Critical Repairs at Southwest Community Center Pool
The pool's annual maintenance closure will begin September 5, 2026, and PP&R anticipates the pool will reopen in time for November swim lessons and other activities.
Please check PP&R website for updates on timeline.
Southwest Portland Martial Arts + Multnomah Village Fitness Center Open House
Southwest Portland Martial Arts + Multnomah Village Fitness Center Open House
All ages are welcome to join this Free, Family Friendly Open House. Enjoy balloon swords, soft-tip archery, sparring & hit pads, prizes, refreshments and more! Let's welcome SWPMA to Multnomah Village!
Multnomah Arts Center Open House
MULTNOMAH ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE: ARTS FOR ALL
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)'s Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) throws open its doors to Arts for All, a free community open house event on Friday, October 16, 2026. Guests can explore more than a dozen interactive art experiences, meet instructors, and discover the creativity happening daily at Multnomah Arts Center.
Admission is free. The event is presented with support from the Multnomah Arts Center Association (MACA), the nonprofit organization that advocates for equity and access to arts education at MAC.
What: Arts for All – MAC Community Open House
When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR
"Choose your art adventure" across MAC's studios and classrooms with approximately 15 hands-on activities led by artists and educators.
Held in conjunction with the regional art and design festival ADX Fest, the evening highlights the people, programs, and partnerships that make MAC one of Portland's largest community arts hubs.
Kidtoberfest
Free Fall Fun for the Whole Family!
Bring the kids and join us for Kidtoberfest, a free and welcoming fall festival for families in Southwest Portland and beyond!
Children from preschool through fifth grade can enjoy games, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, crafts, prizes, candy, and activities for a variety of ages. We’ll also add a little Oktoberfest flavor to the evening with big pretzels and root beer from the keg!
A free family dinner will be served, including hot dogs, chips, carrots, and water.
Friday, October 16, 2026
6:00–8:30 PM
Greater Portland Bible Church
2374 SW Vermont Street, Portland, OR
Admission is free!
Kidtoberfest is designed for children and their parents or guardians to enjoy together. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors and come spend a festive Friday evening with us!
Hosted by Greater Portland Bible Church and Mission Community Church.
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
The Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
Family Yoga
Join Chelsea Hoshaw for a family-friendly yoga class! Family yoga includes songs, books, meditation, movement and emotional regulation techniques for the whole family! Child-sized mats will be supplied; families can bring their own adult mats if they would like. This class is geared toward 0-6 but siblings can come, too. Each child needs to have an adult and adults are encouraged to participate.
County Chair Candidate Debate on Unsheltered Homelessness
The time is now for a Multnomah County Chair Candidate Debate on Unsheltered Homelessness!
The Homeless Solutions Coalition (HSC) is planning a Multnomah County Chair Candidate Debate on Unsheltered Homelessness, the issue Portlanders for 10 years have ranked as our #1 challenge.
The debate will take place on Tuesday, October 20 from 4:30-6 pm at the Armory in Northwest Portland and will feature the 3 candidates vying for the office of Multnomah County Chair: Julia Brim Edwards, Sharon Meieran and Shannon Singleton.
We believe this is the most important choice Portland voters will make on November 3, as it will decide who will lead the organization whose role is most critical in addressing the homeless crisis, both in policy and control of hundreds of millions of tax dollars.
Because the issues are complex and voter education is so critical, the debate will kickoff with 3 brief overviews by knowledgeable presenters (all confirmed), introduced by former Governor Dr John Kitzhaber.
Health Share of Oregon CEO Mindy Stadtlander from a statewide perspective
Central City Concern CEO Dr Andy Mendenhall from a regional/county perspective
And CityTeam Portland Executive Director Lance Orton from both a single organization and also lived experience perspective
Then the debate begins!
Candidates will make opening and closing remarks, answer 4-5 questions, and have an additional opportunity to provide clarification and/or rebuttal on each question. Blair Best from KGW8 will serve as debate moderator.
We have specifically chosen a later date (October 20), 2 weeks before the November 3 election. Ballots will be mailed October 14, but few voters will have cast their ballots by October 20, and the election will be top of mind for County voters and local media.
The HSC Steering Committee believes that the most important thing we can do today to address unsheltered homelessness is to educate Portland voters on the issue and elect the right person to serve as Multnomah County Chair for the next 4 years. But we need your help if we are to succeed. Please join us in supporting this important event!
Sincerely,
David Dickson, Convener
Homeless Solutions Coalition
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!
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
The Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
Growing Up Counterculture: Caleb Dardick in Conversation with Joshua Safran
Growing Up Counterculture: Caleb Dardick in Conversation with Joshua Safran
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7–8 p.m.
Annie Bloom’s Books, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy
Free; no registration required
I’ll be discussing my new memoir, The Adventures of Superfreak: My Childhood on the Hippie Trail (Running Wild Press, September 21, 2026), with Portland-based author Joshua Safran, author of Free Spirit: Growing Up On the Road and Off the Grid.
My memoir recounts my family’s 1970 journey from Amsterdam to India in a VW bus, beginning when I was five years old. Joshua and I had very different childhoods, but both of us grew up inside our parents’ countercultural searches for freedom and a better world. Our conversation will explore those childhoods, family mythology, disability, resilience, memory, idealism, instability, and what it means to write honestly about parents and love.
Halloween in Multnomah Village
MVBA is hosting the annual Trick-or-Treat Costume Parade in Multnomah Village from 3:30-5:30pm. Start at any participating business on SW Capitol & SW Troy from about SW 37th to SW 30th and the Multnomah French Quarter for Trick-or-Treating!
Be sure to check out all the great Halloween events in our neighborhood. There will be lots of little visitors to Multnomah Village. Please consider walking, rolling, or public transit to participate.
Accessible Parking is available on the street and at the Multnomah Arts Center.
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!
Holiday Gala in Multnomah Village
Festive, family friendly fun in Multnomah Village. Event includes a community holiday tree lighting and sing-a-along, photo-op with Santa, special appearance by the Grinch, live music, Arts & Crafts Fair at Multnomah Arts Center - and more. There are many ways you can participate!
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!
Queer Craft Social
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!
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.
Tween Crafternoon!
Tweens and teens in grades 5 - 8, come craft with us! All materials provided
Work on the DIY craft of the week, create your own project with the library's craft materials, or bring a project from home that you've been working on - art journal, embroidery project, book bedazzling, whatever's your thing! Sew, paint, glue, make, design; the sky's your limit.
Get curious and creative, reduce stress, and boost dopamine crafting with us.
Made possible by gifts to , a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.
Monster Comics and Spooky Stories with Breena Bard
Join cartoonist in a new comics workshop that's perfect for the spooky season! Design your own monster and spooky story ideas to take comics to the next level of terror! Practice facial expressions that will capture fear and relief! Learn new types of mark-making to heighten the suspence! Experiment with different forms of lettering to add to drama and intensity! Come explore the spooky side of making comics!
Perfect for patrons ages 8-12. Space is limited - this program is first come, first served.
The District 4 Council Candidate forum
The District 4 Council Candidate forum will be held at the Sellwood Community House on October 11 from 2-5PM.
All 12 candidates will be in attendance.
Candidates will be asked questions relating to their positions on the Neighborhood Program and neighborhood issues.
A special thank you to D4 volunteers in SE and SW Portland and the Sellwood Community House for helping to put this on.
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
The Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
Notice: Beginning Sunday, October 4, 2026 the Hillsdale Farmers' Market Moved (just barely)
Where is the Market moving?
The South half of our current parking lot, in front of Rieke Elementary School. The main entrance will be on SW Vermont St.
Where will the Information Booth be?
The “Info Booth,” as we like to call it, will be at the main market entry at the south end, just off of SW Vermont St. Look for the branded “Hillsdale Farmers’ Market.”
Learn more about parking, why the market has moved, and more information.
Emergency Prepared at Home
Be ready to stay safe at home during an emergency. Survival instructor Sharon from will guide you through simple steps to prepare before something happens. This class covers how to build a preparedness pantry and what to do if there is no water, electricity, or heat.
2nd Saturday Hike (SW Trails)
Join us as we hike the trails…
Check the SW Trails Calendar a few days before for exact meet up locations.
Portland Parks & Recreation Fall Registration Opens
October 8 for activities that are held November 2 through December 13 and winter break camps December 21 through January 3
10th Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day
National CWAC Day in a Nutshell
National Coffee with a Cop day is a day dedicated to encourage communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public.
The day began as part of National Community Policing Week in 2016 and now continues each year on the first Wednesday in October furthering efforts nationwide to bridge the gap between the community and the law.
“Coffee with a Cop is community policing at its core. The simple act of having a cup of coffee with community members can be the first step in increasing trust and cooperation between the police and the people they serve,” said former COPS Office Director Ronald L. Davis.
International Walk+Roll to School Day 2026
International Walk+Roll to School Day is Wednesday October 7! International Walk+Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and rolling to school on the Wednesday of the first full week of October.
City Council District 4 (primarily SW/NW Portland) Debate
Join City Club for a Portland City Council District 4 Candidate Debate!
Hear from the leading candidates vying to become District 4’s next Councilors.
Moderated by Sophie Peel of the Willamette Week. Official participants to be confirmed.
Registration Details
This event is ticketed but free, and space is limited—secure your spot by registering now. Note that each attendee must be registered.
PS. If you’ve attended a City Club event before, or plan to attend more events in the future, we recommend creating a log-in to make future registrations quicker. Start here!
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All-Season Cycling
Preparing for wet, cold and dark conditions; key bike maintenance tips for wet weather.
Hosted by Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)
Watercolor Paint-Along for Tweens
Join us to paint familiar flora and fauna found here in the Pacific Northwest! Follow step-by-step instructions to paint the project of the day, then explore with watercolor on your own.
This program is intended for tweens & teens in grades 4+. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
African Storytelling with Habiba
Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning stories about African history. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement.
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
The Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
Multnomah Historical Association: First Friday at John’s Marketplace
The Multnomah Historical Association hosts a table at John's Marketplace for First Fridays (thanks to the generous folks at John’s!). Stop by to learn a bit more about our local history, take a peek at photos and memorabilia from our collection, and chat with some members. We will be skipping September First Friday due to the long weekend, but will be back in October.
Henna for Teens with Kaniz Shah
Learn the art of natural henna in this fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for teens! Explore global traditions, watch a live mixing demo, and create your own beautiful designs using professional supplies. Discover how this ancient art form can also become a creative skill for future opportunities. First come, first served.
Tween Crafternoon!
Tweens and teens in grades 5 - 8, come craft with us! All materials provided
Work on the DIY craft of the week, create your own project with the library's craft materials, or bring a project from home that you've been working on - art journal, embroidery project, book bedazzling, whatever's your thing! Sew, paint, glue, make, design; the sky's your limit.
Get curious and creative, reduce stress, and boost dopamine crafting with us.
Made possible by gifts to , a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
The Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
I Have Three Cats: Story & Craft w/Author Michelle Sumovich
Join local author as she reads her Oregon Book Award-winning picture book I Have Three Cats... and stick around to make a lost and found poster inspired by the story!
This program is first come, first served.
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
The Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market hosting 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. Product selection includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, native plants and herbs, and fresh and dried cut flowers.
Oh My Gourd - Harvest Fest
Oh My Gourd - Harvest Fest
Free to attend event featuring:
music with Red Yarn,
Storytime with The Literacy Lady (both with ASL Interpretation),
craft fair with 13 artisans,
baby goats from Portland Goat Parties,
Face painting with Just a Duck Studio,
a visit from a Portland Fire Engine,
chair massage and 5-Needle Protocol treatment available for parents and caregivers,
caramel apple bar,
baby pumpkin painting and crafts,
games and prizes,
a sensory room with quiet activities for those needing a break
The event is free admission with some activities requiring purchased tokens.
All proceeds benefit Baby Blues Connection, a nonprofit in operation for over 30 years providing free, peer-to-peer support for parents coping with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders such as postpartum depression and anxiety.
Skyline Ridge Wildfire-Ready Workshop
Join us and your neighbors at our second Skyline Ridge Wildfire-Ready Workshop. We are proud to offer this event for community members in the Skyline Ridge area and surrounding neighborhoods. This day-long event offers three workshops from local experts on how to increase the chance of your family and your home surviving a wildfire and how to improve the resiliency of your forest. Local community groups and agencies will also be sharing information and resources on wildfire preparedness during lunchtime tabling sessions.
This event is free and lunch will be provided. We’ll have a raffle to give away tools that can help you navigate an emergency, manage your landscape, and remove fuels.
Registration is required: https://wmswcd.org/2026/07/get-wildfire-ready-at-skyline-ridge-workshop-9-19/
Contact: West Multnomah SWCD
Email: info@wmswcd.org
Phone: 971-265-9866
GRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
Come celebrate the official launch of SW Trails’ 6.3‑mile trail from Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Be part of this major step forward for our community.
Agenda subject to change.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, Ida B. Wells High School Cafeteria
Morning Welcome & Mingling
8:00 AM — Doors Open Mingle, enjoy refreshments and explore vendor tables
Opening Remarks & Guest Speakers
9:00 AM — Welcome & HousekeepingBrian Brady, Project Manager, SWTrails
9:05 AM — The History & Vision of the TrailDon Baack, Founder, SWTrails
9:15 AM —Andrea Salinas, US Representative, Oregon’s 6th District
9:25 AM — Rob Wagner, Oregon Senate President, District 19
9:35 AM — Joe Buck, Mayor Lake Oswego
9:45 AM — Keith Wilson, Mayor Portland
9:55 AM – Q&A
10:00 AM– Sign unveiling
Trail Launches & Breakout Activities. Look for signs of the activity you are interested in:
HI-LO Trail Run Led by Brian Brady
Guided Full-Length Walk*Led by Don Baack
Short Walk (3.1 Miles) Led by Debbie Small
Trash Clean-Up at IBW – Led by Mayor Keith Wilson
Important Transportation Note: > Return transportation from Lake Oswego back to Hillsdale will be provided only for the guided full-length walk. All other participants will need to arrange their own transportation.
Coffee with Councilor Green at Matta Café
Grab a coffee and chat with Councilor Green about what's happening in District 4.
For Hispanic Heritage Month we're meeting at Matta Café, a vibrant and lush Colombian owned cafe in the Pearl on Friday, September 18th.
This will be a chance to connect with community, receive district updates, and share your thoughts and questions.
✨All ages welcome, open to the public and free
🥟 Light refreshments and coffee available for purchase from Matta Cafe
👨🏻🦼➡️Venue is ADA accessible
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!