Events
WORTMAN PARK ART GALLERY
Located within the McMinnville Senior Center, the Wortman Park Art Gallery is a space created to showcase the work of local artists, to encourage local artists with recognition and community support, and to provide an aesthetically pleasing and artistic environment for Center users and the general public. Interested artists should contact Erin Guinn at the McMinnville Senior Center.
Ongoing
Mondays-Thursdays | 9a-4p
Feature Artists
Sep/Oct: Willamette Watercolor Group
KID'S NIGHT OUT
Our talented staff will keep your kids active and entertained at the Community Center. We will have games, activities, crafts and movies. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Pre-registration is required; discount for siblings.
Location: McMinnville Community Center
Ages: 5-10yrs
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 4:30p-8:00p
Fee: $18/$22 non-city resident
TWEEN HANGOUT
Tweens, grades 3rd-5th, can come hang out, play games, and socialize. Each month will have a different activity.
Location: McMinnville Community Center
Ages: 3rd-5th grade
Date: Friday, October 11, November 8, December 13
Time: 6:30p-8p
Fee: $2 per person
MUSIC, MINGLE, MOCKTAILS
It's time for Happy Hour! Enjoy and early evening filled with live music performed by SureFire, The Vintage Knights and a few more local bands. There will be Classic Rock, Country and a variety of musical genres with tasty hors d'oeuvres and signature mocktails. Register in advance; space is limited.
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Fridays, September 13, October 11, November 8 & December 6.
Time: 3:00-5:00p
Fee: $5
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Purchase books, CDs and DVDs at a low price to support the Friends of the Library. Book donations are currently accepted on Tuesdays 12:30p-1:30p.
Location: McMinnville Library
Ages: All ages
Date: Saturday September 14 & November 9
Time: 9:00a-1:00p
Fee: FREE
BOOK PARTY: DEFINING MOMENTS
Celebrate anthology of personal and pivotal stories by LGBTQ+ writers on National Coming Out Day with a party at the library hosted in collaboration with Wine Country Pride, Third Street Books, and Our Bold Voices. Meet authors, mingle, and enjoy light appetizers and wine.
Location: McMinnville Public Library
Ages: 21+
Date: Friday, October 11
Time: 6:30p-8:30p
Fee: FREE
CRAFT FAIR
You're invited to our 15th annual holiday extravaganza featuring the community's youngest artists and bakers! Be prepared to spend some cold hard cash on a variety of items -stocking stuffers, gifts and treats. Registration for vendors ages 7-18 years opens Thursday, October 24. Spaces are limited and fill up fast. Application instructions will be posted online at maclibrary.org in early October or can be picked up at the library Children's Desk.
Location: McMinnville Public Library
Dates: October 24 (Registration) | December 5 (Event)
Time: 10:00a (Registration) | 4:30p-6:30p (Event)
Fee: FREE
COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN DANCE
Join in on a night of dancing and Halloween fun! Costumes not required but highly encouraged for a chance to win a prize! All are welcome! Light snacks and drinks provided! Hosted by MV Advancements.
Location: McMinnville Community Center
Ages: Family event 4:30p-5:30p | 18+ yrs 6:00p- 7:30p
Movie night: coco
Experience the magic of Día de los Muertos as we watch Coco, have snacks, and gather as a community. Light consessions available for purchase.
Location: McMinnville Community Center
Ages: All Ages
Date: Friday, November 1
Time: 6:00p-8:00p
Fee: FREE
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Learn and celebrate Day of the Dead with library staff at the Community Center. Traditional Aztec dance performance, ballet folklorico performance, crafts, snacks and more! Participate in the ofrendas, or rememberance altars, the week prior at the Community Center, Library and Senior Center.
Location: McMinnville Community Center
Ages: All Ages
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 1:00p-3:00p
Fee: FREE
FINDING GOBI
Finding Gobi is the heartwarming true story of Gobi, a stray dog that joined Dion Leonard as he was running a grueling 155-mile ultra-marathon race across the Gobi Desert. Dion's presentation brings the story to life while covering everything from hardship, friendship, teamwork, and making the most of life from whatever situation you are in. Short Q&A and opportunities for photos with Gobi conclude the event.
Location: McMinnville Public Library
Ages: 8+
Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 6:00p
Fee: FREE
BINGO BASH FUNDRAISER
Come for Lunch and stay for Bingo! Papa Murphys assorted pizzas, diet sodas and a cookie! $5 per person for lunch, $20 buy-in for Bingo. All cash Prizes from $5 to $100
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Ages: 21+
Date: Saturday September 21 & November 16
Time: Lunch 11:45a-12:30p Bingo 1:00p-4:00p
Fee: Lunch $5 Bingo $20
Autumn Afternoon tea
Welcome the arrival of Fall with scones, delicate sandwiches and delectale desserts...and tea, of course!
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Ages: All ages
Date: Friday, October 4
Time: 1:30p-3:00p
Fee: $15
