Wednesday, August 30
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-68 for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Craft Beer & Cocktails. Kingfish Lounge, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Come enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, house-made pizza and cinnamon rolls in Kingfish Lounge’s cozy indoor and outdoor area. Visit https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Cribbage Tournament. Brass Monkey, 130 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Test your cribbage skills with a tournament at Brass Monkey. Event will be hosted by Alty from Oakshire Brewing. Visit https://thebrassmonkeycorvallis.com/#details & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Music at Common Fields: It’s Not Rocket Surgery. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Explore Fostering Event Unveils Inspirational Evening. New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. An unparalleled opportunity to explore the realm of fostering awaits. This event promises an enlightening evening for individuals who are curious about the world of foster parenting. Brace yourself for an exchange of facts, data, and insights, complemented by real-life tales from the very families that champion this noble cause. Unable to foster kids or youth? There are other opportunities to become involved whether that be providing respite or volunteering to support homes. And as if that weren’t enough, prepare to indulge in delectable pastries and soothing coffee/tea. This is your moment to be inspired, enlightened, and treated – RSVP, mark your calendars, they would love to have you! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-fostering-event-corvallis-oregon-tickets for more info or contact Benjamin Potter: benjamin.potter@odhs.oregon.gov; (541) 921-7421.
Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Attend in Person: 460 SW Madison Ave, Suite 12, 2nd Floor, Corvallis. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/meeting-agendas-minutes for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join the Hilltop Big Band as they present another summer of free concerts featuring the swing sounds of Basie and others. Concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/gigs-2018/ for more info.
Thursday, August 31
Little Listeners at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at story time. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-43 for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. A family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August! If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the Main Meeting room in the Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-37 for more info.
READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Kids can practice reading aloud to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) during our Dog Days of Summer. Permission form is required and available on sight. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-23 for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Mystery Beer Tasting and Tours. Oregon , 341 SW 2nd St. #A, Corvallis, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy a mystery beer tasting and tour at Oregon Trail Brewery. Visit https://www.oregontrailbrewery.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Located beside Highway 99W, next to the high school parking lot, the Monroe Farmers Market brings local artisans and food producers every week to celebrate the bounty of the community. It’s the place to buy and sell local edibles and handcrafted gifts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/market97456 for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Flight Night. The Bière Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Suite 102, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Flight Night will feature food and beer pairings with Aleson Brewing. Visit https://www.alesongbrewing.com/, https://www.thebierelibrary.com/, & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Hot August Blues. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $5 – $25. Come Terra Bella Farm for a hot August evening of blues. Enjoy a yummy picnic while grooving to the electrified and soulful melodies of Webster Chicago. Their farm offers a cozy and intimate setting for you to enjoy the music, sunset over the coast range, and a twilight view of Marys Peak. Bring a picnic or choose a catered picnic box (for purchase). Dinner provided by Kitchen Witch Oregon. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-august-blues-tickets-686847729047?aff=oddtdtcreator for more info.
Oregon State Women’s Soccer vs. Pacific. Paul Lorenz Field, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. $6 – $8. Oregon State Women’s Soccer will play 11 home games in 2023. Home Game Schedule includes the following: Thursday, Aug 31 vs. Pacific at 7:00PM, Sunday, Sept. 3 vs. Portland at 3:00PM, Thursday, Sept. 7 vs. UC Irvine at 5:00PM, Sunday, Sept. 17 vs. Montana at 12:00PM, Thursday, Sept. 28 vs. Utah at 6:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 1 vs. Colorado at 1:00PM, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Arizona at 7:00PM, Thursday, Oct. 26 vs. Washington State at 7:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 29 vs. Washington at 12:00PM, & Friday, Nov. 3 vs. Oregon at 7:00PM. Visit https://osubeavers.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=WS&linkID=oregonst&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= for tickets and more info.
Friday, September 1
Art Break Day. First Street & Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Take an art break and make art for free with your community! Art Break Day is an annual worldwide art event where volunteers set up art-making stations in public places and everyone is invited to sit down, take a break, and make art for free. All ages and art skills are welcome. This event is produced by Art is Moving. Visit https://artismoving.org/ for more info.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
2nd Annual Oktoberfest: Day One. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Common Fields is excited to announce their 2nd annual Oktoberfest. They will have some very exciting changes to an already successful event. They will be posting updates of epic band line up planned, activities, partnerships, and most importantly the beer line up! Visit https://www.facebook.com/Oktoberfest/events/3610227909214800 & https://www.facebook.com/corvallisbeerweek for more info.
Oregon State Volleyball vs. Oklahoma. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. $6 – $8. Oregon State Volleyball will play 13 home games in 2023. Home Game Schedule includes the following: Friday, Sept. 1 vs. Oklahoma at 3:00PM, Sunday, Sept. 3 vs. Boise State at 11:00AM, Thursday, Sept. 14 vs. Portland State at 5:00PM, & Thursday, Sept. 28 vs. Washington State at 7:00PM. Visit https://osubeavers.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=VB&linkID=oregonst&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= for tickets and more info.
Music at Common Fields: Cool Jones. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Parish Gap. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Parish Gap will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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