Friday, July 3

Fire Season. LaSells Stewart Center, Guistina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Fire Season, sparks conversation around transformation, vulnerability, adaptation, and the elemental forces that shape our world. In the American West, fire season has become an annual reality tied to climate change, drought, smoke, displacement, and resilience. Yet fire also exists beyond disaster: as ritual, technology, energy, protest, illumination, passion, ceremony, and material process. Visit Fire Season | Giustina Gallery for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Refuge: Where Life Endures. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Over the last eighty years the names have changed, but the challenges are the same – and ever more urgent. How, now, shall we live? When words aren’t enough, how can we express our truths? How do we visualize our deepest yearnings? What does safety look like for each of us? These are the universal questions Corvallis Art Guild artists explore in this new collection. Visit Refuge: Where Life Endures | Benton County Museums for more info.

Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33^rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown locally by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info.

Monroe Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Monroe Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Looking for Pattern. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An effort to distill fragments of life, and try to make sense experiences, memories and images. In this exhibition, Bruce Osen submits a modest assemblage as a mini tour- sort of a painting version of “My Summer Vacation”. Visit Looking for Pattern | The Arts Center for more info.

The Frimpong Case. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A mixed media installation to confront social and environmental issues caused by the massive amounts of textile waste produced by the western world. Specifically the work was created using shoes that would otherwise end up in West African landfills. Visit The Frimpong Case | The Arts Center for more info.

Veruca’s Daughters. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A series of ceramics that dives into the thought of whether art can be joyful and frivolous at this present moment in time. Visit Veruca’s Daughters | The Arts Center for more info.

Tween Writing Workshop. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. 4^th-5^th grades (incoming 4^th graders welcome). Explore a variety of storytelling skills through writing prompts and collaborative writing exercises along with dedicated time to write and receive feedback from a group of their peers. All supplies provided. Visit Tween Writing Workshop | CBCPL for more info.

Reporter and Author Matthew Wolfe. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Featuring Matthew Wolfe’s new book, Fires in The Night, the explosive true story of a secret group of radicals who launched a clandestine battle to save the planet–and what their legacy illuminates about the past, present, and future of the environmental movement. Visit Reporter and Author Matthew Wolfe | The Book Bin for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Friday Night Lights. Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 8 pm. A chance to experience downtown in a new way., with unique offerings from local businesses, such as sales, raffles, performances, and events. Visit Corvallis Friday Night Lights for more info.

Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Connecting with local stories while exploring an invisible side of downtown Corvallis. Embrace the opportunity to engage with fellow learning, story, or history enthusiasts, and make new friends who share your love for exploring the city. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Concert: Bill Beach. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Free, donations accepted for Philomath Community Services. Bossa Nova beats. Visit Events | Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info.

Portland Pickles Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.

First Friday Drag Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $7/person. 18+. Drag show hosted by Kenzie B. Valentine. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

Saturday, July 4

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival. Riverfront Park, Downtown Corvallis. 10 am – 11 pm. Family friendly festival featuring food trucks, craft booths, inflatables, music, and more. Fireworks display at 10 pm. Visit Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival for more info.

Red, White and Splash! Osborne Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis. 1 pm. Cost: General admission rates apply, ranging from $3-$6. Otter Beach’s 4^th of July celebration. Featuring ice cream, yard games, and music. Visit Red, White and Splash! | City of Corvallis for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Salsa Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $10/person. All ages. Includes an intro Cuban Salsa dance lesson. Featuring Oregon band Son de Cuba. Visit Salsa Nights | Common Fields for more info.

Springfield Drifters Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.

Sunday, July 5

Sunday Brunch with Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Celtic Music Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Corvallis Celtic Session | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Red, Wine & Blues Festival. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 2 pm. Cost: $5/adult, kids free. Featuring Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Band, Tin Can Alley, and much more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit Red, Wine, & Blues Festival | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed. Extended edition. Visit Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Springfield Drifters Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 4:30 pm, first pitch at 5:05 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.

Root Vegetables. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. An alt-soul group consisting of talented musicians with diverse musical backgrounds. Visit Root Vegetables | Airlie Winery for more info.

Monday, July 6

C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring William Smyth. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tuesday, July 7

Greeters: Alzheimer’s Association. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Jammin for the Hungry. 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the First United Methodist Community Center. 10 am. Making jam for distribution to local homeless shelters. Volunteers take home a sample of jam. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Board of Commissioners Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Heartstopper Release Party. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 10 am – 7 pm. Activities include: trivia sheet, Book Bin bingo, coloring pages, and a character quiz. A celebration of the final installment of this best selling graphic novel series. Visit Heartstopper Release Party | The Book Bin for more info.

Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Board of Commissioners Service District Meetings. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 11 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Seed Art. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 1 pm. Learn to make pictures out of seeds. All supplies provided. Visit Seed Art | CBCPL for more info.

Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL for more info.

Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.

Benton County Planning Commission. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Benton County for more info.

Graphic Novel Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. New members always welcome. Visit Graphic Novel Club | CBCPL for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Copies of book club books are available monthly at the Library’s front desk. Visit Philomath Evening Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Community Band: Magical Musicals with Jim Martinez. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.

Wednesday, July 8

Corvallis Farmers Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info

Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info.

Gallery Tour: Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: Tour is included with $5/entry to museum, entry is free for members and children. Learn more about the work of Matika Wilbur with a museum docent and have a chance to ask questions about this important exhibit. Visit Gallery Tour: Project 562… | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Frolic Home Run Derby. Philomath High School Softball Field, 2054 Applegate St, Philomath. Check in at 5:30, 6 pm start. Cost: $10 registration fee. Home run competition with men, women and teen brackets, and distance competition for children. Proceeds benefits Philomath High School Softball team. Visit Frolic Home Run Derby | Philomath Frolic & Rodeo for more info.

Block 15 Summer Concert Series: Airplane Baby. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Live local bands, food specials, soft serve ice cream and more abound. Visit Summer Music Series | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed. Extended edition. Visit Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Thursday July 9

Corvallis Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Trysting Tree Golf Course
34028 NE Electric Rd, Corvallis. 9 am. Entry costs per play or team apply. Registration required. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Craft Buffet. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Drop in craft time. Visit Craft Buffet | CBCPL for more info.

Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info.

Teddy Bear Picnic with Red Yarn. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A high-energy, playful children’s concert featuring folk songs and puppetry. Visit Teddy Bear Picnic with Red Yarn | CBCPL for more info.

Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Visit Senior Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, 502 S 13th St, Philomath. Gates open at 5 pm. Cost: Starting at $15/ticket. Annual Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Enjoy Family Day, complete with all ages after party. Visit Philomath Frolic & Rodeo for more info.

Twilight Tour: Pollinator Research at Lewis Brown Farm. OSU Turf Diagnostic Farm,33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Registration requested. Andony Melathopoulos, Associate Professor at OSU’s Pollinator Health Extension, shares exciting research into incorporating pollinator-friendly plants into turf systems. Visit Twilight Tour | Benton Soil And Water Conservation District for more info.

SAGE Concert Series: Brutal Bridges Band and DTW. Bruce Starker Arts Park 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $10/ticket and up. Local music, food, drinks and community. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets. Visit the Welcome Table to participate in the low waste raffle. Visit SAGE Summer Concerts | CEC for more info.

Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting. Location sent to members via email. 6:30 pm. Visit NAACP Events for more info.

Hoolyeh Folk Dancing. Unitarian Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5/general, $2/under 18. Visit Hoolyeh Folk Dancing | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Friday, July 10

Conversation: Monuments and Memorials. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. As long as humans have sought to honor the present and remember times past, we have built monuments and memorials. Our traditions around monuments and memorials have changed over time. Today, each monument prompts many questions: What should be remembered, and why? How should it be remembered? Where should a monument or memorial be built, and when? And who gets to decide? Visit Conversation: Monuments and Memorials | Benton County Museums for more info.

Monroe Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Monroe Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Starker Forest Active Harvest Tour. Starker Forest Office, 7240 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 1 pm. Free. Visit an active logging job with a Starker Forests forester and learn about the planning that takes place years before the first tree is harvested and what happens after the harvest is done. Visit Starker 2026 Summer Tours for more info.

Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.

Mario Kart Tournament. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Ages 13-18. Registration required. The ultimate racing competition. Visit Mario Kart Tournament | CBCPL for more info.

SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, 502 S 13th St, Philomath. Gates open at 5 pm. Cost: Starting at $15/ticket. Annual Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Enjoy a special 21+ afterparty with musical performance by Countryfied. Visit Philomath Frolic & Rodeo for more info.

Romantasy Book Club Corvallis. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Romantasy Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

Queer Diaries. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free. Stories, poems and spoken word from a queer perspective. Support community and queer joy in a brave space. Visit Queer Diaries | Benton County Museums for more info.

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