This Week’s Events and News: September 7–13, 2026

Fall seems to have snuck up on us. School has started, sports are in motion, and a number of events are coming up. Here are community events happening around La Grande for September 7–13, 2026, plus some news.

Latest News

• 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.
• 6th Street Sidewalk Closure for New Baseball Field Construction — The city of La Grande is moving a water main in preparation for Eastern Oregon University to begin work on the university's new baseball field.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 8

• 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 9

• City Budget Roundtable Scheduled for Sept. 9 at Cook Memorial Library (City Hall) — City Budget Roundtable — Sept. 9, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library. Learn about the budget process and share input.

Thursday, September 10

• Celebrate La Grande returns Sept. 10 (Community, Family, Food & Drinks, Music) — 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.
• 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 11

• Mysteries ‘n’ More Book Club — Sept. 11 (Community) — Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. Choose any mystery title with an international setting. The club meets monthly.

Saturday, September 12

• 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

Friday, September 11

• Volleyball vs. Southern Oregon University — 6 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum

Saturday, September 12

• Volleyball vs. Oregon Tech — 4 p.m. — Quinn Coliseum

La Grande High School Home Athletics

Tuesday, September 8

• Boys Soccer vs. Nyssa / Adrian — 4 p.m. — La Grande High School

Thursday, September 10

• Girls Soccer vs. Lewiston (ID) — 4:30 p.m. — La Grande High School

Friday, September 11

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

More Events Ahead

• Monday, Sept. 14 — Main Street Neighborhood Coffee: All About Trees — Sept. 14 — Free workshop for La Grande shop and building owners, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Press Room. Free coffee included.
• 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. 19 — Community Yard Sale — Sept. 19 — Community Yard Sale — Sept. 19, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. Cash only; no early sales.
• 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 — 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 — 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.
• 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.
  

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