Through Oct. 31st
Discover why getting lost means finding fun at The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch – a labyrinth of twists, turns and dead ends that usually takes about an hour to maneuver. And from Oct. 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 & 28–31 (nightly 7–10 p.m.) prepare to be spooked at the haunted maze, Field of Screams.
Through Nov. 8th
Oregon Manifest is a celebration of all things bike! From the kick-off party featuring bike-inspired art to the wrap party where you will design your costume for the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championship, you will live and breathe the world of cycling.
Oct. 10-Jan. 3, 2010
Why do our hearts race, our knees shake, and our bodies sweat when we are scared? Scream! Featuring Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear, a new exhibit at OMSI, explores this universal emotion that can save our lives. Through fun, interactive challenges, guests can experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind their physical and emotional responses.
Oct. 10th
Sample fresh hop beers from Oregon’s top craft brewers, large and small, at the Fresh Hop Beer Tastival from 12-9 p.m. at Oaks Park. Produced by the Oregon Brewers Guild. Admission is free, glasses are $5 and individual tastes are $1 each.
Oct. 10-11
Wordstock is Portland’s annual festival of books, writers and storytelling that features ten author stages, a book fair with over 150 exhibitors, a special children’s area and children’s literature stage, a series of workshops for writers and for K-12 teachers, and more. Click here to download the 2009 Wordstock Festival Guide.
Oct. 16-18
Take the whole family on a drive through the scenic Columbia River Gorge and celebrate the harvest season at the 27th Annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest. Admission to Harvest Fest is $5; children 12 & under are admitted at no charge.
Oct. 17-25
Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Festival, comes again this year to the Portland Japanese Garden. The festival features demonstrations of chrysanthemum potting and cultivation and culminates in the Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition of flower arrangements on the weekend of Oct. 24-25. The festival is free with Garden admission.
Oct. 23-25 & 30-31
Board the Mt. Hood Railroad & Dinner Train for a three and one-half hour round trip adventure on the Pumpkin Patch Express. At the event site, each child can select the perfect pumpkin to take home while passengers enjoy live music, a hay bale maze, costume judging contest and many other fun activities.
Oct. 24-25
The 5th Annual Great American Distillers Festival celebrates small craft distilleries from across the country. The microspirits revolution is taking off and craft products are increasingly preferred by consumers, bartenders and connoisseurs of high-end spirits. Admission is $10 for one day and includes three taster tickets.
Oct. 25th
Join Oregon Symphony for a feast of music inspired by some of your favorite (and not so favorite!) creepy critters, including mosquitoes, chickens, spiders and bears. Selections include excerpts from Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, Rossini’s Cat Duet and Beethoven’s Creatures of Prometheus Overture. Buy tickets now and get your creep on!
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