Join NeuroNavigations Northwest for an evening of food, fun, and connection at the Food Truck & Friendship Festival! Designed for neurodivergent individuals and the I/DD community, this welcoming event features delicious food truck options, games, raffles, and opportunities to make new friends in an inclusive environment. General admission is free, with games and raffle tickets available for purchase on-site.
July 29-August 1 | Come enjoy the Benton County Fair and Rodeo! Learn More: Benton County Fair
"Thrills, Squeals, Ferris Wheels!" Come to Yamhill County for the Oregon's Oldest Fair! Visit the website for more information.
August 5-8 | Come enjoy the Tillamook County Fair! Learn More: Tillamook County Fair
Experience the excitement of the Polk County Fair, August 5–8, 2026! Enjoy livestock shows, animal demonstrations, contests, youth exhibits, presentations, dog agility demonstrations, auctions, and family-friendly activities hosted by local 4‑H and FFA members. Fairgrounds open to the public beginning August 5, with events taking place throughout the week. Check the full schedule for daily activities and special events.
Join Essential Services for a day of fun in the sun! This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is free to attend, but please note that there is a $7.00 fee to enter Henry Hagg Lake. Please RSVP using the website link.
Clatsop County Friendship Connection | August 7 from 12 to 3pm Join us for fun in the sun at Cullaby Lake! Contact your PA for more information. Cullaby Lake: 89990 Hawkins Road, Warrenton, OR
Join Beach Buddies for monthly Karaoke with Friends! Are you ready to unleash your inner pop star? Channel your inner Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston, or Michael Jackson? Open to adults of all abilities, 18 and older.
Join Lincoln County SPARC (Self Protection, Advocacy and Rights Council) for a welcoming and informative self-advocacy meeting. This month we will be having a picnic and fun at Regatta Park! This gathering is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share your voice in your community. A virtual option is also available, making it easy to participate from anywhere: https://meet.google.com/jtq-uvrc-jxe or dial (US) +1 352-537-8046 PIN: 859 472 124# Attendees are invited to bring a favorite snack to share for a fun potluck-style gathering. Everyone is welcome – come be part of the conversation and support self-advocacy in Lincoln County!
Yamhill County Friendship Connection | August 14 from 11am to 1pm Join ISN & RCO for a "Back to the 80s" Summer BBQ! Hamburgers, hotdogs, sides and drinks provided. Enjoy facepainting, a cake walk, music and rock painting. 80s apparel encouraged - show us your best 80s hair and outfits! Contact your Personal Agent to register for this event. Please ensure provider is present if supports will be needed. Discovery Meadows Park in McMinnville: 1300 SW Cypress Ln, McMinnville, OR
Inclusive Karaoke Night This is a free Karaoke Night. Pizza, light snacks and beverages will be provided for attendees. There will be games and tables to sit at as well. Location: 1300 Broadway St NE - Salem, OR 97301
Seen. Heard. Believed. – Spellers & Typers Advocacy Summit Join the Autism Mustang Alliance for a powerful day of connection, empowerment, and advocacy at the Spellers & Typers Advocacy Summit. This event centers the voices of nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking autistic individuals, providing a space to advocate for the right to be understood, supported, and fully included. Curated and directed by a nonspeaking autistic advocate and writer, the summit offers opportunities to learn, connect, and uplift self-advocacy in a supportive and inclusive environment. Free registration is available for autistic individuals and their support people. Be part of a meaningful gathering focused on ensuring every voice is seen, heard, and believed. Visit website for more information: www.autismmustangalliance.org