General Event

May 21 is known as Dogwood Day in Milwaukie, "The Dogwood City of the West.” It’s the city’s date of incorporation (birthday) and since the 1960s it’s been linked to the time of year when the Dogwoods are in bloom.

Join city staff and volunteers with the Milwaukie Historical Society Sunday, May 21 from 9:30 am to 2 p.m. during the Milwaukie Farmers Market. There will be a booth in front of city hall with a live Dogwood, coloring pages, stickers, sunglasses, and other Dogwood items.

Join us for storytime in the park this summer! Weekly songs, stories & rhymes every Monday & Tuesday morning, June-August. In the amphitheater outside the library, weather permitting. Ages 0-5.

Enjoy an outdoor marimba band concert in the park next to the library, weather permitting. Performing locally for nearly 20 years, the Sojourner School Marimba Band plays high-energy music originating from Zimbabwe.
All ages.

What is a wetland anyways? Whey are they important? Come find out at a Wetland Tour at Minthorn Springs in Milwaukie! The Wetlands Conservancy will have information about what makes a wetland, their functions, and what critters use them. 

Park near Planet Fitness and walk across 37th Ave. to the trailhead. If you have binoculars, bring them along! 

Want to learn more about what a watershed is and what you can do to improve the water quality in one? Pack a picnic lunch, hop on public transit, bike, or drive, and join the Johnson Creek Watershed Council at Kellogg Creek Park for a family friendly day of learning about and caring for a healthy Johnson Creek Watershed. 

Help support the Milwaukie Garden Club at their Annual Plant Sale. The sale will include a selection of perennials, annuals, and shrubs ranging from $3 to $15. Credit cards and cash will be accepted. 

The Milwaukie Museum will be open during the sale so stop in and learn about Milwaukie's amazing history. 

Explore music, gravity, senses and more with hands-on play stations. Ages 1-3. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees.