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SUMMARY:Spring Train Easter Edition with Mt. Hood Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Spring Train- Easter Edition \nSaturday\, April 4 \n11:30 am & 2:00 pm \nThe Easter bunny will be hopping through the train\, delighting children all the way to The Fruit Company. Valley views will delight families round trip\, along with joyful music\, coloring pages\, and an optional egg hunt during the layover. \n  \nGet your tickets on the Mt. Hood Railroad website! \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/spring-train-easter-edition-with-mt-hood-railroad-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Mt. Hood Railroad\, 110 Railroad Street\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Buddy Wakefield The Greenland Shark Tour
DESCRIPTION:Buddy Wakefield The Greenland Shark Tour\nApr 04\, 2026\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n13 Railroad Street\, Hood River\, OR \n\n\n\nBuddy’s been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and the BBC\, signed to both Sage Francis’ Strange Famous Records and Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records\, and has performed in over 2\,000 venues across the globe — from the Great Lawn of Central Park to San Quentin State Penitentiary.\n\n\nTix: $20 in advance (click here) or $25 at the door. Kaylan Krebsbach opens the show.  \nIn 2001\, Buddy left his desk job in Gig Harbor\, WA\, sold everything he owned\, moved into a Honda Civic\, and set out to “live for a living\,” touring poetry venues for two years. He never stopped. \nBuddy isn’t concerned with what poetry is or is not. So\, this performance is raw\, funny\, disarming\, and unlike anything you’ve seen in the Gorge. \nBuddy Wakefield is a three-time Individual World Poetry Slam champion\, an actor\, writer\, and the most toured performance poet in history. \nHe’s been a busker in Amsterdam\, a street vendor in Spain\, a team leader in Singapore\, a re-delivery boy\, a candy maker\, a street sweeper\, a bartender\, a maid\, a construction worker\, a bull rider\, a notably slow triathlete\, and more. \nBuddy’s been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and the BBC\, signed to both Sage Francis’ Strange Famous Records and Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records\, and has performed in over 2\,000 venues across the globe — from the Great Lawn of Central Park to San Quentin State Penitentiary. \n“Buddy Wakefield is an unbullshit artist… and he’ll make you laugh your ass off while he does it.” — Gabrielle Bouliane \n“Buddy Wakefield is a honey badger. Lions will go completely out of their way to avoid a honey badger.” — Don Beck\, Theory of Spiral Dynamics \n“I think he’s proof that there is a God.” — Graham Moore\, Academy Award-winning writer of The Imitation Game \nWe’ll kick off the night with musical opener Kaylan Krebsbach. Join us for a performance you won’t forget. \nTickets: $20 \nOne night only. | Doors open at 6 pm. |18+ | Indoor show | Tickets non-refundable.  \n \nQuestions? Email: gorgespeakeasy@gmail.com
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/buddy-wakefield-the-greenland-shark-tour/
LOCATION:The Ruins\, 13 Railroad St.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Concert,Nightlife,Party
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SUMMARY:Columbia Gorge Hotel Easter Brunch Buffet
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Gorge Hotel Easter Brunch Buffet \n4000 Westcliff Drive. Hood River \n11 am\, 12 pm\, 1 pm\, or 2 pm \nCome join us for our Brunch Buffet. $69 for adults\, $35 for children under 12\, Complimentary for children under 5. Breakfast\, buffet\, salad bar\, seafood display\, entrees\, carving station\, dessert display. \nReserve your table now- https://www.exploretock.com/simons-cliff-house-hood-river#
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/columbia-gorge-hotel-easter-brunch-buffet/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Columbia Gorge Hotel\, 4000 Westcliff Dr.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:The Foundry Studio- Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9 \n1:30 pm \n315 Oak St #300\, Hood River\, OR \nPlease join us as we celebrate The Foundry Studio with their ribbon cutting. Come to meet the staff\, see the studio\, and learn more about what The Foundry has to offer! \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/the-foundry-studio-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:The Foundry Studio\, 315 Oak St. #300\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Events
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SUMMARY:Run with the Wild 5K
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th Annual Run With The Wild\, a community-oriented 5K and 10K run/walk that is suitable for individuals of all ages\, families\, and even dogs!  This event will be held along the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail\, starting at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead (WEST Entrance) in the beautifully scenic Columbia River Gorge.  This trail offers a paved ADA accessible route\, allowing for wheelchairs\, strollers and breathtaking views along the way. \n100% of proceeds from registration\, t-shirts\, drawing entries\, PledgeReg fundraising and additional donations are donated directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. We will have a variety of fun activities leading up to the race.  Don’t miss out on pre-race activities such as facepainting\, Smokey Bear meet and greet\, silent auction & raffle with tons of amazing prizes! \nShow support for your firefighters & their families and have fun doing it!  \nWHERE: Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield WEST Trailhead  – 2000 Old Columbia River Dr.\, Hood River\, OR 97031 \nThere are TWO entrances to this trail\, as it spans several miles.  The event starts at the WEST entrance in Hood River\, not the entrance in Mosier!  Please plan to park at the DMV Parking Lot in Hood River to catch the FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED! Parking is extremely limited at event site\, so plan to arrive with ample time to take the 8 minute shuttle from the DMV to the event.  Just look for the EXPLORE THE GORGE shuttle buses to take you to and from the event! \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026.  FESTIVITIES & CHECK-IN: TBA  RUN & WALK: TBA \n\nPlease join us for the fun! Register at www.runreg.com/run-with-the-wild ❤️‍🔥 Follow @run.withthewild on instagram for updates. \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/run-with-the-wild-5k-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:JDRE FREE DAYS at Fruit Loops Art Center
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n \n  \nJDRE FREE DAYS at Fruit Loop Art Center \nSaturday\, March 14 \nSaturday\, April 11 \nSaturday\, May 23 \nSaturday\, June 20 \nSaturday\, July 11 \n10:00 am-5:00 pm \nMore information \n*We are very excited to have JDRE (Jen Dillard Real Estate) sponsoring more Free Days at Fruit Loops!  This is open to all ages. Can’t wait to see you!* \nAdmission is according to arrival\, no registration for this program! We are often busier in the mornings than the afternoons.  \nAre you looking for art experiences that will engage your senses\, ignite your curiosity\, and unleash your creativity? Join us for our weekly Sensory Lab . Sensory play not only encourages learning through problem solving\, it helps to build nerve connections in the brain\, and encourages the development of language and motor skills!
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/jdre-free-days-at-fruit-loops-art-center/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Fruit Loops Art Center\, 416 Oak St\, #4\, Hood River\, Oregon\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T113000
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SUMMARY:Art in Motion Spring Train Event
DESCRIPTION:Art in Motion Spring Train Event \nSaturday\, April 25th \n11:30 am Departure \n  \nJoin MHRR on our scenic train for a unique experience with local artist Jordan Kim with Found & Rewound.   We will be “painting in the parlor car” while enjoying the scenic views as spring arrives to Hood River. No experience necessary\, just bring your creative side as we roll along the train tracks and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  Table service will be provided with beer\, wine and snacks available for purchase. The art class will focus on Spring with “mixed media” and everyone will go home with a beautiful wood panel masterpiece. Tickets $77 includes: scenic historic train ride\, art instructor\, art supplies provided\, a sense of community\, 45 min layover at The Fruit Company\, a masterpiece to take home just in time for Mother’s Day! \n  \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/art-in-motion-spring-train-event-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Hood Railroad\, 110 Railroad Street\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Before Wildfire Strikes- Understand Living with Fire in Hood River County
DESCRIPTION:Before Wildfire Strikes \nWednesday\, April 29 \n6:00- 8:30 pm \nColumbia Center for the Arts \n215 Cascade Ave. Hood River \nJoin the Hood River All Lands Partnership on Wednesday\, April 29th from 6:00-8:30pm for a free\, family friendly program focused on how we can work together to reduce wildfire risk in and around Hood River. This will be an opportunity to learn about Hood River’s wildfire risk\, explore strategies to increase resilience\, as well as connect with local wildfire and natural resource organizations. \nCommunity partners will be available to share information and answer questions\, and attendees will receive a copy of “Before Wildfire Strikes: A Guide to Improving Wildfire Preparedness and Living with Fire in Hood River County”. \nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS \n-Explore wildfire risk in Hood River. \n-Learn about the Firewise® program to improve household wildfire preparedness in the county. \n-See efforts along the Indian Creek drainage to reduce wildfire hazards. \n-Meet and greet with local wildfire agency partners. \nMore information- https://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/events/wildfire-strikes-improving-wildfire-preparedness-hood-river-county \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/before-wildfire-strikes-understand-living-with-fire-in-hood-river-county/
LOCATION:Columbia Center for the Arts\, 215 Cascade Ave\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun
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