Free events in Clackamas County, OR

Milwaukie professionals gather at LJ's Cafe in Portland for a fast-growing business networking meetup focused on helping participants grow their business, build community relationships, and strengthen networking skills. To encourage a broad mix of industries, participation is limited to one representative per business category. The first two visits are free.

Preschoolers can enjoy a cheerful storytime in the Community Room with picture-book tales, lively songs, and simple action rhymes. This program is designed for children ages 3 to 5. Capacity is limited to 50 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is not required.

A new business networking group is launching in the Canby area for professionals who want to grow their business, build relationships in the community, and strengthen their networking skills. Participation is limited to one spot for each type of business. The first two visits are free.

At Stanford's (Clackamas), this gathering introduces a new business networking group for local professionals. The focus is on business growth, stronger community relationships, and improved networking skills. Participation is limited to one representative per business type to keep connections targeted. Guests can attend their first two visits at no cost.

This no-cost, in-person group welcomes adults to explore creativity together through simple, beginner-friendly art activities. No experience is required. Participants will work with a range of easy-to-try mediums while building community in a warm, supportive setting where it feels safe to create. Making art can calm stress, brighten mood, and build confidence. It also supports brain plasticity and thinking skills, and it nurtures connection and collaboration that are important for mental health.

This complimentary bingo night at Jo's features five separate games, and each game includes three chances to win.

A free community repair event at the Oregon City Public Library invites community members to troubleshoot and, when possible, fix household items with help from skilled volunteers. It is a friendly way to learn about repair, save money, and keep usable things out of the landfill. Attendees may bring clean clothing and textiles, small electronics, and small home appliances. Availability varies by volunteer expertise, so to confirm whether a specific item can be worked on, email sustainability@clackamas.us with a brief description. Please do not bring oversized or heavy items that one person cannot carry, microwaves, printers, DVD players, VCRs, televisions, computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, large appliances, anything containing coolant, gasoline, or other hazardous materials, or unwashed clothing. To keep lines moving, only one broken item per person is examined at a time. After each assessment or repair, return to the registration table to be matched with another fixer, and note that repairs taking longer than about 30 minutes may be postponed. On arrival, sign in at the front desk and complete a liability waiver. Items may be placed on a hold table so volunteers can review them and take projects that fit their skills, which can mean items are not always seen strictly in order. Plan to wait with your item, as leaving it may result in losing your place, and understand that while a successful fix is not guaranteed, volunteers will give it their best effort.

Jazz Interlude makes its debut at Conway's House of Jazz with a night of live music paired with a full dinner menu and bar. There is no cover charge, and all ages are welcome. Free parking is available. Reservations are recommended, and if the reservation line reaches voicemail, leaving a message will prompt a call back to confirm. The lineup features Eric Austin on saxophone, Kathy James on keys, Steve Morgan on bass, and Fred Ingram on drums.

Families can enjoy a relaxed day of axe throwing in Oregon City with a special offer for younger participants. Ages 8 to 17 throw at no cost when accompanied by a paying adult. OC Taco next door is partnering on the promotion, and food can be brought over to keep the outing simple. It is well suited for families, birthday celebrations, and casual Sundays. Lanes may be reserved in advance, and walk-ins are welcomed when space allows.

A new business networking group is starting in Lake Oswego, bringing local professionals together to grow their businesses, build relationships in the community, and strengthen networking skills. To maintain a balanced mix, the group accepts only one participant per business category. The first two visits are free.

A monthly, in-person roundtable brings real estate investors together at Round Table Pizza in Lake Oswego for conversation and networking. Attendees can meet other investors and connect with the group. Admission is free, and registration is available.

At Dave & Buster's in Happy Valley, an interactive trivia competition features phone-based play, a live host, image and music rounds, and a leaderboard that updates throughout the game. Questions cover a wide range of topics, including pop culture, sports, history, and science. Teams of up to six work together to climb the rankings, and prizes are awarded to the winners. Participation is free.