Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

10/25/2026

We had a great time at Astoria Tool Library yesterday for the Smashing Pumpkinheads event. 🎃 and if you didn't get to make it out, don't worry we have a few pumpkins leftover!

Stop by Astoria Tool Library today (Sunday) from 11-2 to pick up a pumpkin or two to take home and take a peak at what we in the Biz use to smash pumpkins in the Tool Library 😉

Thanks to our sponsors Sisu B**r and to Blackberry Bog Farm for providing the pumpkins!

10/24/2026

And we're having a smashing good time! Come on down and give it a whack!

10/23/2026

Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available to smash tomorrow Astoria Tool Library from 3-6!

Test your strength on a blue Hubbard pumpkin. Take your stress out on an orange pumpkin. Get Gallagher with it and use a mallet, hapoer, or msybe even a crow bar!

Get your cards ready, explore the Astoria Tool Library and let loose at ADHDA Smashing Pumpkinheads!

$10 to smash one of ours or $5 to smash your own!

Food and drink provided by our sponsors Sisu B**r Astoria.

Thanks to Blackberry Bog Farm for providing pumpkins and to Fort George Brewery for helping with transport!

10/22/2026

A lucky group attended the sold out I..Did Not Know That Cemetarium workshop feral flora last night.

The I…Did Not Know That: A Downtown Workshop Series is designed to strengthen relationships between local businesses and the community by turning shop owners into educators, storytellers, and ambassadors—building customer loyalty, increasing foot traffic, and reinforcing downtown Astoria as a place to learn, connect, and discover, not just shop!

Email [email protected] if you want to be our next workshop host!

The ADHDA workshop series is sponsored by Linda Dugan Insurance.

10/19/2026

Pumpkin carnage is in store for Astoria's Halloween hooligans this Saturday from 3-6pm at the LowerColumbiaPreservation

Explore Astoria Tool Library and smash a pumpkin at this ADHDA fundraiser event! See what the future holds with a tarot reading. Food & drinks provided by our sponsors Sisu B**r Astoria.

The event is free to attend- $10 to smash our pumpkin, $5 to smash your own (since we're cleaning up all those pumpkin guts 😉)

Let us know if your coming and RSVP https://luma.com/5slwn5a3

10/16/2026

Since 1996, the Astoria Christmas Club has lit up downtown for the holidays. Donate to help keep Commercial Street glowing all season long.

10/16/2026

Ghosts, witches, a Cthulu??? Scary Stories to Read in the Dark is this Saturday 10/17 from 2-5pm Lucy's Books

Listen to playfully spooky stories at this FREE family friendly event and hear stories about Mitch's Witches written by Astoria Middle School students. Show up and sign up to read a story, partake in comunity madlibs, and maybe score a door prize!

Register at https://luma.com/n7yzgx4a

10/15/2026

Founded in 1811, Astoria was the site of the first U.S. Post Office West of the Rockies! It has been an iconic place ever since, including serving as the backdrop for iconic films like The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free W***y, and Short Circuit. Established in 1986, the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association hasn't always had a smooth journey. Disinvestment and dwindling interest in the downtown left the organization with few resources by the early 2000s. In 2010, they began using the Main Street Approach to guide their work; initial efforts included developing a fundraising plan and creating vibrant local events. Since then, the program has grown substantially, expanding its work to restore historic buildings, support local businesses, and foster public art. This hard work and dedication earned them recognition as a 2027 Great American Main Street Award semifinalist!

10/15/2026

Honored to be among such fine Main Streets!!!

Founded in 1811, Astoria was the site of the first U.S. Post Office West of the Rockies! It has been an iconic place ever since, including serving as the backdrop for iconic films like The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free W***y, and Short Circuit. Established in 1986, the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association hasn't always had a smooth journey. Disinvestment and dwindling interest in the downtown left the organization with few resources by the early 2000s. In 2010, they began using the Main Street Approach to guide their work; initial efforts included developing a fundraising plan and creating vibrant local events. Since then, the program has grown substantially, expanding its work to restore historic buildings, support local businesses, and foster public art. This hard work and dedication earned them recognition as a 2027 Great American Main Street Award semifinalist!

10/14/2026

Ready to get crafty this Halloween? Make your own Cemetarium with expert help at this informative I...Did Not Know That ADHDA workshop feral flora next Wednesday, October 21st from 5:30-7:30.

Register at https://luma.com/e05ppk46

The I...Did Not Know That workshop series is sponsored by Linda Dugan Insurance