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Celebrate and learn the history of the Day of the Dead at this free community event.

The event runs from 9:00am - 5:00 pm and will have:

• Food carts
• Crafts
• Live music and performers from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Face painting
• Community altar where you can bring pictures of your loved ones who have passed. Printings will be made available on site.

This event is open to everyone.

For more information please email [email protected].

This new monthly club creates a welcoming space for people who enjoy crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other fiber arts. Participants can share patterns, learn techniques from one another, and connect while working on their own

Quilters of all skill levels, join us on the first Saturday of the month to discuss all things quilting with fellow enthusiasts!

Each month we’ll offer a short presentation, time for show and tell (please bring one project to share if you want!), and sometimes a take-home challenge.

In November, we will learn about English Paper Piecing, a traditional hand-sewing technique.

How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Civic Action November 7, 2026 Admission: $10 per participant Share × " class="share-btn"> Share on Facebook &text=How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Civic Action" class="share-btn"> Share on Twitter Email Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm Inspired by OJMCHE’s How We Show Up exhibition, this hands-on workshop invites high school and college students to make zines as a way to show up and create change in our community. Zines are a small but mighty form of self-publishing: Anyone can make, print, and share them to amplify ideas and inspire change. We’ll provide everything you need to get started, including creative supplies, templates, paper, pens, and a traveling zine library for inspiration. Every participant will make and take home a zine—no previous experience required. Just bring an interest in civic engagement and enthusiasm for creating something new. This program is intended for teens through college level participants. Registration is required due to limited space and closes on Thursday, November 5. The workshop will be facilitated by designer, artist and zine enthusiast Kelsey Snook . Kelsey has worked with local non-profit OK YOU to develop a not-so-secret zine society and spent more than 15 years creating participatory environments that bring people together. Tickets The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Teens | Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm $ 10.00 20 available Decrease ticket quantity for How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Teens | Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm - Quantity Increase ticket quantity for How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Teens | Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm + Quantity: 0 Total: $ 0.00 Get Tickets back

Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur trivia and crafts! Play solo or as part of a team. Test your knowledge and win bragging rights!

All Saints' Day

November 1, 2026

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First Friday – November 6th: “Thankful for YOU (and pie :)) Multicultural Celebration!” We love the fall and we are SO thankful for you! We all come from different places and have different heritages and we want to celebrate that. Our diversity makes us special and interesting! Bring your friends and family downtown for pie tastings, pie raffles, a pie walk dance party, multicultural displays and so much more!

• Ribbon Cutting at 6pm for the new expansion at Evergreen Vinyl! 321 NE 4th Ave.
• Enter Pie Raffles all around town!
• Yummy pie tastings at Fuel donated by Lore Tea + Coffee
• “Pie Walk Dance Party”–try to win a delicious pie! at 7:30pm inside of Journey, 304 NE 4th Ave. The Pie Walk is generously sponsored by Synkwise!
• Complete the “Gratitude Passport” throughout downtown businesses & be entered to win!
• Learn about your neighbors and our diverse backgrounds, cultures and histories!
• Drop off your unwrapped toys at registration at Fuel Medical for the Toys for Tots drive!
• Kids’ autumn art, crafts, games and treats
• S’mores roasting, weather permitting
• Art Shows and Receptions in Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th; RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th Ave, upstairs at the Camas Library.
• After hours shopping, dining, live music, more!

Start your evening at the DCA tables in the Fuel Medical lobby, 314 NE Birch St. See you in beautiful Downtown Camas for all the fall fun!

Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers. Bring one or two pieces of your art to share, or just come to enjoy the camaraderie.

Ages 13+

Get ready for a sweet and festive time at our Gingerbread Bash! Come dressed in your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and join us for a fun-filled celebration as we decorate gingerbread mangers, play exciting games, sip on delicious hot chocolate, and enjoy the joy of the Christmas season together!

Most importantly, we’ll discover the true meaning of Christmas as we learn about Jesus and celebrate the greatest gift of all, His birth!

• Organizer: SMART - Wilsonville
• Schedule: Depart at 6:00pm
• Audience: Family friendly (all ages)

Light Up the Night Community Bike Ride

Friday, November 6 | SMART Welcome Center (9749 SW Barber St.)

Gather at 5:00pm | Ride Departs at 6:00pm

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it’s time to Light Up the Night! Join SMART for a fun, family-friendly community bike ride celebrating bright bikes, creative lights, and being seen while riding after dark.

We’ll begin to gather at the SMART Welcome Center at 5:00 PM for a pre-ride bike decorating party. Bring your bike and get creative with reflective materials and lights before we head out together at 6:00 PM.

Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes with their brightest, boldest, and coolest lights and help us shine a light on the importance of visibility when walking, biking, and rolling after dark.

Registration Required

Join us for book discussion, trivia questions, and crafting centered around the Grades 3-5 OBOB books! Registration opens for each session 45 days prior.

Use this link to see the titles for each meeting

Club Mosaic is a social art group for people of all ages, offering a welcoming space to make art and meet others in a relaxed, friendly setting.

This free event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at the Clackamas Town Center Mall food court.

We provide art supplies or you are welcome to bring your own project!

This month we will be working with pastels! Colorful art pieces for with fall vibes! 🍂

Join us for an interactive art experience! Our art club follows along with a painting tutorial in real-time on the big screen. Come relax and have fun with local art enthusiasts. All materials are provided, and you'll get to take your masterpiece home with you.

For ages 13+

A night of Connection a Night to bring us together. With a community meal, inspirational story, m usic, art and collaboration on designing the Moreland Presbyterian Christmas Pageant! Registration Required https://morelandprespdx.breezechms.com/form/KidsConnect2026

Project Information:

We’ll work to clear this remote trail of brush, logs and other debris, and improve tread where needed.

Hiking information:

We’ll drive to the top of Horsetail Creek Trail and work our way down. The first few work days won’t involve much hiking, but the hike will become longer as we work toward the Bell Creek junction.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

• Plenty of water
• Snacks/lunch
• Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
• Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
• Sunscreen + insect repellent
• A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
• TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
• Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants
• Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

The milestone of 1,000 blankets is being celebrated at the Samaritan Lodge in downtown Milwaukie. The gathering features light refreshments and cake, with opportunities to relax, make squares, pick up yarn to take home, or help lay out a blanket. Guests can also view the blanket that marks the 1,000 milestone.

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Pizza and snacks are provided by Friends of Three Creeks Community Library.

Ages 9–19

The first Gather at Greely Friday. The Ridgefield Family Resource Center hosts a card-writing workshop for World Kindness Day. You write notes of encouragement, and they go into the snack bags the Resource Center sends home with local students. Free, family friendly, live music.

"The ability to make art is, in fact, inherent in all of us." David Bowie. If you always wanted to have space and time to play around with art and craft supplies, join us at the little chaotic art club. Work on one of our projects, bring your own to body-double in good company or create your own adventure with the supplies provided.

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email [email protected] for more information.

Enjoy a relaxed gathering in Lake Oswego where participants build a LEGO project to take home. Hosted by The Connection Club with support from The Autism Society of Oregon and Kangaroo Care, it provides all the bricks along with light snacks and drinks. Admission is free with registration. This program meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, you are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! Books are available for pick up at Fairview library.

At our first meeting in September we will VOTE on which books we will read throughout the year, and everyone will receive the October book.

View the schedules for our weekly and bi-weekly language conversation groups, Nordic Knitting Circle, and the Language Conversation Groups.

Come join us with your own art projects, be it painting, jewelry making, paper projects, knitting, or basket weaving. We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month and welcome anyone who might want a bit of conversation and a place to work as a group. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 822 Washington Street, Oregon City.

If you have any questions, call or text Dorrie McGregor. 503-490-1741.

Week 1: Process Art (making art just to make art)
Week 2: Lego Club (Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session)
Week 3: Art Club (learn about artists, art techniques, and create a new project each month)
Week 4: STEAM Studio (create and explore using science, technology, engineering, art, and math)

Event Description:

Volunteer Opportunity Help create a welcoming and inclusive community gathering by greeting guests and engaging with children, seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to foster connection and belonging. About the Program Miah Families mission is to ignite hope and belonging through regular connection among children, families, seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities. About the Project Volunteers will help complete the mission by making the guests feel welcomed, connected, and thriving for the afternoon. Volunteers for the day will help with the set-up and take-down of the event. They will be stationed at either a food/snack table, a craft table, a game table, the welcome table, or as a greeter. Each volunteer will make the guests feel welcomed for the meet-up. One main role of the volunteer, is to walk around and engage with the guests. Miah works with adults with disabilities, seniors, children, and the caretakers. Volunteers will learn skills in communicating with people other than themselves. They will learn to interact with adults with disabilities, seniors, and children. The goal of the meet-up is for group involvement, that better together is better than being alone. There are 3 shifts needed (but timing can be flexible) Shift 1: 12-2pm Shift 2: 1-3pm Shift 3: 2-4pm To Register, hit the "I want to Volunteer" button at: ​miahfamilies.org Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers of all ages are welcome; under 14 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

Join other fiber and textile crafters for a social gathering on the first Saturday of each month. Bring a project to work on and we’ll provide the coffee and tea! Crafters of all skills levels are encouraged to join. Limited supplies and access to online tutorials will be provided; however, instruction will not be available.

This BIPOC support space is facilitated by Sielo Kaí Solar (he/him/el), a peer support worker who identifies as 2S, trans, disabled, mixed race, and a first-generation Mexican-American. As an artist, abolitionist, and community-centered facilitator, Sielo brings a warm, creative, and welcoming energy to the space.

Participants are invited to gather in a relaxed and flexible environment to snack, make art, chat, and play games as they wish. This space is intended to foster connection, creativity, and community care, allowing everyone to show up as they are and engage in ways that feel most comfortable.

Draw, color, create and hang. Art Club at Art Tower is a low-pressure creative night. No experience needed—there are coloring pages.

Enjoy a monthly creative hangout at The Tracy Piper Gallery. Come make some art. Or color something. Or have a drink. Or just hang out. ART CLUB is a low-pressure, no-experience-required creative night at Art Tower hosted by contemporary artist The Tracy Piper. There will be drawing supplies, coloring pages, blank paper, creative prompts, drinks, and the resident DJ Joe Strange bringing the tunes. You bring yourself. Can't draw? Who cares? There are coloring pages.

This isn't an art class. There is no masterpiece required at the end of the night. Art Club is about getting out of the house, making something with your hands, meeting people, and spending a Thursday night surrounded by art.

Drop in anytime. Stay for twenty minutes or stay all night.

Free — RSVP strongly encouraged to know how many art supplies to have on hand.

Art supplies provided. Drinks available. No experience necessary.

Casual weekly zine making meetup. Sketch, write, draw, chat, make friends, recieve critiques, or give critiques.

Follow them on Instagram @PortlandZineMeetup

They also meet at Dear Sandy, Sundays 11am-1pm

Build with LEGO! Expert Molly will provide a creative challenge. Ages 5 & up.

No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees.

Art Share, hosted by the Society of Washington Artists, welcomes you to join us monthly for discussions with fellow artists. We encourage you to bring 1–2 pieces of your art to share your inspirations, techniques and creative process.

Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers. Bring one or two pieces of your art to share, or just come to enjoy the camaraderie.

Bring a model kit to work on or spend time with fellow modelers at this free, welcoming gathering. Newcomers and anyone interested in building models are welcome. Free parking is available, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

The ultimate after-school hangout for teens and pre-teens (ages 13-17)! Kick back with your friends, get creative, or just chill. We've got comfy spots, board games, art supplies, quiet study zones, and all the video games you could want. It's the perfect spot to meet new people, try cool stuff, and de-stress after school.

Join us Saturday, November 7th, from 2-5 p.m. for Youth Music Project’s Fall Open House.

Meet instructors, try instruments, sing karaoke, enter to win a ukulele, and more!

Once you’ve found your sound, sign up for classes at the event two days before online registration opens!

Kick back with your friends, get creative, or just chill. We've got comfy spots, board games, art supplies, and plenty of video games. It's the perfect spot to hang out and meet new people. For ages 12-18.

Make folded paper creations with the Portland Oregon Paper Shapers! Challenge yourself with a complex origami masterpiece, or keep it simple while learning the basics.

All ages. Held in the Community Room.

Mend with Friends is a casual, welcoming group for anyone who wants to repair and care for their clothing. Learn simple sewing and mending techniques to fix small tears, replace buttons, and make your clothes last longer.

No experience is needed. Beginners are welcome, and basic supplies and guidance will be provided.

Looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend? Grab your yarn and join us for our monthly Stitch & Bitch! On the first Friday of every month, come to the tasting room for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and relaxing with a glass of wine. Whether you’re here to show off your skills or just untangle your week, this is the perfect spot to unwind. We’ll be pouring Love & Squalor wines to pair perfectly with your creativity and chatter.

Gathering on the first Wednesday of each month, this free meetup offers a casual space to relax and build models. It is open to everyone. Attendees can bring a model and tools, or purchase what they need on site.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Tweens and teens are invited to get crafty! Come hang out with us and use your creative skills to make buttons, Shrinky Dinks, bracelets, felt plushies and more awesome creations! All materials and supplies are provided. Ideal for teens and tweens (ages 9-18).

11/7 from 2:30-4pm at Vancouver Community Library

Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur trivia and crafts! Play solo or as part of a team. Test your knowledge and win bragging rights!

11/14 from 2-4pm at Cascade Park Community Library

Celebrate all things Dino. It will be a rawring good time!

11/21 from 3-4pm at Three Creeks Community Library

Bring the whole family to celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur crafts and activities!

Salmon Creek Flyfishers monthly meeting is held at 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month except July, August, and December.

Join us to learn about tying flies and fishing. Food is available for purchase. Meet at the American Legion Post 176, located at 14011 N.E. 20th Ave.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Join a monthly in-person Witchy Collage Night at Seagrape Apothecary. Dive into the realm of magic, spells, and self-care with like-minded babes in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Connect, collage and make new friends. This month, collage a spell for energetic composting.

There will be tea to support your nervous system and a soft landing spot to share whatever is in your heart right now. Collage supplies will be provided, but bring your own and some to share if you can (especially scissors, washi tape and stickers) and come bask in the magic of community. If you have heart medicine or any other mutual aid to share, please bring that as well. Snacks are always welcome.

Expect to craft a seasonal vision board (so bring your ideas). Mingle with fellow magical babes in a super sweet and casual environment. Please bring collage supplies you'd be willing to share. There will be extra supplies, but more scissors, glue, and new magazines are always welcome.

Join on the second Saturday of each month to come together and celebrate magic through creativity and community. Space is limited.

Please bring a mask with you. You will be asked to wear your mask throughout class. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms before the gathering, please do not attend.

Stromgard’s gathering offers time for practice, crafting, and socializing. Heavy and rapier fighters have space to fight and teach, while tables are available for scribal work and other crafts. Attendees are asked to sign in and complete a waiver.

A local crafting circle where community members can bring a project, enjoy dinner, and spend time crafting with others.

The Quilts of Love group creates quilts for families served by Path Home whose mission is to empower homeless families to get back into housing and stay there. Quilts are shared with families as they transition from the Path Home shelter to permanent housing. The group meets every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm in the undercroft room directly below the Eliot Chapel. Contact Kathleen V for more information.

What is a Junior Teen Idea Club? Tweens are invited to gather in the teen area of the library with their friends, eat some snacks, and share their interests. Help US to create exciting programs and events just for YOU. Monthly meetings will be on third Thursdays right after early release from school. The program will be a combination of hanging out, fun crafts, games, brainstorming, and talking about books. This program is designed to give you a chance to make the library everything you want it to be.

Designed for 5th to 8th grade. This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth & Teen Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected].