Protest signs will be back on street corners across Oregon on Saturday, October 17, as the No Kings movement returns with a new focus: getting people to vote early in the November election.
Rallies, marches and neighborhood gatherings are scheduled from Salem and Portland to coastal towns, Southern Oregon and communities east of the Cascades. The movement grew out of opposition to President Donald Trump and what its organizers describe as abuses of power. For this round, called No Kings: Vote Early, national organizers say the goal is to help eligible voters make a voting plan and participate in the election.
In Salem, that means a morning rally near the Capitol followed by a march. In Bend, organizers plan speeches and music at Drake Park before marching to Peace Corner. Elsewhere, the schedule includes sign waving, community tables, a vehicle caravan and an evening gathering with a Wizard of Oz theme.
There is one date to put on your calendar before any of those events: Oregon’s voter-registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13. The October 17 rallies take place after that deadline. Ballots begin going out October 14, and Election Day is November 3, according to the Oregon Secretary of State.
Salem Plans a Rally and March Near the Capitol
Salem’s event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center and Summer streets NE. Organizers list a rally and speakers from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a march from noon to 1 p.m.
The emphasis is on early voting and election protection. Organizers are inviting people to bring signs, flags and friends, with messages encouraging voters to return their ballots and participate in the election.
Nearby communities have their own gatherings, so Salem is one of several options for people in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Where Oregon No Kings Events Are Scheduled
The following listings are for Saturday, October 17, 2026. Times are Pacific unless marked otherwise; Ontario’s event uses Mountain time. Each event name links to its organizer’s listing for updates, registration and access details.
Event listings checked October 9. Plans can change, and this roundup may not include every locally organized gathering.
Salem and the Mid Willamette Valley
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 2–4 p.m. | SW Fourth Avenue and SW Ellsworth Street |
| Corvallis | Noon–3 p.m. | Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW Fourth St. |
| Lebanon | Noon–2 p.m. | Academy Square Park, 25 Academy Street |
| McMinnville | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | McMinnville Public Library, 225 NW Adams St. |
| Newberg | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | The Flag Pole, 1003 E First St. |
| Salem | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Center Street NE and Summer Street NE, near the Capitol |
| Silverton | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | McClaine Street and West C Street |
| Woodburn | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Woodburn Transit Center, 2900 Tom Tennant Dr. |
Portland and Nearby Communities
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton morning march | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | SW Hall Boulevard and SW Farmington Road |
| Beaverton afternoon rally | 2–4 p.m. | City Park, 12500 SW Fourth St. |
| Damascus | 10 a.m.–noon | Highway 212 and SE Foster Road |
| Estacada | 11 a.m.–noon | City Hall, 475 SE Main St. |
| Forest Grove | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | The Big Flagpole, Pacific Avenue and Laurel Street |
| Gresham and East County | 10 a.m.–noon | Gresham City Hall Plaza, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. |
| Happy Valley | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Near the library, at the listed Grocery Outlet address, 14800 SE Sunnyside Rd. |
| Hillsboro | Noon–1:30 p.m. | Along SE Tenth Avenue, 775 SE Tenth Ave. |
| Lake Oswego | 10 a.m.–noon | Address provided after registration |
| Milwaukie | 5–6:30 p.m. | Milwaukie Bay Park, 11211 SE McLoughlin Blvd. |
| Oak Grove | Noon–1:30 p.m. | 13505 SE River Rd. |
| Oregon City | 9–11 a.m. | Public Library Park Block, 606 John Adams St. |
| Portland waterfront | Noon–4 p.m. | Salmon Street Springs, 1000 SW Naito Pkwy. |
| Portland Convention Center | 10 a.m.–noon | Convention Center Plaza, 834 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. |
| Portland Lloyd District | Noon–1 p.m. | NE Sixteenth Avenue and NE Multnomah Street, adjacent to Lloyd Center’s NW parking lot |
| Portland Burnside | 10–11:30 a.m. | NE Twenty-Eighth Avenue and E Burnside Street |
| Portland Fremont | 10–11:30 a.m. | NE Forty-Second Avenue and NE Fremont Street |
| Portland Hawthorne | 10–11:30 a.m. | SE Hawthorne Boulevard and SE César E. Chávez Boulevard |
| Portland Woodstock | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | SE Woodstock Boulevard and César E. Chávez Boulevard |
| Sandy | Noon–2 p.m. | Industrial Way at Highway 26 |
| Scappoose | Noon–2 p.m. | Totem Pole, 51875 SW Old Portland Rd. |
| Sherwood | 9–11 a.m. | Highway 99W and SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road |
| St. Helens | Noon–2 p.m. | U.S. 30 and Gable Road |
| Tigard and King City | 9–11:30 a.m. | Starts at Universal Plaza, 9100 SW Burnham St., Tigard |
| Troutdale caravan | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Dairy Queen parking lot at SE Stark Street and S Troutdale Road |
| West Linn | 10 a.m.–noon | Salamo Road and Day Road sidewalk, 22750 Salamo Rd. |
Portland’s waterfront rally is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at Salmon Street Springs. There are also several shorter neighborhood events across the city.
Tigard and King City organizers plan a gathering and speakers at Universal Plaza before participants move to locations along Highway 99W. Milwaukie’s evening rally has a Wizard of Oz theme, with costumes encouraged.
A separate Portland metro neighborhood-action listing covers 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. It encourages people to organize small local actions; it is not a single rally site.
Eugene Springfield and Lane County
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Coburg | Noon–1 p.m. | City Hall, 91136 N Willamette St. |
| Cottage Grove | 10 a.m.–noon | Coiner Park pickleball and tennis courts, 1405 E Main St. |
| Eugene City Hall | 2–4 p.m. | City Hall Plaza, 500 E Fourth Ave. |
| Eugene and Springfield gathering | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.* | Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd., Eugene |
The City Hall gathering is separate from the Eugene-Springfield event at Alton Baker Park.
For Alton Baker Park, the organizer’s Mobilize page lists 11 a.m.–2 p.m., while Eugene Weekly’s October 8 calendar lists noon–3 p.m. Check with the organizer before leaving.
Oregon Coast
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Sixteenth Street and Marine Drive, listed address 1699 Marine Dr. |
| Brookings | Noon–2 p.m. | Fifth Street and Oregon Coast Highway |
| Cannon Beach | Noon–2 p.m. | Whale Park, 288 N Hemlock St. |
| Coos Bay | Noon–2 p.m. | Coos Bay Boardwalk, 213 S Bayshore Dr. |
| Florence | 1–2 p.m. | Peace Corner, Highways 101 and 126; listed address 1670 OR-126 |
| Gold Beach | 1–2 p.m. | 29821 Ellensburg Ave. |
| Lincoln City | 4–5 p.m. | Address provided after registration |
| Manzanita | Noon–2 p.m. | Highway 101 and Laneda Avenue |
| Pacific City | Noon–2 p.m. | Brooten Road and Pacific Avenue, 35025 Brooten Rd. |
| Port Orford | Noon–2 p.m. | Sixteenth Street and Oregon Coast Highway |
| Tillamook | Noon–2 p.m. | Sue H. Elmore Kayak Park, Front Street and Main Street |
| Yachats | Noon–2 p.m. | U.S. 101 and Fifth Street |
Central Oregon
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | 1–4 p.m. | Starts at Drake Park Pavilion, 777 NW Riverside Blvd. |
| La Pine | 11 a.m.–noon | Register for location details |
| Madras and Jefferson County | 10:30 a.m.–noon | U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 North Y |
| Prineville | Noon–1 p.m. | Pioneer Park, 450 NE Third St. |
| Redmond morning rally | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | 732 SW Sixth St. |
| Redmond craft gathering | 4–6:30 p.m. | American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way |
| Sisters | 9–11 a.m. | Wild Stallion rally corner, U.S. 20 and S Larch Street |
Bend organizers plan to begin at Drake Park Pavilion at 1 p.m. with speeches and music, start the march at 2 p.m., and gather at Peace Corner from 2:30 to 4 p.m. They are also collecting shelf-stable food, camping gear, clothing, shoes and bedding for local mutual aid organizations.
Southern Oregon and Douglas County
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 9–10 a.m. | Downtown Plaza, N Main Street and E Main Street |
| Elkton | 1–3 p.m. | Public sidewalk across from Brandborg Winery, 14804 OR-38 |
| Grants Pass | 1–3 p.m. | Riverside Park, 304 E Park St.; meet under the Seventh Street bridge |
| Jacksonville | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | E California Street and S Oregon Street |
| Klamath Falls | Noon–2 p.m. | S Sixth Street and Washburn Way |
| Medford | 2–4 p.m. | Sidewalks at Biddle Road and E Jackson Street, in front of Medford Center and across from Hawthorne Park |
| Roseburg | Noon–2 p.m. | Sidewalk across from Sherm’s Thunderbird Market, 2569 NW Stewart Pkwy. |
Columbia River Gorge and Eastern Oregon
| Event | Time | Meeting location |
|---|---|---|
| Baker City | 10 a.m.–noon | Campbell Street and Cherry Street |
| Hood River | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Second Street overpass at I-84 |
| John Day | Noon–2 p.m. | The Pit Stop, 330 W Main St. |
| La Grande | 4–5:30 p.m. | Max Square at City Hall, 1001 Adams Ave. |
| Ontario | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Mountain time | Lions Park, 790 SW Third Ave. |
| The Dalles | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Register for locations and developing plans |
Baker City has two organizer listings for 10 a.m. to noon on Campbell Street. The table uses the listing specifying Campbell and Cherry streets; the other describes the meeting spot as in front of the old Safeway.
What to Know Before Heading Out
Check your specific event listing before making the drive. Some gatherings are stationary, while others include a march or a caravan. Lake Oswego, Lincoln City and The Dalles provide location details through registration; La Pine’s listing also asks attendees to register for its address.
Parking and restrooms vary. Silverton organizers ask participants not to park in the Grocery Outlet lot. Gold Beach’s organizer notes say there are no public restrooms at the site. If you need seating, step-free access or another accommodation, check with the local organizer before arriving.
Bring layers, water and shoes you can comfortably stand or walk in. Check the forecast closer to the date. If you are driving through a rally area rather than attending, leave some extra time around the listed intersections and gathering places.
The national No Kings organizers describe these events as nonpartisan voter-participation gatherings and require nonviolent, lawful conduct. They ask participants to de-escalate confrontations and leave weapons at home, including weapons they are legally permitted to carry.
Oregon Voting Dates to Keep Handy
The state’s 2026 election calendar lists these deadlines:
- October 13: Last day to register for the general election.
- October 14: Counties begin mailing ballots to voters.
- November 3: Election Day. Ballots placed in official drop boxes must be received by 8 p.m. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 10.
Ballots are mailed over a window, so everyone should not expect theirs to arrive before the October 17 events. If an organizer plans a group walk to a ballot box, check whether you have received your ballot and confirm the official drop-site details with your county.
Use the Secretary of State’s elections website to register, update your registration or find your county elections office before the deadline.
