Things to Do in Tigard, Oregon

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Tigard, located 10 miles south of Portland, is a bustling city with a thriving community devoted to arts and culture, history and recreation. Tigard, which was once known as Tigardville, was named after Wilson Tigard, patriarch to one of the early families of settlers. Today, Tigard offers some of the best shopping in Oregon, great golf and top-notch community theatre. No community in Washington County would be complete without a festival, and Tigard is no exception. Summertime brings an array of festivities such as the Festival of Balloons, held each June; the Fourth of July fireworks celebration and the Tigard Blast, which commemorates the end of summer.

The Tigard Chamber of Commerce functions as a support for the Tigard area and also has a small visitor info area. Our visitor info area is full of both chamber member information as well as visitor brochures, maps, magazines, and more.

Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Archers Afield is an indoor archery facility that hosts tournaments, instructional classes, private archery lessons, recreational archery for all ages, and a pro-shop for equipment rental and purchases. They have three separate 20 yard ranges with a total of 43 lanes and two private ranges for lessons and groups.

Hours:
• Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Tigard Area Farmers Market is a great resource for fresh and locally-grown produce, plants, food and crafts. Have your gardening questions answered by a Master Gardener and enjoy live entertainment throughout the season.

At this time, the market’s safety guidelines encourage masks to be worn, limit shopping groups to one person and patrons to practice social distancing while shopping.

The market is open Sundays, May through October, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Made In Oregon stores are proud to offer the highest quality products made available from the best Oregon vendors since 1975. Their goal is to provide an excellent shopping experience for Oregonians as well as visitors. Made In Oregon prides itself on a large selection that is a true reflection of what Oregon artists have to offer. The stores’ specialty is Oregon gourmet food featuring favorites such as hazelnuts, salmon and marionberries. Also available are Pendleton woolens, Oregon wine, Tillamook cheese, and handmade jewelry, pottery and Myrtlewood bowls.

Gardener’s Choice Garden Center in Tigard is a family-owned nursery with a large selection of annuals, perennials, nursery stock, pottery, fountains and garden decor.

The John Tigard House, built in 1880, is one of two Tigard-area sites listed on the National Historic Register. John Tigard was the eldest son of Wilson Tigard, the founding father of Tigardville, now known as Tigard. The house is significant in its association with John, who operated a coach route from Tigardville to Portland, and as an example of early frame construction.

The Duck Store at Washington Square Mall carries a wide variety of University of Oregon sportswear ranging from infant and children’s clothing to ladies’ and men’s attire. The store also carries memorabilia perfect for the car, home and beyond.

Dennis’ 7 Dees provides high quality plants and gardening products. The newest location at Bridgeport Village is an urban plant, gift and design shop. Plant offerings include tropical indoor plants, decorative containers and garden-related gifts.