Portland's Meat and Cheese Festival
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the specialty food section or a farmers’ market, wondering what to buy or how to pair it with a dinner party? That is where the Cheese and Meat Festival comes in. The Festival takes over the Leftbank Annex in Portland and showcases over 150 curated pairings of artisan food and beverages. Your all-inclusive ticket allows you to walk the Festival at your own pace during a two-hour tasting session while you sample, learn, and connect directly with the artisans behind each product.
This festival features everything you would expect to find on a grazing board, including cheese, meats, baked goods, condiments, chocolate, wine, cider, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Tickets are all inclusive, so once you are inside, you can taste and explore as much as you like.
“Willamette: River to the People” A Portland River Culture Photo Exhibition and Beach Party
Join our partners and friends at the Human Access Project and photographer Dustin Patterson (_split.time_) for a one-of-a-kind beach party… in November!
To make it feel just like a day at the river, our friends from PopCartPDX will be spinning tunes, just as they did for our Lloyd Live at Duckworth Dock series. The event, hosted at The Jupiter Hotel, will also feature a wood-fired mobile sauna.
This party celebrates the unveiling of photographer Dustin Patterson’s new zine, “DUCKWORTH.”
We are so excited to support this, as the zine is a collection of images from Duckworth Dock and features many beautiful moments from our own community programming. Dustin Pattison is a Portland-based street photographer. In his own words, “Street photography is my primary means of exploring and documenting communities and the ways we interact with each other and our shared environment. With a keen eye, I set out to capture the meaningful, authentic, or poignant moments within the frenzy of city and public life.”
If you spent time on the Willamette this summer, are excited about Portland’s emerging river culture, and love an excuse to hang out in a robe in public, this exhibit is for you!
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a public space we all helped activate. Come dressed for a beach party (swimsuits and bathrobes are encouraged!) to support the partners who make our community so vibrant.
Hosted By:
Human Access Project
The Jupiter Hotel
Dustin Patterson
Date & Time: Saturday, November 22, 2025 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Jupiter Hotel (800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214]
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Skate with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who
Enjoy a fun, Grinch-themed skating event featuring the Grinch and some of his friends! Guests can participate in themed crafts and enjoy festive music while skating. A portion of each skate fee will be donated to the Salvation Army, supporting their important work in the community.
Envisioning a Reconnected Albina: District Framework Open House
Portlanders are invited to an open house focused on shaping future urban design approaches and developing a District Framework to help reconnect Lower Albina. Attendees can explore concepts for streets, buildings, open spaces, and community connections, imagining how the neighborhood could evolve into a vibrant, inclusive hub of culture and community life.
This free event is open to all and will include snacks and light refreshments.
Click here if you would like to learn more and reserve a spot.
Breakfast on the Bridges
St. Lucia edition! November/December joint celebration.
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd from 7 to 9 AM on the north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
And if you commute beyond Lloyd, join your community in the other locations:
The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
The west side of Tilikum Crossing
Flanders Crossing on NW 14th and Flanders
Sellwood Bridge, North Belvedere (mid-bridge, westbound sidewalk)
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month.
Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
My People's Market
Held twice a year, My People’s Market is an immersive marketplace featuring local BIPOC makers, performers, musicians, food, and beverages.
My People’s Market is a collaborative event organized by Travel Portland and Prosper Portland. Launched in November 2017, My People’s Market grew from a desire to create pathways for entrepreneurs of color to connect with the travel industry and new market opportunities.
Public Event - Free Admission
My People's Market
Held twice a year, My People’s Market is an immersive marketplace featuring local BIPOC makers, performers, musicians, food, and beverages.
My People’s Market is a collaborative event organized by Travel Portland and Prosper Portland. Launched in November 2017, My People’s Market grew from a desire to create pathways for entrepreneurs of color to connect with the travel industry and new market opportunities.
Public Event - Free Admission
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.
Note: virtual joining option unavailable this month, as we are doing a site visit! If you are interested in joining us, please reach out to Liuda.
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict December Cleanup
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
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, by the Portland chapter of Veterans for Peace.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website.
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
Craft Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market 2025
Shop local and find the coolest handmade gifts from over 275 amazing artists!
The Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market features over 275 makers selling amazing handmade goods at the Oregon Convention Center! Support local artists + makers and stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts for all your holiday gift giving needs – and grab something for yourself too!
General Admission - Timed Entry Tickets
Saturday, Dec 13 + Sunday, Dec 14th
10am - 5pm
First Pick Party - Get First Pick of the Goods!
Friday, Dec 12th
5pm - 9pm
at the Oregon Convention Center in Hall D
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR
Tickets
Timed Entry = Less Crowds!
In an effort to control the crowds, we are requiring timed tickets for admission throughout the day on Saturday + Sunday in addition to the usual ticketed Friday Night Pre-Show Party. So everyone attending the event will need a ticket (with the exception of kids 5 and under)! We encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of time as certain time slots usually sell out.
Buy Tickets Here.
General Admission – Timed Entry Every Hour
Saturday + Sunday, December 13th + 14th from 10am – 5pm
$4 total
Shop from over 275 handmade vendors in our expanded show layout. We have created a floor plan with wide aisles and will be limiting entry every hour to allow for a comfortable shopping experience! Choose your entry time slot and show up anytime during that one hour time period. Once inside the show you may stay and shop as long as you want!
Crafty Wonderland First Pick Pre-Show Party!
Friday, December 12th from 5-9pm
$25 total
The Friday Night Pre-Show Party has become a fan favorite with Holiday Market shoppers! A limited number of tickets will be sold to this exclusive preview event where ticket holders can shop before the show opens to the public on Saturday. Get first choice of all the amazing handmade goodness PLUS your ticket includes one free drink of your choice at the cash bar (a $14 value)! These tickets are NOT timed and you may show up anytime between 5pm and 9pm. Once inside the show you may stay and shop as long as you want!
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
Mrs. Claus's Tree Lighting
Mrs. Claus’s Tree Lighting
Join us as we kick off the holiday season with Mrs. Claus’s Magical Tree Lighting. The fun starts at 1:30 pm at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink. Enjoy skating performances, Santa’s Elves, music, and snow!
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
[CANCELLED] Mobility Committee
UPDATE: Due to our November Mobility Committee Meeting falling on Veterans Day, we will be CANCELLING this month’s meeting. We will see you for our December meeting, on 9th.
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
Armistice Day Cleanup at Peace Memorial Park
Armistice Day Cleanup at Peace Memorial Park
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
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, by the Portland chapter of Veterans for Peace. Veterans For Peace has taken the lead in lifting up the original intention of November 11th – as a day for peace.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website.
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
Holladay Park Plaza Holiday Bazaar
Come check out Holladay Park Plaza’s annual Holiday Bazaar! There will be handcrafted items, baked goods, plants, note cards, ceramics, hats, Christmas decor, and other gift items. Feel free to bring friends and family!
CETI Constellations Entanglement
CETI Constellations: Entanglement is a creative exploration of the absurd and powerful idea of quantum entanglement—”spooky action at a distance” where particles mysteriously and instantly exchange information across the universe in fantastical ways. Through enigmatic creations and thought experiments, we investigate the unreasonable theory of entanglement and its strange implications (teleportation, extraterrestrial communication) through objects and installations that secretly communicate and influence each other in fantastic and marvelous ways.
LCA Luncheon: No Vacancy Project w/ Matthew Claudel
Presentation by Matthew Claudel, Founder & CEO of Field States
Attendees are invited to an insightful presentation by Matthew Claudel, Founder and CEO of Field States. The event will highlight the No Vacancy Project—including its vision, ongoing work in Old Town, the team’s process in Lloyd, and ways for community members to get involved.
This is a great opportunity to learn, engage, and connect with others interested in creative approaches to urban spaces and community development.
Tickets:
Resident – $25
Business – $30
Table of 8 – $240
If you would like to attend this presentation, you can buy the tickets by clicking here.
The Blumenauer Bridge Witching Hour Celebration
A Halloween & Día de los Muertos bike & ped festival on the Green Loop
For the first time ever, a full stretch of the future Green Loop will close to traffic and open for people. Anchored by the Blumenauer Bridge and the cultural hub of the Bear Blocks, this community-powered event reimagines our streets as spaces for creativity, joy, and sustainable urban life.
Bring your costume, your bike, and your curiosity! At Witching Hour, you’ll find:
Pumpkin painting stations
Pet costume contest & bike decorating parades
Pop-up market & creative vending with local makers
Food vendors + beer garden
Live DJs and music performances
Street games, chalk art, and hands-on sustainability
Milagro’s Día de los Muertos Altar Ride from 12-3pm
Want to vend, host a booth, or table?
Nonprofits & Community Groups: Free spaces available - each vendor has room for their own 10x10 canopy, table, and 2 chairs
Retail and Food Vendors: Slots available, apply by 10/15/2025.
Contact: Fill out form here.
Breakfast on the Bridges
Halloween edition!! Wear a costume :)
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.
Fender Frenzy!
Riding in the rain can be tough, so we want to make it a little easier. Go Lloyd and PDX Mobile Bike Repair are providing a select number of fenders for cyclists who work or live in the Lloyd neighborhood. Bring your bike to the Lloyd Cycle Station, and PDX Mobile Bike Repair will install them for free! We have a limited number of fenders available, so please sign up ahead of time.
If you would like to participate, please:
Register for a set of fenders using our sign-up form before October 17.
Be able to drop off your bike to the Bike Valet in the Lloyd Cycle Station between 10am-2pm on Thursday, October 30.
Be able to pick up your bike from the Cycle Station by 5pm.
Sign Up Here.
This is a sign-up only event; walk-ins will unfortunately not be accepted.
Please also note that due to the time needed to install a large quantity of fenders, you will have to leave your bike with us for a significant portion of the day. Rest assured — there will be someone in the bike valet at all times to make sure all bikes are safe and secure.
Bike Valet Directions:
Enter the glass elevator in Hassalo Plaza
Press P1 (it will say Lloyd Cycle Station near the button)
Follow signs to Lloyd Cycle Station in the garage
Someone with Go Lloyd will be there to direct you to the valet area.
TuneUp Tuesday
Join Go Lloyd and PDX Mobile Bike Repair for a FREE safety check up, and get some free Go Lloyd bike swag!
One bike per person; first come, first served; patience appreciated! Only basic tune ups.
Peace Memorial Park October Cleanup
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for our fall park cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
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 ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
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
Cycling Through The Seasons Workshop with PBOT
Join Go Lloyd for an interactive session with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, where we will learn tips and techniques for staying dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year round.
Bonus: Bring your favorite piece of winter biking equipment to share with the group!
In the Lloyd 700 Conference Room, 700 NE Multnomah, Floor 3.
In Case You Missed It: We want to make sure you have the resources available to cycle as long as possible through the seasonal changes. If you were unable to make it to our workshop, click here to view the slideshow that was presented.
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
Keaton Otis Memorial Art Parklet Unveiling
Justice for Keaton Otis has been hard at work this past year with phase 2 of the memorial art installation in honor of Keaton Otis and his father, Fred Bryant. We are so excited to invite you to the Keaton Otis Memorial Art Parklet Unveiling!
More about the Memorial Art Parklet
Built by a studio class at Benson High School – Keaton’s high school, this parklet features original artwork by Oregon-based artist Jeremy Okai Davis and Portland-based artist Nia Musiba. The wicking planters are created and planted by Matt G from Bloomsday Natives.
We are very excited to share more about this work at our next gathering on Oct 12, 2025, 5-8 PM, on-site at NE 6th and Halsey or online via our livestream on the Justice for Keaton Otis Facebook Page – facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
For those who can attend in person, there will be delicious food, speakers, performances, and family-friendly activities for children. We will have canopies in case of rain, and we will be masked to protect our most marginalized communities.
The Spot Market
Come to the Lloyd Center Mall on October 11th and 12th for a Spooky Spot Market! There will be a great variety of local makers, artists, food and sweets! Stop by for:
Free beverages for adults and all ages provided by Lakorita, Big Dawg Basket, and La Tia Juana
Hourly raffles for a chance to win locally made goods
Catch the Lloyd Mall Crawl on Saturday, October 11
Join Vera Mysteria at the Food Courts 500 Mall Walk on Sunday, October 12
The Spot Market
Come to the Lloyd Center Mall on October 11th and 12th for a Spooky Spot Market! There will be a great variety of local makers, artists, food and sweets! Stop by for:
Free beverages for adults and all ages provided by Lakorita, Big Dawg Basket, and La Tia Juana
Hourly raffles for a chance to win locally made goods
Catch the Lloyd Mall Crawl on Saturday, October 11
Join Vera Mysteria at the Food Courts 500 Mall Walk on Sunday, October 12
The Broadway Sidewalk Celebration
The construction has ended along Broadway and it’s time to celebrate! NEBBA (Northeast Broadway Business Association) is inviting everyone in the community to shop and eat along Broadway on Saturday October 4th noon to 6pm.
Forum Building Mural Unveiling
Come to a special event at the Forum Building as we unveil a new mural by renowned artist Héctor Hernández. There will be food, music, community, and art! RSVP here.
TuneUp Tuesday
Join Go Lloyd and PDX Mobile Bike Repair for a FREE safety check up, and get some free Go Lloyd bike swag! We can also help register your bike through Bike Index and Project 529.
One bike per person; first come, first served; patience appreciated!
Due to the weather, we have changed the location of this event to the Lloyd Cycle Station. To get there:
Take the glass elevators in Hassalo Plaza to P1
When you exit the elevator, stay right and go straight until you see a ramp with a sign for the Lloyd Cycle Station. We will be waiting there for you!
If needed, see our Instagram story for photo and video directions.
Ice Rink Rock and Skate
Come to the Lloyd Center Ice Rink Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 from 5:30-7:30 for Rock & Skate featuring DJ DMITRIY.
$18 a ticket, no discounts or coupons may be applied.
Camp Holladay: A Family-Friendly Picnic of Queer Joy!
🌈Camp Holladay: A Family-Friendly Picnic of Queer Joy!
Join us at Holladay Park on Saturday, September 27 from 11 AM – 2 PM for a day full of laughter, music, and celebration!
Hosted by the fabulous Vera Mysteria, this community picnic brings together drag performances, queer comedians, lawn games, and live music—all served with a side of sparkling NA mimosas. Pack a picnic blanket, gather your friends (and your friends of Dorothy), and get ready to bask in joy, color, and connection.
What to Expect:
Performances from dazzling drag artists
Queer-friendly comedy sets
Live music and entertainment
Lawn games for all ages
Refreshing NA mimosas
This is a family-friendly celebration of community and pride. Come play, laugh, and party in the park with us!
Ice Rink Rock and Skate
Come to the Lloyd Center Ice Rink Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 from 5:30-7:30 for Rock & Skate featuring DJ DMITRIY.
$18 a ticket, no discounts or coupons may be applied.
LCA 25th Annual Golf Tournament
LLoyd community association 25th Annual Golf Tournament
18 Hole Scramble Format Tee
Lunch and awards after golf
Entry fee: $545/team of 4 or $140/person
Includes: Green fee, cart, lunch and prizes
Hole Sponsorship: $100/hole (not golfing) or $50/hole (golfing)
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.
Rumble On The River: 25th Rumble
Rumble on the river: 25th rumble
Help Portland make the right changes in rules and regulations to deal with the dangerous and climate disrupting Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub. A recurring Rumble focus has been the CEI Hub and the potential hazards of having 90% of Oregon’s fuel and a dangerous mix of chemicals stored within Portland’s city limits on a riverside seismic liquefaction zone.
Use the northeast parking lot on NE Halsey by the old Marshalls store. Go in through the Lloyd Center entrance, steps away from the closed Marshalls entrance. The Rumble is inside, in a store to the right. Bikes are welcome inside the Rumble.
Supporting Broadway Businesses Walk
To celebrate STEPtember in Lloyd, join Go Lloyd on a walk through Broadway Street, stopping to highlight some of the local businesses as a part of an ongoing Lloyd initiative to shop local! We will start in Hassalo Plaza, and end with a complimentary lunch at Taste Tickler.
RSVP Here. If you need to cancel, please email lily@golloyd.org.
PARK(ing) Day
Park(ing) Day is a global project aimed at repurposing curbside parking spaces by converting them into social spaces, advocating for greener and more equitable streets for people. This year’s theme is Micro Acts of Civil Joy, celebrating small, joyful disruptions in the face of oversized authority.
Go Lloyd will be participating by occupying three curbside parking spaces in Hassalo Plaza, and turning it into a transit advocacy space, aiming to take polls of how individuals get around Lloyd, while informing them of ways to overcome transportation barriers within the city. Check out our spaces from 11 AM - 1 PM and contribute to an interactive art project curated by us. Stay and hang out with free lunch and coffee, and read through a variety of recent news articles to stay up to date on Portland’s transportation matters.
Transportation Options Walk
To celebrate STEPtember in Lloyd, join Go Lloyd on a walk around the neighborhood, where we will showcase some of the available transportation options in the neighborhood while discussing how to obtain passes and explore different ways to get around. Lunch from Xocalo will be provided.
RSVP Here. If you need to cancel, please email lily@golloyd.org.
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