Community Events

Community events help bring everyone together to celebrate not just our collective identity as Wood Village community members, but to share cultural identities, customs, and practices with one another. In addition, these events help connect community members and guests with area services, organizations, and businesses. We recognize financial barriers that exist in our community, which is why we strive to have events that can be attended and enjoyed at no cost.

Easter Extravaganza

Saturday before Easter

Community Cleanup

Mid-May

City Nite Out

Third Friday in July

PlayEast! Rec Night

First Thursday in August

Pumpkin Fest

Last Saturday in October

Holiday Tree Lighting

First Saturday in December

Community Event Grants

The City of Wood Village hosts several community events throughout the year. Many of these events have been around for decades, and have become a tradition for many of our community members. The City also recognizes that there are other emerging community events and activities that are not hosted by the City but offer enjoyment, information, and connectivity to our community as well. The City would like to help sponsor these community events with its community event grant program. The program is on a first come-first-serve basis, and provides a sponsorship of up to $1,000 per event.

FAQs

Eligibility Requirements

Events must be open and free to the public.
Items can be offered for sale, but there must be free elements and entry to the event.
Events must align and promote at least one City Goal and support the overall City mission.
A completed application is required to be considered for a sponsorship.
The City must be listed as an event sponsor.

City Goals

Goal 1: A safe, clean, inclusive community with a sense of pride and strong identity.

Goal 2: Exemplary police, fire and building services.

Goal 3: High Quality, cost-effective public utilities, parks and events.

Goal 4: Long-term financial stability, economic vitality and growth.

Goal 5: A work environment that develops and encourages employees and rewards their creativity and innovation.

Goal 6: Effective local, state and regional partnerships.

Goal 7: Responsible environmental leadership.

Goal 8: Intentional Community Engagement

City Mission

A unique, diverse, and inclusive small city with exemplary public services, fiscal responsibility, and leadership providing a safe, livable community which promotes business vitality and growth.

Community Event Grant Application

Please fill out the online form below or download the PDF form and submit the application to the City.

If you are requesting use of a City Hall or Donald L Robertson Park facility as part of your application, please submit your facility rental application through our new online system, Team Sideline. You can find instructions on creating an account and submitting reservations on our Facility Reservations page.

Supporting Documents

Community Event Grant Application (PDF)

Community Event Grant Application

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Application Responses

Please list the City Goal(s) that this event promotes, and a brief summary of how this event promotes this goal(s).(Required)

Please outline your event plan, including the date(s), hours, main features, other sponsors, and what this sponsorship will help with.(Required)

Attached Documents

Proposed Budget

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City Hall & Park Facility Rental Applications

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If your proposed event will utilize the facilities at the City Hall & Civic Center or Donald L Robertson City Park, please attach the required rental forms.

Past Recipients

2025 Recipients

Emilio Inc. | Run for Red Fun Run/Walk 5K

Líderes Naturales | Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

El Programa Hispano Católico | Holiday Toy Store

Barley & Birdie's Library | Valentine's Book Swap

Wood Village Baptist Church | Thanksgiving Food Distribution

2024 Recipients

Columbia Slough Watershed Council | Wood Village Nature & Bird Walks

Oregon Latino Health Coalition | World No Tobacco Day

Emilio Inc. | Run for Red Fun Run/Walk 5K

Líderes Naturales | Las Posadas

Líderes Naturales | Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

2023 Recipients

Líderes Naturales | Las Posadas

Líderes Naturales | Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Honeyb Thomas Foundation | Children's Business Fair

Líderes Naturales | Women in Latinex Leadership

2022 Recipients

Líderes Naturales | Las Posadas

Chabad of Gresham | Chanukah Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Las Posadas

Nature Walk with Columbia Slough Watershed Council 2024

Forest Bathing Walk with Columbia Slough Watershed Council 2024

Sponsorship Documents

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Sponsor Today

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Thank you for considering a partnership with the City of Wood Village. Our success is built on the commitment of dedicated community partners, and we’re grateful for the local businesses and organizations that help make our events welcoming, vibrant, and accessible to all.

We’re happy to craft a sponsorship package that puts your brand in front of the thousands of community members and guests who join us throughout the year. Opportunities are flexible and can be tailored to meet any budget—from $100 to $6,000—while supporting your marketing goals and deepening your connection with the community.

Sponsorship benefits may include high‑quality print visibility, on‑site event signage, logo placement on the City website, social media promotion, and more. Cash and in‑kind contributions are valued equally, making it easy for businesses of all types to get involved.

If you’d like to explore sponsorship opportunities or customize a package that aligns with your goals, please contact:

Caroline Hinders

Community Engagement Specialist

(503) 489-6868

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Why sponsor in Wood Village

Wood Village offers a uniquely high‑value opportunity for sponsors, driven by its strong family presence, diverse population, and strategic regional location. With some of the largest household sizes in the region, the community provides direct access to deeply rooted, multigenerational families who consistently engage in local programs and gatherings. Its position at the eastern edge of the Portland metro places brands in a high‑visibility corridor that naturally channels both residents and regional travelers.

The city’s blend of attainable housing and steady rent levels attracts working families who are highly involved in schools, services, and neighborhood activities—creating a reliable foundation for long‑term sponsor visibility. This stability is matched by exceptional cultural diversity, making Wood Village one of Oregon’s most varied small cities and offering partners access to multilingual and multicultural audiences often underserved by broader regional marketing.

Together, these strengths position Wood Village as a dynamic hub for community activation. The city’s compact footprint and strong civic participation are reflected in its thriving annual event calendar, which draws 5,000+ attendees each year, amplifying the impact of sponsor presence. Brands benefit from:

High‑impact engagement through well‑attended community events

Regional spillover reach from the broader East Multnomah County corridor

Prime geographic visibility along a major tourism and commuter pathway

This combination of reach, diversity, and concentrated community engagement creates a powerful platform for brands seeking meaningful, lasting connections.

What makes Wood Village unique

Regional Reach & Market Size

Even though Wood Village is small, it sits at the center of a much larger population and business ecosystem, connecting the Portland metro to the Columbia River Gorge and drawing daily activity from commuters, nearby cities, and visiting travelers.

183,000+

across Wood Village, Fairview, Troutdale, & Gresham

480

businesses with 5,400 workers within a 1-mile radius

5,200

businesses with 48,000 workers within a 5-mile radius

Community Snapshot

Wood Village is a young, diverse, working‑class community. Its compact geography and strong demographic mix make it ideal for hyper‑local brand activation, family‑focused outreach, and culturally diverse community sponsorships.

Demographic summary graphic showing: population of 5,220; median age of 32 years; Hispanic/Latinx population at 49.9 percent; male and female distribution of 58 percent and 42 percent; and 72 percent of residents with a high school education or higher, each represented with corresponding icons

Income & Household Profile

Large household sizes and a high proportion of families create strong reach opportunities for sponsors targeting households with children, multigenerational families, and community‑centered activities.