Wood Village parties at 2025 City Nite Out

Published 9:27 pm Friday, July 18, 2025

An annual summer festival in East Multnomah County’s smallest town is all about creating connections and spreading smiles.

For Mayor Jairo Rios-Campos, the return 2025 City Nite Out was about showing everyone “they matter.”

“The faces on the kids enjoying the event is the best part,” Mayor Rios-Campos said. “This is all about them and the community.”

The city held the event from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Wood Village Baptist Church, 23601 NE Arata Road. The event continues to grow larger every year, not just in terms of the number of activities and partner organizations, but also in the number of attendees. The city estimates that more than 2,500 people attended the latest iteration of the summer festival.

A live DJ played music and emceed hula hoop and dance contests with prizes. Kids enjoyed free popcorn, candy, and dinner. There was face painting and balloon animals; a bouncy slide and obstacle course; sports and a tractor ride; give aways and community resources; and the return of a big rig showcase.

Some of the partner vendors included Lideres Naturales, Multnomah County Library, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham Fire, Ride Connection, and New Avenues for Youth.

“People can put faces to the names of the many (first responders) and organizations serving them,” Rios-Campos said.