Parks & Recreation Community Events

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

MARCH

Daddy Daughter Dance
March 22, 2025 6:00-9:00pm

Dads and Daughters of all ages
Hermiston Community Center

APRIL

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
April 5, 2025 9:00am

Bareroot seedling trees to be given away. Red Maple, Acer rubrum; Select River Birth, Betula nigra; European Mountain Ash, Sorbus aucuparia; Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum; Littleleaf Linden, Tilia cordata; Japanese Zelkova, Zelkova serrata.
Hermiston Community Center Parking Lot

Cast & Catch Kids Fishing Derby
April 5, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Ages 2-11 years. An adult must accompany all children. Each fish caught must be reeled in by a child 2-11 years old. All normal fishing regulations are in effect. Bring your own fishing pole and gear. Adults will be able to fish at 2:00pm. Free Event.
McNary Ponds, Fountain Pond

Easter Carnival and Egg Dash
April 18, 2025 5:30-8:30pm

Thousands of Easter eggs for multiple Egg Dashes at 6:00, 6:20; 6:40; 7:00pm
Flash Light Egg Dash 8:00pm
Carnival games and activities!
HEROS Sportsplex, 1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston

MAY

Spring Bazaar
May 3, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hermiston Community Center and Harkenrider Senior Activity Center
FREE to enter and shop! Vendors registration opens April 2, 2025. Call 541-667-5018 or come in to register.

I Love My City
May 17, 2025 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.

Community Recycle Event
May 17, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm

Recycle at New Hope Community Church, 1350 S. Hwy 395, Hermiston. Bring your cardboard, paper, clean wood, yard debris, compost, scrap metal, appliances, furniture, plastics, misc items, batteries and tires! NO Electronics; NO Liquids or household hazardous waste; NO Stumps; NO Refrigerators or AC units.

Hazardous Household Wast Collection Event
May 17, 2025 9:00am-3:00pm

Paint, motor oil, sprays, aerosols, pesticides and cleaning chemicals and more.
Recycle at Umatilla County Fair Office, 1740 E. Airport Road, Hermiston (across from EOTEC)

JUNE

JULY

Stars & Stripes 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2025 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 11, 2025 8:45pm:
July 18, 2025 8:30pm:
July 25, 2025 8:30pm:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets
Butte Park next to Funland playground

AUGUST

MelonFest
August 16, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm

Vendors, entertainment, kids games, free slices of watermelon, bathtub races and more!
Festival & Main Street, Downtown Hermiston
2025 Vendor Registration COMING SOON!

OCTOBER

Community Yard Sale
October 4, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm

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, 2025

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, 2025 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, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hermiston Community Center, Harkenrider Senior Activity Center and Maxwell Pavilion
FREE to enter and shop! Vendors registration opens October 15, 2025 at 9:00am. Call 541-667-5018 or come in to register.

DECEMBER

Tree Lighting Celebration and Lighted Parade
December 4, 2025 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 13, 2025 9:00pm

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

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