The splash pad in Spring Garden Park is expected to be reactivated for summer by June 10 and to remain on through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Let's celebrate queer brilliance with a community craft night! Start, finish, or dream your craft project into existence. Queer Craft Social is a dedicated time to gather, create, and connect. Break through your creative blocks and find your people in our collaborative space. Come let your inner sparkle shine!

Classes and activities, especially swim lessons, fill up fast. For the best chance at getting into an activity, you should be ready to register as close to 9:30 a.m. as possible. Learn how to set up your account and find more tips and Activity Registration Information.

Summer 2026: Activities, including camps take place from June 22 through September 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

• June 11 for camps and activities that are held July 27 through August 23

• July 23 for activities that are held August 31 through September 27

This Juneteenth we are celebrating freedom and the fight for justice with a Black Superheroes Craft Fair! Black Superheroes make the world a better place for everyone, so join us for a fun afternoon of crafting in your favorite superhero costume! In this Black Superheroes Craft Fair, we will have superhero button making and cape and mask decorating. Then try out the laser maze and take a picture at our superhero photobooth!

Preparedness is about Community, not Catastrophe

We are your Multnomah neighbors who will provide disaster assistance in our community when first responders such as police or fire are not immediately available. We receive training from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R). We are the Multnomah Neighborhood Emergency Team – Multnomah NET.

Our Team meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in the Multnomah Neighborhood and wishes to learn more about emergency preparedness, Multnomah NET, BEECN, and our activities.

Multnomah NET meetings are held at the SW Community Center at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us to learn more!

Outdoor pools will open June 18, 2026. Register for Free Swim Week in person Friday, June 12 from 4 to 7pm at any Portland Parks & Recreation Pool.  Online registration available at 7:30pm.

Portland Parks & Recreation owns and operates four indoor pools and seven outdoor pools.

All are invited to bring your own picnic to eat together, meet neighbors, and enjoy the space at the top of Spring Garden Park. Save the dates to join us in the area of the park off Dolph Ct near the picnic shelter, playground and splash pad.

Third Thursdays of summer 2026!

• May 21

• June 18

• July 16

• August 20

Come when you can, no need to RSVP.

These public events are for all ages and are brought to you by Friends of Spring Garden Park. The splash pad is operational June 10 - September 7, 2026.

Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Let's go over the rainbow with amazing magic tricks and hilarious family friendly comedy presented by Louie Foxx! Every color of the rainbow will be represented by eye-popping magic tricks in the interactive magic show. This is a show you won't want to miss!

Louie is a two-time Guinness World Record Holder - you may have seen him on TV's Masters of Illusion or America's Got Talent!

This event is first come, first served.

Free group fitness classes led by PP&R instructors begin at numerous parks around the city starting June 22. Classes will be held Monday through Friday and are open to all fitness levels.

Watch the schedule for offerings in the Multnomah Neighborhood.

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Event will be halal.

This summer Multnomah Presbyterian Church will once again be hosting a few cycling workshops for kids and families in their parking lot. These are a great opportunity to engage in our community and provide a safe space for kids to ride and work on bike-riding skills.

Last Saturdays of the month at 10:00am. Dates include: May 30, June 27, July 25 and August 29.

Come meet some adorable goats at your library! In this informal experience, Kat from Goat it! will be sharing fun goat facts.

This event is first come, first served.

Join Makola Performing Arts, led by Okaidja Afroso, for an hour of joyful song and dance! Rooted in circle-based learning, Okaidja brings joy, resilience, and belonging to community spaces across Oregon and beyond.

Internationally acclaimed singer, percussionist, guitarist, and dancer Okaidja Afroso creates modern African music that effortlessly flows between tradition and innovation; he “is an artist with staying power.” (Afropop Worldwide). A Ghanaian-born cultural leader with 25+ years of experience performing and teaching worldwide, Afroso carries forward a legacy of community connection, resilience, and cultural exchange.

Join us for our Seedling Swap, a hands-on community gardening event where neighbors can connect and exchange healthy vegetable, herb, and flower starts. Whether you are an experienced gardener with extra seedlings or a new green thumb looking to get started, this free program fosters local food resilience and resource sharing.

Get ready to turn your thumb green! Join us for a hands-on workshop to kickstart your summer vegetable garden. From sprawling backyards to a few sunny pots, learn how to navigate your unique local growing season with confidence.

Discover how to:

• Plan Like a Pro: Create a custom garden layout and timeline for the summer ahead.

• Partner Up: Master companion planting to maximize space and improve your harvest.

• Beat Pests Naturally: Learn eco-friendly strategies to protect your plants without harsh chemicals.

• Start from Scratch: Get the basics on starting your own vegetables from seed.

Every attendee will leave with their own summer vegetable seed start to take home and grow!

2026 Village Park Free Concert Series
Join us all Summer in Village Park for live, free music, from some of our Portland favorites!

Performers:

• 5:00-6:20pm: David Burnham

• 6:40-7:30pm: Baz Moto

Donate on Venmo: @Multnomah_NA

Presented by the Multnomah Village Business Association, Multnomah Neighborhood Association, and the District 4 Coalition

Please register your garage sale located within the Multnomah Neighborhood by July 8, 2026.

• Registration before July 8 will guarantee your sale will be included on both the downloadable/printable PDF event map and the digital Google event map.

• Sales registered after July 8 will be included on the digital Google event map only.

Contact: communityevents@mnapdx.org

Let's celebrate queer brilliance with a community craft night! Start, finish, or dream your craft project into existence. Queer Craft Social is a dedicated time to gather, create, and connect. Break through your creative blocks and find your people in our collaborative space. Come let your inner sparkle shine!

This Safety Side Up course provides discussion, activities and hands-on practice to increase your confidence and give you the skills you need to be the best babysitter possible. This includes safely finding and preparing for a babysitting job, caring for kids of all ages. It also includes dealing with difficult situations, preparing safe and fun activities, making safe choices and basic first aid.

This is a two-day training. To earn Babysitting Certification, participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be 11 years or older.

• Attend both sessions: July 9th and 10th, from 1 - 5pm each day.

• Arrive on time, stay for the full duration, and actively take part while demonstrating the qualities of a responsible babysitter.

• Register before attending - registration opens on June 18.

Join Portland family performer Red Yarn and his lovable critter puppets on a gardening adventure! With folksongs and roots-rock originals about gardens, vegetables, and the sneaky animals who love them, Red Yarn & the Critters will get audiences singing and dancing along. Meanwhile, puppet skits will explore themes like sharing nature's bounty and planting seeds of hope for the future. Come dig in with Red Yarn & the Critters!

This event is first come, first served.

This Safety Side Up course provides discussion, activities and hands-on practice to increase your confidence and give you the skills you need to be the best babysitter possible. This includes safely finding and preparing for a babysitting job, caring for kids of all ages. It also includes dealing with difficult situations, preparing safe and fun activities, making safe choices and basic first aid.

This is a two-day training. To earn Babysitting Certification, participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be 11 years or older.

• Attend both sessions: July 9th and 10th, from 1 - 5pm each day.

• Arrive on time, stay for the full duration, and actively take part while demonstrating the qualities of a responsible babysitter.

• Register before attending - registration opens on June 18.

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.  

Waxay la kulmaan bandhig faneed xamaasad leh oo buraanbur ah, oo ah qaab Soomaaliyeed oo qoob ka ciyaar, muusig iyo gabayo ah oo ay qaadaan dumarka iyo dumarka. Kaalay wax ka baro buraanburka quruxda badan iyo dhaqanka Soomaalida, oo ay ka baratay fanaanada iyo baraha deegaanka, Aamina Cabdiraxmaan. Dhacdadani waxay noqon doontaa Soomalli iyo Ingiriis. Barnaamijkan waxaa loogu talagalay daawadayaasha haweenka.

Join us for an afternoon of crafting pride friendship bracelets, perler bead keychains, kindness rocks, lanterns, and more! This event is for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies to come together in friendship and pride.

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

We offer Hybrid meetings. Register for Zoom participation, get in-person location information and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings.

All are invited to bring your own picnic to eat together, meet neighbors, and enjoy the space at the top of Spring Garden Park. Save the dates to join us in the area of the park off Dolph Ct near the picnic shelter, playground and splash pad.

Third Thursdays of summer 2026!

• May 21

• June 18

• July 16

• August 20

Come when you can, no need to RSVP.

These public events are for all ages and are brought to you by Friends of Spring Garden Park. The splash pad is operational June 10 - September 7, 2026.

Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Annual Walk & Family Picnic

Registration is now open for our most anticipated community event of the year, as family and friends come together to support youth and families in our community impacted by cleft and craniofacial conditions. RSVP today to save your spot!

Join The Fossil Team and travel back in time to explore a world long ago. Though different in age, animals had similar challenges! Examine prehistoric fossils and modern animal bones. Discover how animals adapted, competed, and survived in changing environments!

This program is first come, first served and is welcome to all ages.

Front & Center Galleries: 2026 Youth Art Biennial

from July 3 – August 1, 2026

A group show of work by artists under age 18 who have participated in MAC art classes or community programming in the past three years. If you are interested in having work in this show, go to www.multnomahartscenter.org/gallery-calls. The deadline to participate is June 5.

There will be a reception with snacks and a hands-on art activity on Saturday, July 18 from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Save the date for the third annual Multnomah Neighborhood Garage Sale Day Sunday, July 19, 2026!

Join the fun as neighbors coordinate to host their garage sales on the same day. Give your knickknacks a new home, find some funky home decor and get to know your neighbors! Register your sale located within the Multnomah Neighborhood to the event map starting May 1. Most sales are 9am-2pm, but each is individually hosted and times may vary. All are invited to attend and shop.

Find all details at the event website: https://www.mnapdx.org/garage-sale-day

This event is organized by Multnomah Neighborhood Association.

Contact: communityevents@mnapdx.org

Gather your team of 2-4 for an exciting puzzle race! Compete against the clock and other teams to be the first to complete a 500-piece puzzle in under two hours. The fastest team wins a trophy and ultimate bragging rights!

Preparedness is about Community, not Catastrophe

We are your Multnomah neighbors who will provide disaster assistance in our community when first responders such as police or fire are not immediately available. We receive training from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R). We are the Multnomah Neighborhood Emergency Team – Multnomah NET.

Our Team meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in the Multnomah Neighborhood and wishes to learn more about emergency preparedness, Multnomah NET, BEECN, and our activities.

Multnomah NET meetings are held at the SW Community Center at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us to learn more!

Classes and activities, especially swim lessons, fill up fast. For the best chance at getting into an activity, you should be ready to register as close to 9:30 a.m. as possible. Learn how to set up your account and find more tips and Activity Registration Information.

Summer 2026: Activities, including camps take place from June 22 through September 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

• July 23 for activities that are held August 31 through September 27

This summer Multnomah Presbyterian Church will once again be hosting a few cycling workshops for kids and families in their parking lot. These are a great opportunity to engage in our community and provide a safe space for kids to ride and work on bike-riding skills.

Last Saturdays of the month at 10:00am. Dates include: May 30, June 27, July 25 and August 29.

The Fifth Annual Eena (Beaver) Festival will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026!

Created and organized by Laura Campos, the Eena Festival is an Indigenous-led festival that raises awareness about non-human-led restoration and share education about Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Activities will include storytelling, wood carving demonstrations, a talk on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, music, a kids’ crafts table, and snacks.

FREE! ALL AGES!

Learn about herbs and essential oils that soothe and relax the body, mind and soul. We will make bath bombs, a soothing muscle soak for the bath, and a rejuvenating scrub. This program is for teens. 

Space is limited. Registration is preferred, but not required, and opens July 3.

Summer Free For All Concert

You’re invited to join us on Friday, July 31 at 6:30pm for a Concert with Story & Tune - Eclectic harmony, deeply rooted in traditional folk/Americana storytelling music.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2026 Village Park Free Concert Series
Join us all Summer in Village Park for live, free music, from some of our Portland favorites!

Performers:

• 5:00-6:20pm: Max Bunster

• 6:40-7:30pm: Molly Tentarelli

Donate on Venmo: @Multnomah_NA

Presented by the Multnomah Village Business Association, Multnomah Neighborhood Association, and the District 4 Coalition

Let's celebrate queer brilliance with a community craft night! Start, finish, or dream your craft project into existence. Queer Craft Social is a dedicated time to gather, create, and connect. Break through your creative blocks and find your people in our collaborative space. Come let your inner sparkle shine!

Multnomah Days Festival & Parade is a one-day open-air, family-friendly street festival with scheduled musical acts, community parade, art fair and over 150 vendor booths as well as food & beverage services available via outdoor street dining and food carts.

For Vendors

Want to be notified when vendor applications open? Fill out the form - LINK

• Multnomah Days 2026 fee structure: The fee structure is being finalized but it will likely be similar to 2025: $175 for 10 foot by 10 foot booth. Nonprofits may receive a 50% discount. MVBA members receive a booth at no cost as part of their membership.

• MVBA Boundaries: The designated business district is defined as an area between SW Vermont on the North boundary, Barbur Blvd on the South boundary, SW 45th Ave on the West boundary and approximately SW 24th Ave on the East boundary.

2026 Village Park Free Concert Series
Join us all Summer in Village Park for live, free music, from some of our Portland favorites!

Performers:

• 12:00pm: Ms. VEE

• 1:15pm: Fox & Bones

• 2:40pm: Lexi Tucker

• 4:15pm: Nafisaria Mathews

Donate on Venmo: @Multnomah_NA

Presented by the Multnomah Village Business Association, Multnomah Neighborhood Association, and the District 4 Coalition

Portland Parks & Recreation's annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly 5K races that take place monthly from May through August at parks throughout Portland.

$5 registration fee for participants aged 18 and older. Participants younger than 18 years old run for free! We celebrate the participation of all ages, along with athleticism and friendly competition. We welcome new walkers and runners, as well as our seasoned racers.

5K Fun Run
Get registered today! Click on the location linked below to register online for each run. We strongly encourage pre-registration but do accept walk-up registrations on the day of the race (cash-only).

• August 16: Gabriel Park

Fun Run Schedule
On race day, participants can time themselves using our sports clock, and every finisher gets a ribbon!

• 8am - Check-in and bib pick-up begins

• 8:45am - Competitive 5K Race starts

• 9:20am - Kids Fun Run 1K or 2K for children 8 years old and younger

• 9:45am - All Participant 5K Fun Run starts

Join us for music, kid's activities, raffle prizes, and vendors!

All are invited to bring your own picnic to eat together, meet neighbors, and enjoy the space at the top of Spring Garden Park. Save the dates to join us in the area of the park off Dolph Ct near the picnic shelter, playground and splash pad.

Third Thursdays of summer 2026!

• May 21

• June 18

• July 16

• August 20

Come when you can, no need to RSVP.

These public events are for all ages and are brought to you by Friends of Spring Garden Park. The splash pad is operational June 10 - September 7, 2026.

Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

This summer Multnomah Presbyterian Church will once again be hosting a few cycling workshops for kids and families in their parking lot. These are a great opportunity to engage in our community and provide a safe space for kids to ride and work on bike-riding skills.

Last Saturdays of the month at 10:00am. Dates include: May 30, June 27, July 25 and August 29.

The Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair at the Multnomah Arts Center is a free, all-ages community event hosted by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)!

Activities are FREE and there’s something for everyone, including:

• Learn to ride lessons for kids and adults

• Bike skills course to practice safe riding

• Free Quick-fix Bike Repair to make sure your bike is rolling smoothly and safely

• Guided community ride: a low-stress 1-2 mile ride to practice biking on city streets

• Free helmet distribution and helmet fitting to make sure you're protected

Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. There will be bikes of various sizes available for children and adults to borrow for the Learn to Ride lessons.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Community Cycling Center.

2026 Village Park Free Concert Series
Join us all Summer in Village Park for live, free music, from some of our Portland favorites!

Performers:

• 5:00-6:20pm: Avery Baz

• 6:40-7:30pm: Tevis Hodge Jr.

Donate on Venmo: @Multnomah_NA

Presented by the Multnomah Village Business Association, Multnomah Neighborhood Association, and the District 4 Coalition

The splash pad in Spring Garden Park is expected be turned off for the season after Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

We offer Hybrid meetings. Register for Zoom participation, get in-person location information and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings.

Preparedness is about Community, not Catastrophe

We are your Multnomah neighbors who will provide disaster assistance in our community when first responders such as police or fire are not immediately available. We receive training from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R). We are the Multnomah Neighborhood Emergency Team – Multnomah NET.

Our Team meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in the Multnomah Neighborhood and wishes to learn more about emergency preparedness, Multnomah NET, BEECN, and our activities.

Multnomah NET meetings are held at the SW Community Center at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us to learn more!

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

We offer Hybrid meetings. Register for Zoom participation, get in-person location information and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings.

Preparedness is about Community, not Catastrophe

We are your Multnomah neighbors who will provide disaster assistance in our community when first responders such as police or fire are not immediately available. We receive training from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R). We are the Multnomah Neighborhood Emergency Team – Multnomah NET.

Our Team meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in the Multnomah Neighborhood and wishes to learn more about emergency preparedness, Multnomah NET, BEECN, and our activities.

Multnomah NET meetings are held at the SW Community Center at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us to learn more!

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

We offer Hybrid meetings. Register for Zoom participation, get in-person location information and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings.

Preparedness is about Community, not Catastrophe

We are your Multnomah neighbors who will provide disaster assistance in our community when first responders such as police or fire are not immediately available. We receive training from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R). We are the Multnomah Neighborhood Emergency Team – Multnomah NET.

Our Team meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in the Multnomah Neighborhood and wishes to learn more about emergency preparedness, Multnomah NET, BEECN, and our activities.

Multnomah NET meetings are held at the SW Community Center at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us to learn more!

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

We offer Hybrid meetings. Register for Zoom participation, get in-person location information and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings.

Preparedness is about Community, not Catastrophe

We are your Multnomah neighbors who will provide disaster assistance in our community when first responders such as police or fire are not immediately available. We receive training from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R). We are the Multnomah Neighborhood Emergency Team – Multnomah NET.

Our Team meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in the Multnomah Neighborhood and wishes to learn more about emergency preparedness, Multnomah NET, BEECN, and our activities.

Multnomah NET meetings are held at the SW Community Center at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us to learn more!