Top Attractions in Sandy, OR
Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Sandy, OR. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Tyler Langham at Sixth+Main
Tyler Langham will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Tyler Langham found his love of songwriting along side the cold mountains of Alaska. His lyrics are heartfelt and the instrumentation behind them rhythmically driven. The shows are always intimate and full of laughter and...
Community Music Center Violin Lessons
Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor. Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk. This is a free program brought to you by.
Game Jam! // Design a Video Game Using Stop Motion Animation (ages 11 – 15) – SOLD OUT
Camp overview Step inside a game studio and build a world together. Guided by teaching artist and game designer Ian Levesque, campers will work in teams modeled after an indie game studio to develop an exploration-based video game from concept to prototype. Working as a creative team, youth will...
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
This historic site includes a self-guided tour along an ADA nature trail; pioneer games and crafts and history talks led by costumed interpreters.
The Portland Aquarium: Presented by Mike Bennett Studios
Though it doesn’t feature any live animals, this educational cartoon aquarium is a downtown Portland attraction offering immersive art installations — you’ll discover 100-plus animal species spread across six distinct biomes.
Portland Rose Festival
Portland's beloved 100+ year-old festival featuring the Grand Floral Parade, dragon boat races, CityFair carnival on the waterfront, and fleet visits.
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
ORHF exists to preserve and celebrate Oregon's railroading history. Come by the Oregon Rail Heritage Center to get up close to three historic locomotives.
Mississippi Pizza and Atlantis Lounge
Based on three guiding principles — great pizza, family-friendly live music and serving the local community — Mississippi Pizza has been a local favorite for food and entertainment since 2001.
Yom HaShoah – Day of Remembrance
Presented by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.
Waterfront Blues Festival
THE WAIT IS OVER Lineup is live and tickets are on sale now for the 39th annual Waterfront Blues Festival! Grab your 3-Day passes or 1-Day tickets while they’re hot and start planning your waterfront weekend. buy tickets the lineup is here! The initial lineup's out. Get ready for a three-day crash..
2026 HeART of Portland: A Portland Public Schools K-12 Arts Showcase Opening Celebration
Event overview Celebrate the extraordinary work of student artists and over a decade of citywide funding for K-12 arts education! The Portland Art Museum is proud to partner with Portland Public Schools to host the 2026 HeART of Portland: A Portland Public Schools K-12 Arts Showcase. This annual...
Blue Diamond Bar & Grill
This unpretentious, locally-owned watering hole hosts live music and dancing in an intimate setting. They also offer hearty food options and a full bar.
In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Kendall Lujan at Less and More Coffee
Kendal Lujan will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Portland, Oregon based artist, Kendall Lujan embarks on her first full length album “Lucky Penny’ it is set to be released Fall 2024. ‘Lucky Penny’ features many genres Including Jazz, Folk, Bosa Nova and...
Woodlawn Holiday Market
Woodlawn Holiday Market is a farmers market in Portland, OR.
Broadway Rose New Stage
Community theater venue featuring a range of main-stage and children’s theater productions by a local company. Broadway Rose also offers classes for kids, teens and adults.
Albina Music Club
Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule. When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Quick Lesson: A brief and informative 15-20 minute lesson kicks off at 5:40 PM, providing valuable insights and tips. Come learn, create, and connect with.
Art Supply Center
This long-standing neighborhood art supply store offers an affordable, yet curated selection of new, used, and rare art supplies. Customers can trade in their used art supplies and order custom frames for art and photography.
Pacific Holiday
At Pacific Holiday find a curated selection of modern used clothing and local, small-batch goods.
World Forestry Center
For 60 years, our work has lived at the intersection of people and forests, connecting communities to the issues, opportunities, and experiences that shape their relationship with the natural world through exhibits, programs, partnerships, and gather
Young Teen Art Giveaway
OCPL is giving away four video game collages created during last spring's Young Teen Art Gallery--and YOU could win the collage of your choice! Middle school students are invited to submit a book...
Mariachi Woodburn
La banda de mariachi de Woodburn High School toca música tradicional de mariachi en español e inglés. Woodburn High School Mariachi Band performs traditional Mariachi music in Spanish and English.
Community Music Center
Providing opportunities to learn about, make, and enjoy music, since 1955.
Chapel Theater
Bringing the performing arts to Milwaukie, this converted church offers its stage to emerging playwrights, actors. dancers and comedians, with local and touring shows. This community arts hub even has a small bar with pizza.
A Maximalist Floral Design Workshop Inspired by Marco Brambilla’s Heaven’s Gate
About the workshop Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Afternoon session: 2 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $150, materials fee: $100 Ages 18+ NOTE: Registration closes on April 19, 2026. Discover the art of storytelling through flowers in this hands-on workshop inspired by the rich visuals and layered...
Crossroads Music
This unique music store in Southeast Portland consists of more than 35 music dealers who each maintain their own inventory in the store on a consignment basis.
No Fun Bar
This atmospheric bar and venue serves cheap drinks and top-notch sandwiches — check their events calendar for live shows, karaoke nights, trivia and more.
OMSI
Inspiring curiosity through engaging science learning experiences. Explore, discover, experiment, and more at OMSI in Portland, OR!
Memorial Day - Library Closed//Día Conmemorativo - La biblioteca estará cerrada
Tualatin Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. The drive-up book return behind the library will also be closed on this date. The book return at the front of the Library will be open. La biblioteca de Tualatin estará cerrada el lunes el 25 de mayo, por el día...
Artichoke Community Music
Artichoke Music is a non-profit organization that provides a creative space for people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to gather, play and share traditional music from all cultures. It is a music store, venue and thriving educational space.
Cascade Locks / Portland East KOA Holiday
KOA Holiday campground near Cascade Locks — family-focused with upgraded amenities, activities, and deluxe cabins.
Steep & Paint: Magnolia with Dorota Haber-Lehigh
@ Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! Back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect...
FLIP Museum
Come play at the mobile version of the FLIP Museum! Play is such an important of learning and growing. Kids from birth - 10 and their caregivers will enjoy hands on play and crafts. Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play -- FLIP!
Clinton Street Theater
A landmark of Portland cinema history, the Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses in the United States.
Portland Winter Light Festival
The Festival brings free immersive light art and public artists to Portland each February. Explore the city’s glowing winter journey. Feb 6 - 14, 2026.
Afrodaddy’s Jazz
Bringing exceptional jazz to East Portland, Afrodaddy's Jazz presents trios, quartets and small ensembles of fusions, funk and new jazz.
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation – Center for Native Arts and Cultures
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation advances equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities with American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native peoples.
Community Rose Show
Celebrate the start of the Rose Festival at Capitol Hill Library! Bring your favorite single stems or full bouquets to our Community Rose Show, or just drop in to vote for the neighborhood’s top bloom.
Washington Park Amphitheater
This small outdoor amphitheater sits within the beautiful International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park, hosting summer concerts and countless picnics throughout the year.
PAM CUT’s Summer Camp 2026
PAM CUT’s Summer Camp 2026 is the hub for media arts magic, with camps for ages 8–10 and 11–14 in stop-motion and digital animation, world-building, DJing, comics and zines, and more.
Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)
Founded in 1998, this nonprofit provides access to the tools and skills to independently publish zines, books, comics and graphic novels.
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