Events, Festivals & Assemblies
Community is the beating heart of Portland Waldorf School. Seasonal festivals, musical gatherings, and assemblies are tied to the rhythmic nature of our lives and weave together our shared humanity throughout the year.
Mark your calendars and check back here regularly for events that get updated or added throughout the school year. For a very detailed list of events, class schedules, meetings, sports events and much more, please log into your PWSConnect account and check the calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Upcoming 2026-27 Events
Eurythmy Spring Valley
We are so honored to host Eurythmy Spring Valley at PWS on October 14 and 15. High School students and adults are invited to an evening eurythmy performance at Portland Waldorf School on Wednesday, October 14, at 7pm.
The Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble is excited to offer "The Storm," a pivotal moment in the life story of contemporary activist Julia Butterfly Hill, surrounded by poetry and music by Cowell, MacLeish, Chopin, and Smirnov, ending with lighthearted pieces and a Dvorak trio.
Learn more about this event and Spring Valley Eurythmy here.
Wednesday, October 14, 7pm
High School Open House
Our annual High School Open House event offers the opportunity for both current and prospective families to learn about the curriculum in the High School. Teachers may present the highlights and focus of each grade and subject at our school or may offer sample classes. Parents/caregivers may also have the chance to hear from our current high school students about their experiences at PWS for a different perspective on the school.
Saturday, October 17, 10am - 1pm
Dia De Los Muertos Assembly
In the days leading up to our Dia de los Muertos Assembly, we invite the whole community to join us in honoring our ancestors and those that have passed away. Traditional altars are set up outside the main office and in the high school hallway and all are welcome to contribute pictures, flowers and memories of family members and beloved animals.
Friday, October 30, 11:45am
“Throughout the world, in all civilizations, there are celebrations reflecting nature’s rhythms, important transitions and significant moments in the life of the culture. We celebrate these to sustain and renew ourselves.
For many of us today, our busy lives and full schedules can limit the possibilities for us to participate in the marvel of the seasons. Festivals, marking the cardinal points in the year, can provide a touchstone for the cycles of the earth and renewal of the spirit. In Waldorf schools, the elements of festival—light, food, song and story—permeate the weekly school rhythm; but the cadence of the year receives its form through annual festivals of nature and humanity. We celebrate in ways that foster wonder, reverence and gratitude and nourish the future capacity to respond—to be responsible for and among the human community.”
— Adapted from our friends at Eugene Waldorf School