Westside Sustainable Living Fair

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People and booths on a sunny day at the Downtown Hillsboro Saturday Market Celebrate community and sustainability at the 2026 Westside Sustainable Living Fair, featuring local organizations, resources, information, and fun activities to help residents learn about climate action, energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable transportation, and more!

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9 am to 1 pm
At the Downtown Hillsboro Saturday Market
2^nd Avenue between Main Street & Lincoln Street

The Sustainable Living Fair will be a vibrant community gathering filled with local food, family-friendly activities, sustainability resources, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and community partners.

The event is hosted by the City of Hillsboro, Westside Planet Alliance, and 350.org Washington County.

Hands-On Activities & Educational Topics

Enjoy hands-on activities while learning about:

Clean energy & electric vehicles
Heat pumps & induction cooking
Sustainable landscaping & wildlife-friendly gardening
Tree planting & native plants
Water conservation & watershed health
Bicycle safety & sustainable transportation
Waste reduction & reuse strategies
Local climate action & sustainability efforts

Complete your passport by visiting the booths and enter to win a variety of raffle prizes!

Interactive activities for all ages will include:

Games
River rock painting
Prize wheels & giveaways
Tree & seed resources
Educational exhibits
PGE's Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive

Participating Organizations & Booths

The event will include activities & booths from the following partner organizations:

350.org Washington County
Backyard Habitat Certification Program
City of Beaverton Sustainability Team
City of Hillsboro Sustainability Team
City of Hillsboro Urban Forestry
City of Hillsboro Water Department
City of Tigard Sustainability Team
City of Tualatin Sustainability Team
Climate Action Tigard
Community Action
Electrify Oregon
Electrify PDX
Energy Trust of Oregon
Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan
Hillsboro HiLight Broadband
Mobilizing Climate Action Together
Northwest Veg
Oregon Electric Vehicle Association
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Third Act Oregon
TriMet
Tualatin River Watershed Council
Tualatin Riverkeepers
Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District
WashCo Bikes
Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling
Waste-Free Advocates
Westside Transportation Alliance

Explore Electric Vehicles at PGE's Ride & Drive Event

Portland General Electric (PGE) will host an interactive Ride & Drive experience where attendees can explore electric vehicles (EVs) up close, learn about EV technology and charging, test drive an EV, and speak directly with experts about transitioning to electric transportation.

Saturday, July 18, 10 am to 3 pm
In the Heritage Bank parking lot in Downtown Hillsboro
314 East Main Street

Two friends test drive an electric vehicle

Enjoy the Downtown Hillsboro Saturday Market

Find additional vendors with sustainable goods, locally grown produce, prepared food, handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, and more at the farmers' market!

Carrots, red cabbage, brussels sprouts, and lettuce from a farmers market

Get Involved

Volunteer at the Sustainable Living Fair!

Westside Planet Alliance is looking for:

Master Recyclers to assist with information booths & the Farmers' Market Waste Center.
Help with check-in, the information table, Spanish interpretation, and more!