Trick or Treat in Multnomah Village
The Multnomah Village Business Association’s (MVBA) annual Halloween event! Trick or treat, costume parade. Details here. Learn about planning car free trick or treating on your own street following this event here. Not trick or treating? Sign up to volunteer to support the event here.
Car Free Trick or Treating (plan your own)
PLAN YOUR OWN CAR FREE TRICK OR TREATING
Use the online guide to learn how to plan your street's own car free trick or treating using a free PBOT Block Party permit. Its a win-win-win that increases pedestrian safety, provides opportunities to meet neighbors and strengthens community. Trick or treating has unique potential to foster intergenerational connection and participation--a real TREAT for all ages! The road closure to through traffic can be short (e.g., 5-8pm) and allows for local neighbor access, deliveries, and emergency vehicles. Neighbors at home handing out candy report enjoying knowing to expect trick or treaters. For what other event can you participate by staying in or going out?! Instructions are relevant for all Portland neighborhoods. Contact Multnomah Neighborhood Association: contact@mnapdx.org
Hillsdale & Multnomah Neighborhoods & SOLVE Litter Cleanup
Hillsdale & Multnomah Neighborhood Associations are teaming up to clean up areas in the neighborhood that are in need of litter and debris removal. As a token of our appreciation, local businesses have generously donated gift cards that will be raffled off to all participating volunteers.
Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign yourself, or your group, up at SOLVE’s website ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location & Address:: Meet at Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) parking lot - 6651 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97219 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What's Provided: Grabbers, bags, buckets, gloves, vests.
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available.
Parking: Parking is available in the meeting location lot.
Transit: Bus #54.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome.
Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.
District Four Coalition Board of Directors meeting
Fostering a resilient and inclusive community through collaboration, kindness, and resourcefulness. Our coalition strives for effectiveness, respect, and unity in building a thriving district.
District Four Coalition Board of Directors meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
First Friday in Multnomah Village
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!
Bookbinding for Beginners (Adults)
Learn basic techniques for bookbinding and create your own sketchbook or journal with Jess Graff. Registration opens on October 18th.
Reading is Magic! with Louie Foxx
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 an eye popping magic tricks in the interactive magic show. This is a show you won't want to miss. This event is first come, first served.
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!
Stormwater Stars Workshop: Markham Neighborhood
Stormwater Stars flyer for Fall Workshops in SW Portland.
MNA Regular Meeting
Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. NOTE: the November 2025 meeting is on 3rd Tuesday Nov. 18 because the Veterans Day holiday is on the 11th.
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.
Multnomah NET
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!
Stormwater Stars Workshop: Hillsdale Neighborhood
Stormwater Stars flyer for Fall Workshops in SW Portland.
District Four Coalition Board of Directors meeting
Fostering a resilient and inclusive community through collaboration, kindness, and resourcefulness. Our coalition strives for effectiveness, respect, and unity in building a thriving district.
District Four Coalition Board of Directors meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
First Friday in Multnomah Village
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!
Holiday Gala in Multnomah Village
Holiday Gala in Multnomah Village
Festive community fun for everyone! Tree lighting, Santa, live music and more!
MNA Regular Meeting
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.
Multnomah NET
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!
Stormwater Stars Workshop: Ashcreek-Crestwood Neighborhood
Stormwater Stars flyer for Fall Workshops in SW Portland.
Woods Memorial Natural Area Stewardship Event
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
Art Exhibition
Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)
October 24 – November 29, 2025
Center Gallery: Jere Grimm, 2D & 3D works.
Multnomah NET
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!
Life-sized Origami Pumpkin with Yuki Martin
Let's create a unique fall decoration this year: a life-size pumpkin out of 3'x3' orange Kraft paper! Origami Instructor Yuki Martin will show you how, step-by-step.
Goats at your library!
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.
Outline Your Novel with author Ben Guterson
Join author Ben Guterson to learn strategies for outlining your novel. Ben will will walk through several approaches to creating a manuscript roadmap. Ben Guterson is the author of the Winterhouse trilogy and the NYT bestseller The World-Famous Nine.
Garlic Made Simple: A How-To for Home Gardeners
Learn how to grow garlic in your own garden! This hands-on class will show you the full process—from planting garlic cloves in the fall to harvesting and storing them the next summer. You’ll find out about different types of garlic, how to care for your plants, and the best ways to dry and save your garlic after harvest. Participants will get their own garlic to plant at home.
MNA Regular Meeting
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.
Ash & Oak Folk Webinar with West Multnomah SWCD
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Flyer for Oct 14 Oak & Ash Webinar
Traffic Safety Event on Vermont St
MON 10/13 TRAFFIC SAFETY EVENT ON VERMONT ST (7:30-9:00AM)
Join friends, family and neighbors for a public Traffic Safety Event Monday, October 13th. Adult volunteers RSVP and report to SW 50th Ave & Vermont St. Receive signage to display that encourages drivers to slow down and yield at crosswalks in this school zone as well as the Vermont corridor to the east of 50th, including the intersection at 45th. Build community, meet neighbors and promote safe routes to school for all! This event is brought to you by West Hills Montessori School in partnership with PBOT Safe Routes to School; Portland Police Bureau; District Four Coalition; and Maplewood, Multnomah, and Hayhurst Neighborhood Associations. Registration is limited to adult participants, please. RSVP here. Event contact Pam Fox: community@westhills-montessori.com
Mid-Autumn Festival: 古筝演奏 // Guzheng Music (Chinese Zither)
聆听欣赏古筝音乐家毕海先生演奏独特而醉人的中国音乐。
Enjoy the unique and relaxing sounds of the guzheng, also known as the Chinese zither, with expert musician Mr. Bi Hai.
Rainbow Family Storytime with special guest LadyBerri
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment. This special Rainbow Family Storytime event will feature guest drag performer LadyBerri Matthews.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
First Friday in Multnomah Village
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!
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
Monster Maker: Clay Creations with Jess Graff
Learn the basics of ceramic hand-building while creating your favorite monster. This class with Jess Graff is perfect for kids of all skill levels ages 5 and up with their favorite adult. Please allow two weeks for firing your creation.
Space is limited, and registration opens on September 6th.
Emergency Preparedness
Join Multnomah County Emergency Management for an empowering and informative workshop designed to help you become better prepared for the challenges posed by emergencies like extreme weather, wildfires and smoke, and earthquakes.
New to Portland Bike Ride in SW
Are you new to town, or new to cycling in Portland? Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for a summer bike ride exploring Southwest Portland! This ride is free and open to everyone. Starts at SW 37th Ave and SW Texas St Portland. For more, click on New to Portland ride in Southwest
Art Exhibition
Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)
September 19 – October 18, 2025
Front & Center Galleries: The biannual MAC Instructors’ Exhibition.
Author Talk: Tilt by Emma Pattee
Emma Pattee, climate journalist, playwright and author, joins us to talk about her new novel, Tilt.
MNA Regular Meeting
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.
Village Park Concert
First Friday: Concert Series
Brenna Larsen 5-6:30PM
Brenna Larsen, with roots in the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, embodies the essence of a true troubadour, captivating audiences with her heartfelt performances and soulful melodies.
LaRhonda Steele 6:30-8PM
LaRhonda Steele, a Blues and gospel singer and songwriter, is recognized as one the region's best rhythm and blues vocalists. She has been dubbed "The First Lady of Portland Blues”—a title of leadership that she lives up to as she shares songs that carry forth directly from her soul and spiritual life-force.
Art Exhibition
Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)
September 5 – October 25, 2025
Front Gallery: A group exhibition by the Portland Zine Symposium.
Family Picnic in Spring Garden Park
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
Family Cycling Event!
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
Family Picnic in Spring Garden Park
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