The first Monday of every September is labor’s holiday, celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Below are union picnics in Oregon and Washington on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
Portland – NOLC
Sponsored by Northwest Oregon Labor Council, the region’s biggest Labor Day picnic is back this year at Oaks Amusement Park, but you need to be a member or guest of one of the co-sponsoring organizations to attend, because attendance is limited to 5,500 to avoid overcrowding. Sponsors are: Oregon AFSCME, AFSCME 3336, OSEA, AFT PCCFCE 3922, AFT PCCFFAP 2277, Boilermakers 104, IATSE Local 28, Ironworkers 29, Laborers 483, Laborers 737, Machinists 63, Machinists 1432, PROTEC 17, Sheet Metal Workers, Teamsters 206, Teamsters 223, UFCW 555, SEIU, Carpenters, and Letter Carriers.
- WHEN 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- WHERE Oaks Amusement Park, Portland
- WHAT TO EXPECT Amusement park rides, craft fair, food by McKillip’s Catering or from park vendors, live country-rock style music by the Dan Kaufman Band, union-made craft items for sale, and a political program from 1 to 2 p.m. featuring pro-union public officials.
Portland – AFSCME 88
AFSCME Local 88 is hosting a picnic for Local members and their guests again this year.
- WHEN 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- WHERE Powell Park, 2500 SE Powell Blvd, Portland
- FOOD hamburgers and hotdogs (with vegetarian and vegan options), sides, drinks, and ice cream/frozen treats
- FUN Games, bounce house, face painting, and raffle prizes
- MORE INFO? WANT TO HELP? [email protected]
Central Oregon
Central Oregon Labor Chapter is sponsoring a picnic for union families in Central Oregon.
- WHEN 12 to 3 p.m.
- WHERE Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend
- WHAT TO EXPECT Food from 12 to 1 p.m., speeches from labor leaders and elected officials from 1 to 2 p.m., and live music by Thomas T and the Blue Chips.
- NEED MORE INFO? Contact chapter president Brenda Johnson at 541-219-0863 or [email protected].
Lane County
Lane County Central Labor Chapter and its affiliated unions are sponsoring a picnic for union workers and their families.
- WHEN 12 to 3:30 p.m.
- WHERE Splash Pad Picnic Shelter, 6100 Thurston Rd., Springfield
- WHAT TO EXPECT Hamburgers, hot dogs, pop, and water; live music; family fun; and door prizes.
- WHAT TO BRING Bring a side dish to share
Southwest Washington
Southwest Washington Central Labor Council and Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council are cosponsors again this year.
- WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- WHERE Haydu Park, 253 Kalama River Rd., Kalama
- WHAT TO EXPECT Food, raffles, and games for union kids and their families.
- WHAT TO BRING There’s not a lot of shade in Haydu Park, so it’s recommended you bring sunscreen and shade if you need it (Popup tents are fine but with weights, no stakes.) Also bring chairs, tables, and blankets. No animals allowed in the park.
- INFO AND RSVP http://bit.ly/4osFZBB
