The best things to do in Clackamas County

Established in 1924 and built around a warm, welcoming community, Oswego Lake Country Club blends a beautifully kept golf scene with lively social happenings and standout dining. If membership’s on your mind this week, take a look and play where you live.

From the Lake Oswego newsletter, October 8, 2026

If your golf game or social life needs a glow-up this week, The Oregon Golf Club brings a Peter Jacobsen-designed championship course, racquet sports, fitness, and polished dining together in the Cascade foothills with views that actually make you forget your inbox. Private club energy, community included.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 22, 2026

Whether you want a breezy loop or to finally fix that slice, Lake Oswego Public Golf Course brings a Dan Hixson-designed 9-hole executive layout with six par-3s, three par-4s, plus a proper driving range, putting green and bunker practice. Book a lesson, sneak a weekday nine this week, thank us later.

From the Lake Oswego newsletter, October 22, 2026

Set on 165 acres with old growth Douglas firs and Mt. Hood views, Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City dishes out a scenic, challenging 18 holes with some of the best greens in Oregon, plus instruction and tournaments if you want to sharpen up or test the swing.

From the Oregon City newsletter, October 15, 2026

Need a low-stress round this week? The Children's Course | First Tee Oregon is a scenic nine-hole, par-3 spot that’s affordable, welcoming, and built for all ages. Play a quick loop, get your kid into First Tee programs, and feel good knowing every round supports youth golf in Oregon.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 10, 2026

Wunderland Milwaukie Cinemas blends a lively arcade game room, mini golf, and big-screen movies in one easy stop, perfect for a low-key date, a family energy-burn, or a spontaneous solo escape this week when the couch is starting to judge you.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 29, 2026

Dial in your short game on 27 holes of Par 3, wander two mini golf courses snaking through trees and waterfalls, or kick it on the country’s first dedicated soccer golf course at Eagle Landing Golf Course. Grab chef-made snacks, then chase a sunset on the Ledge Deck this week.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 24, 2026

Parkland fairways, year-round playability and a riverfront lawn that begs for post-round lingering, Waverley Country Club nails the sweet spot between casually refined and fully engaging. If you're already part of the family of friends, pencil in a round, a swim or a sunset cocktail this week.

From the Portland newsletter, October 18, 2026

Make this week feel like a mini staycation at Lake Theater & Cafe, the neighborhood cinema, restaurant and bar right on the water. Catch a film or live show, then pair it with something tasty and a cocktail. Weekly trivia and special screenings keep it feeling delightfully local.

From the Lake Oswego newsletter, October 16, 2026

Sneak in a round this week at Oregon City Golf Club, an 18-hole, tree-lined track set on more than 100 acres with Cascade views, three tee boxes, and greens that are challenging yet forgiving. Excellent drainage keeps it playable year-round, so your game has zero excuse.

From the Oregon City newsletter, October 21, 2026