Downtown Association of Forest Grove

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!

09/23/2026

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

09/16/2026

What do you want to see in downtown Forest Grove—and would you like to help make it happen?

The Downtown Association of Forest Grove is building a stronger volunteer team to help guide downtown revitalization, support local businesses, celebrate our history, improve public spaces and bring new ideas to life.

The Main Street approach is already at work in nearby communities such as McMinnville and Hillsboro. Nationally, for every $1 Main Street programs spent on operations in 2025, an average of $23.13 was reinvested in their downtown districts.
We’re currently seeking volunteer coordinators and specialists who can contribute their experience, creativity and a little time to help shape Forest Grove’s downtown.
Interested? Contact the Downtown Association of Forest Grove @ [email protected]
Let’s build the downtown Forest Grove deserves—together.

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]