Experience the magic of live theatre with performances by:

• Bag&Baggage Productions
• Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre (HART)
• Native Performing Arts Network
• and STAGES Performing Arts Youth Theatre. 

Discover professional productions, community theatre, new works, Indigenous storytelling, and all-ages friendly performances throughout the year.

Attend a live performance by the Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra, Oregon Chorale, Rasika, and the Westside Community & Youth Orchestra, as well as Showtime at Shute and the Performance Series at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. 

You can also enjoy live music at many restaurants and events where local musicians help create a lively atmosphere, including:

• DAnu Tasting Room
• Hillsboro Farmers' Markets
• Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market
• Influence Music Hall
• McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
• M&M Marketplace
• Coyote’s Bar & Grill
• O’Brien’s Pub
• Pizzario
• Hillsboro Downtown Station
• Résolu Cellars
• Restaurant AMA
• and the monthly Hillsboro Art Walk . 

Experience the joy of dance year-round with performances at the Walters Cultural Arts Center and El Sol Festival.

You can also hit the dance floor and enjoy a social dance at Odd Fellows Hall with the Sunset Promenaders Square and Round Dance Club, or at the Walters Cultural Arts Center.

From square and round dancing to Latin, swing, and other community dance events, there are plenty of opportunities to get moving and connect with others.

Looking to learn? Explore "Creative Classes" section for dance lessons and workshops.

Expand your creativity through a wide range of creative classes and activities offered across the community for all ages.  

Visual Art:

At the Walters Cultural Arts Center, offerings include ceramics, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and writing classes.

Explore painting at the Catherine Bede Gallery, ColoursArt, Elizabeth Higgins Studio (online), the Hillsboro Community Senior Center, and Hidden Creek Community Center. Or dive into hands-on arts experiences for youth at the Children’s Healing Art Project.

Hillsboro’s Golden Road Art Studio offers free online art lessons for youth, resources for educators and partners with community organizations to host pop-up experiences. 

Theater & Writing:  

Hone your performance and writing skills with HART, Native Performing Arts Network, the Immigrant Story, and STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy. Explore screenwriting and more at Hollywood in Hillsboro.

Dance:

Dance enthusiasts can take classes at Hillsboro Dance Center, An Daire Academy of Irish Dance, Hidden Creek Community Center, New Vision Dance Center, the Music Box, and Lines Dance Academy.

Music:

Study music with Mir Music, American Guitar Academy, Orenco Music, Bach to Rock Tanasbourne, and through programs at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. 

Culinary:

Build delicious new skills in culinary and pastry arts at Collective Kitchen and Sweet T Bakery.

Craft:

For crafters, I Body Love presents candle making workshops, AR Workshop Hillsboro offers DIY projects, Color Me Mine offers ceramic painting, and the Westside Queer Resource Center hosts “crafternooon” drop-in programming. 

Discover hands-on learning and fascinating collections at FLIP Children’s Museum and the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals.

Whether you're exploring interactive exhibits with young children or marveling at world-class gems, minerals, fossils, and crystals, these family-friendly museums offer memorable experiences for visitors of all ages.

Discover film right in your backyard at two vibrant local festivals: the Tauraro Film Festival and the Hillsboro Film Festival.

The Hillsboro Film Festival by Dodge Media and Bag&Baggage productions offers a curated slate of exceptional short films from across the country, highlighting fresh voices and compelling stories. And don’t miss exciting new creative opportunities at Hollywood in Hillsboro, Hillsboro’s growing hub for filmmakers and film lovers alike. Experience the power of film—right here at home.

The Tauraro Film Festival, the West Coast’s longest-running showcase of films from, for, and by Black, Indigenous, Native, Two-Spirit, Trans, and Queer storytellers, brings bold, visionary cinema to Hillsboro.

Connect with community at free festivals and events throughout the year.  

Spring & Summer:

Pix in the Park, Showtime Concert Series, M&M El Sol Festival, Hillsboro Pride Party, Juneteenth, Disability Pride Month, Latino Cultural Festival, La Guelaguetza, Hillsboro Farmers Market, and Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market.

Fall & Winter:

OrencoFest, City of Hillsboro 150th Anniversary Celebration, El Grito, Dia de Los Muertos, Hillsboro Holly Days, Winter Village*, Light Up the Sky Drone Show. *Ice skating rink requires ticketed entry.

View calendars with upcoming events below. 

Support your local arts organizations with your time, talents, and passion. Consider volunteering for arts and culture nonprofits (included on this website). Opportunities include events, ushering, and board leadership positions.

Learn about the Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council, Public Art Committees, and more.