Engage Corvallis

Sidewalk Storytelling in Corvallis, Oregon


Ghosts & True Crime

Follow a local storyteller along the sidewalks as Corvallis streets become a live stage for the spine-chilling stories you never knew about our small town.


Meet Your Streets!

A complimentary historical storytelling event that promises a new adventure each month.

Join us every 1st Friday at 5:30,
April to October.


These free guided walking experiences connect you to new stories each month as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis on foot. It’s an invitation to connect with the heartbeat of the city!

The mailing list hears first when future reservations open.

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Roving Adult Storytime

Follow a trained storyteller through the Corvallis streets on a fun, early evening adventure. The sidewalks become a treasure hunt and every stop reveals a new story. Some of the wildest tales about our town are true!


It’s a fun, discovery-filled night out for curious locals, couples, friend groups, visitors, and new residents who want to end the adventure loving this town in a whole new way.

$15 early, $19 general, $10 students.


Gossip Sessions

Wander the streets during this storytelling event that spills the tea on all the juicy stories hiding in plain sight around our little town. Corvallis has more drama than you think!


You’ll pause on sidewalks where our storyteller dishes up the down-and-dirty details people will be talking about long after the one-hour adventure ends.

$15 early, $19 general, $10 students.

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Corvallis Storytelling: Live

What is Corvallis really hiding beneath its familiar streets? This live storytelling collection turns the city into an open-air archive.

Each walk is led by a trained local storyteller and reveals something different: a haunted corner, a forgotten building detail, a world-changing connection, or a forgotten legend.

$15 early, $19 general, $10 students.


Corvallis Chronicles

Come discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana affected Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe influenced the Pacific Northwest.


Our storyteller will explain how immigrants impacted native Kalapuya, the cause of the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history, and leave you with many memorable tales to share!

$15 early, $19 general, $10 students.

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Request a Storyteller

Don’t see anything on our calendar that works for you or your group?

Fill out this form for private storyteller requests or to ask us to add something to the public calendar.

You may also look through the portfolio for inspiration and just message with your interests.


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