Events in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory offer year-round festivals and activities for the whole family in the greater Portland area. Winter’s event calendar is full of snowboarding and skiing events at Timberline Lodge & Ski Area and Mt. Hood Skibowl, plus holiday happenings at Christmas tree farms. Spring events burst upon the scene with blooming flowers and baby farm animals galore. Summertime is filled with an abundance of outdoor activities, festivals, music events, and Farmers' Markets. Celebrate the fall bounty as local communities provide family fun harvest festivals, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and haunted trails. The Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center offers a variety of events throughout the year, including the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo. See below for upcoming events, or click the links in the text above for more information on some of our seasonal favorite activities.
Note: We strive to keep all event listings up-to-date, but please check event status with individual event hosts before planning your trip.
Bridge City ImprovProduced By: Bridge City Improv Chapel Theatre
Time: 6:30pm
Address:4107 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR97222
Comedy, improvised. Our signature style features rotating casts which highlight some of the best in the local scene. Always a great choice for your evening out.
Craft Your Digital Space: Websites & Online Shops for CreativesProduced By: Clackamas Arts Alliance and Tualatin Valley Create Virtual
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
This Workshop will be held on Zoom and topics included in this workshop will be:
Securing a Domain name, Costs, Online and Retail stores, Payment Processes, Platforms for e-commerce, including Etsy, Shopify, WordPress, WooCommerce, Branding your e-commerce store, Social media integration, Upkeep and Maintenance
Come out and explore Molalla. Shop local businesses.
Participating business stay open late for fun themed Friday Night evenings networking and shopping with the community!
Evening at the ELC Art WorkshopEnvironmental Learning Center
Time: 4 - 6pm
Address:19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR97045
Join for a creative and memorable evening at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Experience the beauty of the ELC’s surroundings with a guided tour, engage in a hands-on art activity, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. This in-person event is the perfect way to unwind and immerse yourself in nature, while supporting the ELC’s environmental education programs.
Begin the evening with a scenic walk along the wetland trails led by artist, biologist, and outdoor enthusiast Michelle Boercker of Trail Skipper Studio. Afterward, create your own block-printed art piece in a peaceful, scenic space overlooking the wetland.
Enjoy treats and beverages while you work, including harp music by Heather Andrews of Three Rivers Artist Guild, charcuterie from Watershed Cafe, gourmet chocolates from Sweet Masterpiece, and tea from Cup of Tea. Participation is $50 per person for those bringing their own art supplies, or $75 per person for all materials provided.
Lunar New Year CelebrationHappy Valley Public Library
Time: 1 - 2:30pm
Address:13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR97015
Welcome in the year of the snake! Happy Valley Library's celebration kicks off with a special lion dance from White Lotus to bring good luck and joy. Stay for crafts, games, and treats!
Anyone can pour paint, come have some messy fun! No experience necessary and all the supplies will be provided. You will get multiple canvas and wood panels to design using many colors to choose from and will learn techniques like Grenade Pour, Marble Pouring and Inverted Cup Pour. Paint Pouring can be messy so dress for the mess and come have a great time! Art pieces will need to dry overnight and will be available to pick up the following day or at your convenience.
Address:5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, OR97222
Usher out the old year and welcome prosperity into the new year! Lunar New Year is a holiday widely celebrated in other countries, including China, Korea, and Vietnam. Join us in this vibrant celebration as we explore the rich traditions through interactive activities, crafts, music, and dance. Experience the excitement of a live lion dance performance accompanied by the powerful beats of drummers, bringing good fortune and joy. Come learn about and experience first-hand the cultural significance of this celebration.
No Experience necessary in this unique class! You'll start off with a 16x19 piece of wood and a 10x13 high quality mirror (not plastic or sticker). You'll have the option of placing the mirror wherever you like before placing the glass tiles. If you have a special gem or piece of your own you'd like to add, bring it with you! Easy to use glass cutters available as well so you can make specific abstract designs! Instructors will walk you through the process of placing, grouting and cleaning your work of art, ready to hang when you leave! This is a bit of a messy activity so instructors will provide aprons, gloves and all tools needed to utilize your work station and make this a great experience with a gorgeous souvenir to take home!
Oregon City's "Last Thursday" event series is an event designed to foster community engagement, support local businesses, and promote local activation. Participating retailers keep their doors open a bit later and say “hello” to visitors they may not see during normal business hours. Select dates will feature unique themes such as “health and wellness”, “featured artists”, or “outdoor activities.” The goal of these initiatives is to offer unique experiences, attract diverse audiences, and promote all that our downtown has to offer.
Oregon's Black History: 450 Years in 45 Minutes - The Look Back Lecture Series Museum of the Oregon Territory
Time: 7 - 8 PM
Address:211 Tumwater Dr., Oregon City, OR97045
People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state's history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century. This erasure is the result of historic legal and social marginalization that contributes to the ignorance of Oregon's Black heritage, as well as influences contemporary disparities in housing access, community investment, and policing. For this presentation, Oregon Black Pioneers speaker Mariah Rocker will attempt to correct the record by highlighting key individuals and events that characterize Oregon's unique and centuries-old Black history.
