Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Hillsboro Public Library2850 Ne Brookwood Pkwy
- Shute Park Branch775 Se Tenth Ave
Family
Things to do in Hillsboro with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Hillsboro, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Hillsboro.
- Decadent CreationsHillsboro
- La Imperial BakeryHillsboro
- Blue Moon BakeryHillsboro
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Henry Hagg Lake15 mi west
- Dovre Recreation Site30 mi southwest
- Nestucca River Recreation Area34 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge11 mi southeast
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site15 mi northeast
- Henry Hagg Lake15 mi west
Get a feel for the city
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Hillsboro, Oregon (Orenco Station, Downtown) 4K Walking Tour Binaural Audio
A recorded walk through Orenco Station and downtown Hillsboro, showing neighborhood streets and civic surroundings.
Watch on YouTube ↗
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Walking Tour of "The Streets of Tanasbourne" in Hillsboro, Oregon
A creator-led walk around the Streets of Tanasbourne shopping area in Hillsboro.
Watch on YouTube ↗Questions
What is there to do in Hillsboro with kids?
Libraries (2), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (10), Wildlife and nature (27). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Hillsboro for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Hillsboro when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.