Events

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Bingo every Thursday and Saturday night, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Center in The Dalles.  There will be cash prizes, and evening dinner concessions will be available. 

YouthThink Parent “Boost Camps”…parents of ages 0-8 and tweens and teens…held virtually via Zoom.  For information, call 541-506-2673.

The Dalles Farmers Market…every Saturday from June 6 to October 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at City Park in The Dalles.

The History Museum of Hood River County Historic Walking Tours…Saturdays through September 5, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.  Tickets $15, available at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.  Tours start at the Lightwell Hotel.

Gorge Heritage Museum open for season 2026…Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  At 202 East Humboldt in Bingen.  For more information, go to gorgeheritagemuseum.org.

One Community Health Sports Physicals at locations throughout the Gorge starting July 27…go to onecommunityhealth.org for details.

Memory Cafe…July 7, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 1805 Minnesota in The Dalles.  For people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of dementia and ther care partners to relax and socialize in an accepting, judgment-free environment.  Project will be make your own succulent garden.  Space is limited, call 541-288-8315 to register.  Put on by Mid-Columbia Senior Center and Cherry Blossom Respite.

Dragon Puppet Theater…July 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School.  Interactive show with hilarious characters, audience participation, and imaginative fun.  Sponsored by Friends of the Hood River County Library.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles, and visitors are welcome.  July 9 guest speaker is Schlee Pulido of the Mid-Columbia Children’s Council.

Author Talk with S.K. DeMarinis…author of the novel The Station Master’s Wife…July 10, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Hood River Library meeting room.

Traffic Jam Car Show and More…July 11 at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River.  Details at waaamuseum.org.

The Dalles Beautfication & Tree Committee/Columbia Gorge Toyota/Honda Second Saturday Cleanups…July 11, meet at 9 a.m. at Thompson Park.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Bazaar…July 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.  Quilts, fabric, supplies, unique crafts, Nu-2-U Shop open.

Fort Dalles Riders Club presents The Rodeo Queen’s Rodeo…July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Fort Dalles Riders Club on 1023 Irvine Street in The Dalles.  For information, go to fortdallesriders.com.

Wasco County Historical Society Presentation with Jurgen Hess presenting “Landscaping with Native Plants”…July 11 at 11 a.m. at the 1850 Moody-Rorick House on 300 West 13th in The Dalles.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket on which to sit.  Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Serious Theater presents Four Mature One-Act Comedies and Four Directors…July 11 at 7 p.m. and July 12 at 2 p.m. at Sawyer Hall Theater at Zion Lutheran Church at the corner of 10th and Union in The Dalles.  Admission free, donations accepted.  Sponsored in part by the Oregon Communnity Foundation.  For mature audiences.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…July 12, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present.  AT 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.

Mid-Summer Foam Party…July 15 at noon at the Cascade Locks Library, 3 p.m. at Parkdale Library, and 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library.  Mountains of foam, upbeat music, water balloons, and refreshing ice pops for all ages.

Mt. Hood Town Hall presents Music on the Lawn with Jess Clemons…July 15, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at 6575 Highway 35 in Mt. Hood.  Information at mthoodtownhall.org.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles, and visitors are welcome.  July 16 guest speaker is Livia Christensen of the Youth Empowerment Shelter.

Nights in White Salmon…July 16, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.  Third Thursday of each month in downtown White Salmon.  Free live music & performances, artisan market.  More information at explorewhitesalmon.com.

History Museum of Hood River County Bird Walk…July 17, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at the museum.  Walk along the Hood River to view local birds.  Cost is $10 and includes museum admission.  Go to hoodriverhistorymuseum.org to sign up.

Clothing Swap…July 18 at 10 a.m. at the Goldendale Grange.  In partnership with Washington Gorge Action Programs and Klickitat Valley Health.  Donations of gently used clothing now being accepted at the WAGAP office on 150 West Main in Goldendale.

Matt Baker Stunt Comedy…comedy, juggling, and jaw-dropping stunt tricks…July 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School.  Sponsored by Friends of the Hood River County Library.

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Regional Economic Development Strategy Meeting…July 23, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Hegewald Center in Stevenson.  Register at mcedd.org.

Hood River County Energy Council Event to help households navigate incentives for energy upgrades and improve energy efficiency…July 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at May Street Elementary on 1001 10th Street in Hood River.

Trout Lake Market…Summer Bliss on July 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grange in Trout Lake.

The Gorge Ice Rink Fundraiser and Concert…July 27 at The Ruins in Hood River.  Live muisic with Ten30, huge silent auction, local beer, wine, and cider.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  Tickets $20 in advance at tickettomato.com or $25 at the door.

Reptile Man…July 29 at noon at the Cascade Locks Library, at 3 p.m. at the Parkdale Library, and 5:30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School.

Sights & Sounds…presented by Kerry Cobb…July 30, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at athe Hood River Library Meeting Room.

Civic Kids Summer Theatre Camp for ages 8-13…August 3-7, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day, at The Dalles  Civic Auditorium, with a performance on August 8.  Acting, movement, improv, stage basics.  $150 per student, sibling and volunteer discounts available.  Register at thedallescivic.org.

Families In The Park Free Concerts…Thursday evenings in August at 7 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hood River.  August 6 with Dancehall Days.  Presented by the Hood River Lions Club and the Gorge Community Foundation.

Theatre Camille Lynne presents Cabaret…August 7-15 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.  Tickets at columbiaarts.org.

Stevenson Waterfront Music Festival…August 7-8.  Live music, free entry for all ages.  Craft vendors and beer gardens.  Schedule at stevensonwamusic.com.

Dufur Threshing Bee…August 8-9.  Schedule information at dufurhistoricalsociety.org.

The Dalles Beautfication & Tree Committee/Columbia Gorge Toyota/Honda Second Saturday Cleanups…August 8, meet at 9 a.m. at Thompson Park.

Fort Dalles Riders Club presents The Rodeo Queen’s Rodeo…August 8 at 10 a.m. at the Fort Dalles Riders Club on 1023 Irvine Street in The Dalles.  For information, go to fortdallesriders.com.

St. Mary’s Academy Summer Social…August 8 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Academy in The Dalles.  

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…August 9, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present.  AT 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.

Skamania County Fair & Timber Carnival…August 12-15 at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson.  Details at skamaniafair.com.

Families In The Park Free Concerts…Thursday evenings in August at 7 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hood River.  August 13 with Petty Fever.  Presented by the Hood River Lions Club and the Gorge Community Foundation.

History Museum of Hood River County Bird Walk…August 14, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at the museum.  Walk along the Hood River to view local birds.  Cost is $10 and includes museum admission.  Go to hoodriverhistorymuseum.org to sign up.

Food For All…Washington Gorge Action Programs Food Bank Network Fundraiser…August 14 at 4:30 p.m. at AniChe Cellars in Underwood.  Food, wine, music, and art.  Tickets are $150, available at wagap.org.

One Community Healht 40th Anniversary Block Party…August 15, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., on 849 Pacific Avenue in Hood River.  Food, family activities, local artisan vendors, live entertainment, and more.

Families In The Park Free Concerts…Thursday evenings in August at 7 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hood River.  August 20 with the Nate Botsford Band.  Presented by the Hood River Lions Club and the Gorge Community Foundation.

Wonderworks Children’s Museum Touch-A-Truck Event and Fundraiser…August 22, 9 a.m.-noon at outside of Wondeworks at 206 Madison in The Dalles.

Families In The Park Free Concerts…Thursday evenings in August at 7 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hood River.  August 27 with Hit Machine.  Presented by the Hood River Lions Club and the Gorge Community Foundation.

The Dalles Beautfication & Tree Committee/Columbia Gorge Toyota/Honda Second Saturday Cleanups…September 12, meet at 9 a.m. at Thompson Park.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…September 13, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present.  AT 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.

Trout Lake Market…Harvest Fest on September 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grange in Trout Lake.

Oregon Black Pioneers Program at the Original Wasco County Courthouse Museum…September 26 at 1 p.m.  Program followed by annual membership meeting.

Adblock Detected

We have detected that you are using an adblock in your browser’s plugin to disable advertising from loading on our website.

Your Experience is very important to us, and your Ad Blocker enabled will cause our site not to perform as expected.  Turn off the Ad Blocker or add our site to your exceptions.  After you turn off or add exception please refresh the site or click ok.

Please note: Clicking OK below will NOT disable your ad blocker. You will need to make that change within the ad blocker's settings.