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Little village, big city

Neighborhood Guide: Multnomah Village
A crowd of people fill the street at Multnomah Days in 2009, a street fair in Southwest Portland. You can see lots of canopies and booths along both sidewalks.
Although some of these businesses may no longer exist, Multnomah Days, one of the city’s oldest street fairs, is still going strong every summer. | Photo by ScottMainwaring
Where can you find noteworthy bars + restaurants, family-friendly living, and a network of unique businesses, all wrapped up in a small-town atmosphere, without leaving Portland city limits?

“The village in the heart of Portland” — aka Multnomah Village.

Tucked into the hills of Southwest Portland, the neighborhood sets itself apart from the rest of the city as a self-sufficient community with big-city amenities in a more laid-back package that manages to shrug off suburban stereotypes.

Need to know

Multnomah Village is just far enough from downtown Portland to appease those looking for quieter living without feeling isolated. It’s considered “very walkable,” meaning the approx. 8,300 people who live there (as of 2020) can run most of their errands on foot. But many residents will tell you you need a car to really get around comfortably.

The neighborhood is anchored by the Multnomah Arts Center, a community resource for arts education managed by Portland Parks & Recreation. Although Multnomah Village is technically the business district at the heart of the Multnomah neighborhood, both names are often used interchangeably.

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Many Multnomah Village institutions go way back, like Renner’s Grill, photographed here in 1955.

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Photo via Portland City Archives

The early days

During the first decade of 1900, the Oregon Electric Railway built a train station named “Multnomah” (in reference to a tribe of Chinookan people from the area) along its route between Portland and Salem.

Today, John’s Marketplace occupies the space where the station was located. The name “Multnomah Village” was coined for the community and businesses that sprung up around the station, many of which remain standing.

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For every $100 you spend on books, Annie Bloom’s will give you a coupon for $5 off your next purchase.

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Photo by Annie Bloom’s Books

Shop

Spend an afternoon exploring the eclectic antique shops, art galleries, secondhand boutiques, and cozy book stores sprinkled throughout Multnomah Village, many of which are locally owned.
  • The story never ends at Annie Bloom’s Books, an independently owned bookstore since 1978, which offers a large selection of new titles.
More shops + where to eat and live
Bella Organic Farm
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Portland Mercury’s Wing Week | Wednesday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price of purchase | Here’s the deal: restaurants across the city are serving up baskets of six specialty wings for $8 — and they aren’t clucking around.
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • The National and The War On Drugs | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Moda Center | $26.50+ | These two bands may be under pressure, but they’re ready to rock the fake empire, oops, we mean house.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Portland Night Market | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 4-11 p.m. | Alder Block | Free | More than 150 vendors will attend the market’s fall-themed edition, along with food, drinks, immersive art, music, baby goats, and an “interactive grief forest.”
  • 29th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6-11 p.m. | Hollywood Theatre | $30+ | This cinematic showcase of 50+ short and feature films, plus author readers and panel discussions, explores the murky depths of the human psyche.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Gateway Green Grand Reopening | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gateway Green | Free | Head to the park, which was partially closed for TriMet construction, for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and fun activities, ice cream + more.
  • The Not So Scary Faire | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wonderwood Springs | Free | Bring your littles to enjoy Bard Story Time, get their faces painted, meet some friendly goats, enter a costume contest, and more.
  • Season of the Witch Marketplace | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m. | If The Broom Fits, Beaverton | Free | Browse goods from local vendors and enjoy food + entertainment at this Halloween-themed market.
Sunday, Oct. 6
  • Fall Rose Care Class | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Peninsula Park | Free | Join the Friends of Peninsula Park Rose Garden to learn what care your roses require after a summer of blooming.
More autumnal fun
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News Notes
Transit
  • In a recent TriMet survey, fewer respondents said they feel the Portland metro area is heading in the “wrong direction” compared to other recent years — with about 25% of participants saying it’s going in the “right direction,” compared to 18% in 2023. Satisfaction with TriMet’s services also rose slightly.
Sports
  • Preparations for the Trail Blazers’ 2024-2025 season are officially underway. Locked On Blazers shares takeaways from the team’s media day, including general manager Joe Cronin’s outlook on wins and losses and the team’s top goal: landing the No. 1 pick in the next draft. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Holiday
  • Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Head to Alberta Park this evening, 5:30-6:30 p.m., for reflection, music, and readings along with candles, apples + honey. Rosh Hashanah runs until sundown on Friday, Oct. 4. Shana Tova! (That’s Hebrew for “have a good year.”)
Plan Ahead
  • It may be the season of the witch, but October is also a month for music. Artists like Weezer, Maggie Rogers, and Charli XCX will make stops in Portland with shows playing out across stages at the Moda Center, Roseland Theater, Crystal Ballroom, and the Schnitz. See the full lineup. (KOIN)
Eat
  • Which local restaurants do you consider iconic? For reservation service OpenTable, there are 11. The site’s new Icons feature, which helps users “easily see the soonest you can get a table at award-winning and in-demand restaurants,” features Nostrana, Kachka, Oma’s Hideaway, República, and Gado Gado, to name a few. (Portland Business Journal)
Edu
  • Twelve Portland institutions are at the top of their class when it comes to local private schools. Catlin Gabel and Oregon Episcopal took first and second place in Niche.com’s list of Top Private High Schools in the metro area, earning A+ grades for factors like academics, college prep, and athletics. (Portland Business Journal)
History
  • Jimmy Carter is the first president in US history to live 100 years. The former POTUS and newly initiated member of the centenarian club was also once a Portland houseguest. The Olson family hosted Carter overnight in May of 1978, sharing local smoked salmon, Oregon wine + conversation. (OPB)
Eat
  • Caramel apples, and hot apple cider, and fall treats, oh my. These are just a few treats you can snack on during a visit to Bella Organic Farm. Sneak a peek at the full menu, and plan a visit to Sauvie Island.*
Health
  • Stop missing out on the conversations that matter — try these stealthy, barely noticeable next-gen hearing aids. No wonder 400,000+ customers love them.*
Wellness
  • Upgrade your morning cup of joe when you switch to VitaCup’s Genius Coffee. It’s infused with vitamins and minerals that support all-day energy + focus. Try it in coffee pods.*
 
Seasonal

Apples to apples

Hit the Road: a foodie foray to the Hood River Fruit Loop
A person holds a box of freshly picked apples the color of bright yellow and red in an orchard on a sunny day.
Kiyokawa Family Orchards also hosts special events, like Fiesta Days taking place Saturday, Oct. 5 + Sunday, Oct. 6. | Photo by Cambrie Juarez, PDXtoday
After strawberries, blueberries, and peaches have had their time in the spotlight — but before pumpkin patches start drawing big crowds — is the sweet spot for fresh apples.

These are our favorite spots to find u-pick (and pre-picked) apples along the Hood River Fruit Loop.

Kiyokawa Family Orchards
Over 120 apple varieties grow at this farm, with those available for u-pick updated online daily. Start your adventure by getting an orchard map + a box from a cashier inside the farm stand, then enjoy wandering through rows of perfectly espaliered trees loaded with apples the color of gems. Pro tip: Grab a few varieties you’re curious to try from the fruit stand (and a jar of pluerry jam) on your way out.

Draper Girls Country Farm
A popular stop on the Fruit Loop, this farm stand and u-pick orchard offering apples and pears can get crowded, but the view of Mount Hood from the tree swing in the garden is worth it. Specialty treats are available from the indoor market, including hard cider slushies, which are a must-try. Don’t forget to say hi to the goats and Miss Kitty.
The full Fruit Loop experience
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Today’s edition by:
Cambrie
From the editor
If you couldn’t tell, I finally did some apple picking along the Hood River Fruit Loop last weekend. It was the perfect way to spend a sunny Saturday in early fall, and it was made even better by the amazing lunch I had at Apple Valley BBQ. Psst — try the cornbread salad.
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