Events in Corvallis today

This free hybrid class at the Shonnard's Nursery Classroom focuses on helping honey bee colonies make it through winter. Participants learn what bees do during the cold months, including periods without brood, clustering for warmth, and cleansing flights. The instructor also covers practical hive management to limit winter stress, such as removing syrup at the right time, recognizing when solid feed is appropriate, and improving ventilation to reduce moisture. Led by Camille Dill. Available in person or via Zoom with registration offered through the events page.

Settle into a calm, welcoming group setting that supports slowing down, easing tension, and reconnecting with your body within a caring community. Sessions blend breathing practices, free-form movement, somatic release work, sound, quiet, and deep relaxation. The opening portion invites curiosity, play, and embodied exploration, and the closing portion centers on comfort and restoration of the nervous system. This space can be especially supportive if you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or weighed down. Participants are welcome exactly as they are. Group size is intentionally limited, so advance registration is recommended. Cost is $25.

Take part in an acro yoga jam at Precision Martial Arts. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this friendly meetup is all about having fun. A suggested $5 donation helps cover studio costs.

Experience an outdoor evening of giant-scale puppetry as String and Shadow Puppet Theater brings Night at the Grand Opera to life. The show races through a candlelit opera house where onstage spectacles mingle with behind-the-scenes intrigues. With a rococo flair, intricate cardboard environments fold and transform to reveal a cascade of opera-house stories, from tangled romances and converging revolutionary schemes to art-adoring flies and stilt-striding vermin, all crafted from cardboard, fabric, and paper-mache. This family-friendly performance encourages comfort, so bring a blanket or chair and plan to arrive early for a close view. String and Shadow Puppet Theater is based in Olympia, Washington. The company tours parks and fields around the country with large outdoor puppet productions built from abundant cardboard, fabric, and paper-mache.

Experience the 47th annual Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour on peaceful, scenic roads through the Willamette Valley. Riders can look forward to well stocked rest stops and SAG support along the route, then cap it all off with refreshing root beer floats at the finish.

Families and sangha members are invited to a relaxed picnic at the Rotary Shelter in Willamette Park. Expect games and activities for children. Food and drinks will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring a potluck dish to share if they wish. The Rotary Shelter sits next to the children’s playground, at the first picnic area on the right after entering the park.

Experienced coaches at Corvallis Strength Training Studio lead Summer Strength & Conditioning camps for middle and high school students. Each one-week session includes five training days, with three devoted to the weight room and two focused on conditioning and running mechanics, teaching proper lifting and running form. Participants gain knowledge and confidence through a comprehensive plan that helps build their bodies for sports and for life. Most weeks offer both morning and evening options so families can choose the sessions that fit their schedules.

This is an open craft night where anything goes, from crochet and collage to whatever project you want to work on. It is bring-your-own-craft, so pack the supplies you need and enjoy a beverage while you create.

Gong Love brings an immersive sound meditation to Corvallis Friends Meeting, inviting calm attention through the resonant layers of gongs, crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes, and other healing instruments. Often described as a gong bath or sound bath, the experience begins with gentle breathing and easy visualization to settle the mind, then flows into a tapestry of tones and vibrations that you both hear and feel. Every session is unique, shaped by the evolving soundscape and each participant’s inner state, and may nurture deep relaxation, restful awareness, vivid imagery, and a renewed connection to intuition, creativity, and inner guidance. The approach centers on compassion, curiosity, and presence in a welcoming setting with supportive guides rather than gurus. The meditation is facilitated by Mark Clem, sometimes joined by Amy Clem, of Sonic Journey Sound Meditations. This series takes place twice each month. Sliding-scale admission is available, with tickets from $15 to $40, and a donation option is offered for regular attendees. Comfortable, loose clothing is encouraged. For the most restorative experience, bring a yoga or camping mat, a blanket, and a pillow, and consider an eye mask. Free neighborhood parking is available.

Young athletes can build speed and athletic performance at a youth clinic in Albany held at Timber-Linn Park near the softball fields. The clinic is led by Justin, a local physical therapist and owner of Cornerstone Performance, who is also a former Division 1 sprinter and long jumper and a state long jump champion. Training focuses on improving quickness, strength, and overall athletic ability. Flexible payment options are offered, with the choice to pay per session or for multiple sessions in advance, and registration is completed once with pay-as-you-go available.

Bring your current project and spend time with fellow crafters at Market of Choice, upstairs. All types of arts and crafts are welcome, with space for complete beginners as well as experienced makers. If you are just getting started and do not have materials, it is possible to borrow basic supplies or get help finding what you need when arranged in advance. A small stash of thrifted needles and sale yarn may be available with prior notice.

Royal Bar & Grill hosts a live trivia night every Wednesday. Participation is free, and prizes are awarded to the top teams.

Kick off River Rhythms with extra time before the concert. The venue stays open late, offering carousel rides and a cafe for food, so you can share some moments together and add a bit of fun before the music begins.

Deluxe Brewing hosts Music Bingo every Thursday with four distinct music categories. The vibe is playful and upbeat, and prizes are on the line throughout the game. Expect catchy tunes and friendly competition from start to finish.

Study Night at Greenhouse offers a calm, low-lit setting made for concentration. Attendees bring their homework, and the venue provides the caffeine to keep energy up while the laid back vibes help everyone stay on task.

Music Bingo brings a lively game night to The Plaza in downtown Corvallis. Admission is free and the vibe is loud, with sing-alongs, playful dance moves, and prizes up for grabs. Expect at least one fiercely focused player, plenty of laughs, and a party atmosphere where friends can enjoy food and drinks while the playlist drives the action.