8th Annual Model The Way Lloyd Awards
Model the Way is Lloyd EcoDistrict’s annual gathering to celebrate the people and partnerships shaping a more equitable, resilient, and connected Lloyd District.
Now in its 8th year, Model the Way brings together neighbors, businesses, nonprofits, and civic partners for an evening of connection, recognition, and shared purpose. The evening includes bites and drinks, live music, a hosted program, and the Model the Way Awards honoring individuals and organizations who lead by example.
In 2026, we are expanding the celebration. Lloyd EcoDistrict is partnering with Lloyd Enhanced Services District, Lloyd Community Association, and Go Lloyd to create a unified Lloyd community event. Leaders from each organization will share highlights from the past year and reflect on how our collective work is strengthening the neighborhood.
The event is free to attend to ensure broad participation and accessibility. At the same time, Model the Way remains Lloyd EcoDistrict’s signature annual fundraiser. Sponsorships and donations support our year-round work advancing climate action, community resilience, stewardship of public spaces, and an inclusive local economy.
All Lloyd-adjacent organizations will table and share their successes, reinforcing what makes this neighborhood thrive. Together, we celebrate progress, partnership, and the people who model the way forward. This year, Go Lloyd will be tabling to share our 2025 accomplishments.
Click here to learn more and register (or donate!)
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
TriMet's Type 1 MAX Farewell Celebration
TriMet is inviting the community to join us in celebrating an icon of public transportation, our original light rail vehicles, the Type 1 MAX train.
On Saturday, April 18, from noon to 3 p.m., TriMet will host a public celebration of our Type 1 trains before they go out of service forever. The event will be at Holladay Park in Northeast Portland, adjacent to our Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave MAX Station. Anyone can join in this historic moment and interact, possibly for the last time, with a piece of regional and national transit history. It’s an opportunity to say goodbye to a train that has provided hundreds of thousands of trips over the past 40 years.
The Type 1s launched modern light rail in the Portland metro area in 1986. In doing so, the vehicles set a standard for other public transportation agencies to follow. After nearly four decades of service — providing millions of trips and traveling millions of miles — the remaining Type 1s are now 10 years past their due date, with their final days numbered.
TriMet began decommissioning the vehicles — preparing them for recycling or donation — in 2024 as we began introducing our newest trains, the Type 6s. The Type 1s, among the oldest light rail vehicles still operating on a major transit system in the United States, had exceeded their lifecycle, and replacement parts for them had become difficult to source.
“As much as the Type 1 has served as a reliable means of transportation for countless people over the decades, it has also acted as an inspiration for what’s possible here at TriMet,” TriMet General Manager Sam Desue Jr. said. “Without top-notch mechanics, operators, supervisors, cleaners and others, these trains would not have been able to provide the decades of service they have.”
The April 18 event will celebrate the 40-year history of the Type 1 and the employees, current and retired, who helped keep these trains running amid a changing system. Everyone is welcome aboard! It’s an opportunity to experience a piece of Portland’s transit legacy up close.
Click here to learn more about the event.
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Earth Month Cleanup
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for an Earth Month cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. These events are centered in the park and extend into nearby areas including the Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, Moda Center, and the Oregon Convention Center. Volunteers will help with trash removal, park beautification, and painting over or removing graffiti throughout the area.
Peace Memorial Park, located at the intersection of NE Oregon Street and NE Lloyd Boulevard, is connected to the Eastbank Esplanade and offers sweeping views of the Willamette River and downtown skyline. Established to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, the park is an important public space that benefits from ongoing community care.
Advanced registration is required to participate. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed toed shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a reusable water bottle. A backpack is recommended for hands free convenience, and personal tools are welcome if available. All cleanup supplies, including safety vests, gloves, litter grabbers, paint, and graffiti removal materials, will be provided, along with water and snacks.
Peace Memorial Park is less than a five minute walk from the Rose Quarter MAX Station, and walking or biking is encouraged. Metered street parking and private lots are available nearby. The site is accessible for people with mobility concerns. Please note that no public restrooms will be available on site. All ages are welcome to participate.
Click here to register.
Crafty Wonderland
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market returns to the Oregon Convention Center with more than 200 artists showcasing handmade goods from across the region. Founded in 2006 as a small DIY market, Crafty Wonderland has grown into Portland’s largest arts and crafts event, drawing thousands of shoppers each spring and winter for a vibrant celebration of local creativity.
Visitors can browse an eclectic mix of illustrated prints, jewelry, apparel, stationery, specialty foods, home goods, pet accessories, and more. Artists are thoughtfully curated and rotated each market, ensuring there is always something new to discover. The event offers a rare opportunity to meet the makers behind the work and support independent artists in person.
The Spring Market begins with a Pre-Show Ticketed Shopping Event on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. Timed entry general admission follows on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to its twice yearly markets, Crafty Wonderland operates year round retail shops in Downtown Portland and the Alberta Arts District, continuing its mission to champion locally made goods and provide a platform for emerging and established artists alike.
Click here for more information.
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Portland Trail Blazers Annual Green Game
Celebrate Earth Month on April 2 as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans for the annual Green Game at Moda Center. This special night highlights sustainability in action, with interactive activations, live entertainment, and exciting giveaways throughout the arena.
Fans can take part in meaningful opportunities to learn about and support environmental initiatives while enjoying the game day experience. Green Game showcases ongoing efforts to build a more sustainable future, bringing the community together around shared progress and purpose.
LCA Luncheon: Holy Rosary Campus Update
Join the Lloyd Community Association for our April luncheon at Metropolitan Tavern featuring guest speaker Kevin Kellogg, Pacific Northwest Market President at Gorman & Company.
Kevin will share updates on the Holy Rosary campus redevelopment, including the status of the master plan and plans for both affordable and market-rate housing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and connect with fellow attendees!
Buy tickets here.
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Earth Month Cleanup
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for an Earth Month cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. These events are centered in the park and extend into nearby areas including the Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, Moda Center, and the Oregon Convention Center. Volunteers will help with trash removal, park beautification, and painting over or removing graffiti throughout the area.
Peace Memorial Park, located at the intersection of NE Oregon Street and NE Lloyd Boulevard, is connected to the Eastbank Esplanade and offers sweeping views of the Willamette River and downtown skyline. Established to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, the park is an important public space that benefits from ongoing community care.
Advanced registration is required to participate. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed toed shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a reusable water bottle. A backpack is recommended for hands free convenience, and personal tools are welcome if available. All cleanup supplies, including safety vests, gloves, litter grabbers, paint, and graffiti removal materials, will be provided, along with water and snacks.
Peace Memorial Park is less than a five minute walk from the Rose Quarter MAX Station, and walking or biking is encouraged. Metered street parking and private lots are available nearby. The site is accessible for people with mobility concerns. Please note that no public restrooms will be available on site. All ages are welcome to participate.
Click here to register.
Food Court 5000
The Food Court 5000, a Portland-based, retro-fitness, mall-walking movement and possibly the best reason to dust off your spandex and hit the mall. They are a community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos who believe that fitness should be fun, free, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Every Sunday at 11 AM, they gather at Lloyd Center Mall for an hour and a half of high-energy strutting, power-walking, and occasional jazz hands. It’s part workout, part performance art, and all-around a great excuse to take over a shopping mall in the name of nostalgia and movement.
What do they do?
Power-walk like they’re being chased by an aggressive kiosk salesperson
Maybe break into spontaneous mall aerobics (no promises, but high probability)
Make the Lloyd Center their own personal runway
This isn’t your grandma’s mall-walking club (though she’s definitely invited). They encourage spandex, windbreakers, neon, and making questionable but fabulous fashion choices.
No sign-ups, no fees, no judgment! Just sweaty camaraderie and a mall takeover that might one day be outlawed.
So, lace up, show up, and walk like you just saw your ex by the food court.
LCA 23rd Annual Bowling Tournament
The LCA 23rd Annual Bowling Tournament returns on Thursday, May 28, 2026, bringing teams together for an afternoon of friendly competition and community connection. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., with the two game tournament kicking off at 1 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded for best team score as well as top individual scores for men and women. The cost is $425 per four person team, plus one silent auction item. Registration includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, and snacks and soft drinks.
It is a fun and spirited way to support LCA while enjoying a classic afternoon at the lanes.
Learn more and register here.
PP&R Summer Job Fair: Matt Dishman Community Center
Portland Parks & Recreation will host its second Summer Job Fair at Matt Dishman Community Center on March 28. This drop in event provides an opportunity for job seekers to network with hiring managers and learn more about summer employment opportunities with the City of Portland.
Open to both first time job seekers and experienced applicants, the fair connects attendees with PP&R programs hiring across Portland. It is a chance to explore available roles, gain insight into different work groups, and take the next step toward summer employment.
Click here for more information on job opportunities.
Breakfast on the Bridges
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month.
Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Business Planning Workshop with MESO and No More Vacancy
No More Vacancy is excited to partner with the Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon to offer a business planning workshop next Wednesday, March 25, at the No Vacancy Pop-up in Lloyd Center (Level 2 next to Auntie Anne’s).
Their advisors will be available to connect with you to develop a strategy for the next steps of your business: operations, funding, and more.
MESO’s team of expert business advising staff will be available for drop-in advising from 10am-5pm. Together with the No Vacancy team, MESO will help you understand the market, explore creative alternatives to traditional commercial leases, develop your business strategy, and map out a sustainable path forward beyond the mall. Bring your questions, ideas, and any business documentation you’d like to review. Use the No Vacancy Checklist to prepare.
2026 NW Youth Careers Expo
The annual NW Youth Careers Expo takes place on March 17, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center, bringing together thousands of students for the Northwest’s largest career exploration experience for high school youth. Each year, the expo welcomes approximately 6,000 students from more than 75 high schools across Oregon and Southwest Washington, along with over 200 exhibitors representing leading employers, colleges, and apprenticeship training centers.
The event highlights the region’s wide range of career pathways and the skills and education needed to pursue them. Students can take part in hands on activities, demonstrations, mock interviews, and career workshops, while also having the opportunity to speak directly with professionals about college and career options.
Designed to connect employers with their future workforce, the NW Youth Careers Expo helps students make informed and inspired decisions about life after high school, whether that path leads to a four-year university, community college, or apprenticeship program.
Click here for more information.
The Spot Market
Over 60 local small businesses and talented makers with amazing art, jewelry, knits, decor, skincare, food, music and much more! Located at the old Gap store.
Raffle drawings every hour! Shop Small.
Saturday, March 14 | 12-6pm
Sunday, March 15 | 12-5pm
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict March Cleanup
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for our cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, Moda Center, and Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website. (Links to the same page as the “RVSP” button above)
Meeting Location: Volunteers will be inside of Peace Memorial Park. Peace Memorial Park is located at the intersection of NE Oregon St and NE Lloyd Blvd (just east of the Steel Bridge and west of the Oregon Convention Center).
Address: 7 NE Oregon St Portland, OR 97232 | 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: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vests, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, paint, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available in the general area of Lloyd for car parking.
Transit: Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
LCA Coffee and Chat
The Coffee Chat series offers a welcoming way to start the day—connect with neighbors, meet new people, and network in a relaxed, friendly setting. These gatherings are free to attend, and of course, coffee is provided!
A special thanks to Green Bridge Coffee for generously supplying the coffee and helping bring the community together.
District 2: Meet Your City Councilors
Residents, workers, and visitors of North and Northeast Portland are invited to meet District 2 City Councilors Sameer Kanal, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, and Dan Ryan at a special community event presented by City Club of Portland’s Program Committee.
With a full year of experience in office and a year working under Portland’s new form of government, the Councilors will reflect on recent challenges and achievements and share their perspectives on opportunities ahead. The evening will begin with a panel discussion moderated by Willamette Week City Hall and neighborhoods reporter Sophie Peel, featuring questions submitted by the community during registration.
Following the panel, attendees will have the chance to continue the conversation in a more informal setting with the Councilors, neighbors, and fellow community members from District 2. The event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event with an optional suggested donation, and registration is required. Attendees are asked to register individually to receive event updates and help maintain an accurate headcount.
Click here to register.
District 2 Local Transportation Funding Open House
Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities at an open house in your district.
Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of budget cuts. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can't afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn't increased to pay for it.
The longer we wait to repair our transportation assets, the more expensive and expansive the problems get.
Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback – about:
the options to raise more money
the kinds of things that the city would spend the money on
ways to review and monitor the spending
Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair returns to the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual celebration, established by the Portland Chinese Times and presented in collaboration with the Portland Art and Cultural Center and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, brings thousands of visitors together for a vibrant day of cultural entertainment, food, shopping, and learning.
The fair offers a lively and family friendly atmosphere where guests can explore traditional and contemporary performances, browse goods from local vendors, and take part in activities that honor the arrival of the Lunar New Year. It is a joyful community event that invites attendees of all ages to experience the richness and beauty of Chinese culture.
Click here for more information.
Breakfast on the Bridges
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month.
Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Oregon International Auto Show
The Oregon International Auto Show returns to the Oregon Convention Center from February 19 through 22, 2026, filling more than 350,000 square feet with the newest innovations in automotive design and technology. Visitors can explore hundreds of vehicles, including luxury models, concept cars, and exotics from around the world. The show also features hands-on Ride and Drive opportunities, live custom car builds, and a dedicated area highlighting the latest advancements in electric vehicles.
Show hours:
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It is a dynamic and interactive event that offers something for every kind of driver, from car enthusiasts to families and future buyers.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.
Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster.” Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12th of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Cleanup – February
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for our cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, Moda Center, and Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website. (Links to the same page as the “RVSP” button above)
Meeting Location: Volunteers will be inside of Peace Memorial Park. Peace Memorial Park is located at the intersection of NE Oregon St and NE Lloyd Blvd (just east of the Steel Bridge and west of the Oregon Convention Center).
Address: 7 NE Oregon St Portland, OR 97232 | 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: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vests, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, paint, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available in the general area of Lloyd for car parking.
Transit: Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome
Portland Valentango 2026
Portland ValenTango celebrates its 26th year as the longest running and largest tango festival in North America. Known for its welcoming community and exceptional value, the festival brings dancers of all levels together for an immersive weekend of learning, music, and connection.
Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton near Lloyd Center, ValenTango features an extensive lineup of classes taught by twelve acclaimed Argentine tango instructors, along with dozens of milongas, free practicas, mixers, and live music by orchestras and top tango DJs. Participants can explore a wide range of classes, from beginner to advanced, with the flexibility to choose sessions that match their experience and interests.
With its lively dance floors, inspiring instruction, and vibrant social atmosphere, ValenTango offers a unique opportunity to learn, dance, and experience the joy of tango in one of Portland’s most beloved annual traditions.
Click here to buy tickets.
Black History Month: Black Tree Stories with Urban Forestry
Join Urban Forestry for a welcoming, BIPOC centered winter program that brings together tree themed stories, songs, learning, and botanical art in a story time style setting. This tree literacy experience is open to both kids and adults and offers a warm, engaging way to learn about trees during the winter season.
Hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division.
Click here for more information.
Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.
If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.
And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289
Passcode: BVsr24
Portland Winter Light Festival
Each February, the Portland Winter Light Festival fills the city with color and creativity, transforming Portland into a radiant nighttime landscape. The festival brings neighborhoods together, highlights the work of local artists, and offers the community a bright and joyful celebration during the winter season.
Lloyd Center Design Master Plan Hearing
Voluntary Central City Master Plan Review for the future redevelopment of the Lloyd Center Mall site, which is a 27.1 acre site in the Lloyd Subdistrict of the Central City Plan. The site consists of the current Lloyd Center Mall site and the Regal Cinemas lot. The proposed master plan divides these parcels into 14 development areas with approximately 7.0 million gross square feet of allowed development, building envelopes up to 225 feet in height, and approximately 6.18 acres of publicly-accessible open spaces and new public rights-of-way. Redevelopment will occur in phases. The master plan is intended to function as a flexible and inclusive design framework for the buildings, streets, open spaces, and infrastructure necessary for the redevelopment of this large site. Adjustments to the Required Building Lines general standard and standards for sites with frontage on a street shown on Map 510-7 are also requested.
Click here to view the master plan.
Small Business Open House
Small business owners are invited to connect with Metro and Multnomah County staff at an upcoming open house focused on building relationships and sharing information. This annual event offers businesses across the greater Portland area an opportunity to introduce themselves to project managers from both agencies, learn about current and upcoming contract opportunities, and better understand how to do business with government. Even those who have attended in the past will benefit from meeting new staff and learning about additional projects.
The open house takes place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event, though registration is required. Attendees can expect to learn about certification as an Oregon State Certified Small Business and the types of work and contracts typically awarded by Metro and Multnomah County, with staff from a wide range of departments available to connect and answer questions.
Click here to register and learn more.
Breakfast on the Bridges
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month.
Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Food Court 5000
The Food Court 5000, a Portland-based, retro-fitness, mall-walking movement and possibly the best reason to dust off your spandex and hit the mall. They are a community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos who believe that fitness should be fun, free, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Every Sunday at 11 AM, they gather at Lloyd Center Mall for an hour and a half of high-energy strutting, power-walking, and occasional jazz hands. It’s part workout, part performance art, and all-around a great excuse to take over a shopping mall in the name of nostalgia and movement.
What do they do?
Power-walk like they’re being chased by an aggressive kiosk salesperson
Maybe break into spontaneous mall aerobics (no promises, but high probability)
Make the Lloyd Center their own personal runway
This isn’t your grandma’s mall-walking club (though she’s definitely invited). They encourage spandex, windbreakers, neon, and making questionable but fabulous fashion choices.
No sign-ups, no fees, no judgment! Just sweaty camaraderie and a mall takeover that might one day be outlawed.
So, lace up, show up, and walk like you just saw your ex by the food court.
FAN EXPO Portland
FAN EXPO Portland brings together fans of comics, sci fi, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay for a weekend-long celebration of pop culture at the Oregon Convention Center. With tens of thousands of attendees, the event offers a welcoming space to connect with fellow fans, discover new interests, and celebrate the stories and characters people love most.
The show features a wide range of family friendly attractions, including celebrity panels, autograph and photo opportunities, live drawing competitions, hands on workshops, and interactive experiences throughout the weekend. Attendees can also explore a massive show floor filled with artists, creators, and vendors offering collectibles, artwork, and unique gifts.
Originally launched as Wizard World Portland in 2013, FAN EXPO Portland has hosted an impressive lineup of actors, creators, and filmmakers over the years, making it a must attend event for pop culture fans of all ages. Whether you are coming to meet a favorite guest, attend panels, or simply enjoy the creativity of the fandom community, there is something for everyone.
Show Hours
Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A special preview takes place on Friday at 1 p.m. for VIP, Ultimate, and three day pass holders who purchase in advance.
Click here to learn more and buy tickets.