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Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.
To see a full recap of all the events, highlights, and impact, please view/download our Welcoming Week 2025 Report here:
Welcoming Week 2025 events
Celebrate Portland’s immigrant and refugee communities with a week of events, workshops, and storytelling!
Through Welcoming Week, Portland will rejoin hundreds of cities across the world that brings neighbors of all backgrounds together to build communities of belonging from Sept.ember12 to 21, 2025.
Here is a list of community-led events and activities to consider joining.
Event Schedule
Welcoming Week Kick-off
Friday, September 12, 10:00am
Mayor Keith Wilson will read the Welcoming Week proclamation, joined by community leaders and representatives.
View our livestream event (which will also be recorded):
Welcoming Week Opening Ceremony (livestream on 9/12/2025 at 10 a.m.)
Inicio de la semana de bienvenida (transmisión en vivo el 12/09/2025 a las 10 a.m.)
Know Your Rights & Resources Training
Friday, September 12, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Learn about your universal rights and gain tools to advocate for yourself and others effectively.
This event is open to all community members. Registration is required.
Register: Click here to register
Immigrant Story Live at Portland Center Stage
Saturday, September 13, 7:00pm
Portland Center Stage The Armory (128 NW 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon)
An evening of impactful stories and joyful music from Oregonians who share the places they’ve built, the traditions they’ve carried, and what it means to truly belong. This celebration honors the spirit and heart of community a shared culture that continues to grow and thrive. Together, we create a home where everyone belongs, no matter the journey that brought us here.
Event Link: Learn more and get tickets
District 4 – Welcoming Week Coalition-Wide Event
Sunday, September 14, 10:00am-3:00pm
434 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
A coalition-wide gathering with immigrant, refugee, and
community partners for a day of connection and resources.
Introduction to Community Safety & Placemaking in Portland Workshop
Tuesday, September 16, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Explore community safety resources and placemaking strategies.
Register: Sign up here
Personal Safety Training Workshop
Wednesday, September 17, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Midland Library + Virtual
Introductory Personal Safety and Self-Defense workshop to learn the empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees
Register: Click here to register
United for Peace: A Ukrainian Concert of Hope
Friday, September 19, 6:30pm
131 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
A free, bilingual celebration of Ukrainian culture and resilience. Enjoy songs, poetry, and traditions from the Singing DAWN
ensemble as we come together to honor peace and community.
District 3 – Welcoming Week Community Event
Saturday, September 20, 12:00pm-4:00pm
3534 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214
A vibrant community event featuring placemaking, immigrant & refugee nonprofits, and local farmers.