Events

By Active Media Staff Over the years, Sandy’s longtime traditions have morphed and changed, and the Sandy Mountain Festival has not been exempt. Going into its 54th year, the festival boasts a larger and grander schedule of activities and features, with a few returning attractions not seen since before the pandemic. The festival is proud to announce the return of the Queen’s Court for the first time since 2019. This court features five generations of Sandy area residents who

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard This year, the time of year known historically as Support Mt. Hood Hospice Month has been expanded upon, and Clackamas County Bank has partnered with the nonprofit hospice to host a multi-month series of fundraising events. The festivities began in April, and there are still two events left to enjoy in June, both of which benefit Mt. Hood Hospice and its mission to provide compassionate, end-of-life care regardless of a patient’s ability to p

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard When most people think of a chamber of commerce, they think mainly of an organization focused on supporting local businesses. While the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce is a huge local advocate for businesses, they also facilitate multiple programs to serve the community, including programs that educate and empower Sandy students. The Chamber’s Career & Education Committee has long hosted events like Principal for a Day, which allows community

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard Under the sun in the beginning of June, Sandy citizens are invited to Deer Pointe Park to partake in this year’s Longest Day Parkway event. Every year, Sandy’s Park and Recreation Department shines light on one of Sandy’s many parks and provides opportunities for citizens to connect with each other and their city. The annual Longest Day Parkway event is a long tradition of Sandy that was inspired by Portland’s Sunday Parkways. Citizens may r

By Sandy Standard Staff Over the years, Sandy’s longtime traditions have morphed and changed, and the Sandy Mountain Festival has morphed and changed alongside the city’s. Going into its 54th year, the festival boasts a larger and more spectacular schedule of activities and features, with a few returning attractions not seen since the pandemic. The festival is proud to announce the return of the Queen’s Court for the first time since 2019. This court features five generation

Within the Sandy community, Wippersnappers is a safe place for kids to find enjoyment and connect with the community. Popular activities including play structures, bounce houses, and wiggle carts are offered; multitudes of kids run around Wippersnappers partaking in these activities. The loud, packed environment is enjoyed by many kids and provides for fun. However, for others, this environment is quite the opposite. To allow kids who need quieter space to find fun at Wippers

The Sandy Lions Club will host an afternoon of bunco on Saturday, March 14th, from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Rainbow Lodge in the Oral Hull Park located at 43233 SE Oral Hull Road. All proceeds are going to serve Sandy residents with sight and hearing concerns. This will be the first Lions-sponsored bunco event. Sandy Lion’s Club President Tawni Copher also doubles as Operations Manager at the Hull Foundation and Learning Center. Scheduling a charitable event at the park is the eas

Soon, community members, teachers, and local officials will come together for a meaningful rededication ceremony of the Oregon Trail Academy, to pay tribute to the late Jean Lundy, a trailblazer whose significant legacy continues to shape the Oregon Trail School District. The event will recognize Lundy’s remarkable 32 years of service to Cottrell School and the wider district, as well as her historic achievement as the first woman to serve as Superintendent of Oregon. Jean L

Trajectory puts on the annual SICC Forest Festival in Sandy every June, but their second biggest event of the year comes on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Trajectory will host its third annual Forestry Fundraiser at the Carver Event Center, continuing a growing tradition of investing directly in local students, workers, and forestry education programs across the region. The evening opens at 4 p.m. with bar service and Timbersports on the lawn, followed by dinner and a live auction

For nearly 80 years, the Kiwanis Club of Sandy has supported local families throughout our community. Helping the community is a major reason we become members. We love this place, and we want it to thrive. During this year, the club will sponsor or participate in events to raise money to serve our community. Here are our events for 2026: April 4 – Easter Egg Hunt in Meining Park July 11 & 12 – Sandy Mountain Festival, Famous Kiwanis Bar booth July 26 – Cruise In at Hull Park

Whether you love the thrill of a brisk morning run, the warmth of holiday cheer, or the buzz of community action, our January 2026 lineup has something special for everyone. Sandy’s Jingle Jog – Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM Kick off the New Year with a dash of cheer at Sandy's newest Winterfest event, Jingle Jog 2026! Date: Saturday, January 3rdStart: 9:00 AMOut by: 11:30 AMLocation: Abundant Life Church Parking Lot → 5k out-and-back trail walk/run on the Tick