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Dive into a splashtastic adventure at our Free Family Day, celebrating all things Water! Discover your community’s aquatic wonders, make a splash in “Philomath’s Largest Water Sprinkler,” and meet a mesmerizing mermaid. Join us for a wet and wild family experience!

• Fun-filled hands-on learning activities, demonstrations, and crafts
• Community organizations about water
• BioFacts from the coast
• Take a photo with a Mermaid
• Bring a towel for the Water-Tower, courtesy of Philomath Fire & Rescue
• Well Water Nitrate Screening (bring 1/2 cup of your well water in a clean container for on-site results)
• And our exhibitions at the Philomath Museum!

Additional Event Details:

The Philomath Museum is fully air-conditioned, providing a comfortable environment for everyone. Restroom facilities are conveniently located within the museum. The venue is handicap accessible, ensuring a welcoming experience for all visitors.

Please note that no alcohol or pets are allowed at the event to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.

Hello Vet’s 3rd Annual Summer Pet Festival
Saturday 10:00AM – 2:00PM
at the Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
1838 Northwest 9th Street Suite 113, Corvallis, 97330

PET FRIENDLY/FAMILY FRIENDLY Community Event offering fun for the whole family. Pet-related activities and vendors, kids activities, clinic tours, bark-uterie, food trucks, pet trick contest and more!

WHERE: Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center Parking Lot and in-clinic

PET FRIENDLY – FAMILY FRIENDLY

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

* Food trucks
* Raffles + Giveaways
* Local Vendors
* Selfie Station
* Bark-uterie Bar
* Bacon Bubbles
* Pet Trick Contest – participate or enjoy the show – limited to 15 participants so register early
* Kids Activities – become junior vet assistants in a mini-course
* Adoptable Pets
* Pet and Family Friendly Event
* Music
and many other fun activities!

Photo: “Bring A Lunch” by Dan Bateman

You are invited to a 9-hole round of disc golf for a great cause. A chance to learn and play a round of disc golf while supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

They will be setting up a temporary short course at Bryant Park. Tee times will be every 10 minutes between 10 am and 4 pm.

Register in advance to get the time you want! Day of registrations will be accepted. Your $25 entry fee will get you one tournament stamp disc to use and take home with you.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or experience! Presented by National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 959 and Disc Golf Club of Albany.

For more information visit, www.facebook.com/events/980414239906367.

Photo: Frisbee Course, Bryant Park by Stephanie Low

The Corvallis Community Bands presents
2023 Summer Concert Series
Corvallis Central Park, 7:30pm

The Corvallis Community Band presents its Summer Concerts in the Park series each Tuesday evening 7:30-8:30pm from June 20th to August 29th. The concert is free to the public.

This family-friendly series features the Corvallis Community Band. The first concert features Conductor Justin Preece with the theme of Surveying the Sea. The band rehearses from 6:30-7:25pm before each concert and if you wish to join in, bring your band instrument and do so. The concert is from 7:30-8:30pm and is free to the public in front of the gazebo in Central Park in Corvallis. No seats are provided so dress for the weather and bring a blanket or low-backed chairs.

Tue at 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Central Park
650 Northwest Monroe Avenue
Corvallis
97333

• Tuesday, June 20 – The Sea, conducted by Justin Preece
• June 27 – All Folk Welcome, conducted by Daemon Shane
• July 4th – Celebrate America!, conducted by Jim Martinez
• July 11 – Classic Broadway, conducted by Cheryl Martinez
• July 18 – Children’s Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes
• July 25 – A Summer Concert, conducted by Nathan Boal
• August 1 – Old Fashion Band Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes
• August 8 – Music of the British Isles, conducted by Isaac Andrew
• August 15 – Fantasy & Fantasia, conducted by Mark Tarasawa
• August 22 – Big Band Bash, conducted by John Russell
• August 29 – Movie Magic, conducted by John Russell

Photo: Gorgeous Sunset, Timber Linn Park by Linda Gail Voet

FREE! All ages welcome
10am-Noon

This summer join us in a different neighborhood for games and fun for kids of all ages! You are invited to find a bench or bring a blanket and enjoy some sun and time in our beautiful parks before heading home to work on a cool take-home craft kit.

• 6/28—Lehigh Park
• 7/5—Gibson Hill Park
• 7/12—Deerfield Park
• 7/19—Takena Park
• 7/26—Sunrise Park
• 8/2—Doug Killin Park
• 8/9—Swanson Park

Photo: “Summer at Waverly Lake” by Keith Kendrick

Open Streets returns Sunday, August 20, 2023!
Central Park to Peanut Park, 11 am to 3 pm

Join the community of Corvallis for their 5th annual, free street festival that re-imagines our shared public spaces – streets and parks – as places where people want to walk, bike, and play.

Open Streets features live music, dance, fitness activities, giant-sized games, food and more!

One of the favorite parts of Open Streets is the parade along the route! Local jazz and funk band, DTW, is returning to lead this year’s parade from Central Park to Peanut Park. The parade starts at 11:30 am from Central Park. Anyone can join! We’ll meet at the corner of 8th St and Madison Ave, near the southwest corner of the park, a couple of minutes prior to the start. Look for the parade ambassador!

Photo: “Giving Back” by Casey Quincy

Family Owned and Operated 1/4 Scale Train Park offering Train Rides for all ages. Take the approximately 10-12 minute summer ride around a privately owned 4-acre park seeing a pond, faux mining camp, tunnel, and so much more.

​Don’t forget to grab a scavenger hunt and search while you ride!

Tennessee Thunder Stand and Railroad is open for Summer Rides on:

July 22nd & 23rd, 1 – 4pm
Aug. 26th & 27th, 1 – 4pm
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Paid Ticket Grants you access to park

​Adult (ages 13 and up): $7.50

Child (ages 2 – 12): $6.50

Infant (1 and under): Free

​*Second Ride is 1/2 Price!

​Cash preferred; Cards accepted with fee

Photo: “Making Tracks in Lebanon” by Nancy Hunt

Hot Summer, Hot Wheels: A Roll Out for Every Body!

Be part of the first annual event THIS SATURDAY, JULY 22

Show up after 6:30 pm and
be ready to roll out @ 7:00 pm.

Rotary Pavilion at the south end of Willamette park in Corvallis, OR. 

Join members of the Sick Town Derby Dames roller derby club on July 22nd for an evening of empowerment, joy and community…. on wheels! All bodies and wheels are welcome, with an emphasis on roller skates.

Come wearing what makes YOU feel empowered and get ready to feel the love of the skating community.

Love the skin you’re in and uplift your friends while you skate a 3-mile loop from the Rotary Pavilion at the south end of Willamette Park, up to the Crystal Lake Sports Fields and back. Revelry, lawn games, and roller dancing continue until dark.

Suggested donation $5.

Water fountains and bathrooms on site.

It’s gonna be a blast!

You’re gonna get so many compliments!

Follow @mountain.pony on Instagram for more details & updates.

Cheer on teams at the 2023 SOOR Summer Regional Games Softball at Mid-Valley Family YMCA Fields in Albany. Also see the Special Olympics of Oregon website to find out about all of their programs.