🌲 Weekend Washington County Events! Nov 21-24 🍁

Good morning, Washington County! 🎉

Well, the rain is back, which means that it’s the season where my chihuahua starts petitioning to move. It turns out that I really love the rain, so he’s out of luck.

Rain or shine, there’s always great events happening, so let’s jump into them.

Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. Some events are free, while others require tickets, so confirm on the event page.

Thursday, Nov 21

• Every Husband’s Nightmare Bazaar
  10am-8pm, Westside Commons, Hillsboro 
  Every Husband's Nightmare Bazaar is a boutique-style show featuring local artists with home and garden décor, seasonal items, Oregon foods, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. Runs Nov 18-23.

• Creativity Unleashed
  5:30pm-7:30pm, Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
  Create a unique art piece guided by your inspiration, mood, and textures using various supplies; for ages 18+.

• Cozy Cabin Cookie Class
  6pm-7:30pm, Willow & Ash, Forest Grove
  PDX Sugar Cookie Classes offers fun in-person cookie decorating for beginners, providing all tools and supplies for ages 8+ to enjoy creating and taking home delicious, beautifully decorated cookies.

• Alice by Heart
  7pm, Tualatin High School Theatre
  Set during the London Blitz, Alice by Heart follows Alice and Alfred as they escape into Wonderland, exploring first love, loss, and the transformative power of imagination in this poignant musical.
  

Friday, Nov 22

• Every Husband’s Nightmare Bazaar
  10am-8pm, Westside Commons, Hillsboro 
  See Nov 21 for description.

Saturday, Nov 23

• Leaf Disposal and Food Drive
  9am-4pm, Cook Family Park, Tigard
  Drop off leaves and donate non-perishable food items at Tigard's free Leaf Disposal and Food Drive at Cook Family Park.

• Turkey Trot
  Various times from 9:30am-11:45am, Hare Field, Hillsboro
  Join this festive event open to Hillsboro School District residents; pre-registration ends 11/21, with walk-up registration available.

• Senior Center Annual Holiday Bazaar
  10am-4pm, Hillsboro Community Senior Center
  Find unique crafts, gifts, treats, and decorations at this Holiday Bazaar featuring regional vendors, gourmet samples, a 50/50 raffle, Santa, carolers, and extended gift shop hours.

• Every Husband’s Nightmare Bazaar
  10am-5pm, Westside Commons, Hillsboro 
  See Nov 21 for description.

• Fall Planting Day at Chehalem Ridge
  10:30am-1:30pm, Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, Gaston
  Join Metro for free stewardship and planting at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, with tools, gloves, and refreshments provided; advance registration required, limited to 30 people, and no pets allowed (service animals permitted).

• Holly Days Celebration
  2pm-7pm, Hillsboro Civic Center
  Celebrate the season at Hillsboro Holly Days with artisan markets, carolers, live music, family activities, and downtown merchant events, culminating in a 6:00 pm tree lighting and sing-along.

• Alice by Heart
  2pm and 7pm, Tualatin High School Theatre
  See Nov 21 for description.

• The Nutcracker
  7pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton
  Oregon International Ballet Academy presents its acclaimed Nutcracker, blending charming student performances with top dancers and guest artists for a magical 90-minute holiday show.

Sunday, Nov 24

• The Nutcracker
  2pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton
  Oregon International Ballet Academy presents its acclaimed Nutcracker, blending charming student performances with top dancers and guest artists for a magical 90-minute holiday show.

Thursday, Nov 21

• Sarah Vitort (of Fox & Bones)
  7pm-9pm, Cooper Mountain Aleworks, Tigard 
  Sarah from the duo Fox & Bones performs a solo show of fierce vocals and artistry.

Friday, Nov 22

• Gold & Honey
  7pm-9:30pm, 503 Uncorked, Sherwood
  Portland duo April Krubel + Elijah Johnson bring smooth, bluesy vocals and sultry guitar hits from the 70s-today, perfect for a relaxing evening with wine or whiskey; no cover, reservations for groups of 7+.

• John Whelan and the Celtic Roses
  7:30pm-9pm, Winona Grange, Tualatin
  Seven-time All-Ireland champion John Whelan, acclaimed as one of the best living Irish button accordion players, leads a powerful ensemble including guitarist Jacopo Ventura, Celtic rock band co-founder Lorenzo Testa, and renowned Irish dancers Perla Davide and Letizia Perin for an immersive, world-class Irish music and dance experience.

Saturday, Nov 23

• Ships to Roam
  7pm-9pm, Hops on Tap, Tigard
  Ships to Roam delivers a distinctive mix of Northwest indie folk and alternative country.

• Trombone Christmas Northwest
  3:50pm-4:20pm, Hillsboro Civic Center
  Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Trombone Christmas Northwest with festive holiday tunes performed by talented trombonists at the Hillsboro Civic Center.
  

• Libraries

• Parks

• Dog Parks

• Community Centers

• Farmers Markets

• Historical Societies

Thanks for reading! ❤️ I love this community and connecting with all of you. Have fun and be kind out there. ☀️