Downtown Association of Forest Grove

11/11/2026

Community Traditions Don't Happen Without Community Volunteers!

The Forest Grove Holiday Light Parade is a beloved tradition, but events like this don't happen on their own. They're made possible by neighbors, businesses, and community members who generously give their time.

Civic pride is more than loving where you live. It's helping make it a place you're proud to call home.
We need more volunteers to help keep this wonderful tradition going and growing!
You don't have to commit to a committee or volunteer year-round. Even a few hours can make a difference.

Be part of what makes Forest Grove special!

Sign up to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/2026ParadeVolunteer

11/11/2026

FOREST GROVE, GET READY TO RING IN 2027 IN STYLE!

INTRODUCING NEW YEAR'S EVE: GALA IN THE GROVE!
🪩🥂🍾

The Downtown Association of Forest Grove and Forest Grove Downtown Alliance is thrilled to introduce an exciting NEW event to our downtown community! We're kicking off what we hope will become an annual New Year's Eve tradition, bringing our community together for an unforgettable night of celebration, entertainment, and giving back!

Our vision is to make the New Year's Eve Gala in the Grove an event you can look forward to year after year for New Year's Eve! A spectacular celebration right here in Forest Grove, all while supporting the heart of our downtown community.

And for our very first year, we're going ALL OUT with a glamorous GATSBY CASINO NIGHT theme! 🎲♠️🍾

Get ready to dress to the nines, try your luck at the casino tables, sip themed cocktails, and celebrate the countdown to 2027 with your friends, family, and neighbors!

✨ WHAT'S IN STORE? ✨

🎰 Casino table games
🥂 Cocktails & mocktails
🍽️ Delicious hors d'oeuvres & desserts
📸 Selfie photo station
🎩 Gatsby-inspired costume contest
🎁 Auctions & raffle prizes
🎈 Midnight countdown, sparkling toast & balloon drop!

📅 Thursday, December 31, 2026
📍 La Hacienda Ballroom | Forest Grove
🚪 Doors open at 7:15 PM
🔞 Ages 21+ only

🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO JUST 80 GUESTS!

✨ $85 Individual Ticket
or SAVE with:
✨ $150 for Two Tickets
✨ $550 Reserved Table of 8

Whether you're planning a glamorous date night, gathering your favorite friends, or celebrating with a whole table, this is your chance to welcome the New Year in true Gatsby style!

This isn't just a New Year's Eve celebration. It's a fundraiser supporting the Downtown Association of Forest Grove and our mission to keep downtown thriving through community events, placemaking, and support for local businesses.

💼 LOCAL BUSINESSES, WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF THE CELEBRATION!

We're also welcoming event sponsors! It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, support our downtown community, and help make this an unforgettable night.

Your sponsorship supports our mission to create a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving downtown through:

✨ Placemaking: Public plazas, gathering spaces, landscaping, lighting, and public art.

✨Signage & Beautification: Downtown gateways, wayfinding, and streetscape enhancements.

✨Historic Preservation: Building restoration, façade improvements, and preservation of downtown’s unique character.

✨Economic Vitality: Business development, tourism, downtown investment, and community experiences.

Message us here on our page @ Downtown Association of Forest Grove for more details regarding sponsorship opportunities.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS OR BECOME A SPONSOR!

Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit:

🌐https://givebutter.com/2026-forest-grove-new-years-eve-gala

Who's ready to help us kick off something special and ring in 2027 with us?! 🪩🙌🏻

10/28/2026

WOW! Our Holiday Light Parade is FULL!
We're thrilled by the incredible response to this year's 2026 Forest Grove Holiday Light Parade!
All available parade participation spots have been filled, but don't worry — we're opening a WAITLIST!

If you'd like to participate, please complete our waitlist form. If additional spaces become available, we'll reach out to those on the list.

Join the waitlist here: https://www.downtownforestgrove.com/holiday-light-parade

Please note that joining the waitlist does not guarantee a spot in the parade.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has registered! We're looking forward to a magical evening filled with holiday lights, community spirit, and festive fun in Forest Grove!

10/22/2026

Calling All Local Holiday Bazaars & Craft Fairs!
Are you hosting a holiday bazaar, craft fair, makers market, or community shopping event in Forest Grove, Gales Creek, Banks, or our surrounding communities?

We'd love to help spread the word by adding to the FG Community Calendar dafg.downtownforestgrove.com/calendar

The Downtown Association of Forest Grove (DAFG) is inviting local event organizers to send us their event information so we can help promote it on our community events calendar!

Email us at [email protected] the following:

Event name (Required)
Date and time (Required)
Location and address (Required)
Short description of the event (Required)
Event flyer or photo (if available)
Website, Facebook event, or contact information for more details

Whether it's a school bazaar, church craft fair, nonprofit fundraiser, or neighborhood holiday market, we want to help our community discover all the wonderful local events happening this season!

Let's keep our communities connected and support local makers, organizations, and small businesses!

10/19/2026

Trick or Treat the Merchants will be here before you know it!

10/15/2026

July 4th Celebration – 2027
Oktoberfest – 2027

We're looking for creative, enthusiastic, and dependable volunteers to help make these events a success!

Whether your strengths are planning, organizing, fundraising, marketing, or simply getting things done, we'd love to hear from you!

A commitment is important! These are active, working committees. Members must be willing and able to attend meetings, take ownership of responsibilities, communicate, and follow through.

We understand everyone has busy lives, so please consider whether you can realistically commit the time and energy before volunteering. Our events depend on people we can count on!

No experience necessary, just dedication, teamwork, and a passion for our community!

Interested? Send us a message or reply here with "interested" and we'll reach out.

10/15/2026

Not many spaces left. If you haven't submitted an application yet, hop to it!

Registration is open for Grove Holiday Light Parade. Hosted by Downtown Association of Forest Grove

10/13/2026

Trick or Treat the Merchants!!! We have an interactive map for Downtown Forest Grove. Visit our website https://www.downtownforestgrove.com/trick-or-treat

10/08/2026

Help shape downtown Forest Grove!

The Downtown Association of Forest Grove is seeking a volunteer Design Committee Lead for our Main Street program.
Help guide projects like downtown beautification, public spaces, signage, public art, and historic preservation while bringing volunteers and community partners together.
Enjoy organizing people and turning creative ideas into action? We’d love to hear from you! Design experience is welcome, but not required.
Interested or know a great fit? Message us to learn more!

07/14/2026

A year in the making.
One of the largest community celebrations Forest Grove has seen in years.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Forest Grove’s 4th of July: America’s 250th Birthday Bash to life.
Here's a look back at an unforgettable day. Wanna plan for next year? Contact us: [email protected]