Outer East

Portland’s Largest Halloween Event: All-new haunted houses, one location, one ticket.

Five Featured Haunted Houses:

• Sector 13 Alien Terror
• The Mansion
• Ancient Evil
• Laugh Factory
• Slaughter

5 Spine-Tingling Scare Zones:

• Midway of Fear
• Within the Woods
• Undead End
• Poison Apple Festival
• Rotton Pulp

Three Bonus Mini-Haunts:

• The Oni Curse
• The Pumpkin Path
• Caged

Market vendors and staff with a direct cultural connection will honor the tradition of Días de Los Muertos with a community ofrenda. Everyone is welcome to bring a pic of a deceased loved one to place on the ofrenda!

Join us for a full night of fun with raffle prizes, a strike lane, table games and activities, delicious food and inspirational community bonding! Lane sponsors secure a spot for 6 bowlers. General attendees enjoy dinner, the strike lane & additional activities.

Learn about and discuss Afrofuturism with author and scholar Walidah Imarisha. Whenever we try to envision a world without war, without violence, without prisons, without capitalism, we are engaging in an exercise of speculative fiction. Walidah Imarisha will uncover the truths buried in the fantastical – and inject a healthy dose of the fantastical into our search for truth.

Celebrate the end of the volunteer season with us as plants and wildlife prepare for hibernation, and we prepare to welcome the winter season.

Join PP&R for our final volunteer event of 2026 at Wilkes Park for a family-friendly volunteer event to help with gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Thank you for volunteering with us.

Activities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There is a paved pathway throughout the park. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary, but many of the tasks will be adjacent to a paved pathway.

There is an ADA accessible restroom (Portland Loo) on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Choirs in the Chapel

Enjoy the amazing sounds of local schools, churches and civic groups as they perform inside the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics.

Fun for Everyone

Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.

Puppet Show

At the top of each hour in the plaza tent, enjoy our puppet show.

Caroling

The Grotto Carolers perform every hour at the bottom of the hour in the plaza tent. Sing along to your favorite Christmas songs.

Snacks and Drinks

Find snacks and drinks available for purchase inside the Interpretive Center, next to the Chapel.

• Hot Chocolate
• Donuts
• Bottled Water
• Assorted bagged salty snacks

A Few Details

The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event and visitors can expect to walk approximately one-quarter mile.

All entertainment areas are either indoors or tented, but visitors should dress for the weather. Rubber-soled shoes, warm socks, gloves, and ear coverings are recommended, especially on colder nights.

Average festival visitation times are between 60 and 90 minutes. Visitors wishing to hear a specific concert should arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes in advance of the scheduled concert time.

Accessibility

The Festival pathways and grounds are all paved, however there is some slope in a few places. Wheelchairs are available to borrow in The Grotto Gift Shop on a first come-first served basis. There are ADA parking spots in the main parking lot, but on a busy night, they can fill up. Guests are welcome to pull up at the entrance to unload their passengers before finding a spot to park. Please contact [email protected] for additional questions or assistance.

Online Ticket Pricing

General (12+): $17.95

Youth (3-11): $8.95

Ages 2 and under are free.

At The Gate Pricing (No cash)

General (12+): $19.95

Youth (3-11): $9.95

Ages 2 and under are free

Value Nights Online Pricing

(Value nights are Monday, Nov. 30 – Thursday, Dec. 3 and Monday, Dec. 7 – Thursday, Dec. 10.)

General (12+): $15.95

Youth (3-11): $6.95

Ages 2 and under are free.

Value Nights at the Gate (No cash)

General (12+): $17.95

Youth (3-11): $7.95

Ages 2 and under are free.

Join a day of sipping and celebrating with tea friends. Special guests from Enthea, Teazen, Ocha, and Aishang will be stopping by throughout the day. Enjoy delicious pastries from Miss Orange and friends, along with crafts, giveaways, and plenty of surprises.

Enjoy a Little Magic with Sarah Blue Cloud tarot and palm readings. Guest Tea Spotlights with Via Tempo, Tea J Tea and Brew and Blossom. End the evening with Charlie Sebastian Short for a Sound Bath Meditation, a peaceful way to close out a day of tea, friendship, and celebration. Space is limited for the Sound Bath.

No admission fee, just an open invitation to spend the day enjoying tea.

Free All-Day Tea Party.

Learn about the process of becoming a citizen. Prepare for your citizenship interview. Study United States history and government for the examination. Classes are taught in English.

Registration information call 503.379.1598, ext 105, or email [email protected]

Play the game as American as apple pie! Enjoy a recreational introduction to the basics of the sport - throwing, catching & hitting. No big-league pressure here. Self-esteem soars as 'little big-leaguers' develop skills necessary to master game fundamentals. Batter Up!

Ages: At least 3 but less than 6

Openings: 0

• Open Fab Lab Hours are available to PCC Students and Staff, Industry and Non-profit Partners as well as the Community!
• There is no cost to visit the Fab Lab, and most materials are provided, although the priority of material and equipment use goes to current PCC Students. Please see the STEAM Center Coordinator if there are any questions.
• No Pre-registration required, but there is a sign-in process required to use the PCC STEAM Centers.
• All skill levels are welcome. Youth under 16 are invited to attend events at the Fab Lab with active adult supervision and a signed release form.
• *CNC available for use by appointment only (ShopBot Desktop, Shaper Origin and Carbide Nomad 3.)
• Please email [email protected] with any questions
• See pcc.edu/maker to learn more about the 5 PCC STEAM Centers across the Portland Metro area.

A free, friendly meetup to play hobby and strategy board games. Meet monthly in Midland Library for a few hours of relaxed fun with a variety of different board and card games.

Bring a game or play one of the provided selections.

Meet a public defense attorney to answer your legal questions free of charge! Look up future court dates, check about warrants, and find your attorney's contact information. Get an opportunity to ask general questions and learn where to seek low-cost legal aid! Engage in self-help through the legal process.

Provided by Multnomah Defenders Inc. No registration required.

Join SOLVE in cleaning up litter and debris along the I 205 Multi-use path and entrance to the Lents neighborhood! SOLVE defines some cleanup areas as sites with a high concentration of litter that poses a threat to public safety and environmental quality. This cleanup is not family-friendly or suitable for anyone under the age of 18 due to an increased presence of hazardous materials. Safety guidelines will be put in place before the cleanup begins. At this event, you may encounter or be exposed to the following elements: Close proximity to active unhoused communities. Close proximity to abandoned unhoused encampments. The presence of used hypodermic needles among the garbage. Other hazardous materials such as bio-waste. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the Flipside Bar and Carts parking lot. Look for the SOLVE signs. Address: 9320 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97266 | 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: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, bags, high-vis vests, and gloves Restrooms: Restrooms are available at The Flipside Bar and Carts. Parking: Parking is available at the Flipside Bar and Carts

No covers, no originals. All congregants welcome. Music made in the Jam Gods' image 🎶

Disfruta un espectáculo chistoso lleno de magia, comedia, malabarismo y payasadas graciosas. Perfecto para niños de todas las edades y sus familias.

Cupo limitado –la asistencia será por orden de llegada.

Enjoy a wacky show filled with comedy, magic, juggling & silly antics. Perfect for children of all ages and their families.

Lents International Farmers Market provides fresh, local, and culturally relevant produce to the diverse community of Lents neighbors in southeast Portland.

Presenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. The festival features nearly 160 indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest school, church and civic choirs. Offering a family-oriented blend of traditional celebration and serene reflection, the festival theme captures the special season of hope that Christmas brings to many thousands of families across the Pacific Northwest.

• Choirs in the Chapel: Enjoy the amazing sounds of local schools, churches and civic groups as they perform inside the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics.
• Fun for Everyone: Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.
• Puppet Show: At the top of each hour in the plaza tent, enjoy a puppet show.
• Caroling: The Grotto Carolers perform every hour at the bottom of the hour in the plaza tent. Sing along to your favorite Christmas songs.
• Snacks and Drinks: Find snacks and drinks available for purchase inside the Interpretive Center, next to the Chapel.

The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event, and visitors can expect to walk approximately a quarter of a mile. All entertainment areas are either indoors or tented; however, visitors should dress accordingly for the weather. Rubber-soled shoes, warm socks, gloves, and ear coverings are recommended, especially on colder nights. The average festival visit lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Visitors wishing to hear a specific concert should arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled concert time.

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 25.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Gain insight into basics of attack, defense, goal tending & ball handling. Focus on techniques, tactics & physical fitness in a safe environment. Build strength in an environment of sportsmanship & fair play. Develop outstanding dribbling skills & exceptional field vision & awareness. You will see dramatic improvement!

Ages: At least 6 but less than 10

Openings: 0

Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:

• Peer Mentoring
• Treatment
• Housing
• Mental Health
• Family Support

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Catch a live performance by the School of Rock, featuring talented students who deliver high-energy cover sets. With a diverse lineup, the band showcases their skills and passion for music across various genres, including rock and roll, pop, R&B, and soul.

Join PP&R and your neighbors for a family-friendly volunteer hour to help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants to the garden bed.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening, with the option to connect with your neighbors and community or spend a bit of quiet time with nature.

This is a low-barrier, go at your own pace event. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills, paces, and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

This garden bed is not directly accessible from a paved pathway and requires moving across a mostly even grassy area. There is mixed shade and open skies throughout the park, and the garden bed may have direct sun exposure depending on the time of year and time of day.

There is no restroom at this park. Depending on the season, there may be a portable restroom onsite.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us.

If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

This monthly Mass is celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 12 noon in the Chapel of Mary. In the summer months, it is celebrated outdoors in the plaza, weather permitting. At this Mass, a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine is offered to those who wish.

Join members of the Portland All Nations Canoe Family (PANCF) team to learn weaving techniques from Native teachers! You will learn enough to weave a small bag in this class.

This event is first come, first-served, and space is limited.

Made possible by The Library Foundation through support from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Fund.

This Mass is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary.

Join SOLVE to cleanup along the NE 82nd Ave and the Sandy Blvd neighborhood! We will be meeting at the Cameo Motel parking lot and walking to the cleanup locations together. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Cameo Motel Parking Lot Address: 4111 NE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97220 | 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: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests. Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Parking lot spots available. Transit: Bus no. 72 stops near the meeting location. Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

Use library equipment for learning about digital and analog music creation! Whether you come for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or ukuleles, you're welcome here! Play, demo equipment, and ask questions to our knowledgeable staff. Get answers about creating music at the library!

Ian Joe Bailey is a musical group with overall folky acoustic sound but still explores and experiments with many different genres. With a very enjoyable laid back style, the group is influenced by a mix of Blues, Jazz, Folk era twang and busking street rock.

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Every participant must sign up in advance to reserve their spot. No library card required. All materials are provided. Registration opens two weeks in advance.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

The Rockwood Community Market features local farmers, growers, and small businesses showcasing their products at this weekly farmers market. Join us every Thursday from 3-7pm and enjoy everything our vendors have to offer! For more information, visit: rockwoodcommunitymarket.com

Want to play like a pro? This is where they all started! Develop & improve fundamentals including ball handling, shooting techniques & defensive skills while improving endurance, flexibility & strength. Learn special strategies, basic plays & develop a teamwork mentality.

Ages: At least 7 but less than 11

Openings: 0

Let's plant trees together in Gresham! Interested in receiving a tree? Click HERE to purchase a tree for your household. Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting in their new homes, and your help is what makes this community planting possible!

Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as light breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. We ask that all volunteers dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting dirty, and be ready to have fun!

How do I register? Register by filling out this quick form. Groups, families, and individuals welcome! If your group is more than 5 people, please know you will be assigned to different planting crews.

Have a pickup truck? We need your help getting these young trees to their planting sites a few blocks away from the central staging site. Please sign up if you're able to help out in this key role.

Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to hand us a youth waiver form signed by their parent/guardian.

Private transportation: You will travel from the meeting location to a few planting sites in the nearby neighborhood (up to several miles). We recommend private transportation (bike or vehicle), but there may be an option to carpool if others in your small planting crew are also comfortable with this.

Where will these trees be planted? In the following neighborhoods: Wilkes-East, Rockwood, Centennial, and North Gresham.

Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! [email protected] / 503-595-0213 We look forward to planting together soon!

This event in partnership with the City of Gresham and made possible through a grant from the USDA Forest Service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Presented by volunteers from Torus

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Drop-In Basketball for persons 55 and over. Free with a membership, otherwise included with the day pass ($5 for seniors).

Location: EPCC - Gym (S)

<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="">NEW & IMPROVED!</b> Join our health and fitness crew for <b style=""><u>exclusive</u></b> weight room access as we explore exercise routines, and learn about keeping our bodies strong and healthy. This is a great opportunity to get moving and hang out with friends while having FUN! We are excited to announce that max capacity has been expanded to accommodate up to 20 participants.</font></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="">NOTE: </b>This class is designed for people with disabilities. All abilities are welcome to join! This activity is accessible by wheelchair, wheelchair treadmill available onsite. </font></p><p> </p>

Ages: 18 and up

Openings: 12

No Class Dates: 10/21 - 10/28 - 11/11 - 11/25<br><div>Learn about paint colors, brush techniques, layering, composition, value, and perspective to produce incredible art. Discover your unique style and experiment with mixing colors and playing with proportion, saturation, and exaggeration to understand perspectives and space. Price includes $80 materials fee for paints, brushes, paper/canvas, pencils, erasers, palette materials, etc. </div>

Ages: 60 and up

Openings: 2

Please Join SOLVE in picking up litter on the Marine Drive Trail, between NE 122nd and 138th Ave. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the Made In Oregon parking lot. Look for the SOLVE signs. Address: 13625 NE Jarrett St Portland, OR 97230 | 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: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves and high-vis-vests. Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Volunteers will park in the Made in Oregon parking lot. Transit: Take TriMet bus line 87 to NE Airport Way & 122nd. Walk 16 minutes to the meeting location. Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Learn beadwork basics with Natalie Mitchell! Practice foundational stitching techniques while exploring color balance and simple design principles. Create and complete one pair of beaded earrings to take home! All materials provided, no prior experience is necessary. Move at your own pace and feel free to ask questions along the way.

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along.

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

The Modern Folk is a experimental/ambient folk music based on traditional folk forms such as Appalachian, Irish, and Delta Blues and Spiritual Jazz styles.

Help improve habitat and forest resiliency at Trillium Creek Park. Volunteers will explore the riparian and upland habitat of Trillium Creek while planting trees to bolster the sites canopy and promote stream health.

Tools, snacks, and instruction provided. All ages welcome.

Come learn the basics of American Mahjong in our registration-required class or play a drop-in game with other beginners

About the Class

Discover American Mahjong basics in this course. Class size is limited to 8 participants, and registration is required.

About the Drop-in Games

Get your 'kicks' with us! Discover the Korean martial art that uses kicks, blocks & strikes to increase self-confidence & discipline. Students develop better coordination, strength & flexibility with non-contact drills & sparring. Gain life skills through an emphasis on the 5 tenants: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control & indomitable spirit.

Ages: At least 5 but less than 8

Openings: 8