til curtain! This updated Peter Pan musical soars with new songs by the Mary Poppins team, bringing Neverland’s pirates, fairies, and Lost Boys to life for modern audiences. All the childhood magic, none of the growing up required. Perfect for dreamers of every age! - Three Viewings
7:30pm and various times through June 29th, Tualatin Heritage Center, Tualatin
This dark comedy features 3 comedic and dramatic monologues set over a Christmas weekend in a midwestern funeral parlor. - Sav Partridge Live Music ✅
6pm-8pm, Résolu Cellars, Hillsboro
Catch Oregon singer-songwriter Sav Partridge live and enjoy original music and delicious wine.
Saturday, June 28
- Learning Garden Fair ✅
10am-1pm, Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
The annual Learning Garden Fair offers family-friendly gardening fun with OSU Master Gardener tours, kids’ activities, and a talk on carnivorous plants for pest control. Get expert tips on everything from perennials to composting and pollinators. - Park Pop-Up Kick-Off ✅
11am-2pm, Shute Park, Hillsboro
Kick off the summer with Rollin’ Rec, Wetlands on Wheels, Mobile Makers, and Library on the Loose! Enjoy hands-on nature science, sports and games, books and performances, and creative art activities for all ages. - Family Pride in the Park ✅
11am-2pm, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Portland
Have a fun afternoon at this family-friendly celebration of diversity with inflatables, crafts, games, and activities for all ages. - Dog Adoption Event ✅
12pm-2pm, PetSmart 889 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro
Join Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals for a dog adoptions event. - Tipsy Tails ✅
12pm-4pm, Prime Tap House 3900 SW Orbit St Unit 120, Beaverton
Grab a bite and a drink for a good cause! On Saturday, June 28, Prime Tap House is donating 10% of all food and drink sales to Hazel’s House Rescue. Enjoy a great meal, enter the 50/50 raffle, and help save furry lives. - Pride Parade & Festival ✅
2pm-4:30pm, Tigard High School, Tigard
Celebrate Pride in Tigard with a parade starting at 2pm from 113th & Durham, ending in a festive celebration at Tigard High School. Enjoy live music from Rachel Wong, Ella X, and Stomptown, plus 40+ food, craft, and community vendors, the Rose City Rollers Skatemobile, and library activities. Road Closures: Durham Road closed 1:30–3pm, with additional closures near the railroad. Parking: Free at Tigard High. Come early, bring your pride, and join the fun! - Laughter & Music with Comedian Joe Stoddard!
2pm-5pm, J Rallison Cellars, Sherwood
Enjoy an afternoon of laughs and live music at J Rallison Cellars, featuring comedy and a musical performance by Joe Stoddard. A fun, unforgettable event for fans of humor, tunes, or both. - Live Music – Vinyl Echos ✅
5pm-8pm, Zesti Food Carts, Forest Grove
Enjoy a night of good food, good drinks, and good music you can dance to. - Pour Decisions – A Drag Affair
6pm-8pm, Oak Knoll Winery, Hillsboro
Live show featuring Quesa D’Mondays, Smash the King, Mona Chrome, Seven, and Donatella Nobody. Food truck on site, outside food allowed, no outside drinks or pets. Tickets required. - HalfGrassTrio ✅
6pm-9pm, Hillsboro Downtown Station Food Carts, Hillsboro
Enjoy a family-friendly evening of live music with HalfGrassTrio. Grab a meal or drink and bring the whole crew for a relaxed night out! - Northwest Trombone Collective – Star Wars Night at the Hops
6:30pm, Ron Tonkin Field, Hillsboro
Performance of John Williams’ Star Wars arrangements followed by the National Anthem at the Hillsboro Hops baseball game. - Open Mic Night ✅
7pm-8:45pm, Park Lanes, Hillsboro
June Open Mic Night at Park Lane’s Taphouse-Bar. Come share your talent or cheer on local performers! - Ash Creek Bluegrass Band
7pm-9pm, 6815 NE Birch St, Hillsboro
The Unitarian Universalist Community Church concert series presents a family-friendly show with Ash Creek Bluegrass Band. Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music for all ages.
Sunday, June 29
- Anthology of Beaverton Car Show ✅
10am-2pm, 910 NW 185th Ave, Beaverton
Bring the whole family for a day of music, food, and fun organized by Anthology staff and benefiting a great cause! All proceeds support the American Military Encouragement Network, which provides food boxes to over 12,000 veterans and active military each month across Oregon and SW Washington. - Pride in the Park ✅
11am-5pm, 4975 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton
Pride in the Park 2025, hosted by Pride Beaverton, celebrates its 8th year with a vibrant, family-friendly event featuring artists, entertainers, crafters, food vendors, and nonprofits all coming together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and inclusion. - Friends Trivia ✅
11:30am-1:30pm, Langer’s Tack Room, Sherwood
Free Friends trivia with a brunch buffet, $2 mimosas, and $150 in prizes. 21+ only. - Hazel’s House Adoption Event ✅
11:30am-3pm, Pacific NW Pets, Sherwood
Meet cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs ready for new homes! Same-day adoptions available with free goodies for your new pet. Make sure to bring the whole family (and resident dogs for meet-and-greets); dog adopters need a backyard video as well. Expect to spend 1–2 hours. - Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela Presents El Fuego Nuevo: Deseos del Corazon
12pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela presents El Fuego Nuevo: Deseos del Corazón, a colorful celebration of Mexico’s heritage through traditional folk dances from various regions. The show features dancers of all ages and debuts the new professional company, Ballet Folklorico Las Rosas de Oregon. - Two Bit Brothers Live Music
3pm-6pm, 48 North Pizzeria, Portland
The Two Bit Brothers, a duo made up of Bill Valach and Dwaine Wisthoff, bring decades of musical passion to the stage with soulful, heartfelt performances rooted in a lifelong love of singing and playing.
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