150 Things to do in Oregon City
- Vist the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (www.historicoregoncity.org) 503-657-9336
- Stop by the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce and see what Oregon City has to offer (www.oregoncity.org/home15) 503-656-1619
- Visit the Canemah National Historic District
- Visit the McLoughlin House (www.mcloughlinhouse.org) 503-656-5146
- Visit the Barclay House (next door to the McLoughlin House)
- Feb. 14 Free Museum Day at all Oregon City Historic Facilities
- Go for a walk along the promenade overlooking the Willamette River and Falls
- Feb. 14 Spinning Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at the McLoughlin House (www.mcloughlinhouse.org) 503-656-5146
- Feb. 14 Demonstrations and Living History of Early Oregon City at the Ermatinger House (http://www.oregoncityparks.org/parksandrecreation/ermatinger-house)
- See the Library Park and the Carnegie Center, originally a Carnegie Library (606 John Adams St)
- Visit one of Oregon City's many parks and have a picnic (http://www.oregoncityparks.org/parksandrecreation/parks)
- Watch skateboarders at Clackamette Park
- Feb. 14 150 Tree Planting at Hopkins Tree Farm (www.demonstrationforest.org) 503-632-2150
- Go for a walk south along the Willamette River from Clackamette Park to the new dock
- Drive to the Promontory Avenue overlook and see all the way to Portland
- Feb. 14 OCHS Grad Party Casino Night Fundraiser 503-655-2513
- Take a ride up the Municipal Elevator
- Feb. 22 Piano great Michael Allen Harrison will perform at the OCHS Auditorium (email: ocbandparent@gmail.com) 503-201-7746
- Feb. 22 Willamette Falls Symphony presents Legendary Lovers at Oregon City United Methodist Church (www.willamettefallssymphony.org)
- Visit the art installation project Elevations in Transition at the Elevator (http://www.orcity.org/publicworks/municipal-elevator)
- Feb. 27-28 Peter Pan at the Oregon City Children's Theatre (www.octheatre.org)
- Walk aroudn the historic distric and look at historic houses (http://www.orcity.org/planning/historic-sites)
- Feb to April Emergence, Signs of Awakening at Howden Art and Framing (www.HowdenArt.com)
- Take photographs of the stunning natural beauty of the area
- Take a power walk around the track at the Jackson Campus High School (Old Oregon City High School on Jackson St)
- Enjoy some refreshing gelato downtown on Main Street
- Learn the history of the region at the Museum of the Oregon Territory (www.historicoregoncity.org) 503-655-5574
- Take in the beauty of Willamette Falls from the deck of a Scottish Pub
- Take part in Planting 150 Trees (www.oc150.com)
- Go for a hike on Clackamette Cove Trail and across the old Hwy. 213 Bridge
- March 5 Oregon City's Spring Band Concert at OCHS Auditorium
- Experience a living hisotry tea at the Ermatinger House 5003-650-1851
- Sample wine at local wineries
- Take a nature walk along Newell Creek Canyon
- March 12 Oregon City Golf Club's Sesquicentennial Mixed Two-Ball Flag Tournament, Timber Stevens 503-518-2846
- See the high water marks from the 1964 and 1996 Floods at Spicer's on Washington Street
- Visit Tony's Fishmarket, the oldest fish market in Oregon City, on Washington Street
- March 13 Free Clothes at teh Real OC Swap! Pilates with Fe on Main Street (Contact Re: harmonypix@comcast.net) Other dates: April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10
- View the rotating art gallery at the Oregon City Planning Department (221 Molalla Avenue, Suite 200)
- Admire the bust of Dr. John McLoughlin at the Willamette Falls viewpoint on 99E
- March 14 Hair Work Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at the McLoughlin House
- Visit a performance at Clackamas Community College (CCC) (www.depts.clackamas.edu/comm-theatre)
- March 14 1800's Demonstrations and hands-on projects at the Ermatinger House 503-650-1851
- Go fishing for sturgeon and salmon in the Willamette River
- March 24 Penny's Puppet Productions presents Scout's Grand Adventure at Oregon City Library
- Visit the Haggart Observatory at CCC (www.clackamas.cc.or.us/inside.asp?content=1086)
- Visit the Oak Savannah in Canemah
- March 25 Steve Lattanzi presents Creature Feature, fun with reptiles, at the Oregon City Library
- Take a boat ride on the river
- Play a game of golf
- Visit the local cemetaries and look at headstones of pioneers
- March 26 Victor Johnson presents Roots Music for Kids at the Oregon City Library
- Stroll down Main Street and see historic buildings downtown
- March 27 Magician Bob Eaton presents an afternoon magic at the Oregon City Library
- Check out new Oregon City banners throughout town
- Climb the historic 7th Street Stairs and enjoy Singer Creek Falls along the way
- Go to the Pioneer Center and take a Tai Chi Class, dance to a big band, or have lunch (http://www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation/pioneer-community-center)
- April Oregon Reads: The Stubborn Twig
- April 3-5 HeArt of Oregon Chow and Sale sponsored by the Three Rivers Artist Guild (www.threeriversartistguild.blogspot.com)
- Stroll the CCC grounds and view the many public art pieces
- Visit the Antique Mall on 7th Street
- April 11 12:00-4:00 pm Shell Work Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at the McLoughlin House
- April 11 In My Easter Bonnet, 150 years of headwear (1850-1950), at the Ermatinger House
- April 11 Hunt for eggs at Oregon City's Easter Egg hunt, at Rivercrest Park, 10 am
- Get a tan at a tanning salon
- Take a ride on the trolley (http://www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation/oregon-city-trolley)
- April 12-18 Celebrate National Library Week!
- Check out a book, tape, or DVD at the Library
- Visit the Friends of the Library Book Store at the Antique Mall
- Watch the old prop planes take off and land at the old airfield along Beavercreek Road
- April 17, 18, 24 & 25 New Century Players present Trail of Evidence at the Ainsworth House (www.newcenturyplayers.com) 503-367-2620
- April 18 Take Care of Oregon at Oregon City Cleanup at Clackamette Park (www.oc150.com)
- April 20-May 11 Second Annual OC Community Food Drive (www.oregoncityumc.com)
- May 2-Oct. 31 Oregon City Farmer's Market (www.orcityfarmersmarket.com) 503-734-0192
- Visit Jon Storm Park and the new boat dock on th Willamette River
- Pick wild blackberries
- Relax and have a cup of coffee
- May 8-10 Pioneer Family Festival (www.pioneerfamilyfestival.com)
- Visit the Alexander Gallery on the CCC Campus (www.clackamas.edu/inside.asp?content=1006)
- Catch a game at the high school
- May 9 Teddy Bear parade (www.pioneerfamilyfestival.com)
- Drive to Mt. Hood and see Timberline Lodge, a national historic landmark
- Enjoy a rhythm and blues band at one of the Oregon City taverns
- May 9 Antique Buttons Victorian Handcraft Display/Lecture at the McLoughlin House
- Get a tattoo
- Sample some local fresh seafood
- Take a swim at Oregon City's Olympic-sized pool at 12th Street and Jackson
- May 9 100th Anniversary at McLoughlin Memorial Celebration 503-657-8287
- Visit the Stevens-Crawford House (603 6th Street) 503-655-2866
- Go jogging on the track at CCC
- Take a tour of the downtown murals
- Go horseback riding
- Hit the many garage sales on the weekends
- Volunteer with one of the local Oregon City nonprofit organizations
- Meditate in the Japanese Peace Garden on the grounds of the Pioneer Center
- May 20-23 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Oregon City High School (www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us)
- Take a ride on the Amtrak Cascades train up to Seattle
- Visit Mountain View Cemetary for Memorial Day Commemoration
- Take a Continuing Ed class at CCC
- May 25 Atkinson Church Historic Tour, Pat Lichen (email: secretary@atkinsonchurch.com) 503-656-7296
- View Historic Photo Exhibition (www.oc150.com)
- June 1 Oregon City Band Pops Concert at the OCHS Auditorium (www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us)
- Visit Dr. John McLoughlin's grave
- Stop and smell the roses at the Rose Farm (538 Holmes Lane) 503-656-5146
- Hike or bike around the trail at CCC
- June 2 Be Creative @ Your Library sign up for summer reading program at Oregon City Library
- Go river rafting, kayaking, or canoeing
- Spend a day in court at the Courthouse
- Enjoy fine dining at one of many diverse restaurants
- June 10 Ezra Meeker Wagon and Entourage at EOT (www.oc150.com)
- Attend church services
- Admire the public art on 7th Street
- Meet friends for a glass of wine at a local wine bar
- June 12-14 Open Studios of Beavercreek, featuring Oregon City artists in a rural setting (www.openstudiosofbeavercreek.com)
- Play in the spray park at Rivercrest Park
- Wade in the pool at Library Park by the Carnegie Center
- Go bicycling on the bike paths around town
- June 13 Quilting Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at McLoughlin House
- Take in the botanical wonders of the area
- Follow the Barlow Road section of the Oregon Trail and walk in the "wagon ruts"
- June 13 Weddings and Trousseaus: 150 years (1850-1950) at the Ermatinger House
- Have a home brew on the deck of McMenamins overlooking the Willamette River
- Buy delicious pastries at Oregon City's oldest bakery on Main Street
- June 19 Trick-n-Racy Cars Charity Car Cruze at Clackamette Park
- Walk across the Oregon City/West Linn Bridge
- June 20 Active Water Sports Boat Buyer's Reunion at the Clackamette Park
- Visit Oregon City's oldest furniture store on Main Street
- Visit the fire station across from the Carnegie on 7th Street
- June 21 NW Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club Orphan Car Show at Clackamette Park
- June 29 ROAR: Reviving Oregon's Amazing Roots-Celebrating Oregon's 150th Anniversary of Statehood at Clackamette Park, carmamyers@gmail.com (www.roaroregon.org)
- 4th of July Celebration at Clackamette Park
- July 9-Aug. 28 Summer Concert Series at the Carnegie Center (Free Event) (email: rparsh@ci.oregon-city.or.us)
- Marvel at the awesomely tall trees
- Get some binoculars and go wildlife viewing-look for blue herons, turkey vultures, and sea lions catching fish near the Falls
- Feed the ducks and geese at the rivers
- Play horseshoes at Clackamette Park
- July 11 Independence Celebration: USA, Oregon & Oregon City at the Ermatinger House
- July 11 Lucet Cord-Making at the McLoughlin House
- Visit the Arboretum at the Home Orchard Society (www.homeorchardsociety.org/arboretum)
- July 25 Pioneer Baseball Game and Ice Cream Social at Chapin Park (www.oc150.com)
- August 1 Miniature Schnauzer Dog Show at Clackamette Park
- Take in a first-run movie
- August 8 Ribbon Flowers at the McLoughlin House
- Eat some authentic Mexican food
- Visit the Miniature Museum on Main Street where you can also pick up some souvenirs 503-656-3722
- View Willamette Falls Locks Museum in Willamette
- Attend an opening at a local art gallery
- August 30 14th Annual Open Air Antique Fair on Main Street 8:00 am-4:00 pm (www.oregoncity.org/home15/home.html) 503-656-1619
- Work out at one of the many fitness centers
- Greet the dawn