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Whether dance parties, markets, game nights, or more, Plazas host a wide range of community events. This page is updated monthly so check back regularly to find fun events near you!
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There are countless events at the plazas each month! Need help finding them? Check out the Plaza Directory. Events are also frequently posted on the PBOT Instagram.
September Events
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Summer Scholars Welcome at Montgomery Plaza: 3:00-6:00 PM. Summer Scholars is a program offered to incoming undergraduate students to support the transition to Portland State University. Kick off the new academic year with activities and resources for students. Sponsored by The Learning Center.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- MusicPortland at SE Spokane Plaza: 5:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy live music in the plaza. Sponsored by Gino's Restaurant & Bar & Notary Ceramics
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- 5-7 Adidas Skateboard Team Showcase at SE Sandy & 7th Seasonal Plaza: 5:00-7:00 PM. Join Depave and The Courts for a world-class skate viewing experience with the Adidas Skateboarding Team with the kick off of their Northwest Tour hosted by Adidas and Tactics. (Map)
- First Thursdays at NW 13th Avenue Plaza: 5:00-9:00 PM. Join us in the Pearl District for First Thursday. Experience the work of local artists and makers along NW 13th Plaza on NW 13th Avenue between Everett and NW Irving streets. This event is sponsored by the Urban Art Network.
- MusicPortland at Ankeny Alley: 6:00-8:00 PM. Enjoy live performances in the alley. Sponsored by Ankeny Alley & Downtown Neighborhood Associations
Saturday, September 7, 2024
- MusicPortland at SE Spokane Plaza: 1:00-3:00 PM. Sponsored by Gino's Restaurant & Bar & Notary Ceramics
- Games in the Plaza at Concordia Commons: 4:00-6:00 PM. Play games with friends and family. Hosted by Friends of The Commons.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- MusicPortland at Ankeny Alley: 6:00-8:00 PM. Relax with live music in the plaza. Sponsored by Ankeny Alley & Downtown Neighborhood Associations
Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Games in the Plaza at Concordia Commons: 4:00-6:00 PM. Fun and games for everyone. Sponsored by Friends of The Commons.
- The Arleta Triangle Arts and Crafts Kaleidoscope at Arleta Triangle Square: 11:00 AM-5:00. An Arts and crafts event featuring makers from the Portland metro area in collaboration with Mt Scott Arleta Neighborhood Association
Sunday, September 15, 2024
- The Arleta Triangle Arts and Crafts Kaleidoscope at Arleta Triangle Square: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. An Arts and crafts event featuring makers from the Portland metro area in collaboration with Mt Scott Arleta Neighborhood Association.
- Qigong at Concordia Commons: 9:00-11:00 AM. Start your day with a Qigong session. Hosted by Third Opinion MD.
- MusicPortland at Concordia Commons: 4:00-6:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of music in the plaza. Sponsored by Friends of The Commons.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- MusicPortland at SE Spokane Plaza: 5:00-7:00 PM. Unwind with live music midweek. Sponsored by Gino's Restaurant & Bar & Notary Ceramics
Friday, September 20, 2024
- Park(ing) Day After Party at SE Sandy & 7th Seasonal Plaza: 5:00-9:30 PM. Join Depave in the streets and help them inhabit a parking spot! Park(ing) Day is a global, public, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into public parks and social spaces to advocate for safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people. Depave will have a interactive engagement activities, project designs, opportunities for feedback, and lawn games to create a playful and engaging “park” in the street at the Future Green Plaza project site. (Map)
Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Celebrate the Commons at Concordia Commons: 3:00-6:00 PM. Join in a community celebration at the plaza. Hosted by Friends of The Commons.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
- MusicPortland at Ankeny Alley: 4:00-6:00 PM. End your weekend with live music. Sponsored by Ankeny Alley & Downtown Neighborhood Associations
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- MusicPortland at Ankeny Alley: 6:00-8:00 PM. Enjoy live music to wind down the evening. Sponsored by Ankeny Alley & Downtown Neighborhood Associations
Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Summer Work Party at Arleta Triangle Square: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Make a good place even better! Gather at Arleta Triangle Square every last Saturday starting at 10 a.m. to paint, weed, clean, and meet your neighbors. Gloves, tools, and light refreshments provided. Hosted by the Mt Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association.
Want to Throw an Event in a Plaza?
The Small Plaza Activation process is intended to remove barriers for small-scale neighborhood-based activities that build social and community connections in PBOT plazas. If you have an idea for how you would like to use the space to get to know your neighbors, we would love to hear about it! Check out our Small Plaza Activation page for more info! Best of all, hosting an event is 100% FREE!