Neighborhood News - August 2026
Another month of summertime fun awaits! Kick off August with our annual Kenton Neighborhood Garage Sale, keep the good times going at the Kenton Street Fair, and finish strong with a joyous community bike ride.
KNA Board Meeting - August 12, 7:00pm-8:30pm
What: Regular gathering of KNA Board of Directors and residents to discuss local issues, share updates about projects and initiatives, and participate in decisions affecting the neighborhood.
Topics: PBOT Project Updates, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Strategic Plan Presentation, and more.
Where: Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon Ave, or online
How: Come in person or join on Zoom. All are welcome.
Thank you to Everyone who Bought a Saucy Paul Tee
Over 50 of you ordered one! With your purchase, you helped us raise money to support KNA's work — from hosting upcoming community events to sharing neighborhood updates through this newsletter. Huge thanks also to artist William Hsu for providing the awesome Paul Bunyan illustration.
Pick up Reminder: If you ordered a shirt, swing by our booth at the Kenton Street Fair on August 16, 10am-6pm. Can't make it? Keep an eye on your email for alternate pick up dates.
Events & Happenings
Arts in the Parks @ Free Lunch & Play for Portland Youth
Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation and MACA.
When: August 4-7, 10am-1:30pm
Where: Kenton Park
Calling all Portland families: bring your kids down to Kenton Park for arts activities with clay this week. Plus, enjoy free lunches, drop-in games, crafts, and recreation for Portland youth 18-years-old and under.
Free lunches continue through Friday, August 21.
Annual Kenton Neighborhood Garage Sale
When: Saturday, August 8, 9am-4pm & Sunday, August 9, 9am-12pm
Meet your neighbors and find some treasure at the annual Kenton Neighborhood Garage Sale! Shop for clothing, home goods, vintage items, toys, and a record-breaking 100 garage sales throughout the neighborhood this weekend. Get a preview and make a plan: Explore the map >
Kenton Street Fair
Courtesy of Kenton Business Association. Art by Tobias Berblinger
When: Sunday, August 16, 10am-6pm
Where: Downtown Kenton
Cost: Free admission
Don’t miss the 14th annual Kenton Street Fair! Live music. Vendors. Food & fun for all ages. It’s our neighborhood’s biggest event of the year, sponsored by the Kenton Business Association. Find updates >
P.S. Swing by the KNA booth to purchase limited-edition stickers and signature Kenton tees in three new totally rad colors.
Volunteer at the Kenton Rose Garden
When: Saturday, August 22, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Kenton Rose Garden, N Interstate Ave & N McClellan St
Lend a hand to help keep this community space beautiful and in bloom. No experience or green thumbs required to prune and deadhead roses. Find more details and dates >
Kenton Community Bike Ride
Courtesy of Bike Summer 2026
When: Saturday, August 22, 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: Meet & end at Kenton Park, near the restrooms
Join friends and neighbors for a fun and social family-friendly ride starting at Kenton Park and cruising around North Portland to enjoy the fun and fantastical things that make our local community great. Riders of all levels are welcome. Save the date for more rides every 4th Saturday through October!
Kenton Farmers Market
Courtesy of Kenton Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays, through September 30, 3pm-7pm
Where: N McClellan St & Denver Ave
The Kenton Farmers Market is in full swing! Find fresh produce, hot foods, artisan products, live music, recipe demonstrations, and special events throughout the summer. Cash, credit/debit cards, and SNAP/Oregon Trail EBT benefits are accepted. Learn more >
Save the Date
Kenton Roots – Saturday, September 12: Kenton Roots, a special history-focused free event, is coming to the Historic Kenton Firehouse on Saturday, September 12. The day includes a bus tour in the morning and drop-in programming at the firehouse in the afternoon. Check out the events calendar and subscribe to our e-newsletter for the invite and sign-up link!
This project is presented by the Kenton Neighborhood Association in partnership with Vanport Mosaic, with funding support from the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, the Office of Community & Civic Life, and the Port of Portland.
Portland Public Schools: Working to Rightsize
Portland Public Schools is working on a districtwide rightsizing process to better align district schools, programs, and resources. This effort is expected to result in the closure of some schools. These closures will mostly impact K-5 and K-8 schools. Learn more and join the conversation at pps.net/rightsize.
Special Community Bulletin: Events in Kenton
Looking for fun events all year long? From neighborhood clean ups to book clubs, there are tons of recurring events in Kenton:
Kenton Trotters Tuesday Trot: Tuesdays, 6:30pm @ Fenwick Plaza
Kenton Basketball: Tuesdays (mostly every 2 weeks), 7pm-9pm @ Charles Jordan Community Center
Story Time: Wednesdays, 9am-10am & Sundays, 10am-11am @ A+ Coffee Company
Doodle Zone: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10am-11am @ A+ Coffee Company
Kenton Book Club: 3rd Wednesday, 6pm-8pm @ Mayfly
Community Men’s Talk Circle: 3rd Thursdays, 6:45pm-8:45pm @ Charles Jordan Community Center
Native Plants Meet-Up: 3rd Saturday, 3pm-4pm @ Second Shapes Bookstore
Free Clothing Exchange: 3rd Sunday, 2pm-4pm @ Kenton Church
Zine & Collage Night: Last Wednesday of the month, 6pm-8pm @ Second Shapes Bookstore
