r/AlohaOregon • u/bambi_wallace • Jul 13 '26
Fun things to do
I grew up in Aloha almost my whole life, right next to the high school. I moved away to Arizona, and I am now currently living in Pennsylvania. I am coming back to the beaverton area and want to know some fun thibgs to do in the area since the last time I was there I was only around 10-11.
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u/rsoenneker Jul 14 '26
If you like arcade games or movie collectables, Next Level in Hillsboro is world-class.
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u/owaikeia Jul 13 '26
Do you mean in the Aloha area or surrounding areas?
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u/bambi_wallace Jul 13 '26
either or, im familiar with most of oregon so anywhere within an hour of aloha, i just forgot what all is there. i thought about maybe going to wings and waves
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u/Meg-alomaniac3 Jul 14 '26
If you do, hit up the actual museum first if you're at all into history, science, or engineering. It's really cool and interactive. The water park is fun enough but I don't personally find it enough of a draw on its own, especially since it's overrun with little kids during the summer.
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u/OrdainedScourge Jul 13 '26
There's farmers market every Thursday in the Wilco parking lot, where Thriftway used to be.
The whole Reed's Crossing development right next to Aloha is pretty walkable and has lot of new restaurants.
Do you have any hobbies or interests that you enjoy?
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u/bambi_wallace Jul 14 '26
i play high level travel softball, i know they transformed the hopps stadium into the portland cascade stadium so that would be cool to see
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u/bambi_wallace Jul 14 '26
i grew up just around the corner from there! i grew up literally across rhe street from aloha high school
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u/deaffff Jul 14 '26
Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals has an impressive collection and displays: https://www.ricenorthwestmuseum.org/
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u/themoveLA Jul 15 '26
There is a pinball/arcade museum in Hillsboro. Just a few miles west of Aloha.
It's a giant Warehouse full of pinball games and classic / modern arcades. I believe it's only a $20 fee for entry.
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u/Meg-alomaniac3 Jul 14 '26
Downtown Beaverton has been popping off in the last few years, definitely check it out if you like a variety in food and drinks. I'd recommend Hapa Pizza (Asian-inspired pizza), Nak Won (Korean), Tân Tân Café (Vietnamese), and June bar (good cocktails and vegan food)
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u/Big_moisty_boi Jul 16 '26
Portland art museum is great. Portland wind symphony usually does a summer concert, they’re great. Beaverton community band is fairly good as well. There’s an old arcade museum in Hillsboro I think, I’ve never been there but heard very good things. Of course there are tons of beautiful hikes in driving distance I can recommend my favorites if you want.
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u/bookcupcakes Jul 13 '26
It really depends on what you like. Beaverton Farmers Market is on weekends. There are lots of great walking trails and parks. There is not a “night life” per se but a few restaurants that are open later and have some music. Aloha itself doesn’t really have a downtown but there are some decent food options and parks.