Community Events
SCH hosts engaging and enriching community events for all ages! From long-standing, beloved events like the Halloween Spooktacular, to new events like the Music at The Shack, the Lantern Walk and Nutcracker Tea Parties, Sellwood Community House is always looking for ways to engage, entertain, and bring people together.
Sellwood Community House Events & Workshops
Past Events & Photo Galleries
Community Events
Author Reading Series
LitFoot
A new, year-long series of author readings, curated by Sellwood Community House Volunteer & Two-Time Moth GrandSLAM Champion Sarah Bunger. More information coming soon!
Authors include:
August 23: Rocco Jaconis & Secret Creek
September 16: Willy Vlautin & The Left and the Lucky
October 21: Liz Prato & Purgatoire
November 18: Emma Pattee & Tilt
January 20: Dr. Michelle Chappel & The Power of Authenticity
February 17: Kristen Jeffries & Red Wine Lover
March 17: Grace Bankole & The Edge of Water
April 21: Tom Alkire & Western Waters
May 19: Lin Huang & Immaculate Conception
Summer Sellwood Sessions
Friday Music & Picnics at The Shack
Friday nights, 6:30-8:00pm | Free | The Shack at Sellwood Park
Bring your own picnic, set out a blanket, and enjoy this wonderful line-up of local musicians!
July 10: Katy & the Null Sets
July 17: The Rose Pedals
July 24: Essie and the Hum
July 31: Flyover States
August 7: Isaiah Mostafa
August 14: The County Fools
August 12: Reb & the Good News
August 28: Patina
September 4: TBD
September 11: The Apricots
Portland Cantonese Play + Learn
once a month on saturdays | 10:00 am - 12:00 PM | free | SCH
The mission of Portland Cantonese Play + Learn is to connect Cantonese-speaking families by providing a nurturing environment where young children can develop strong language skills and deepen their connection to Cantonese culture. Through interactive language lessons, cultural activities, and community engagement, we empower families to celebrate and preserve their heritage while fostering bilingualism in the next generation.
Join us for a once-a month gathering, complete with a language activity, storytime, crafts + open play!
Dates:
March 21
April 11 (10:15-12:15)
May 9 (10:15-12:15)
June 13
Gathering Together Farms CSA
wednesdays, June—October | 10:00 am - 6:00 PM | SCH
Sellwood Community House is thrilled to partner with Gathering Together Farms as a host site for their Community Supported Agriculture program.
VetREST Cut Flower CSA
Every other friday starting July 10, for 8 weeks | pick-up hours from 12:oopm - 4:00pm | SCH
Sellwood Community house is proud to serve as a pick-up locations for the VetREST cut-flower CSA. Through their Flowers for Peace CSA, Vet Rest will supply 4 or 8 weeks of fresh-cut bouquets to support Veterans and those experiencing homelessness.
Annual SCH Events
Enjoy a peek at some of the fun events we host year-round.
We hope to see you at Sellwood Community House soon!
Past Events & Fundraisers
Dog Show with Sellwood Senior Living
Click Here for Photos from the 2025 Dog Show!
Sellwood Senior Living hosted their first annual dog show in Sellwood Park! This event was open to anyone who loves dogs and enjoys having fun! Admission was completely free, and optional donations went directly to support the Oregon Humane Society. Guests enjoyed complimentary hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy while celebrating their four-legged friends.
Sellwood Ghost Tours
gallery of past ghost tours coming soon!
These fun ghost tours take you a spooky tour through Sellwood’s haunted history! Led by a volunteer who is also an SCH parent, these have become a fall favorite in the neighborhoood.
Spooktacular
Click Here to See Photos & Sponsors from Past Spooktaculars!
Sellwood’s favorite Halloween festival returns, with tricks and treats for all. All ages welcome at this annual celebration of all things Halloween!
Nutcracker Tea
Gallery of past Nutcracker Tea Parties Coming soon
A magical journey through the land of sweets! Enjoy a curated tea menu with sweets, savories, and specialty teas, while Classical Ballet Academy dancers perform Nutcracker vignettes. An enchanted way to welcome in the holiday season with friends and loved ones!
A special thank you to Classical Ballet Academy and their wonderful dancers!
Decemberville Holiday Market
Gallery of photos from past holiday markets coming soon
A whimsical holiday market full of local makers and vendors, including a hot cocoa bar and bake sale! This year, our market is planned in conjunction with Sellwood Moreland’s Decemberville festivities, sure to be a wonderful day to enjoy the neighborhood and check holiday shopping off your to do list!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Click Here to View Photos from Our Past Celebrations!
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with SCH and the Portland Cantonese Play + Learn Group! Enjoy lantern and horse crafts, treats, a DYI photo booth and a lion dance performed by the White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance Group. Space for the lion dance is limited; be sure to reserve your spot!
