Friday, July 7
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Program. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4:00 p.m. Free. Build with fellow Lego fans and Oregon State student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in. For more information, contact Youth Services: 541-766-6794. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-program-6 for more info.
Philomath Frolic Rodeo. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo will happen July 6-8, 2023, at Skirvin Park in Philomath, Oregon. Enjoy a evening event packed with family friendly fun. The evening starts with Kids Corner & Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. Philomath Frolic Rodeo is set to start at 7 p.m. and closed with a 10 p.m. firework and Frolic Dance. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/2023-schedule-of-events.html & https://www.philomathfrolic.org/buy-tickets.html for more info. Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12315 for online ticket purchases.
Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m.$25. Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day-to-day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: Bill Pfender. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. $10. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars for a Friday night concert. Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the suggested check-in time is 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be cheese, salami, crackers, and Burst’s Chocolates available for purchase (as well as wine, of course). All concerts are $10 per person. Children under 18 are free. Pets are allowed with a leash. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.
Alpaca Sunset and Cider. Terra Bella Homestead Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $65 – $85. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley Sunset view of Mary’s Peak from our Heavenly Field (weather permitting). Alpacas are roaming with you while you get cozy. We will provide warm blankets, comfy outdoor furniture, games to keep you entertained, and snacks to spoil the alpacas. The experience includes one thermos of hot cider or a cold bottle of sparkling cider as well as a bag of six homemade cookies. If you would like to upgrade your experience you can add at checkout, extra cider and/or bags of cookies. You are encouraged to bring additional snacks, beverages or even a picnic (cooler w/ice available upon request) Shoes must be appropriate for mud and uneven surfaces. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/service-page/alpaca-sunset-cider?referral=service_list_widget for more info.
Saturday, July 8
Philomath Frolic Rodeo. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo will happen July 6-8, 2023, at Skirvin Park in Philomath, Oregon. Enjoy a evening event packed with family friendly fun. The evening starts with Kids Corner & Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. Philomath Frolic Rodeo is set to start at 7 p.m. and closed with a 10 p.m. firework and Frolic Dance. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/2023-schedule-of-events.html & https://www.philomathfrolic.org/buy-tickets.html for more info. Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12315 for online ticket purchases.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Family Music Fun. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-19 for more info.
Artisan Market. Common fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Local artists and artisans show and sell their work at the Artisan Market at Common Fields every second Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
Second Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Join the Arts Center every month on the second Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for Second Saturday Arts Day, a family-friendly chance to learn, play, and make art. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day for more info.
Live Music at Lumos: The Creighton Lindsay Quartet. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 2 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for live music in the afternoons and evenings during the summer. The Creighton Lindsay Quartet–featuring Ray Brassfield, Gary Nolde, and Dave Plaehn will be playing roots music from 2-4pm. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic basket or enjoy Nick Turner and his Soul Food Truck. Cajun shrimp, sausages, grits, collard greens. He will have his kitchen parked here all weekend-long to serve up his Birmingham, AL southern flair. Visit https://lumoswine.com/ for more info.
Summer Movie: Star Wars Episode 4. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5: 30 p.m. Free. The Imperial Forces — under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) — hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-movie-star-wars-episode-4 for more info.
Jazz WRX Trio. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Catch the one and only WRX Jazz trio every second Saturday at the Old World Center from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sunday, July 9
Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free. Karl Smiley is back at the Deli for your Sunday brunch from 10am-noon. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
9th Street Community Market. High Quality Parking Lot, 1435 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Browse a diverse array of local crafters, makers, musicians and artists at the family friendly 9th Street Community Market. The Community Market is open bi-monthly on Sundays from April 30 through Sept. 3 (April 30, May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, and Sept. 3), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Community Market is pet friendly.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Sound of Summer Sundays: The Austin Trio. Airlie Winery,15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. 5 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for live music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. There will be wine for sale by the bottle or the glass. Cheese plates will be available for $10. Music will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m the Austin Trio, Claudia, Billy and Ron will play original tunes and their all time favorites, which are likely your favorites too, from 5 to 7:30 pm. Admission is $10. All tickets are will call. Visit https://airliewinery.orderport.net/wines/Tickets for tickets and more info.
Aaron Jonah Lewis. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door. Virtuoso banjo player and fiddler Aaron Jonah Lewis has been elbow-deep in traditional American music since their first lessons at the age of five with Kentucky native Robert Oppelt. Their concerts take audiences on a journey through the back roads of American old time and folk music, with detours through ragtime and early jazz. Aaron is passionate about sharing early fingerstyle banjo music. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=184477 for tickets and more info.
Monday, July 10
Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Teddy Bear Picnic Day is celebrated on July 10 every year. Almost every individual has had a teddy bear stuffed toy in their lifetime. They have been loyal companions throughout our childhood. This unofficial holiday is largely celebrated in Canada, the United States, Australia, and some parts of Europe. With this holiday being in the summer (in the northern hemisphere), it’s the perfect occasion to step outdoors and have a picnic with your children and their adorable teddy bears.
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