This Week’s Events: August 31–September 6, 2026

Here are community events coming up around La Grande for August 31–September 6, 2026

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 1

• La Grande Farmers Market — Tuesdays (Farmers Market, Food & Drink, Community) — Tuesdays, 3–6 p.m., May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.

Wednesday, September 2

• La Grande City Council Regular Session (City Council, Government, City Hall) — First Wednesday of each month, generally 6 p.m. at La Grande City Hall Council Chambers; verify city agenda for changes.

Thursday, September 3

• Kid Storytime — Sept. 3-24 (Family, Community) — Thursdays, Sept. 3-24, at 10:30 a.m. in the Story Circle. Songs, stories and crafts for children and caregivers.

Friday, September 4

• Meet author Warren Wills — Sept. 4 (Community) — Friday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m. Meet fantasy author Warren Wills at Cook Memorial Library.

Saturday, September 5

• La Grande Farmers Market — Saturdays (Farmers Market, Food & Drink, Community) — Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.

EOU Home Athletics

No EOU home contests are listed for this week.

La Grande High School Home Athletics

Tuesday, September 1

• Boys Soccer vs. Umatilla — 4 p.m. — La Grande High School

More Events Ahead

• Wednesday, Sept. 9 — City Budget Roundtable Scheduled for Sept. 9 at Cook Memorial Library — City Budget Roundtable — Sept. 9, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library. Learn about the budget process and share input.
• Thursday, Sept. 10 — Celebrate La Grande returns Sept. 10 — Celebrate La Grande — Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Free food, live music, kids activities and nonprofit displays.
• Thursday, Sept. 17 — La Grande's Financial Future — Sept. 17 — Community roundtable — 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at La Grande City Hall, 1000 Adams Ave. Free and open to the public.
• Saturday, Sept. 19 — Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Show and Dinner — Sept. 19 — Open jam at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. and show at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Rockwall Grange in Elgin. Admission starts at $5.
• Saturday, Sept. 26 — Nerd Mentality Grand Opening — Nerd Mentality grand opening — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 2609 N. 2nd St. in La Grande.
• Saturday, Sept. 26 — Union County Oktoberfest — Sept. 26 — Union County Oktoberfest — gates open at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Union County Fairgrounds in La Grande.
• Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Eastern Oregon Film Festival — Oct. 14-17 — Oct. 14-17, 2026, in La Grande. Independent films, live music and visiting artists. Passes and details at eofilmfest.org.
• Thursday, Oct. 15 — EOFF after party: Ian George & The Knee Pockets — Ian George & The Knee Pockets — Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 9 p.m., at the EOFF HQ After Party in La Grande.
• Friday, Oct. 16 — EOFF after party: Tylor & The Train Robbers — Tylor & The Train Robbers — Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 9:30 p.m., at the EOFF HQ After Party in La Grande.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 — EOFF after party: AKA Belle — AKA Belle — Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 9:30 p.m., at the EOFF HQ After Party in La Grande.