This Week’s Events and News: October 5–11, 2026

Before we get into this week’s events, I want to call out three new things going on in La Grande that you may or may not be aware of. I’d also like to give a big thanks to Press Room Coffee and Evermine Labels for their support.

First, I want to thank Evermine Labels and The Press Room for supporting La Grande Loop by creating and donating stickers with QR codes on them! As I found time this weekend, I went around and handed out these stickers to businesses and quickly realized I didn’t bring enough with me — which is a good problem to have. Thanks again Evermine Labels for your support!

The Train Station

You all have probably already heard, but for those who haven’t, The Train Station has opened in the old EONI building. They offer food, drinks, axe throwing, golf simulators, an outdoor dining space, a couple of food trucks, and a venue for live music. It’s a nice addition to La Grande!

Foxfire Cafe

Foxfire Cafe opened this week in the old Blue Mountain Outfitters building. The owners also own Whitewater Coffee, right next door. After seeing success with the coffee shop, they wanted to expand and offer food in addition to coffee under a new name.

New Jump Park Under Construction at Pioneer Park

If you’ve been by Pioneer Park lately, behind Lions Field you may have noticed a large lot being carved out. That space will be more than just overflow parking during baseball season.

Grande Ronde Gravity is planning to build a bike jump park on the hillside for new and experienced riders of all ages. The plan, I’ve been told, is to build seven trails — a mix of novice, intermediate, and difficult options.

Through a partnership with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, the group has been able to secure grants for Phase 1 and begin construction. According to their website, the overall cost of the project is estimated at $200,000, much of which has already been funded through grants.

Alongside those grants, they are seeking to raise 10% of the project budget from the community. Donations can be made here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/jump-park-phase--1

To learn more about Grande Ronde Gravity, check out their website.

Okay, onto this week’s events!

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 5

• Coffee with Councilor Hickey — Oct. 5-26 (City Council, Government) — Mondays, Oct. 5-26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Press Room, 1124 Washington Ave., La Grande. Coffee available for purchase.
• LGMSD Neighborhood Coffee — Oct. 5 (Business, Community) — Monday, Oct. 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Le Bebe Cakes, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande. Free for business and building owners.
• Main Street Mondays Neighborhood Coffee (Community, Business) — First Monday of each month, 9:30 a.m. at the Press Room. Free coffee; monthly presenters and topics may vary.

Tuesday, October 6

• Community Roundtable: Housing 2.0 — Oct. 6 (Government, Housing) — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Tap That Growlers, 1106 Adams Ave., La Grande. Public event.
• La Grande and Union County candidate forum — Oct. 6 (Government, Community) — Doors open at 5 p.m.; the forum begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Huber Auditorium, Badgley Hall 102, on the EOU campus.
• 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.
• Seed giveaway and exchange — Oct. 6 (Community) — Seed giveaway and exchange — Oct. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in The Studio at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande.

Wednesday, October 7

• 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; livestream available.

Thursday, October 8

• Growing Through Grief Support Group (Community, Health) — Eight-week grief support group meeting Thursdays, Sept. 24–Nov. 12, 2026, 6–8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in La Grande.

Friday, October 9

• Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 (Halloween, Family) — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.

Saturday, October 10

• La Grande Fall Community Tree Planting — Oct. 10 (Outdoors, City Hall) — Volunteer tree planting — 9 a.m.–noon Oct. 10 at Pioneer Park in La Grande. Registration is required by Thursday, Oct. 8.
• 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.
• Line dancing at The Train Station — Oct. 10 (Family, Art & Music) — Line dancing — Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30–9:30 p.m. at The Train Station in La Grande. Beginner lesson; $10 for ages 12 and older.
• Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 (Halloween, Family) — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Summerville Stables Pumpkin Patch — Oct. 3-31 (Family, Outdoors) — Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3-31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Summerville Stables. $15 online; $18 at the gate; free for children younger than 2.

Sunday, October 11

• Summerville Stables Pumpkin Patch — Oct. 3-31 (Family, Outdoors) — Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3-31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Summerville Stables. $15 online; $18 at the gate; free for children younger than 2.

EOU Home Athletics

Friday, October 9

• Women's Soccer vs. Rocky Mountain College (Mont.) — 4 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Volleyball vs. Northwest University — 6 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum
• Men's Soccer vs. Rocky Mountain College (Mont.) — 6:30 p.m. — Community Stadium

Saturday, October 10

• Softball vs. Walla Walla Community College — 10:30 a.m. — Peggy Anderson Softball Field
• Baseball vs. Blue Mountain CC — 12 p.m. — Optimist Field at Pioneer Park
• Volleyball vs. The Evergreen State College — 4 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum
• Women's Soccer vs. Carroll College (Mont.) — 4 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Men's Soccer vs. Carroll College (Mont.) — 6:30 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Softball vs. Idaho Intensity — Time TBA — Peggy Anderson Softball Field

Sunday, October 11

• Softball vs. Blue Mountain CC — 10 a.m. — Peggy Anderson Softball Field

La Grande High School Home Athletics

Thursday, October 8

• Boys Soccer vs. Pendleton — 4 p.m. — La Grande Middle School
• Football vs. Baker — 7 p.m. — La Grande High School

Saturday, October 10

• Girls Volleyball vs. TBD — 8 a.m. — Seaside High School

More Events Ahead

• Tuesday, Oct. 13 — Bell Tower Restoration Fundraiser Dinner — Oct. 13 — 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at First Christian Church, 901 Penn Ave., La Grande. Dinner costs $10 for ages 11 and older and $5 for children 10 and younger.
• 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.
• Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Union County 4-H open house — Oct. 14 — Oct. 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mt. Emily Building at the Union County Fairgrounds. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided.
• 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 — Board Ready — Oct. 16 — Free nonprofit board training and workshop — 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at GRH Pavilion, 909 Adams Ave., 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.
• Friday, Oct. 16 — Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Friday, Oct. 16 — Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31 — Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
• 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.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 — Farmers Market Fall Harvest Fest — Oct. 17 — Fall Harvest Fest — Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon at Max Square in downtown La Grande.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 — Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 — Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31 — Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
• Monday, Oct. 19 — Union County Trail Expansion Interest Meeting — Oct. 19 — Union County trail expansion interest meeting — 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Church of the Nazarene, 1120 Birch St., Elgin.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Online privacy workshop for seniors — Oct. 21 — Online privacy workshop for adults 65 and older — Oct. 21, 2-3 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande. Bring a device.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Parenting Doc Talk — Oct. 21 — Parenting Doc Talk — Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:30-7 p.m. at Huber Auditorium in Badgley Hall at Eastern Oregon University.
• Friday, Oct. 23 — Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Friday, Oct. 23 — Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31 — Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 — Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 — Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31 — Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Community Town Hall — Oct. 28 — Community Town Hall — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at EOU Huber Auditorium and online.
• Friday, Oct. 30 — Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Friday, Oct. 30 — Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31 — Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
• Friday, Oct. 30 — Witches Night Out — Oct. 30 — Witches Night Out — Friday, Oct. 30, 4–9 p.m. at K Voelz Wines, 1104 Jefferson Ave., La Grande. Tarot readings and small bites.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 — La Grande Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat — Oct. 31 — Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat — 4–6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, along Adams Avenue in downtown La Grande.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 — Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31 — 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 — Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31 — Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra fall concert — Nov. 18 — The orchestra performs from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at EOU McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall, La Grande. Tickets are available through the orchestra.