This Week’s Events and News: September 28–October 4, 2026

Chillier mornings are here and EOU students are back in town - officially marking the Fall season! Here are community events coming up around La Grande for September 28–October 4, 2026.

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 28

• La Grande City Council work session — Sept. 28 (City Council, Government, City Hall) — City Council work session — 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at City Hall and online; Fiscal Transformation Initiative and Transient Room Tax.

Tuesday, September 29

• 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 30

• 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.
• Community discussion on La Grande streets and roads set for Sept. 30 (Community) — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. A resident-led discussion open to everyone.
• Trades Talk and Career Walk — Sept. 30 (Education, Business) — Trades Talk and Career Walk — Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Grounds in Union. Time not listed.

Thursday, October 1

• 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.

Saturday, October 3

• Free mulch for downtown tree wells — Oct. 3 (Community) — Downtown La Grande businesses can reserve free mulch for tree wells, with pickup planned Oct. 3. Call Jeanne Williamson at 503-422-5922.
• 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.
• Press Room Contra Dance — Oct. 3 (Music) — Contra dance — 7–9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Press Room Coffee & Books, 1124 Washington Ave., La Grande. Donations encouraged.
• 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 4

• La Grande Skate Park 25th anniversary BMX and skate jam — Oct. 4 (Family, Sports, Music) — Oct. 4, 2026, noon-4 p.m. at La Grande Skate Park. BMX, skating, prizes, costumes, live music and free hot dogs.
• 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

Tuesday, September 29

• Men's Soccer vs. Walla Walla University — 7 p.m. — Community Stadium

Wednesday, September 30

• Volleyball vs. The College of Idaho — 7 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum

Friday, October 2

• Baseball vs. Columbia Basin Community College — 1:30 p.m. — Optimist Field at Pioneer Park
• Women's Soccer vs. The College of Idaho — 4 p.m. — Community Stadium
• Men's Soccer vs. The College of Idaho — 6:30 p.m. — Community Stadium

Saturday, October 3

• Softball vs. Treasure Valley Community College — 10 a.m. — Peggy Anderson Softball Field
• Softball vs. Northwest Athletics Burke — 3:30 p.m. — Peggy Anderson Softball Field

Sunday, October 4

• Baseball vs. Treasure Valley Community College — 12 p.m. — Optimist Field at Pioneer Park
• Softball vs. Big Bend CC — 12 p.m. — Peggy Anderson Softball Field

La Grande High School Home Athletics

Tuesday, September 29

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

Thursday, October 1

• Girls Soccer vs. Baker — 4:30 p.m. — La Grande High School
• Girls Volleyball vs. Baker — 6:30 p.m. — La Grande High School

More Events Ahead

• 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. 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.
• 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 Theatre in Loso Hall, La Grande. Tickets are available through the orchestra.