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Thursday July 29th
150 Things to do in Oregon City
  1. Visit the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (Currently closed. A task force is reviewing options for future use www.historicoregoncity.org) 503-657-9336
  2. Stop by the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce and see what Oregon City has to offer (www.oregoncity.org/home15) 503-656-1619
  3. Visit the Canemah National Historic District
  4. Visit the McLoughlin House (www.mcloughlinhouse.org) 503-656-5146
  5. Visit the Barclay House (next door to the McLoughlin House)
  6. Feb. 14 Free Museum Day at all Oregon City Historic Facilities
  7. Go for a walk along the promenade overlooking the Willamette River and Falls
  8. Feb. 14 Spinning Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at the McLoughlin House (www.mcloughlinhouse.org) 503-656-5146
  9. Feb. 14 Demonstrations and Living History of Early Oregon City at the Ermatinger House (http://www.oregoncityparks.org/parksandrecreation/ermatinger-house)
  10. See the Library Park and the Carnegie Center, originally a Carnegie Library (606 John Adams St)
  11. Visit one of Oregon City's many parks and have a picnic (http://www.oregoncityparks.org/parksandrecreation/parks)
  12. Watch skateboarders at Clackamette Park
  13. Feb. 14 150 Tree Planting at Hopkins Tree Farm (www.demonstrationforest.org) 503-632-2150
  14. Go for a walk south along the Willamette River from Clackamette Park to the new dock
  15. Drive to the Promontory Avenue overlook and see all the way to Portland
  16. Feb. 14 OCHS Grad Party Casino Night Fundraiser 503-655-2513
  17. Take a ride up the Municipal Elevator
  18. Feb. 22 Piano great Michael Allen Harrison will perform at the OCHS Auditorium (email: ocbandparent@gmail.com) 503-201-7746
  19. Feb. 22 Willamette Falls Symphony presents Legendary Lovers at Oregon City United Methodist Church (www.willamettefallssymphony.org)
  20. Visit the art installation project Elevations in Transition at the Elevator (http://www.orcity.org/publicworks/municipal-elevator)
  21. Feb. 27-28 Peter Pan at the Oregon City Children's Theatre (www.octheatre.org)
  22. Walk aroudn the historic distric and look at historic houses (http://www.orcity.org/planning/historic-sites)
  23. Feb to April Emergence, Signs of Awakening at Howden Art and Framing (www.HowdenArt.com)
  24. Take photographs of the stunning natural beauty of the area
  25. Take a power walk around the track at the Jackson Campus High School (Old Oregon City High School on Jackson St)
  26. Enjoy some refreshing gelato downtown on Main Street
  27. Learn the history of the region at the Museum of the Oregon Territory (www.historicoregoncity.org) 503-655-5574
  28. Take in the beauty of Willamette Falls from the deck of a Scottish Pub
  29. Take part in Planting 150 Trees (www.oc150.com)
  30. Go for a hike on Clackamette Cove Trail and across the old Hwy. 213 Bridge
  31. March 5 Oregon City's Spring Band Concert at OCHS Auditorium
  32. Experience a living hisotry tea at the Ermatinger House 5003-650-1851
  33. Sample wine at local wineries
  34. Take a nature walk along Newell Creek Canyon
  35. March 12 Oregon City Golf Club's Sesquicentennial Mixed Two-Ball Flag Tournament, Timber Stevens 503-518-2846
  36. See the high water marks from the 1964 and 1996 Floods at Spicer's on Washington Street
  37. Visit Tony's Fishmarket, the oldest fish market in Oregon City, on Washington Street
  38. March 13 Free Clothes at teh Real OC Swap! Pilates with Fe on Main Street (Contact Re: harmonypix@comcast.net) Other dates: April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10
  39. View the rotating art gallery at the Oregon City Planning Department (221 Molalla Avenue, Suite 200)
  40. Admire the bust of Dr. John McLoughlin at the Willamette Falls viewpoint on 99E
  41. March 14 Hair Work Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at the McLoughlin House
  42. Visit a performance at Clackamas Community College (CCC) (www.depts.clackamas.edu/comm-theatre)
  43. March 14 1800's Demonstrations and hands-on projects at the Ermatinger House 503-650-1851
  44. Go fishing for sturgeon and salmon in the Willamette River
  45. March 24 Penny's Puppet Productions presents Scout's Grand Adventure at Oregon City Library
  46. Visit the Haggart Observatory at CCC (www.clackamas.cc.or.us/inside.asp?content=1086)
  47. Visit the Oak Savannah in Canemah
  48. March 25 Steve Lattanzi presents Creature Feature, fun with reptiles, at the Oregon City Library
  49. Take a boat ride on the river
  50. Play a game of golf
  51. Visit the local cemetaries and look at headstones of pioneers
  52. March 26 Victor Johnson presents Roots Music for Kids at the Oregon City Library
  53. Stroll down Main Street and see historic buildings downtown
  54. March 27 Magician Bob Eaton presents an afternoon magic at the Oregon City Library
  55. Check out new Oregon City banners throughout town
  56. Climb the historic 7th Street Stairs and enjoy Singer Creek Falls along the way
  57. Go to the Pioneer Center and take a Tai Chi Class, dance to a big band, or have lunch (http://www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation/pioneer-community-center)
  58. April Oregon Reads: The Stubborn Twig
  59. April 3-5 HeArt of Oregon Chow and Sale sponsored by the Three Rivers Artist Guild (www.threeriversartistguild.blogspot.com)
  60. Stroll the CCC grounds and view the many public art pieces
  61. Visit the Antique Mall on 7th Street
  62. April 11 12:00-4:00 pm Shell Work Victorian Handcraft Demonstration at the McLoughlin House
  63. April 11 In My Easter Bonnet, 150 years of headwear (1850-1950), at the Ermatinger House
  64. April 11 Hunt for eggs at Oregon City's Easter Egg hunt,  at Rivercrest Park, 10 am
  65. Get a tan at a tanning salon
  66. Take a ride on the trolley (http://www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation/oregon-city-trolley)
  67. April 12-18 Celebrate National Library Week!
  68. Check out a book, tape, or DVD at the Library
  69. Visit the Friends of the Library Book Store at the Antique Mall
  70. Watch the old prop planes take off and land at the old airfield along Beavercreek Road
  71. April 17, 18, 24 & 25 New Century Players present Trail of Evidence at the Ainsworth House (www.newcenturyplayers.com) 503-367-2620
  72. April 18 Take Care of Oregon at Oregon City Cleanup at Clackamette Park (www.oc150.com)
  73. April 20-May 11 Second Annual OC Community Food Drive (www.oregoncityumc.com)
  74. May 2-Oct. 31 Oregon City Farmer's Market (www.orcityfarmersmarket.com) 503-734-0192
  75. Visit Jon Storm Park and the new boat dock on th Willamette River
  76. Pick wild blackberries
  77. Relax and have a cup of coffee
  78. May 8-10 Pioneer Family Festival (www.pioneerfamilyfestival.com)
  79. Visit the Alexander Gallery on the CCC Campus (www.clackamas.edu/inside.asp?content=1006)
  80. Catch a game at the high school
  81. May 9  Teddy Bear parade (www.pioneerfamilyfestival.com)
  82. Drive to Mt. Hood and see Timberline Lodge, a national historic landmark
  83. Enjoy a rhythm and blues band at one of the Oregon City taverns
  84. May 9  Antique Buttons Victorian Handcraft Display/Lecture at the McLoughlin House
  85. Get a tattoo
  86. Sample some local fresh seafood
  87. Take a swim at Oregon City's Olympic-sized pool at 12th Street and Jackson
  88. May 9 100th Anniversary at McLoughlin Memorial Celebration 503-657-8287
  89. Visit the Stevens-Crawford House (603 6th Street) 503-655-2866
  90. Go jogging on the track at CCC
  91. Take a tour of the downtown murals
  92. Go horseback riding
  93. Hit the many garage sales on the weekends
  94. Volunteer with one of the local Oregon City nonprofit organizations
  95. Meditate in the Japanese Peace Garden on the grounds of the Pioneer Center
  96. May 20-23 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Oregon City High School (www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us) 
  97. Take a ride on the Amtrak Cascades train up to Seattle
  98. Visit Mountain View Cemetary for Memorial Day Commemoration
  99. Take a Continuing Ed class at CCC
  100. May 25 Atkinson Church Historic Tour, Pat Lichen (email: secretary@atkinsonchurch.com) 503-656-7296
  101. View Historic Photo Exhibition (www.oc150.com)
  102. June 1 Oregon City Band Pops Concert at the OCHS Auditorium (www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us) 
  103. Visit Dr. John McLoughlin's grave
  104. Stop and smell the roses at the Rose Farm (538 Holmes Lane) 503-656-5146
  105. Hike or bike around the trail at CCC
  106. June 2 Be Creative @ Your Library sign up for summer reading program at Oregon City Library
  107. Go river rafting, kayaking, or canoeing
  108. Spend a day in court at the Courthouse
  109. Enjoy fine dining at one of many diverse restaurants
  110. June 10 Ezra Meeker Wagon and Entourage at EOT (www.oc150.com)
  111. Attend church services
  112. Admire the public art on 7th Street
  113. Meet friends for a glass of wine at a local wine bar
  114. June 12-14  Open Studios of Beavercreek, featuring Oregon City artists in a rural setting (www.openstudiosofbeavercreek.com)
  115. Play in the spray park at Rivercrest Park
  116. Wade in the pool at Library Park by the Carnegie Center
  117. Go bicycling on the bike paths around town
  118. June 13 Quilting Victorian Handcraft Demonstration  at McLoughlin House
  119. Take in the botanical wonders of the area
  120. Follow the Barlow Road section of the Oregon Trail and walk in the "wagon ruts"
  121. June 13 Weddings and Trousseaus: 150 years (1850-1950) at the Ermatinger House
  122. Have a home brew on the deck of McMenamins overlooking the Willamette River
  123. Buy delicious pastries at Oregon City's oldest bakery on Main Street
  124. June 19 Trick-n-Racy Cars Charity Car Cruze at Clackamette Park
  125. Walk across the Oregon City/West Linn Bridge
  126. June 20  Active Water Sports Boat Buyer's Reunion at the Clackamette Park
  127. Visit Oregon City's oldest furniture store on Main Street
  128. Visit the fire station across from the Carnegie on 7th Street
  129. June 21 NW Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club Orphan Car Show  at Clackamette Park
  130. June 29 ROAR: Reviving Oregon's Amazing Roots-Celebrating Oregon's 150th Anniversary of Statehood at Clackamette Park, carmamyers@gmail.com (www.roaroregon.org)
  131. 4th of July Celebration at Clackamette Park
  132. July 9-Aug. 28 Summer Concert Series at the Carnegie Center (Free Event) (email: rparsh@ci.oregon-city.or.us)
  133. Marvel at the awesomely tall trees
  134. Get some binoculars and go wildlife viewing-look for blue herons, turkey vultures, and sea lions catching fish near the Falls
  135. Feed the ducks and geese at the rivers
  136. Play horseshoes at Clackamette Park
  137. July 11 Independence Celebration: USA, Oregon & Oregon City at the Ermatinger House
  138. July 11 Lucet Cord-Making at the McLoughlin House
  139. Visit the Arboretum at the Home Orchard Society (www.homeorchardsociety.org/arboretum)
  140. July 25 Pioneer Baseball Game and Ice Cream Social at Chapin Park (www.oc150.com)
  141. August 1 Miniature Schnauzer Dog Show at Clackamette Park
  142. Take in a first-run movie
  143. August 8 Ribbon Flowers at the McLoughlin House
  144. Eat some authentic Mexican food
  145. Visit the Miniature Museum on Main Street where you can also pick up some souvenirs 503-656-3722
  146. View Willamette Falls Locks Museum in Willamette
  147. Attend an opening at a local art gallery
  148. August 30 14th Annual Open Air Antique Fair on Main Street 8:00 am-4:00 pm (www.oregoncity.org/home15/home.html) 503-656-1619
  149. Work out at one of the many fitness centers
  150. Greet the dawn