Our conservation district is hosting 4 free workshops at various times and locations to try to be accessible to the most people we can. These are events to help people learn about EAB/MOB through the lens of being able to identify sick and healthy trees. 

https://wmswcd.org/2025/05/sign-up-for-ash-and-oak-folk-workshop-series/

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Capitol Hill Library

The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to their instrument and orchestral music. 

May 31st: Ines Voglar Belgique with the violin

June 7th: Jason Sudduth with the oboe

June 14th: Stephen Kehner with percussion instruments

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

Juneteenth: Remembering the Land

Tue Jun 17

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

Come celebrate Juneteenth by spending a lovely summer afternoon painting pots and planting seeds of your choice. In this program we celebrate independence and freedom through engagement with the land where we heal, we empower ourselves and each other, and we learn. All material will be provided.

All are invited to bring your own picnic and blanket and join for a social get together at the top of Spring Garden Park near the playground to meet neighbors, enjoy the park, and have fun. Friends of Spring Garden Park has arranged this public invitation to a schedule of summer family picnic meetups from late May through August 2025.  Save the dates and come when you can! No RSVP needed. Splashpad is open June (around PPS release date) through Labor Day weekend. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Tue May 20. Mon Jul 14
Mon Jun 9. Tue Aug 5
Wed Jun 18. Thr Aug 21
Wed Jul 2. Wed Aug 27

RSVP now on our sign up sheet to volunteer! On Saturday June 21 we're hosting a free, family friendly community event to "refresh" the existing street mural “Multnomah Mola” by Amaranta Colindres at SW 36th & Canby with a fresh coat of paint. At the link below find info all sorts of volunteer roles and ways to help. You can also donate a gallon of paint!

RSVP/SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

DONATE A GALLON OF PAINT! HERE

This event is brought to you by Multnomah Neighborhood Association with financial support from a District Four Coalition grant and neighbor donations of time and funds. Thank you to our local event sponsors Sherwin-Williams , Annie Bloom's Books , Fat Kitty Ramen , John's Marketplace , Level Beer , Multnomah Vision Clinic , Parrotdice Guitars, Thinker Toys , and huge thanks to Mark and the crew for lunch provided by Tastebud ! Multnomah Village

This generosity in combination with your donations make our community events possible--Thank you!

Learn more about the original installation of this mural, the 2023 MNA Street Art Project:

https://www.mnapdx.org/streetartproject

Event contact Alisha Barker: a.barker96@gmail.com

Jazz for the Whole Family

Sat Jun 21

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove!

This event is first come, first served.

Enhance your summer reading with this class on "Ebooks and Audiobooks at the Library" Mon Jun 23, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Hillsdale Library. Did you know that Multnomah County Library offers an extensive digital collection of e-books, comics, audiobooks, magazines, music, and more? Access and download the library on your mobile device. Learn how to access, and much more!

REGISTER AHEAD https://multcolib.org/events-classes

Sign up to join May/June Stewardship Events in Spring Garden Park! All are invited to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park. Volunteers will be working in the garden beds and along the soft surface pathways, sometimes on uneven ground. Tools, gloves, and project instructions will be provided. Family-friendly, all ages. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.

SIGN UP https://app.smartsheet.com/.../691d3113b62d4fd79eca21935c...

These events are year round and ongoing, brought to you by the Friends of Spring Garden Park Committee of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association with Portland Parks and Recreation. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org / kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov

Juneteenth: Freedom Libraries, A Racial Justice Sit-In

Wed Jun 25

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

On Sunday, June 24, the governing Council of American Library Association (ALA) passed a historic resolution that “apologizes to African Americans for wrongs committed against them in segregated public libraries.” In honor of this moment, the Hillsdale Library will have a Library Sit-In. Let’s find strength in each other - join us for a Library Sit-In.

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

 June 27 – August 2, 2025
Center Gallery: A group show by Speck, a cartoonist collective. 

Juneteenth: Black Superheroes Craft Fair

Fri Jun 27

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

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!   

All are invited to bring your own picnic and blanket and join for a social get together at the top of Spring Garden Park near the playground to meet neighbors, enjoy the park, and have fun. Friends of Spring Garden Park has arranged this public invitation to a schedule of summer family picnic meetups from late May through August 2025.  Save the dates and come when you can! No RSVP needed. Splashpad is open June (around PPS release date) through Labor Day weekend. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Tue May 20. Mon Jul 14
Mon Jun 9. Tue Aug 5
Wed Jun 18. Thr Aug 21
Wed Jul 2. Wed Aug 27

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.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Red Yarn & the Critters: Game On!

Sat Jul 12

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

In this high-energy music & puppet show, acclaimed Portland family performer Red Yarn will perform classic "play-party" songs (folksongs with built-in games and dances) alongside engaging roots-rock originals. Meanwhile, in their puppet skits, Red Yarn & his Critters will explore themes of teamwork, friendship and leveling up our collaborations.

Border Collie International Performing Canine Team! Sat, Jul 12, 2-3pm @ Capitol Hill Library. Come enjoy the delights presented by a team of rescued Border Collies! They're bound to entertain and educate through demonstrations of various sports, world-class frisbee tricks, dancing, and skits. BARKING mad fun at your local library!

This event is first come, first served.

All are invited to bring your own picnic and blanket and join for a social get together at the top of Spring Garden Park near the playground to meet neighbors, enjoy the park, and have fun. Friends of Spring Garden Park has arranged this public invitation to a schedule of summer family picnic meetups from late May through August 2025.  Save the dates and come when you can! No RSVP needed. Splashpad is open June (around PPS release date) through Labor Day weekend. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Tue May 20. Mon Jul 14
Mon Jun 9. Tue Aug 5
Wed Jun 18. Thr Aug 21
Wed Jul 2. Wed Aug 27

Free bike events for the whole family! MPC is working with B.I.K.E and John Benenate to put on 3 cycling events for families. This will be focused on helping new riders learn and building skill and confidence in more advanced riders. John is recruiting bike professionals from around Portland to be a part of this event to help encourage families to travel by bike. Legacy Emmanuel will also be at 2 of the events fitting kids with $8 helmets. These events are free, family friendly, open to the public, and non-religious.

REGISTER AHEAD: HERE

Kindness Rocks

Sat Jul 19

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

Paint and decorate a rock to put out in your neighborhood to spread kindness and create community connections. Bring your own clean rock or use one we provide. Designed for ages 8-12.

Neighbors are invited to register your sale located within the Multnomah Neighborhood. Join the fun as neighbors coordinate to host their garage sales on the same day this summer, Sunday, July 20th, 2025! Details coming in spring.

Give your knickknacks a new home, find some funky home decor and get to know your neighbors!

Save the date and learn more about this program at https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/cultural-events

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Level-Up in Outer Space with Dinosaur O'Dell! Fri Aug 1, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Capitol Hill Library. Join Dinosaur O'Dell for science songs about the solar system! Whether learning about a solar eclipse, exploring our galaxy, or speaking space alien, this adventure through space is packed with fun.

"Learning hasn’t been this groovy since Schoolhouse Rock.” - School Library Journal

This event is first come, first served. Program is intended for kids in preschool - 5th grade, but the fun is for everyone!

https://multcolib.org/events-classes/level-outer-space-dinosaur-odell-1

Free bike events for the whole family! MPC is working with B.I.K.E and John Benenate to put on 3 cycling events for families. This will be focused on helping new riders learn and building skill and confidence in more advanced riders. John is recruiting bike professionals from around Portland to be a part of this event to help encourage families to travel by bike. Legacy Emmanuel will also be at 2 of the events fitting kids with $8 helmets. These events are free, family friendly, open to the public, and non-religious. July 19, Aug 2, Aug 23 (12-1:30pm).

REGISTER AHEAD: HERE

All are invited to bring your own picnic and blanket and join for a social get together at the top of Spring Garden Park near the playground to meet neighbors, enjoy the park, and have fun. Friends of Spring Garden Park has arranged this public invitation to a schedule of summer family picnic meetups from late May through August 2025.  Save the dates and come when you can! No RSVP needed. Splashpad is open June (around PPS release date) through Labor Day weekend. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Tue May 20. Mon Jul 14
Mon Jun 9. Tue Aug 5
Wed Jun 18. Thr Aug 21
Wed Jul 2. Wed Aug 27

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

August 8 – September 13, 2025
Center Gallery: Avery Nielsen Webb, photography. 

One of the oldest street fairs in Portland! Brought to you by the Multnomah Village Business Association. About the event

This beloved annual event incorporates a one-day open-air family-friendly street festival with 120+ vendor booths, a community parade, live music, street entertainers, art, food & beverage carts - plus outdoor street dining.

General Questions: contact MVBA.info@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

5K Fun Run Series 2025

• May 4 at Fernhill Park

• June 8 at Lents Park

• July 13 at Columbia Park

• August 17 at Gabriel Park

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

• 7:45 am - Check-in and bib pick-up begins

• 8:45 am - Competitive 5K Race starts

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

• 9:40 am - All Participant 5K Fun Run starts

Join us for music, kid's activities, raffle prizes, and vendors!  This season, Parks & Recreation Fitness in the Park will be providing Zumba classes to be held from 9:30am-9:50am and 10:20am-10:50am. Come try Zumba before or after your 5k Fun Run!

All are invited to bring your own picnic and blanket and join for a social get together at the top of Spring Garden Park near the playground to meet neighbors, enjoy the park, and have fun. Friends of Spring Garden Park has arranged this public invitation to a schedule of summer family picnic meetups from late May through August 2025.  Save the dates and come when you can! No RSVP needed. Splashpad is open June (around PPS release date) through Labor Day weekend. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Tue May 20. Mon Jul 14
Mon Jun 9. Tue Aug 5
Wed Jun 18. Thr Aug 21
Wed Jul 2. Wed Aug 27

Free bike events for the whole family! MPC is working with B.I.K.E and John Benenate to put on 3 cycling events for families. This will be focused on helping new riders learn and building skill and confidence in more advanced riders. John is recruiting bike professionals from around Portland to be a part of this event to help encourage families to travel by bike. Legacy Emmanuel will also be at 2 of the events fitting kids with $8 helmets. These events are free, family friendly, open to the public, and non-religious.

REGISTER AHEAD: HERE

All are invited to bring your own picnic and blanket and join for a social get together at the top of Spring Garden Park near the playground to meet neighbors, enjoy the park, and have fun. Friends of Spring Garden Park has arranged this public invitation to a schedule of summer family picnic meetups from late May through August 2025.  Save the dates and come when you can! No RSVP needed. Splashpad is open June (around PPS release date) through Labor Day weekend. Contact: springgardenfriends@mnapdx.org

Tue May 20. Mon Jul 14
Mon Jun 9. Tue Aug 5
Wed Jun 18. Thr Aug 21
Wed Jul 2. Wed Aug 27

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

September 5 – October 25, 2025
Front Gallery: A group exhibition by the Portland Zine Symposium.

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.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

September 19 – October 18, 2025
Front & Center Galleries: The biannual MAC Instructors’ Exhibition.

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

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.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

October 24 – November 29, 2025
Center Gallery: Jere Grimm, 2D & 3D works.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park to remove invasively growing non-native species in Woods Memorial Natural Area. Removing invasively growing species enhances wildlife habitat and encourages regeneration of native plant species to prevent erosion and water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Registration is required! Visit event website

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

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.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

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.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings