March
Free Black Community Health Mixer
March 21, 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Numberz Radio Station 2201 Lloyd Center 97232. Join us to connect with fellow health workers, trusted professionals, and community members for a tasty meal, educational workshops, networking, and fun! FREE CEU's available! March's featured topics include: Building Positive Client Relationships & Financial Literacy/Economic Empowerment. RSVPing highly encouraged. Learn more about the Community Health Mixer and RSVP.
Rosewood Initiative Health & Wellness Fair
March 28, 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Rosewood Initiative 14127 SE Stark St 97233. From Wellness Wednesdays to specialized trainings and larger health fairs, Rosewood Initiative creates a space where neighbors can prioritize their well-being, access vital support, and build a healthier, more resilient community. Learn more about the Health & Wellness Fair and tabling opportunities.
Play Grow Learn Spring Break
March 24-28, 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St 97230. Keep your kids active and engaged during Spring Break with Play Grow Learn's Healthy Spring Break camp! For ages 5 & up. Healthy lunches and snacks are included! Register your kids for the Spring Break program today.
Play Grow Learn Resource Fair & Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Seeking Sponsors! March 28, 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St 97230. Join the adventure at Nadaka Nature Park for a day of community and family-friendly fun! You can also volunteer, sponsor or set up a booth to table. Email bexum@playgrowlearnpdx.com and register for the Resource Fair by March 5. All donations and volunteers welcome!
April
Oregon Walks Dementia Friendly Walks
Multiple Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. No registration necessary, just show up. Contact marian@oregonwalks.org (971-346-1347) for more information.
- April 9 - Peninsula Park 700 N Rosa Parks Way 97217
- April 16 - Cully Park 5810 NE 72nd Ave 97220
- April 23 - Luuwit View Park NE 127th and, NE Fremont St 97230
- April 30 - Rockwood Central Park 17707 SE Main St 97233
Black Earth Day Stroll
April 26, 10:15 AM to 2:00 PM from Verdell Burdine Ruthford Park 16555 SE Mill St, Portland, OR 97233. This Black Earth Day Stroll brings together community leaders Kalimah Abioto (Studio Abioto), Pamela Slaughter (People of Color Outdoors), and the founding brothers of Leaders Become Legends, who will share their stories about our connectivity to trees and the natural world around us. Meet science experts Portland and Gresham Urban Forestry, and Friends of Trees, who will be there to share their savvy and answer questions about their work with the trees in our lives. We’ll break bread at Vance Park with a healthful meal, before returning to Verdell Verdine Ruthford Park. Learn more about the Black Earth Day Stroll and register.
May
Wellness Class through Miracles Club
May 27 to July 1, virtual through Zoom. This six-week, self-management course is designed for adults with prediabetes, diabetes, chronic conditions and those that just want to get healthier. The course includes expert-guided 2.5-hour sessions with nutrition information and group fitness opportunities within a judgement-free zone. Participants that complete four classes will receive a $25 exercise pass and a free book (Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions). Contact Marsha Jordan at 503-267-8646 or marsha@miraclesclub.org to learn more or register.
June
Play Grow Learn - The People's Farmers Market | Sundays
Every Sunday from June 22 through November 2, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the East County Courthouse lot 18480 SE Stark St 97233. Join us for a BIPOC-focused community market with up to 50 local vendors providing fresh produce, good and crafts, and free family-friendly entertainment. Free food tokens available. Email
Come Thru Market at The Redd
1st and 3rd Mondays, June - October, 3-7pm at 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214n Come Thru Market is an incubator market centering Black and Indigenous Farmers, Makers, and Friends. The market supports BIPOC growers in taking their small business dreams to the farmers market environment. Learn more about the Come Thru Market.
bexum@playgrowlearnpdx.com for tabling information.
Juneteenth Reclaiming Black Joy 2025
June 19, 12:00 to 6:00 PM at1400 SE 182nd Ave 97233. Join us at Vance Park once again for and RBJ x Freedom Day! As usual, meals, games, activities, and entertainment will be provided by Multnomah County programs, our partners and vendors. Submit a request to table at Juneteenth Reclaiming Black Joy 2025.
July
East Portland Sunday Parkways by Portland Parks
July 27, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Celebrate open streets in a community, family-friendly setting! Bike, walk and mingle and enjoy! The East Portland 4.5-mile down-and-back route will feature Gateway Discovery Park, Ventura Park, Lincoln Park, and reintroducing Parklane Park! Start anywhere on the route and bike, walk, or roll as you explore the four featured parks. Each park will feature local entertainment, community booths, and vendors. Visit the event page to learn more, volunteer or apply to be a vendor. Learn more about Portland Sunday Parkways events.
August
4th Annual Breastfeeding & Maternal Health Townhall
August 7, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Lakeside Gardens Lakeside Gardens 16211 SE Foster Rd 97236 (Registration required). County programs WIC, REACH, and HBI are hosting the 4th Annual Breastfeeding Townhall, this time with an emphasis on maternal mental health. Lactation expert Patrícia Soriano Guzmán will discuss how to support breastfeeding people among diverse communities. While the event is geared toward breastfeeding (and would-be) parents, lactation professionals, anyone who may be supporting a breastfeeding person, and those interested in the topic are welcome. This event is free and refreshments will be provided. The event is limited to 200 attendees with less than 20 spots left. Please register to attend.
Soul Stroll Fundraiser by Miracles Club
August 16, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Dawson Park N Stanton Street and Williams Ave 97227. Soul Stroll is an annual event dedicated to promoting health awareness within the African American community. While this fundraiser costs $20 to participate (t-shirt included with registration), free spots are available on a financial-need basis. REACH is also providing transportation for this event for any participants. Limited need-based and transport spots available.
- Sign up for transportation to Soul Stroll
- Learn more about Soul Stroll
- Email nsilo.berry@multco.us about free participation
4th Annual In My Shoes 5K/3K Walk by Word Is Bond
August 30, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 1661 N Wheeler Ave 97227. Join an interactive event centered around promoting healthy habits, celebrating history, and community safety. Visit the event page for more details. This event is free.
September
A Taste of African Heritage Class
September 15, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Come Thru Market 831 SE Salmon St 97214. Join REACH, Ecotrust and Black Food Sovereignty for a special, one-day ToAH event! Back by popular demand, you'll get to cook and eat delicious and nutritious recipes for free. Registration information coming soon.
MLK Dream Run by the Soul District Business Association
September 20 and 21, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Portland Community College Cascade 705 N Killingsworth St 97217. Support North Portland and the Soul Business District by joining the annual MLK Dream Run. Choose the 5K, 10K, or 15K. The kids race is free. Sign up early and get help training for your distance. Visit the website for more information about this fundraiser and how to participate.