This Week’s Events and News: September 14–20, 2026

Here are community events coming up around La Grande for September 14–20, 2026. High school football fans take note, the varsity game this week is on Thursday instead of Friday. Also, be sure to take a look at the latest news covering the city council meeting and upcoming measures La Grande residents will see on the ballot in November.

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Latest News

• La Grande council moves forward with public safety fee, approves development incentives — LA GRANDE — The La Grande City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 2, approved a framework for a new public safety service fee, but postponed deciding how much residents would pay each month. The council also approved a development fee waiver and deferral program,…
• La Grande voters to decide gas tax, City Council election changes in November — La Grande voters will decide two city measures in November: a proposed 5-cent-per-gallon gas tax and an amendment to the city charter that would change how City Council elections are conducted.

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 14

• Main Street Neighborhood Coffee: All About Trees — Sept. 14 (Community) — Free workshop for La Grande shop and building owners, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Press Room. Free coffee included.

Tuesday, September 15

• La Grande Community Blood Drive — Sept. 15-16 (Community, Health) — La Grande Community Blood Drive — Sept. 15-16 at the LDS church near 12th Street and Gekeler Lane. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org.
• 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.
• La Grande Town Hall With Chris Beck — Sept. 15 (Civic) — La Grande Town Hall With Chris Beck — 5-8 p.m. Sept. 15 at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St.

Wednesday, September 16

• Bright Beginnings — Sept. 16-30 (Family, Community) — Wednesdays, Sept. 16-30, at 10:15 a.m. Movement and music for children ages 0-3 and caregivers. Registration required.
• La Grande Community Blood Drive — Sept. 15-16 (Community, Health) — La Grande Community Blood Drive — Sept. 15-16 at the LDS church near 12th Street and Gekeler Lane. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org.

Thursday, September 17

• CHD Block Party — Sept. 17 (Family, Health) — Free CHD block party — 3–6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 2301 Cove Ave. in La Grande. Family activities, food, resources and vaccines.
• Community Roundtable: La Grande’s Financial Future — Sept. 17 (Community, City Hall) — Community Roundtable — 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1000 Adams Ave. in La Grande. Free.
• 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 18

• Fiber Art Friday — Sept. 18 (Community) — Friday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m. Adults may bring portable fiber art projects and socialize. The group meets monthly.

Saturday, September 19

• Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Show and Dinner — Sept. 19 (Music, Food & Drink, Community) — 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.
• Community Yard Sale — Sept. 19 (Community) — Community Yard Sale — Sept. 19, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. Cash only; no early sales.
• Drug Free Run 5K and Family Scavenger Hunt Walk (Community, Family, Sports, Outdoors) — Drug Free Run 5K and one-mile family scavenger hunt walk — Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Max Square in downtown La Grande.
• 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.
• Spells & Stars Book Club — Sept. 19 (Community) — Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. The September selection is “Binti,” by Nnedi Okorafor. The club meets monthly.

EOU Home Athletics

Friday, September 18

• Women's Soccer vs. Walla Walla University — 1 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Men's Soccer vs. Walla Walla University — 3:30 p.m. — Community Stadium

Sunday, September 20

• Men's Soccer vs. Warner Pacific University (Ore.) — 1 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Women's Soccer vs. Warner Pacific University (Ore.) — 10:30 a.m. — Community Stadium

La Grande High School Home Athletics

Tuesday, September 15

• Boys Soccer vs. Baker / Powder Valley — 4 p.m. — La Grande High School

Thursday, September 17

• Football vs. Vale — 7 p.m. — La Grande High School

Saturday, September 19

• Girls Volleyball vs. TBD — 8 a.m. — Sisters High School
• Girls Soccer vs. fruitland (ID) — Time TBA — La Grande High School

More Events Ahead

• Tuesday, Sept. 22 — Consider This with Stephanie Land Watch Party — Sept. 22 — Free watch party at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande. No tickets required.
• Saturday, Sept. 26 — Grande Ronde Public Lands Day — Sept. 26 — Hands-on public lands projects and a free lunch run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26 at Riverside Park. RSVP by Sept. 22; space is limited.
• Saturday, Sept. 26 — La Grande Fall Festival — Sept. 26 — La Grande Fall Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Riverside Park in La Grande. Time not listed.
• 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, Sept. 30 — Community discussion on La Grande streets and roads set for Sept. 30 — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. A resident-led discussion open to everyone.
• Wednesday, Sept. 30 — Trades Talk and Career Walk — Sept. 30 — Trades Talk and Career Walk — Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Grounds in Union. Time not listed.
• Saturday, Oct. 3 — Press Room Contra Dance — Oct. 3 — Contra dance — 7–9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Press Room Coffee & Books, 1124 Washington Ave., La Grande. Donations encouraged.
• Saturday, Oct. 10 — La Grande Fall Community Tree Planting — Oct. 10 — Volunteer tree planting — 9 a.m.–noon Oct. 10 at Pioneer Park in La Grande. Registration is required by Thursday, Oct. 8.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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.