Friends of Historic Forest Grove upcoming events

Ghostly Haunts: Stories from the Community (30 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Many Forest Grove homes and buildings date back to the mid 1800s. Each have their own histories and energies that have made themselves known to residents throughout the decades.

Spend an evening with Stephanie Asher, a "psychic empath" who is able to sense energy and emotions and see auras in people and objects. On occasion, she visually sees "ghosts."

See historic photos of Forest Grove as you hear about community members' ghostly experiences during this 90-minute presentation. You may also share your own stories.

Suitable for those with limited mobility and those in the family who like "spooky tingles." Storytelling will take place in the Old Train Station at 1936 19th Ave. (which houses its own ghosts).

Cocoa, cider, and treats will be available at no extra cost.

Click "Register" to choose your event date.

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Stop by the Historic Forest Grove Museum for Treats

Oct. 31st

3-5pm

We'll be waiting for you.

Ghost Tours in the Dark (31 Oct 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Bring a flashlight for this walking tour of downtown Forest Grove.

Starting from the Old Train Station at 1936 19th Ave., this tour covers everything from an ancient Kalapuya legend to the 2016 "Satan's Tea Kettle" mystery.

Both history and the unexplained are blended seamlessly in this tour that is sure to entertain the entire family.

We tour regardless of the weather; dress appropriately for this 40-minute walk with a gradual incline.

Cocoa, cider, and treats will be available at the end of the tour at no extra cost.

Tour Guides: Nikol and Lars Roubidoux

Background: Ghost hunters and witnesses of the unexplainable.

Suitable for those in the family who like "the spooky tingles."

Click "Register" to choose your tour date.

Free Screening of First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath (5 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Friends of Historic Forest Grove is proud to support the Indigenous Student Alliance at Pacific University. Join us for an impactful evening.

Join OPB producer Jessie Sears (Karuk) for the Forest Grove stop of our “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath” film tour. The film follows a group of 28 Indigenous kayakers who paddled the entire 300-mile Klamath River to become the first to descend the free-flowing river after the removal of four dams.

DETAILS:

Program at 7:15 p.m.
Doors and community activities starting at 6 p.m. OPB will be joined in the lobby by The Confederated Tribes and Pacific's Indigenous Student Alliance
The screening will be followed by a panel conversation featuring the producer and guests from the film. Total program time is approximately 75 minutes.

LOBBY ARTWORK: As part of our film engagements for “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath,” we are working with Native youth organizations to create a memento, designed to tell YOUR story, and continue to inspire the next generation, reminding all of us that you are also writing your own story.

Grab a marker and share your story – How will you leave your mark for the future? This piece of art will be gifted to the Indigenous Student Alliance at Pacific University for them to continue adding to and showcase as a reminder of the tenacity and resilience of youth.

FILM T-SHIRTS: Limited availability film t-shirts will be available for purchase at this event with artwork by Toma Villa. Your purchase directly supports OPB's storytelling and journalism.

TICKETS: opb.org/pacificu

Tickets are free but required.
50% of all tickets are saved for our tribal community members.

This event is part of a series of community screening events happening across Oregon in 2026. Find upcoming screening dates and locations at opb.org/events.

This event will be photographed and recorded. By registering for the event, attendees acknowledge they may be recorded or photographed. Recordings and photographs from this event will be owned by OPB and may be used by OPB for educational, promotional, and social media purposes.

By registering for this event, you are allowing OPB to contact you. You can opt-out at any time.