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.

The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…June 3 on your ticket to the best State Fair crafts with Smithsonian curator Mary Savig…11 a.m.-noon.  Sign up at wascocountylibrary.com.

Showing of the film Flow…exploring the journeys of women in adventure sports…June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $20, available at columbiaarts.org.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles, and visitors are welcome.  June 4 guest speaker is retired The Dalles Public Works Director David Anderson.

Tucson Girls Chorus…Rectial on June 4 at 2 p.m. at Old St. Peter’s Landmark in The Dalles.  Free admission.

Family Sweets & Stories Night…June 4, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at The Dalles Library.  For all ages.

2026 Walleye Willie Shootout Memorial Benefit…June 5-7 in the Bonneville and The Dalles pools of the Columbia River.  Register online at give.adventisthealth.org/walleye-willie.  Benefits the Celilo Cancer Center patient assistance fund.

Mattress Recycling Events…June 5 at Hood River  Garbage and June 6 at The Dalles Disposal…10 a.m.-1 p.m. both days.  Mattresses and box springs only, any type of construction or condition.  5-unit residential max and 3-unit commercial max.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Fridays in June at Noon Concert Series…live music on the deck on June 5 at noon with Doc Marvel’s Old Time Music and Medicine Show (Victor Johnson).  Performances sponsored by the Wasco County Cultural Trust.

Tri-County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event…June 6 at 10 a.m. at East Gate Park in Cascade Locks.  Register at tricountyrecycle.com.

2026 Goldendale Truck & Tractor Pull…June 6-7.  Pull located on Hanging Rock Road 1/2 mile north of Goldendale on Highway 97, left on Hanging Rock Road, 1.74 miles to site on left-hand side.  Gates open at 8 a.m. with morning exhibitions, registration starts at 9 a.m.  Free admission, bring your own seat.  Details at Goldendale Tractor Club Facebook page.

Wasco County Historical Society June Program…Tedd and Rymmel Lovell introduce the 1976 Bicentennial Collection of Charlene and Burrell Lovell…June 6 at 11 a.m. in the backyard of the 1850 Moody/Rorick House on 300 West 13th in The Dalles.  Admission free, donations welcome.

Oregon Ballet Theatre 2 Spring Tour…June 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets at columbiaarts.org.

Family Movie Matinee…June 6, 2 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library Sprint/Baker Gallery Room.

Red Cross Blood Drive…June 8 at noon at the Stevenson Community Library Gallery Meeting Room.  Register at redcrossblood.org.

Fire Preparedness with Plants & Shrubs…June 9, 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library Spint/Baker Gallery Room.  Presented by Central Gorge Master Gardeners.

Southwest Fire & Rescue Open Recruiting Event…June 10, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Station 30 on 119 NE Church Avenue in White Salmon.  Learn about the volunteer program, meet the firefighters, and learn how you can serve your community.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles, and visitors are welcome.  June 11 guest speaker is The Dalles Economic Development Director Jacob Anderson.

The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…June 11 on Apocolyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat with Matt Dinniman…4 p.m.-5 p.m.  Sign up at wascocountylibrary.com.

The Dalles Library Family Steam Night:  Make Your Own Ice Cream…June 11, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.  For all ages.

Author Talk with Cheryl Hill, author of Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts…June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Hood River Library Reading Room.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Fridays in June at Noon Concert Series…live music on the deck on June 12 at noon with River City Rhythm.  Performances sponsored by the Wasco County Cultural Trust.

Author Talk with Greg Vandy…author of 26 Songs in 30 Days:  Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River Songs and the Planned Promised Land in the Pacific Northwest…June 12 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Library.

Fire Preparedness with Plants & Shrubs…June 13, 10 a.m. at OSU Extension Center in Hood River.  Presented by Central Gorge Master Gardeners.

Teen Hangout Late Night…June 13, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.  For ages 13-19, snacks are provided by Friends of the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

White Salmon Backyard Half Marathon and 4-Mile…June 13 at 9 a.m., starting and finishing at Rheingarten Park.   Fundraiser for White Salmon Cross Country Boosters.  Suggested donation of $35 or more.  Register at ultrasignup.com.

Kiwanis Duck Derby…June 13 at Ekone Park in Goldendale.

United Way Columbia Gorge Art Re/Love Fundraiser Auction…June 13, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Cor Cellars in Lyle.  Tickets $25, go to unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org/events.

Havana Nights…The Dalles Art Center Annual Auction Fundraiser…June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles.  Music, dancing, and food.  Tickets $50 per person, $400 for a table of eight.  Get tickets at thedallesartcenter.org.

Fort Dalles Museum “Old Fashioned Flag Day”…June 14 at noon at the Fort Dalles Museum.

Gorgeous Music Events Spring and Fall Season…June 14 at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church in White Salmon.  All concerts held on the second Sunday of the month.

Angel Ocasio’s Comedy, Magic, and Stuff…June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.

Learn to Preserve Strawberries…June 15, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library for adults.  Register at wascocountylibrary.com.

Hood River Library Summer Reading Kickoff…June 17 at 5;30 p.m. on the library lawn.  Music, tacos, ice cream, and summer reading sign-up.

The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…June 18 on Nurturing Future Generations with Ted Page…11 a.m.-noon.  Sign up at wascocountylibrary.com.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles, and visitors are welcome.  June 18 guest speaker is Caroline Grew of United Way of the Columbia Gorge.

Tween & Teen Egg Drop Challenge…June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party…June 18, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library.

Nights in White Salmon…June 18, 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.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Piano Summit…the Gorge Sinfonietta with soloists Kathry Apland and Mitchell Jett Spencer…June 18 & 20 at 7 p.m. and June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center in Odell.  Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org.

Free Paint Night…June 18 at 6 p.m. at the Cascade Locks Library.  Space is limited, registration required at hoodriverlibrary.org.  Sponsored by Friends of the Hood River County Library.

Countryfied…fundraising concert for St. Mary’s Academy…June 19 at 6 p.m. at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles.  Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.    For information call 541-296-6004.

Gorge Blues & Brews Festival…June 19-20 at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson.  8 p.m.-midnight June 19, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 20.  Weekend pass $35 at tickettomato.com.

Rootstock Festival…a family-friendly celebration of music, community, and roots…June 19, 4 p.m.-11 p.m., June 20, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., and June 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Daubenspeck Park in Bingen.  Free admission.  Full schedule at hiddengemeventsnmore.com.

Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda Presents the Summer Solstice Scramble…June 20 at 9 a.m. at The Dalles Country Club.  Four-person teams, registration is $25 per person.  Register prior to June 5 to get entered to win a one-month free golf membership to The Dalles Country Club.

Pancakes with Pops…pancakes, stories, and scavenger hunts…June 20, 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. at The Dalles Library.

Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp Week at the Collumbia Center for the Arts…production of Wiz of the West…for grades 1-8, no experience necessary.  Auditions June 22 at 10 a.m. (all auditioning youth will be cast)…rehearsals the rest of the week…performances on June 27 at noon and 2:30 p.m.  Go to columbiaarts.org for more information.

The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…June 23 on Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals  with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy…11 a.m.-noon.  Sign up at wascocountylibrary.com.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles, and visitors are welcome.  June 25 guest speaker is TBD.

The Dalles Library Family Lego Pizza Night…June 25, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

“What Does It Mean to be American?”….Oregon Humanities Beyond 250 Conversations Project…June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Hood River Library.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Fridays in June at Noon Concert Series…live music on the deck on June 26 at noon with Jeremy Clawson.  Performances sponsored by the Wasco County Cultural Trust.

United Way of the Columbia Gorge Benefit Concert and Live Auction featuring Wild Rumors, A Fleetwood Mac Experience…June 26 at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles.  Tickets $25 in advance on sale at the Bargeway Pub and The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce or at unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org, $30 at the door.  21 and over event.

Hood River Rotary Club Community Rummage Sale…June 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wy’east Middle School in Odell.  Drop off on June 25, 1:30 p.m.-7 pm.. and June 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bee Amazed!…from the Museum of Natural and Cultural History…June 29, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.  Zoom into the wonderful world of Oregon bees.

Angel Ocasio One-Man Variety Show…July 1 at noon at the Cascade Locks Library, 3 p.m. at the Parkdale Library, and 5;30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School.

Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe…July 2, 2 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library Gallery Meeting Room.  Celebrates the living traditions of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand.

White Salmon 4th of July Parade & Music in the Park…parade lineup begins at 10 a.m., check in on Tohomish at Spokes Bike Park.  Pre-registration appreciated, call 509-493-3630.  Parade begins at 11 a.m.

Fort Dalles Fourth…July 4 in The Dalles.  Hometown USA Days 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m., The Dalles Main Street Community Celebration at 5 p.m., and Fort Dalles Fourth Fireworks Show at 10 p.m.  Complete event details at fireworksinthedalles.com.

Columbia Gorge Wind & Water Association Swap Meet…July 5, 8 a.m.-noon at Hood River Waterfront Lot 1.  Buy & sell gear.  Seller set up starting at 7 a.m.  $20 seller fee.  Free for buyers.  All gear welcome including water, wind, dirt, and snow.  Information at cgw2.org.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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