Red Cross Blood Drive @ Lloyd Center (Former Gap)
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, March 30, 11:00am-6pm
Located in the former Gap space on the second level, center mall.
Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to sign up today
Sponsor Code: LloydCenterMall or Call 1-800-Red-Cross
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Earth Month Cleanups
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Earth Month Cleanups
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, by the Porland chapter of Veterans for Peace.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website.
LCA Luncheon: Holy Rosary Campus Update
LCA Luncheon: Holy Rosary Campus Update
When: Thursday, April 2
Time: 12-1:30pm
Where: Metropolitan Tavern
Address: 1021 NE Grand Ave.
Join the Lloyd Community Association for our April luncheon at Metropolitan Tavern featuring guest speaker Kevin Kellogg, Pacific Northwest Market President at Gorman & Company.
Kevin will share updates on the Holy Rosary campus redevelopment, including the status of the master plan and plans for both affordable and market-rate housing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and connect with fellow attendees!
Tickets: lcapdx.org/luncheons
Collectables Show @ Lloyd Center
Collectables Show
Stop by for a fun and energetic Collectables Show including Pokémon, Comics, Funko Pops and other Trading Card Games
1st Saturday of each month!
Easter Skate @ Lloyd Center
Easter Skate
Sunday, April 4, 2-4pm
Come skate and say hello to the Easter Bunny! Enjoy crafts, face painting, music & fun giveaways. The Clubhouse will be open.
Kids ages 12 and under with a valid skate reservation will receive an Easter Bag while quantities last.
8th Annual Model the Way Lloyd Awards
8th Annual Model the Way Lloyd Awards
Model the Way is Lloyd EcoDistrict’s annual gathering to celebrate the people and partnerships shaping a more equitable, resilient, and connected Lloyd District.
Now in its 8th year, Model the Way brings together neighbors, businesses, nonprofits, and civic partners for an evening of connection, recognition, and shared purpose. The evening includes bites and drinks, live music, a hosted program, and the Model the Way Awards honoring individuals and organizations who lead by example.
In 2026, we are expanding the celebration. Lloyd EcoDistrict is partnering with Lloyd Enhanced Services District, Lloyd Community Association, and Go Lloyd to create a unified Lloyd community event. Leaders from each organization will share highlights from the past year and reflect on how our collective work is strengthening the neighborhood.
The event is free to attend to ensure broad participation and accessibility. At the same time, Model the Way remains Lloyd EcoDistrict’s signature annual fundraiser. Sponsorships and donations support our year-round work advancing climate action, community resilience, stewardship of public spaces, and an inclusive local economy.
All Lloyd-adjacent organizations will table and share their successes, reinforcing what makes this neighborhood thrive. Together, we celebrate progress, partnership, and the people who model the way forward.
What to Expect
Free community celebration
Bites, drinks, and live music
Model the Way Awards
Lloyd organization highlights and community tabling
Silent auction supporting Lloyd EcoDistrict
Silent Auction — Coming Soon
Stay tuned for unique auction items that support Lloyd EcoDistrict.
More info & register: https://www.ecolloyd.org/events/mtw2026/
Friday Forum: State of the State and Local Economy
Friday Forum: State of the State and Local Economy
Friday Forum: State of the State and Local Economy brings together experts to explore how Oregon’s economy and the Portland metro region are performing and what that means for communities across the state. Because the health of Oregon’s economy is closely tied to the strength of its metropolitan areas, these trends affect everyday quality of life, from employment opportunities and housing costs to access to basic necessities.
State Economist Carl Riccadonna and Multnomah County Economist Jeff Renfro will each present an overview of current economic conditions, followed by a moderated question and answer session with the audience. The discussion will cover key topics including the state and local job market, the effects of recent corporate and public sector layoffs, revenue forecasts and budget implications, downtown Portland real estate trends, and the impact of federal policy, tariffs, and broader national and global events.
Registration is required, and attendees are asked to register individually to receive event updates and help maintain an accurate headcount. General admission is free and does not include lunch. Lunch tickets are available for members and non members, and a suggested donation option is offered to support City Club programming and make future events accessible to a wider audience.
More info & to register: https://crm.nonprofiteasy.com/6452/Pages/Events/#/Details/14824//
Global Unity Outreach & Enrollment Day
Join The Global Unity Network (G.U.N.) for a free community outreach day providing Oregon Health Plan enrollment support, system navigation assistance, and access to local wellness and resource programs. Our team will be onsite to help families, youth, and community members get connected to essential services, benefits, and support programs. Open to all, no appointment needed.
More info: theglobalunityservices@gmail.com
Location: TBD
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Earth Month Cleanups
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Earth Month Cleanups
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, by the Porland chapter of Veterans for Peace.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
23rd Annual Bowling Tournament
LLOYD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 23rd ANNUAL SPRING BOWLING EVENT THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
TIME: REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 12:30PM AND 2 GAME TOURNAMENT BEGINS AT 1PM
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR BEST TEAM SCORE AND BEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
COST: $425 PER 4-PERSON TEAM + 1 SILENT AUCTION ITEM
INCLUDES: 2 GAMES OF BOWLING, SHOE RENTAL AND SNACKS/SOFT DRINKS
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
LCA 26th Annual Golf Tournament
26th Annual Golf Tournament
18 Hole Scramble Format Tee
Lunch and awards after golf
Entry fee: $545/team of 4 or $136/person
Includes: Green fee, cart, lunch and prizes
Hole Sponsorship: $100/hole (not golfing) or $50/hole (golfing)
Location: Glendoveer Golf Course
Address: 14015 NE Glisan
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 8:30am - Shotgun
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month. Well… pretty much. At the end of the year, both BonB’s land near major holidays, so the Thanksgiving and Christmas BonB events are combined and placed near St. Lucia’s day, Dec 11th.
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Build Your Business: Free Workshop & Advising at Lloyd Center
Build Your Business: Free Workshop & Advising at Lloyd Center
No Vacancy and Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon are hosting a business planning workshop on March 25 at the No Vacancy Pop-up in Lloyd Center (Level 2, near Auntie Anne’s).
Drop in anytime from 10 AM–5 PM to get expert guidance on operations, funding, and next steps. Learn about alternative retail options, refine your strategy, and plan for sustainable growth. Bring your questions and materials!
Use the No Vacancy Checklist to prepare.
2026 NW Youth Careers Expo
2026 NW Youth Careers Expo
The annual NW Youth Careers Expo takes place on March 17, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center, bringing together thousands of students for the Northwest’s largest career exploration experience for high school youth. Each year, the expo welcomes approximately 6,000 students from more than 75 high schools across Oregon and Southwest Washington, along with over 200 exhibitors representing leading employers, colleges, and apprenticeship training centers.
The event highlights the region’s wide range of career pathways and the skills and education needed to pursue them. Students can take part in hands on activities, demonstrations, mock interviews, and career workshops, while also having the opportunity to speak directly with professionals about college and career options.
Designed to connect employers with their future workforce, the NW Youth Careers Expo helps students make informed and inspired decisions about life after high school, whether that path leads to a four year university, community college, or apprenticeship program.
More info: https://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/our-work/expo/
The Spot Market @ Lloyd Center
Over 60 local small businesses and talented makers with amazing art, jewelry, knits, decor, skincare, food, music and much more! Located at the old Gap store.
Raffle drawings every hour! Shop Small.
Saturday, March 14 | 12-6pm
Sunday, March 15 | 12-5pm
The Spot Market @ Lloyd Center
Over 60 local small businesses and talented makers with amazing art, jewelry, knits, decor, skincare, food, music and much more! Located at the old Gap store.
Raffle drawings every hour! Shop Small.
Saturday, March 14 | 12-6pm
Sunday, March 15 | 12-5pm
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Cleanup – March
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Cleanup – March
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, by the Porland chapter of Veterans for Peace.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website.
Go Lloyd Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee helps to make biking, transit, and walking in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy. They work to install and improve bicycle infrastructure, and host numerous free events to encourage people to bike, take transit, and walk. The Committee provides input on Go Lloyd’s programs and activities, and frequently partners with the City of Portland to improve conditions for cycling and walking in Lloyd. Their projects focus on safety, health, and bikeable/walkable infrastructure. Join them each month for an open, informal discussion and learn how you can help take action.
The Mobility Committee meets in person and virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 PM. Check their calendar for details, or contact liuda@golloyd.org for more information.
2026 NAYA Marketplace
The 2026 NAYA Native Made Spring Market brings a vibrant weekend of Native artistry to the Lloyd Center on March 7 and 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted in the former Ulta space at 2201 Lloyd Center, this seasonal market offers an opportunity to support Native artisans and shop a wide selection of handcrafted goods.
Visitors can explore unique artwork, jewelry, apparel, and gifts created by talented Native makers while celebrating culture, creativity, and community. The Spring Market is a welcoming space to connect with local artists and discover meaningful, one of a kind pieces.
Those interested in becoming a vendor at future Native Made Markets are encouraged to visit the organization’s inquiry page to learn more about programming. At this time, events are open only to existing vendor clients. Questions: microenterpris@nayapdx.org.
Abby’s Closet: Prom Dress Giveaway
Abby’s Closet: Prom Dress Giveaway
Each spring, Abby’s Closet hosts a two day prom dress giveaway that helps make prom accessible and joyful for high school students across the region. Taking place at the Oregon Convention Center, the event will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are invited to choose a prom outfit that reflects their personal style at no cost.
More than 7,000 donated dresses will be available, ranging from vintage to brand new, short and long options, and sizes from 0 through 20 and beyond. The event is completely free, allowing students to save their money for life after high school while still enjoying an important milestone.
Abby’s Closet is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for students of all gender identities, abilities, sizes, and backgrounds. Their goal is for every participant to feel confident, supported, and celebrated as they prepare for prom.
More info: https://www.abbyscloset.org/giveaway
Abby’s Closet: Prom Dress Giveaway
Abby’s Closet: Prom Dress Giveaway
Each spring, Abby’s Closet hosts a two day prom dress giveaway that helps make prom accessible and joyful for high school students across the region. Taking place at the Oregon Convention Center, the event will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are invited to choose a prom outfit that reflects their personal style at no cost.
More than 7,000 donated dresses will be available, ranging from vintage to brand new, short and long options, and sizes from 0 through 20 and beyond. The event is completely free, allowing students to save their money for life after high school while still enjoying an important milestone.
Abby’s Closet is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for students of all gender identities, abilities, sizes, and backgrounds. Their goal is for every participant to feel confident, supported, and celebrated as they prepare for prom.
More info: https://www.abbyscloset.org/giveaway
LCA Coffee Chat
LCA Coffee Chat
Our Coffee Chat series is a great way to start your day, meet your neighbors and network. These events are free and of course coffee is provided!
Location: Lloyd Center Tower
Address: 825 NE Multnomah
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 9-10am
Special thanks to Green Bridge Coffee for supplying our coffee & pastries.
District 2: Meet Your City Councilors
District 2: Meet Your City Councilors
Residents, workers, and visitors of North and Northeast Portland are invited to meet District 2 City Councilors Sameer Kanal, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, and Dan Ryan at a special community event presented by City Club of Portland’s Program Committee.
With a full year of experience in office and a year working under Portland’s new form of government, the Councilors will reflect on recent challenges and achievements and share their perspectives on opportunities ahead. The evening will begin with a panel discussion moderated by Willamette Week City Hall and neighborhoods reporter Sophie Peel, featuring questions submitted by the community during registration.
Following the panel, attendees will have the chance to continue the conversation in a more informal setting with the Councilors, neighbors, and fellow community members from District 2. The event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event with an optional suggested donation, and registration is required. Attendees are asked to register individually to receive event updates and help maintain an accurate headcount.
To register: https://crm.nonprofiteasy.com/6452/Pages/Events/#/Details/14820//
District 2 Local Transportation Funding Open House
District 2 Local Transportation Funding Open House
Community members are invited to attend a district open house focused on local transportation funding and the future of Portland’s streets and infrastructure. This event offers an opportunity to learn more about current funding challenges and share feedback on potential solutions being discussed by Portland City Council.
Portland is experiencing ongoing transportation funding shortfalls after eight years of PBOT budget cuts, rising construction costs, aging bridges, and unmet safety needs. Without timely repairs and investment, these challenges will continue to grow more costly and difficult to address.
At the open house, attendees can learn about options for raising additional transportation funding, how new funds could be spent, and ways the city could review and monitor investments. This is a chance to ask questions, weigh in on priorities, and help shape decisions that affect transportation safety and mobility across the city.
Bricks Cascade
Bricks Cascade
Head to the Oregon Convention Center for Bricks Cascade, Portland’s premier public LEGO event. This two day celebration brings together hundreds of builders from across the Pacific Northwest and around the world to showcase imaginative, large scale creations for all to enjoy.
Guests can meet the creators behind the displays, add their own builds to the Wall of Creation, race a brick built car on the derby track, and design something new at one of the hands on creation stations. Dozens of specialty vendors will also be on site offering custom, unique, and hard to find LEGO based products.
Recognized as one of the “Best 50 Events in Oregon,” Bricks Cascade offers something for the whole family, from impressive displays to interactive play opportunities. Now in its twelfth year, the event continues to grow, welcoming hundreds of builders who share their original LEGO models with the community.
More info: https://brickscascade.com
Food Court 5000 @ Lloyd Center
Food Court 5000
The Food Court 5000, a Portland-based, retro-fitness, mall-walking movement and possibly the best reason to dust off your spandex and hit the mall. They are a community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos who believe that fitness should be fun, free, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Every Sunday at 11 AM, they gather at Lloyd Center Mall for an hour and a half of high-energy strutting, power-walking, and occasional jazz hands. It’s part workout, part performance art, and all-around a great excuse to take over a shopping mall in the name of nostalgia and movement.
What do they do?
Power-walk like they’re being chased by an aggressive kiosk salesperson
Maybe break into spontaneous mall aerobics (no promises, but high probability)
Make the Lloyd Center their own personal runway
This isn’t your grandma’s mall-walking club (though she’s definitely invited). They encourage spandex, windbreakers, neon, and making questionable but fabulous fashion choices.
No sign-ups, no fees, no judgment! Just sweaty camaraderie and a mall takeover that might one day be outlawed.
So, lace up, show up, and walk like you just saw your ex by the food court.
More info: https://foodcourt5k.com
Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair returns to the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual celebration, established by the Portland Chinese Times and presented in collaboration with the Portland Art and Cultural Center and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, brings thousands of visitors together for a vibrant day of cultural entertainment, food, shopping, and learning.
The fair offers a lively and family friendly atmosphere where guests can explore traditional and contemporary performances, browse goods from local vendors, and take part in activities that honor the arrival of the Lunar New Year. It is a joyful community event that invites attendees of all ages to experience the richness and beauty of Chinese culture.
More info: https://www.oregonccba.org/chinese-new-year-cultural-fair/
Breakfast on the Bridges – Blumenauer & Steel Bridge
Breakfast on the Bridges (BonB)
Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike or walk commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:
• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)
• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!
This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.
Breakfast on the Bridges happens 7:00 – 9:00 am on the last Friday of every month.
Oregon International Auto Show
Oregon International Auto Show
The Oregon International Auto Show returns to the Oregon Convention Center from February 19 through 22, 2026, filling more than 350,000 square feet with the newest innovations in automotive design and technology. Visitors can explore hundreds of vehicles, including luxury models, concept cars, and exotics from around the world. The show also features hands-on Ride and Drive opportunities, live custom car builds, and a dedicated area highlighting the latest advancements in electric vehicles.
Show hours are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It is a dynamic and interactive event that offers something for every kind of driver, from car enthusiasts to families and future buyers.
More info: https://oregonautoshow.com/
The Spot Market
The Spot Market
The Spot Market kicks off its first event of the year with a weekend celebration of local makers, community, and creativity at Lloyd Center. Featuring a mix of returning favorites and new vendors, the market offers a curated selection of handmade goods from Portland artisans, along with photo friendly moments, complimentary beverages for guests, and raffle drawings throughout the day. There are multiple free ways to enter the raffles, with winners required to be present.
The market takes place on Friday, February 14, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, February 15, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is located at 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, in the former GAP store space.
Visitors are encouraged to come out and support small businesses while discovering unique items made by members of the local Portland community. Those interested in becoming a vendor can explore limited available spots by visiting the links provided by the organizers. It is a welcoming opportunity to shop small, connect locally, and celebrate the makers who help make Portland special.
The Spot Market
The Spot Market
The Spot Market kicks off its first event of the year with a weekend celebration of local makers, community, and creativity at Lloyd Center. Featuring a mix of returning favorites and new vendors, the market offers a curated selection of handmade goods from Portland artisans, along with photo friendly moments, complimentary beverages for guests, and raffle drawings throughout the day. There are multiple free ways to enter the raffles, with winners required to be present.
The market takes place on Friday, February 14, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, February 15, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is located at 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, in the former GAP store space.
Visitors are encouraged to come out and support small businesses while discovering unique items made by members of the local Portland community. Those interested in becoming a vendor can explore limited available spots by visiting the links provided by the organizers. It is a welcoming opportunity to shop small, connect locally, and celebrate the makers who help make Portland special.
Portland Staycation: Winter Edition
Portland Staycation: Winter Edition
This February marks the launch of Portland’s first Winter Staycation, a new way for Portlanders to rediscover the cozy joy of winter in the heart of the city. Created in partnership with the Portland Winter Light Festival, the Winter Staycation brings friends, families, and neighbors together for two weekends of celebration downtown.
The experience highlights everything that makes winter in Portland vibrant, from Blazers and Winterhawks games to acclaimed theater productions, live concerts, intimate dining, and thoughtful local retail. These offerings unfold alongside the Winter Light Festival’s signature light installations, pop up performances, and activities designed for all ages.
Participants are encouraged to book a stay at a participating downtown hotel, dine out, explore local shops, and fully show up for the city. The Winter Staycation is designed to activate downtown from within, shaped by Portlanders and meant for Portlanders.
Throughout the weekend, retailers, restaurants, and local event creators will offer special programming and one of a kind experiences. It is an opportunity to remind ourselves, and show others, what is possible downtown when the community comes together.
Let organizers know you are in; rally friends, coworkers, and communities, and take part in reimagining downtown Portland as the destination it continues to be.
More info: https://www.portlandstaycation.com/
Monthly Keaton Otis Vigil
The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.
His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.
Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis
Keaton Otis
Red Cross Blood Drive @ Lloyd Center (Former Gap)
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, February 12th, 11:00am-6pm
Located in the former Gap space on the second level, center mall.
Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to sign up today
Sponsor Code: LloydCenterMall or Call 1-800-Red-Cross
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Cleanup – February
Peace Memorial Park / Lloyd EcoDistrict Cleanup – February
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for their monthly cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock/Convention Center). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area. A big focus of this cleanup will be site maintenance at the park, in particular raking up leaves along the walkways and stairs in the park.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian, by the Porland chapter of Veterans for Peace.
Advanced Registration: Please RSVP on the SOLVE website.
Portland ValenTango 2026
Portland ValenTango 2026
Portland ValenTango celebrates its 26th year as the longest running and largest tango festival in North America. Known for its welcoming community and exceptional value, the festival brings dancers of all levels together for an immersive weekend of learning, music, and connection.
Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton near Lloyd Center, ValenTango features an extensive lineup of classes taught by twelve acclaimed Argentine tango instructors, along with dozens of milongas, free practicas, mixers, and live music by orchestras and top tango DJs. Participants can explore a wide range of classes, from beginner to advanced, with the flexibility to choose sessions that match their experience and interests.
With its lively dance floors, inspiring instruction, and vibrant social atmosphere, ValenTango offers a unique opportunity to learn, dance, and experience the joy of tango in one of Portland’s most beloved annual traditions.
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tangoclay/1405172
Black History Month: Black Tree Stories with Urban Forestry
Black History Month: Black Tree Stories with Urban Forestry
Join Urban Forestry for a welcoming, BIPOC centered winter program that brings together tree themed stories, songs, learning, and botanical art in a story time style setting. This tree literacy experience is open to both kids and adults and offers a warm, engaging way to learn about trees during the winter season.
Hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division.
Go Lloyd Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd Mobility Committee
Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee helps to make biking, transit, and walking in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy. They work to install and improve bicycle infrastructure, and host numerous free events to encourage people to bike, take transit, and walk. The Committee provides input on Go Lloyd’s programs and activities, and frequently partners with the City of Portland to improve conditions for cycling and walking in Lloyd. Their projects focus on safety, health, and bikeable/walkable infrastructure. Join them each month for an open, informal discussion and learn how you can help take action.
The Mobility Committee meets in person and virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 PM. Check their calendar for details, or contact liuda@golloyd.org for more information.
Food Court 5000 @ Lloyd Center
Food Court 5000
The Food Court 5000, a Portland-based, retro-fitness, mall-walking movement and possibly the best reason to dust off your spandex and hit the mall. They are a community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos who believe that fitness should be fun, free, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Every Sunday at 11 AM, they gather at Lloyd Center Mall for an hour and a half of high-energy strutting, power-walking, and occasional jazz hands. It’s part workout, part performance art, and all-around a great excuse to take over a shopping mall in the name of nostalgia and movement.
What do they do?
Power-walk like they’re being chased by an aggressive kiosk salesperson
Maybe break into spontaneous mall aerobics (no promises, but high probability)
Make the Lloyd Center their own personal runway
This isn’t your grandma’s mall-walking club (though she’s definitely invited). They encourage spandex, windbreakers, neon, and making questionable but fabulous fashion choices.
No sign-ups, no fees, no judgment! Just sweaty camaraderie and a mall takeover that might one day be outlawed.
So, lace up, show up, and walk like you just saw your ex by the food court.
Neighbors for Change: A Civic Action Fair
Neighbors for Change: A Civic Action Fair
Neighbors for Change: A Civic Action Fair takes place on Saturday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Benson High School in Portland. This free, community focused event is designed to help residents build skills, strengthen connections, and grow local resilience through productive civic engagement.
The fair emphasizes productive civic engagement and invites participants to explore organization tables focused on grassroots support, mutual aid, safety, and policy change. Attendees can also take part in workshops covering topics such as conflict de escalation, lawful protest, civic education, and community resilience.
Supported by Protect Oregon, the event offers practical tools for addressing local issues through civic learning and skill building. Family friendly activities will be available throughout the day, including live performances, art installations, a KidZone, photo opportunities with the Portland Frog Brigade, food vendors, and space for informal networking.
Neighbors for Change is free and accessible to all, made possible through generous community donations. Participants will leave with clear next steps for civic involvement. Register here.
