The Chehalem Cultural Center hosts a wide variety of public events throughout the year. From free, family festivals to ticketed events, we bring dynamic performers, musicians, speakers, historians, educators and facilitators to enrich our community.
Please click these links to find out more about Artist Receptions, Art Education Classes, and how to Rent CCC Space to host your own event.
Creative Consciousness Book Club
10:30am – 12pm (Sign up for one or all!)
Registration: $10 /session (includes a copy of the book!)
Join us for coffee, crafts, and conversation! All are welcome to gather and discuss books centered around art, creativity, and our place in the world. Connect with others to gain a richer understanding of the themes in the book and share ideas, while working on a hands-on art activity connected to the story. Conversation will be facilitated by Rick Muthiah, Director of Learning Development Services at George Fox University and chair of the CCC MLK Day Planning Committee.
On Stage in the
LaJoie Theatre
at the Chehalem Cultural Center
Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
July 12 & 13 (with opening festivities on July 11!) | 2025
Join us for the 20th Annual Willamette Valley Lavender Festival and Plein Air Art Show happening on July 12 & 13 here at the Chehalem Cultural Center. This year, we’re inviting the community to celebrate with us a whole day earlier!
Chehalem Valley Vaudeville
Join our resident company, Chehalem Valley Vaudeville, for a season of fun!
This hilarious, family friendly variety show returns with performers displaying various talents, from singing and playing instruments to improv and juggling — all in homage to the entertainment style of the late 19th century to early 20th century.
A SAMPLE OF PAST EVENTS
Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025: Monday, January 20
Gather with the community at the 14th Annual Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2024.
NEWGRASS Brews & Bluegrass Festival
Stay Tuned for the 2026 Event!
Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
¡Este año estamos entusiasmados de ser anfitriones de una variedad de grupos que compartirán con nosotros la evolución de las celebraciones tradicionales y contemporáneas del Día de los Muertos! Todos son bienvenidos a unirse con nosotros para celebrar a través de la comida, la música, la danza y el arte el 1 de noviembre de 7pm en el Gran Salón de Baile del Centro Cultural Chehalem.
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This year we’re excited to host a variety of groups that will share with us the evolution of traditional and contemporary Dia de los Muertos traditions! All are welcome to join us to celebrate through food, music, dance, and art on November 1 from 7pm in the Chehalem Cultural Center Grand Ballroom.
Including You: A Conversation Series
You’re invited to the “Including You” Conversation Series at the Chehalem Cultural Center, in partnership with Providence Newberg, A-Dec, and George Fox University.
Each conversation features an Oregon artist who will share their creative work as an entry point to conversations about equity and community - encouraging us to join them in being curious, listening to understand, and building a collective community that works together toward greater inclusion in our town.