Things to Do in Forest Grove, Oregon

Founded by three Iraq war combat veterans, Dauntless Wine Cø. has a mission to make great wine and serve the Veteran community through charitable contributions. Dauntless’ downtown Forest Grove tasting room features their own wines, and when possible, wine, cider and beer from veteran-made producers around the country. They opened a second tasting room at Old 47 Estate in Gaston in the Spring of 2023.

Outside food and well behaved dogs are welcome at both locations.

With sweeping views of Oregon’s Coast Range, David Hill Vineyards & Winery is one of the most picturesque wineries in the region. The tasting room is located in a historic farmhouse, originally built in 1883. The farm is 140 acres in size with 40 acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer and some of the oldest vines in the state.

Reservations are required. Guests must wear masks when not seated.

Rogers Park is a public park with a basketball court and two tennis courts.

City of Forest Grove Parks and Recreation maintains 357 acres of parkland in its 14 parks including the Lincoln Park Athletic Complex which features an Olympic 9-lane all-weather track, an all-weather artificial turf soccer/lacrosse field, a 1,100-seat stadium, a softball complex, a baseball complex, and an 18,000-square-foot skate park and BMX course.

For more about all Forest Grove parks, visit the park facilities page >>>.

City offices are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

First Wednesdays in Forest Grove are a time to celebrate, and from May-October, the Adelante Farmers Market, located on Main Street between Pacific and 21st Avenues in Forest Grove’s quaint downtown area, is added to the festivities.

The market features delicious locally-grown produce, handmade crafts, handcrafted tamales and live entertainment. This family-friendly event offers kids’ activities every week, plus garden demonstrations are offered on the first Wednesday of each month.

The market takes place on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m., May through October.

Dreamwood Acres is a family-operated blueberry farm that has been growing blueberries since 1988 and started offering u-pick experiences in 2024.

The farm is open during berry season, Thursdays-Sundays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Gales Creek Campground is located just off the Wilson River Highway (Highway 6), 20 miles west of Forest Grove in the Tillamook State Forest. This rustic site is situated near Gales Creek within a young forest of Douglas fir, alder and maple trees. The campground has 19 campsites, including four walk-in sites, a day-use picnic area with a trailhead for hiking and mountain biking access, vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, picnic tables, fire grates and a recycling program. Overnight occupancy for each campsite is limited to eight people and two vehicles.

Open from May through October. Day use open year-round.

Sun Gold Farm grows fruits, vegetables, and flowers on their sustainable farm in Forest Grove.

Open Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am-5 pm.