SHOWS/FESTIVAL
Musical interlude: Enjoy some Bilingual Music by Nathalia on Friday, July 10, at Canby’s Wait Park from 11 a.m. to noon. Colombian-born songwriter and performer, Nathalia, hosts a fun and interactive presentation of her original bilingual music.
Canby’s Summer ‘Slice’: The 2026 Slice of Summer concert series in Canby will once again be held at the gazebo in Wait Park in downtown. The shows will run from 6 to 8 p.m. every other Sunday. There will be food vendors at the park and attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. Here’s who’s playing: July 26 – Bridgetown Get Down (80-90s pop covers), Aug. 9 – Cherrytree Road (country/folk), Aug. 23 – Norman Sylvester (rhythm & blues).
Molalla Music Returns: This year’s Molalla Music in the Park series will run Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Fox Park. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for the performances. This year’s entertainment will be: Trent Beaver (June 30), Opera a la Cart (July 14), Timothy James (July 21), and Keenon Tichrob (July 28).
These shows are free and open to the public
Woodburn Music: The annual Music in the Park series in Woodburn will run every Tuesday evening, July 7 to Aug. 11. Food and beverages open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 6:30 p.m. This year’s musical offerings are: July 7 – Castletown – Celtic & Americana; July 14 – Rock n’ Rewind – 60’s & 70’s Rock ‘n Roll; July 21 – Roundhouse Band – Country & Bluegrass; July 28 – Jon Deshler’s Tune Tours – Jazz; Aug. 4 – The Boneheads – Classic Rock; and Aug. 11 – Big Plans – Blues.
Harefest Magic Is Back: Harefest, the “Mother of All Tribute Band Festivals,” returns to the fairgrounds in Canby for three days of rockin’ good fun July 16-18.
The year’s shows will feature 24 tribute bands repping the look and sound of such bands as RUSH, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Boston, Fleetwood Mac and many others. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to harefest.com.
EVENTS
Amazon Rainforest: Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of an Amazon Rainforest with a visit to the Canby Public Library’s Willamette Room on Wednesday, July 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Oregon Coast Aquarium, Amazon Basin: An Adventure for the Senses, will take visitors on a special trip.
Adult Summer Crafts: The Woodburn Public Library will offer adult summer crafts on Thursday, July 2, and Thursday, Aug. 6. The fun begins at 2 p.m. and those interested should call 503-982-5262 to register. The July 2 event features pressed flower luminary, while Aug. 6 will feature mosaic stepping stone.
Bee Amazed: Swarm into the wonderful world of Oregon bees (we have more than 500 different kinds) on Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. in Molalla’s Fox Park. Discover mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, longhorn bees, and, of course, honeybees. They are vital to our food supply and endlessly fascinating. Enjoy lots of hands-on science fun and buzz-worthy activities while exploring these mighty mini-beasts of nature.
Calling Teen Chefs: The Woodburn Public Library will help teen chefs hone their craft on Mondays, July 6 and 20, at 2 p.m. On July 6, the dish will be vegetarian sushi; July 20 will feature cake pops. Learn new cooking skills during this event. Register by calling 503-982-5262.
3D Marble Run: Create a 3D Marble Run in the Canby Public Library’s Maker Lab on Wednesday, July 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All attendees are expected to have signed a waiver (https://go.lincc.org/maker-lab-waivers ). This event is for ages 8+.
Lego Competition: The third annual Lego Building Competition at the Canby Public Library will be Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Teams will consist of 2-4 players and registration is required and at least one adult (age 18+) is required per team.
D&D Figurine Workshop: Do you like D&D or other TTRPGs? Come to the Teen Room at the Canby Public Library on Saturday, July 11, for a D&D / Battle Tech Figures Workshop. The workshop runs from noon to 4 p.m. and will allow players to paint their own miniatures. Use them in future campaigns or keep them as a fun decoration. This is a drop-in program for ages 13-18.
Something For Teens: Teenagers will have plenty to see and do during the summer months at the Molalla Public Library.
These “Wild Wednesday” programs will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Here’s the lineup:
Wednesday, July 8: Nature Stamp Carving
Wednesday, July 15: Floral Bath Bombs
Wednesday, July 22: Mini Terrariums
Wednesday, July 29: Summer “Rocks” Party
Molalla Library Events: The Molalla Public Library will host a wide array of events for children and families this summer. They will be held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Here’s the lineup:
Thursday, July 2: Bee Amazed! (at Fox Park)
Thursday, July 9: Butterfly Storytime (at Fox Park)
Thursday, July 16: Cardboard City
Thursday, July 23: Jessa Campbell and the Saplings (at Fox Park)
Thursday, July 30: Reptile Man (at Clark Park)
Spice Kits: Molalla Public Library will have its latest spice kit available on Tuesday, July 14, from 10 to 11:59 P.M. July’s spice will be “Seafood Boil Spices.” hand-mixed from yellow and brown mustard seed, allspice, coriander, cloves, cracked bay leaf, cracked ginger, black peppercorns, chili pepper, dill seed, and caraway seed. Perfect for boiling shrimp, lobster, crab, fish, and corn.
Tabletop Gaming: In the mood to do some tabletop gaming? Visit the Canby Public Library on Saturday, July 18, from noon to 4 p.m. to get in on the action in the Teen Room. The gaming is for youth ages 13-18 and is a drop-in program.
Aurora Farmers Market: The Aurora Farmers Market has returned to downtown Aurora on Main and Second Street. The market runs the first and third Saturday of each month through September from 4 to 8 p.m. The market will feature local products, baked goods and crafts and more. For more information, email to [email protected] or call 888-831-2044.
Canby Farmers Market: The Canby Farmers Market will be held Saturdays through October in downtown Canby on North Holly Street. Local farmers, hand crafters, food artisans and nurseries are all a part of this regional attraction. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Molalla Farmers Market: Molalla’s Farmers Market will run through Sept. 24 every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Molalla Brewing Company at 180 Industrial Way in Molalla. The market will feature local fruit, vegetables, plant starts, meat, wine, soaps, and much more. Food carts are also on site.
National Night Out: Woodburn’s National Night out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, will once again see neighbors come together throughout the community to build connections, partnerships with law enforcement, and create safer neighborhoods. Planning a block party, barbecue, or neighborhood gathering? Register your event at https://www.woodburn-or.gov/1116/National-Night-Out-2026.
Let’s Celebrate: Celebrate Molalla will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Clark Park. There will be live music from Addie Rose (12:30 p.m.), NW Playboys (2:15 p.m.), and the Brady Goss Band (4:15 p.m.). The event will feature kids crafts and activities, artists, artisans, and more – more than 100 vendors, along with food trucks and a beer/wine garden.
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