Hope your week is going well! If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, the North Valley has you covered. There’s everything from goat snuggles and night markets to a full-on UFO fest (yep, you read that right).

Here’s what’s going on locally—from Friday through Sunday—so you can get out, explore, and make the most of the weekend.

Friday, May 16

25th Annual McMenamins UFO Fest
McMenamins Hotel Oregon – 310 NE Evans St, McMinnville
All day Friday and Saturday
Get weird and wonderful in McMinnville at the 25th annual UFO Fest. Think costumes, speakers, and plenty of space-related oddities.

Canby Brewfest
694 NE 4th Ave, Canby
Friday through Sunday
Craft beer fans, this one’s for you. Head to Canby for brews, food trucks, and live music all weekend long.

The GOONIES 40th Anniversary Weekend
Newberg – 3110 Portland Road
Friday through Sunday
It’s truffle shuffle time. Celebrate the GOONIES (and The Lost Boys) with screenings and retro vibes in Newberg.

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Saturday, May 17

Mini Day at Portland Cars and Coffee
Langer’s Entertainment Center, Sherwood – 8 AM
If you’re a car lover, especially of the Mini variety, roll out to Sherwood early Saturday for this one.

Play Time & Goats at Lee Farms
21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin – 9 AM
Goats, bounce pillows, slides… yes, yes, and yes.

Llama Walks at Frog Pond Farm
Frog Pond Farm – All Day
Walk a llama. Enough said. (Great for the kids, but honestly, great for anyone.)

Washington County K9 Trials
Hillsboro Stadium – 10 AM to 1 PM
Watch highly trained K9s strut their stuff in this exciting, action-packed event.

Unicorn Meet & Greet at Kyra’s Bake Shop
Kyra’s Bake Shop – 1 PM
Unicorns and cupcakes. A magical combo in downtown Lake Oswego.

Annual Donkey Birthday Party
11681 SW Tooze Rd, Wilsonville – 1 PM
Yes, this is real. No, you shouldn’t miss it.

Alice in Wonderland Jr.
817 12th St, Oregon City – 2 PM
A perfect Saturday matinee with the kids.

Elephants Lake Oswego Night Market
Elephants Lake Oswego – 5 PM
Local vendors, bites, drinks, and live music. Come hungry.

Lionheart Coffee Company’s 10-Year Anniversary
Lionheart Coffee, Beaverton – 5 PM
Cheers to 10 years of great coffee! Swing by for live music and giveaways.

Bingo & Sangrias
Lanphere Cellars – 6 PM
Sip, play, repeat. Bring your lucky charms and your wine-loving crew.

Gold & Honey at The Wild Hare Saloon
1190 SW 1st Ave, Canby – 7 PM
Live music, dancing, and a full bar? Yes, please.

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Sunday, May 18

PortLUG May 2025 LEGO Fan Expo
Oregon Convention Center – 12 PM
Perfect for LEGO lovers of all ages. Come nerd out over brick builds and displays.

Sole to Soul at Soul Stretch Yoga
3 PM
A peaceful Sunday reset with yoga and community.

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