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Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an interactive live storytime. Then it’s time for a splendiferous dance party and enchanting sing-a-long! Don’t forget to save room for scary delicious Halloween treats at concessions. Shows are Saturdays and Sundays at […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
ENJOY PERFORMERS, DELICIOUS FOOD, SPOOKY EXHIBITS, FAMILY FUN, AND MUCH MORE! From late September through October, Spirit of Halloweentown offers something for everyone. Wander through haunted streets, explore themed attractions like the Great Pumpkin Lighting and the Haunted House, and enjoy live entertainment and special events throughout the festival. Whether you’re here to relive the […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt October 15-31 | during center hours Creep your way through Bridgeport Village to discover 12 hidden Halloween characters created by local artist Mike Bennett—but beware… they’re lurking on the windows of our shops and restaurants! This spooky scavenger hunt is perfect for little goblins and ghouls—and a wickedly fun way […]
Make a spooktacular evening of family fun by visiting one of (or several of) Portland's best Halloween home displays! Brook Rice, the artist behind the beloved free Pumpkin Display in West Linn (currently on hiatus this year), put together this incredible Halloween home display routes for anyone who wants to make a night of it […]
Head to Topaz Farm for their Fall Harvest weekends! Experience no overcrowding, shorter lines and lots of fall family fun. What’s Included with Admission (In advance: $12 per person (ages 2+) or $15 at the entrance) Mazes (season/weather permitting) Hayrides U-pick pumpkin field Mini hay pyramid Visit the animals Farm tire & mini-tractor playgrounds Farm […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off the vine, get lost in 7-acre Corn Maze, visit with farm animals, take a ride on the cow train/grain train, snack on an elephant ear, […]
Your Magical Adventure Awaits! This October, Discover a Halloween Filled with All Wonder, No Frights. A beloved dragon has fallen into a deep, magical slumber, and her wild dreams are threatening to turn our enchanted car barn into a chaotic dreamscape forever! The Trolleyton Academy of Magical Arts is calling for new recruits. Are you […]
Want to a low key, crowd free fall pumpkin experience? Head to Triskelee Farm. Free admission to the market and pumpkin area. Come for kids fall activities! Kids activity pass includes; a scavenger hunt around the farm, bounce house, games, and pumpkin decorating. Come anytime between 10-3pm stay as long as you'd like between those […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta takes place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Lake of the Commons in Tualatin, OR. What began in 2004 as a playful idea from the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers has become a nationally recognized fall festival, drawing spectators from across the region and beyond to watch […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn maze. This year’s Maize theme is a tribute to a wild harvest where nature, nostalgia, and northwest pride grow tall. For a quarter of a […]
Visit Flower Farmer in Canby, Oregon, for a pumpkin patch experience and miniature train ride. The regular train runs weekends in October. The 2025 Boo Train runs October 17-18, and 24-30. Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for ages 2-12 and seniors, free for under 24 months Want more Halloween trains? See our post here!
Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The gates open at 11:00am, allowing visitors to board the train promptly at 11:30am. We are open each Sunday May-October 11am-4pm unless we have a special […]
Grimoire's Gothic Market - Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Harry Potter, and American Horror Story, is a folklore-themed market & exhibition that works to bring together various aspects of Halloween, horror, tarot, folklore, renaissance, couture, supernatural, strange things, & metaphysical items (crystals, mediumship, reiki, psychics, candles, herbology, fairytales, fragrance, & professional businesses). […]
Head to Oxbow Regional Park to honor salmon with two days of fun, food and cultural connections along the Sandy River. Activities are planned for both Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19. View fall Chinook returning to one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier glacier-fed wild and scenic rivers. Enjoy plant walks, arts and crafts, […]
Día de Muertos Festival at Milagro. Led by Marilyn from @Jazzysdesign, creating Alebrijes, with repurpose cardboard, newspaper, and tissue. Create your own little alebrije to put on your ofrenda at home! Join for one or both sessions! Alebrijes as a significant part of Mexican folk art, celebrated frequently in parades, and often, small alebrijes on […]
Depressed Cake Shop is a pop-up bake sale featuring gray treats to symbolize the reality of depression—with a splash of color to represent hope. 🌈 It’s more than just a bake sale. It’s a stigma-smashing, community-building, hope-sharing event that reminds us: you are not alone. All proceeds benefit Baby Blues Connection, supporting parents experiencing perinatal […]
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET’S DANCE! – AN ALL-NEW PARTY ADVENTURE SKATES INTO PORTLAND OCTOBER 16–19, 2025 Get ready to sing, dance, and make magical memories! Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! is coming to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, bringing an epic, energetic party to the Rose Quarter. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy host as […]
Pirates & Pumpkins Family Cruise with Island Style Charters – Celebrate Fall on the Willamette! Set sail this fall with Island Style Charters for a family-friendly adventure full of pirates, pumpkins, and Halloween fun! Our one-hour Pirates & Pumpkins Cruise is perfect for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages. Come in your favorite […]
Come and discover how OES empowers students to embrace their passions and become engaged, compassionate citizens of the world. Talk with faculty, students, and parents.
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
You’re invited to an afternoon where music, movement and puppetry all come together in joyful community! Pivot Youth dancers and Portland’s favorite family performer, Red Yarn, are teaming up for a Dance Along at Pivot Studios at the Village Ballroom! With his high-energy folk tunes and beloved critter puppets, Red Yarn will be joined on […]
Come spend an afternoon at the "Finley Castle" for our annual Trick or Treat event! We will have lots of family fun available with a number of themed game booths, pumpkin painting, face painting, costume contests, Irish Halloween storytelling, and more!
Spooky History Tour (6 and 8 PM - Sat & Sun only) $20 - Take a guided ghost walk through Newell Pioneer Village and hear chilling tales of Oregon's haunted past. This tour blends real history with eerie folklore as you explore cabins, a one-room schoolhouse, and the famously haunted Newell House.
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
