Family events in Woodburn, OR

Presented by Double J Motorwerks, this is the Pacific Northwest’s biggest VW and Audi gathering, organized by enthusiasts for fellow fans and held at Woodburn Dragstrip. Highlights include a car show with judged and non judged entries, vendor booths, a swap meet, drag racing, a burn out contest, the Show Queen Show Off, and more day of activities. General admission is $20 presale or $25 on the day, and tickets for kids ages 6 to 14 are $5. Car show entry is $25 presale or $30 day of show and includes the driver’s admission. Swap meet spots are $35 for a 10 by 10 space and include the driver’s admission. Drag racing entry is $55. Camping is available for $15 per car.

Brushes & Blessings pops up within the Annual Dahlia Festival’s centennial celebration, offering face painting and henna amid a sea of color. Artist Alexandria Hardeman brings a decade of professional face painting and eight years of henna experience, pairing technical skill with upbeat energy to turn ideas into wearable art. She enjoys bringing imaginative requests to life, from dragons to hermit crabs to intricately rendered goat skulls, and treats each session as a fun, memorable moment. Beyond the chair, the festival unfolds across a living canvas of more than 500,000 dahlia plants spread over nearly 50 acres, with a showcase garden featuring over 375 distinct varieties. Browse The Mercantile for unique gifts and handcrafted pieces, sample treats from food trucks, catch live music on weekends, and explore creative classes. Parking and admission are free.

This centennial celebration fills nearly 50 acres with color, featuring more than half a million dahlia plants and a display garden with over 375 unique varieties. Wander among the blooms, choose favorites, and place online orders for spring planting. Fresh-cut bouquets are available to take home. The Mercantile offers distinctive gifts, self care favorites, and handcrafted pieces from local artists, and it is open year round. Throughout the season, enjoy tasty options from food trucks, live music on weekends, and creative classes. Parking and admission are free. Bring a camera to capture the beauty and the memories.

Woodburn Dragstrip hosts the 41st Annual Fall Classic, a multi-day event featuring racing, featured car runs, and jet exhibitions. Gates open Friday for parking, with a Test & Tune session that day. On Saturday, gates open and racing begins, featured cars run three times, and jets make two runs. Pre-sale adult admission is $20, gate admission is $25, and kids are $10. Pre-sale prices are the same on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is included with admission. No outside alcohol is allowed, and the facility operates under OLCC regulations.

BMW Day at Portland Cars and Coffee features a curated display of distinctive BMWs beneath the main canopy at Langer's Fun Center in Sherwood. Presented by Boyd Motor Werks, the showcase includes notable examples across a wide range of models and builds, with vehicles arranged in collaboration with Boyd Motor Werks and Country Financial. A Featured Lot will accommodate the first 50 BMWs, with parking assigned in order of arrival. After those spaces are taken, up to 300 additional spots are available for other attendees, and overflow parking is located across the street in the Walmart lot. No registration is required, and any requests for sign-ups or fees are not legitimate. Event sponsor note: Boyd Motor Werks is an independent Portland shop focused on BMW and Mini Cooper service, parts, and repairs, offering more than 40 years of combined experience.

Brushes & Blessings brings face painting and henna to the Annual Dahlia Festival’s centennial celebration, set among vast fields of blooms. Artist and entrepreneur Alexandria Hardeman leads the pop-up with 10 years of professional face painting and 8 years creating intricate henna. Known for upbeat energy, she brings children’s imaginative requests to life, from majestic dragons to quirky hermit crabs to detailed goat skulls. All around, the festival showcases more than 500,000 dahlia plants across nearly 50 acres and a display garden with over 375 unique varieties. Browse the Mercantile for distinctive gifts and handcrafted items, enjoy bites from food trucks, listen to live music, and explore creative classes. Parking and admission are free, and the vibrant landscape offers a colorful setting for photos.

The NHS Grad Night 2027 Car Show gathers car lovers at Newberg Chevrolet to raise funds for a safe celebration for the Newberg High School Class of 2027. All makes and models are welcome, with vehicle registration priced at $20. Vendor spaces are available for $20, offering small businesses a chance to participate. Highlights include eye-catching custom cars, raffles, local vendors, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Awards will be given for Best in Show and People’s Choice. Registration for participants and vendors can be completed through the event link or QR code, and proceeds from registrations, raffle tickets, and purchases support the Grad Night fund.

The event features vendors, apple pie and apple cider, along with demonstrations of cider pressing and more.