This Week’s Events and News: September 21–27, 2026

Here are community events coming up around La Grande for September 21–27, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 22

• Consider This with Stephanie Land Watch Party — Sept. 22 (Community) — Free watch party at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande. No tickets required.
• 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 23

• 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.

Thursday, September 24

• 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.
• 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.

Saturday, September 26

• Grande Ronde Public Lands Day — Sept. 26 (Outdoors, Community, Family) — 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.
• La Grande Fall Festival — Sept. 26 (Family, Food, Music) — La Grande Fall Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Riverside Park in La Grande. Time not listed.
• 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.
• Nerd Mentality Grand Opening (Community, Family, Food & Drinks) — Nerd Mentality grand opening — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 2609 N. 2nd St. in La Grande.
• The Kindness Quest — Sep. 26 (Family, Community) — Join an area-wide hunt for hope, joy and kindness Saturday, Sept. 26, with family-friendly activities, prizes, food and opportunities to make a difference.
• Union County Oktoberfest — Sept. 26 (Food & Drink, Music, Family, Community) — Union County Oktoberfest — gates open at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Union County Fairgrounds in La Grande.

EOU Home Athletics

Friday, September 25

• Volleyball vs. Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho) — 6 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum

Saturday, September 26

• Football vs. Montana State University-Northern — 1 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Volleyball vs. Walla Walla University — 8 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum

La Grande High School Home Athletics

Tuesday, September 22

• Girls Volleyball vs. Pendleton — 6:30 p.m. — La Grande High School

Thursday, September 24

• Girls Soccer vs. Pendleton — 4 p.m. — La Grande High School

Friday, September 25

• Football vs. Nyssa — 6 p.m. — La Grande High School

More Events Ahead

• Monday, Sept. 28 — La Grande City Council work session — Sept. 28 — City Council work session — 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at City Hall and online; Fiscal Transformation Initiative and Transient Room Tax.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 28 — Community Town Hall — Oct. 28 — Community Town Hall — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at EOU Huber Auditorium and online.
• 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.
• 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 Theater in Loso Hall, La Grande. Tickets are available through the orchestra.