Events

See additional Corvallis event resource links at the bottom. These links have some unique and fun events. Please verify the time and schedule via the links, as things often change!

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May 1 (Friday)

Kitten Khaos! - Heartland Humane and Greenhouse Coffee unite. Pet. Cuddle. Shop. - 4:00pm - 8:00pm - Greenhouse Coffee + Plants

Friday Night Lights - Friday Lights is a monthly event that brings the Corvallis downtown area to life with music, art, food, and community connection - 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Downtown Corvallis - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/5143/corvallis-friday-lights

First Friday Free Walking Tour - Connecting you to local stories as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis. You’ll also have an opportunity to engage with fellow learning, story, or history enthusiasts - 5:30pm - Courtyard Marriott - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/5506/free-wallking-tour

May Day Party - Celebrate May Day with American Dream Pizza at the Campus location. There will be live music as well as a DJ - 4:00pm - Midnight - 2525 NW Monroe Avenue - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/5495/may-day-party

First Friday Drag Show & After Party - A high-energy monthly drag show followed by an after party at the Retro Arcade with discounted entry for attendees wearing wristbands - 8:00pm – 10:30pm - Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St

Just AI: Brian Merchant - A talk exploring the human cost of AI and automation, featuring journalist and author Brian Merchant as part of the PRAx Just AI Series - 5:30pm – 7:00pm - Ray Theater, PRAx (Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts) - https://www.grassrootsbookstore.com/events/4957320260501

May 2 (Saturday)

McDonald Forest 50k - Challenging 50k ultramarathon trail run traversing from Peavy Arboretum to McCulloch Peak and Dimple Hill - 7:00am - 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Road - https://www.mac50k.org/

OSU Pet Day - A free annual community event featuring family-friendly activities like teddy bear surgery, kid zone, Picasso puppy painting, and dozens of booths focused on animal health, wellness, and adoption - 10:00am – 3:00pm - Magruder Hall, Oregon State University, 700 SW 30th St - https://vetmed.oregonstate.edu/osu-pet-day

Unlocking Art - A free community engagement program at The Arts Center featuring interactive activities that explore exhibitions in new and meaningful ways, including Reformation – Kim Smith Claudel - 1:00pm – 2:00pm - The Arts Center - https://theartscenter.net/unlocking-art/

Garden Work Party - Community gardening - 12:00pm – 2:00pm - manyworld - https://www.manyworld.diy/calendar

Free Comic Book Day 2026 - A fun, family-friendly event with free comics and bonus giveaways for participating in themed activities like costumes, social media engagement, and more - 11:00am - Matt’s Cavalcade of Comics, 2075 NW Buchanan Ave

Contra Dance Night - Beginner lesson + dance - 7:00pm - Corvallis - https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/calendar/

May 3 (Sunday)

Corvallis Spring Garden Festival - The Spring and Garden Festival is Corvallis’ annual celebration of spring and community, located at the Art Center Plaza on the first Sunday in May - 10:00am - 4:00pm - The Arts Center Plaza, 700 SW Madison Ave - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/5477/corvallis-spring-garden-festival-2026

The Amazing Bubble Man - A mesmerizing, family-friendly performance blending art, science, and entertainment with incredible bubble creations that delight both kids and adults - 2:00pm - LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University http://amazingbubbleman.com/

Celtic Session - Irish jam - 2:00pm – 4:00pm - Old World Deli - https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/calendar/

May 5 (Tuesday)

Graphic Novel Club: Rare Flavours Discussion - A virtual book club hosted by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library discussing Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade, with new members welcome - 6:00pm – 7:00pm - Virtual Event (Corvallis-Benton County Public Library)

Writer’s Night - A recurring creative gathering for writers, poets, and songwriters with a chance to workshop ideas and share work in a relaxed environment - 6:00pm – 8:00pm - Greenhouse Coffee + Plants, 308 SW Monroe Ave

May 7 (Thursday)

PRAx Presents: American Strings: Eliades Ochoa - A special event featuring legendary Cuban musician Eliades Ochoa in conversation followed by a full live performance celebrating traditional Son Cubano music - 12:00pm - PRAx (Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts), 470 SW 15th St

Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop & Wine Tasting - A hands-on floral arranging workshop led by florist Pami Monnette featuring local flowers, plus a complimentary wine tasting from Vitae Springs Winery and food discounts - 6:00pm - Hotel Corvallis

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May 9 (Saturday)

The Thyme Garden’s Art in the Garden Mother’s Day Festival - The festival features artists from around the region as well as music and dancing against the backdrop of the Thyme Garden’s 2-acre display gardens and 80 acres of rambling forest paths - 11:00am - 4:00pm - 20546 Alsea Hwy - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3005/art-in-the-garden-mothers-day-festival

Filmed by Bike - The worlds best bike movies are back - 7:00pm - Whiteside Theatre - corvallisbikes.org

Farmers Market - Weekly market - 9:00am – 1:00pm - Riverfront - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/events

2nd Saturdays Art Event - Free art-making - 1:00pm – 4:00pm - The Arts Center - https://theartscenter.net/events/

Singu-Hilarity STEM Comedy Variety Show - A science-themed comedy and performance show featuring comedians, parody songs, and human-robot acts blending classic vaudeville with modern technology - 7:30pm - Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis

USATF Oregon Middle School Track & Field Championships - The Oregon Middle School Meet of Champions is hosting the USATF Oregon Middle School Track & Field Championships - 8:30am - 5:00pm - Corvallis High School

Fabric Sale Fundraiser for manyworld - Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th only, Proceeds support manyworld projects and programming - 11:00am - 3:00pm - manyworld 1013 NW Taylor

May 10 (Sunday)

Celtic Session - Irish jam - 2:00pm – 4:00pm - Old World Deli - https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/calendar/

May 12 (Tuesday)

Figure Drawing Sessions - Refine your skills in our figure drawing sessions with a nude model, open to artists 18 and older*. These non-instructional sessions offer a calm, focused space to practice gesture, proportion, and form - 6:00pm – 8:00pm - The Arts Center - https://theartscenter.net/figure-drawing-sessions/

May 14 (Thursday)

Graand Kinetic Challenge Fundraiser at Common Fields - A day-long fundraiser where a portion of food sales supports the Graand Kinetic Challenge, featuring community engagement and limited-edition art posters - 12:00pm – 9:00pm - Common Fields

May 15 (Friday)

The Devil Made Me Do It: Presented by Mortem Revue - An 18+ live performance event focused on community and confidence, featuring Mortem Revue at the Whiteside Theatre - 8:00pm - Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave

Mental Health First Aid Training - A free, full-day evidence-based course teaching participants how to recognize and support mental health and substance use challenges, with CEU credits available and no prior experience required - 9:00am – 5:00pm - Benton County Health Department, 4077 Southwest Research Way - bit.ly/BentonCoMHFA-May26

May 16 (Saturday)

CorkVallis - A lively downtown wine walk where attendees stroll through participating shops and businesses, tasting pours from featured wineries while exploring everything Downtown Corvallis has to offer - 2:00pm - 6:00pm - Downtown - https://downtown-corvallis.org/event/corkvallis-wine-walk-corvllis-2026/

Farmers Market - Weekly market - 9:00am – 1:00pm - Riverfront - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/events

Contra Dance - Live music dance - 7:30pm - Corvallis - https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/calendar/

May 17 (Sunday)

The Corvallis Spring Roll - The Spring Roll is a fun place for kids to experience the thrill of riding independently in a safe and exciting environment - 10:00am - 1605 NW 29th Street - https://www.corvallisspringroll.com/

Meditation Circle - Weekly mindfulness - 9:00am - Corvallis - https://sustainablecorvallis.org/what-we-do/events/

Corvallis-OSU Symphony: Spring Concert - A classical concert conducted by Erik Leung featuring works by Meyer, Copland, Montgomery, and William Grant Still, performed by one of Oregon’s oldest orchestras - 3:00pm - PRAx (Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts), 470 SW 15th St

Celtic Session - Jam - 2:00pm - Old World Deli - https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/calendar/

May 19 (Tuesday)

Portrait Essays: A Writing Workshop: Writing, Art, and Understanding - A cross-generational workshop led by Peggy Purdue using writing, art, and journalism techniques to explore identity, perspective, and deeper understanding - 2:00pm - Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center

May 21 (Thursday)

Business After Hours - Connect, network and unwind, Hosted by Block 15 Brewing - 5:00pm - 7:00pm - 3415 SW Deschutes St.

MUSE - MUSE: Art Grows Here - A free, all-ages event celebrating local rural arts organizations with hands-on activities, live music, and community art experiences - 4:00pm – 7:00pm - Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center, 411 SW Second Street

Landscapes Reimagined: Philip Stork - Reception - Through layered compositions, Philip Stork explores movement across space and time. His abstract landscapes emerge from imagination while drawing from the colors and environments he’s encountered through travel - 5:30 - 7:00pm - 700 SW Madison Avenue

May 22 (Friday)

Alt Prom: Gothic Glam - Music, food, photo booth, min drag show - 6:30pm - 9:00pm - Corvallis Community Center - 2601 NW Tyler Ave

Lauren Kessler: Everything Changes Everything - Grass Roots hosts Lauren Kessler for a reading and discussion of her new book Everything Changes Everything - 6:00pm – 7:30pm - Grass Roots Books & Music - https://www.grassrootsbookstore.com/events/5081320260522

May 23 (Saturday)

Farmers Market - Weekly market - 9:00am - Riverfront - https://www.visitcorvallis.com/events

May 24 (Sunday)

Celtic Session - Jam - 2:00pm - Old World Deli - https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/calendar/

Craft Circle - Social crafts - 3:00pm - manyworld - https://www.manyworld.diy/calendar

May 27 (Wednesday)

May 28 (Thursday)

Voices of the Valley: Corvallis Poets Reading & Reflection - An evening of readings and reflections celebrating the release of an anthology featuring influential Corvallis poets from the past 40 years - 6:00pm – 9:00pm - Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center, 411 SW 2nd St - https://leftforkbooks.com/books/voicesofthevalley/

May 30 (Saturday)

64 Bits or Less 2026 — Retro Gaming Festival & Swap Meet - We’re bringing back one of the best weekends of the year for gamers, collectors, and nostalgia lovers alike. Whether you grew up with these games or are just discovering them now, we’ve built an event where everyone can find joy in the classics - 10:00am - 7:00pm - Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds

Pigs on the Wing – 20th Anniversary Show - A high-energy tribute to Pink Floyd featuring seasoned Pacific Northwest musicians celebrating 20 years of performances - 8:00pm - Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave

Tattoo Pop-Up at 2 Towns Taproom - A public tattoo event featuring licensed artists including Austin Fillmore and Monica Amneus, offering first-come, first-served black ink tattoos along with food and drinks - 1:00pm - 7:00pm - 2 Towns Taproom, 33930 SE Eastgate Circle