Parks & Recreation Community Events

For detailed information about our upcoming events and many other events happening in our community, visit hermiston.live! 

MARCH

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
March 29, 2024  8:00pm

• Thousands of filled Easter eggs to find in the dark with your flashlight! Free Event
• Ages 10 and under
• Butte Park, next to Funland

APRIL

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
April 6, 2024  9:00am

• Bareroot seedling trees to be given away. Red Maple, Allegheny Service Berry, Hackberry, Bradford Pear, European, Mountain Ash and Japanese Zelkova.
• Hermiston Community Center Parking Lot

MAY

Spring Bazaar
May 11, 2024  9:00am - 4:00pm

• Hermiston Community Center and Harkenrider Senior Activity Center
• FREE to enter and shop!  Vendors registration opens April 1,2024. Call 541-667-5018 or come in to register.

I Love My City
May 18, 2024  9:00am-12:00pm

• Join I LOVE MY CITY as we come together with individuals across Umatilla County to complete service projects all over the area. Why? Just because.

JUNE

Kids Fishing Derby
June 1, 2024  10:00am - Noon

• Ages 2-12 years. An adult must accompany all children. Each fish caught must be reeled in by a child 2-12 years old. All normal fishing regulations are in effect. Bring your own fishing pole and gear. Adults will be able to fish at 12 noon.  Free Event.
• McNary Ponds

Art Festival
June (TBA), 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Art for sale and viewing, exhibits inside and outside businesses, entertainment and drawings.
• Festival Street, Downtown Hermiston

JULY

Stars & Stripes 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2024  3:00pm - 10:30pm

• Vendors, games, activities and entertainment starting at 3:00pm
• Firework display from the Butte at 10:00pm
• Butte Park

Summer Movies in the Park
July 12, 19, 26 2024  Dusk

• Featured movies TBD, Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  
• Butte Park

AUGUST

MelonFest
August (TBA), 2024  9:00am-2:00pm

• Vendors, entertainment, kids games, free slices of watermelon, bathtub races and more!  
• Festival & Main Street, Downtown Hermiston
• 2024 Vendor Registration

SEPTEMBER

Harvest Bazaar
September 30, 2023  9:00am - 4:30pm

• Hermiston Community Center and Harkenrider Senior Activity Center

OCTOBER

Cork & Barrel
October (TBA), 2024  5:00pm-10:00pm

• Wine and beer tasting, live music, dancing and Food
• Tickets can be purchase in advance or at the gate. 21+ event
• Festival Street, Downtown Hermiston

Kiwanis Kids Day
October (TBA), 2024 10am-2pm Butte Park

• All things kids!  Games, activities, event and so much more! 
• Butte Park

Faith in Blue
October (TBA), 2024  11:00am - 4:00pm Butte Park

• Free, family fun Faith & Blue event!  Celebrating our local law enforcement with officer engagement activities as part of the nation’s largest annual  community-policing event. 
• Food vendors, bounce houses, raffles, competitions and more.

Community Yard Sale
October 11, 2024  9:00am - 4:00pm

• Cleaning your garage? Getting rid of old stuff?  Bring your stuff and join us for a Community Yard Sale.  
• Online reservations will open in late August or give us a call at 541-667-5018
• Hermiston Community Center parking lot

Treats on Main & Beyond
October 31, 2024 

• 3:00-5:00pm  Treats on Main & Festival Street
• 4:00-6:00pm  Carnival style games and prizes at the Hermiston Community Center

NOVEMBER

Veterans Day Breakfast
November 11, 2024  8:00am 

•  Free event honoring all Veterans, active duty service members and their families.  RSVP to 541-667-5018
•  Hermiston Community Center

Christmas Bazaar
November 30, 2024  9:00am - 4:00pm

• Hermiston Community Center and Harkenrider Senior Activity Center
• FREE to enter and shop!  Vendors registration opens October 14, 2024.  Call 541-667-5018 or come in to register.

DECEMBER

Tree Lighting Celebration and Lighted Parade
December 5, 2024  5:45pm

• 5:45pm Lighted Parade down Main St.
• 6:15pm Santa arrives and lighting of the tree on Festival Street.
• Music, carolers, performances, vendors and more. Dress warm and be ready for some photos with Santa!

Pancakes with Santa
December 14, 2024  9:00pm

• A wonderful holiday family tradition.  Includes breakfast, kids crafts and photo opportunity with Santa.  
• Advance ticket purchase only.  
• Hermiston Community Center