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Pumpkin Patches

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With the leaves changing, the sweaters slowing coming out of the back of the closet, and pumpkin spice invading every part of our lives, you’ve probably realized it’s fall! That means it is time for one of our absolute favorite family activities, visiting the Portland area pumpkin patches! Whether you need pumpkins for carving or you just want cute family photos, there is much more to do than wander around the pumpkin field.

In alphabetical order, here is a list of the places that we recommend!

Bauman’s Harvest Festival

  • Open Now
  • Tues-Sun: 9am – 5pm
  • $20 Tues – Fri *Fri – 11th is $30
  • $30 Sat – Sun

12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais

Naming this a festival isn’t an exaggeration, with more than 25 activities, you are sure to be entertained for the full day. Admission covers the cost of all activities which include: apple cannon, bounce houses, bug train, corn maze, dark maze, giant slide, jumping pillows, petting zoo and more.

Bella Organic

  • Starting September 28th
  • Sun-Thur: 9am – 6pm
  • Fri-Sat: 9am – 10pm

Free Admission

16205 NW Gillihan Rd

    All activities can either be purchased a la carte or as an all day activity bracelet. Activities include a cow train, a grain train, a hay maze and duck races, a petting zoo, corn maze and haunted maze.

    Bushue’s Family Farm

    • Starting September 28th
    • Thur-Sun: 10am – 5pm

    Free Admission

    9880 SE Revenue Rd, Boring

    Visiting the pumpkin patch and animal farm are both free, other activities can be purchased a la carte, or as a $13 wrist band. Save $2 on Thursdays!

    Lee Farms

    • Open Now
    • Tues-Sat: 9am – 6pm
    • Sun: 9am – 5pm
    • $20 on Tues/Weds
    • $25 on Thurs-Sun

    21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin

    Tickets include access to the pumpkin patch, farm store, animal area, giant slide, jumping pillow, wagon rides, and playground.

    Plumper Pumpkins

    • Open Now
    • Wed-Sun: 9am – 5:30pm
    • $16 when purchased online
    • $18 when purchased onsite

    11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Road

    Admission includes access to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, slides, lawn games, and ball zone.

    The Pumpkin Patch

    • Open Now
    • Wed-Sun: 9am – 5:30pm
    • Free entry
    • $9-$11 corn maze

    11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Road

    The original Portland pumpkin patch. They offer hay rides, an animal barn, cafe and coffeehouse, gift shop, produce market, and specialty food carts! There is also a corn maze for an additional cost.

    Let us know where you end up this year and what your favorite pumpkin patch is to visit!

    Christmas Tree Farms

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    Ah the holidays, the time of year when we can all eat too much food, drink too many drinks, and decorate our houses with little twinkling lights. Regardless of how you celebrate, one of the high points of the holidays is having the smell of fresh pine take over your home. Luckily, we have tons of great tree farms right here in the Portland Metro area! Here are a list of some of our favorites!

    Furrow Farms

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    • Opens Black Friday
    • Trees $11 a foot
    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-5
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-5
    • 25877 NW West Union Rd.
    • Hillsboro, OR. 97124

    Thornton’s Treeland

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    • Opens Black Friday
    • Tree pricing as marked
    • COUPON
    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-5
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-5
    • 7617 NE 119th St
    • Vancouver, WA 9866

    Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm

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    • Opens Black Friday, weekends only
    • U-Cut Trees $70 (first weekend only)
    • Pre-cut $60 (through December 4th)
    • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    • 12814 NW Bishop Rd
      Hillsboro, OR 97124

    • 503-334-0905
      Online: https://www.helvetia-christmas-tree-farm.com

    Christmas Mountain Choose and Cut

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    • Opens on Black Friday – December 11th
    • Trees $10-$18 a foot
    • Reservation required – Tickets
    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-4:30
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-4:30
    • 25470 NW Dixie Mountain Rd.
    • Scappoose, OR 97056

    503-621-3169

    online: www.christmasmountaintrees.com

    Lee Farms

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    • Open Now – Dec 23rd
    • Trees $10-$24 a foot
    • Hours: Tuesday – Friday noon-4
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-4
    • 21975 SW 65th Ave 
    • Tualatin  OR 97062

    (503) 638-1869

    online: www.leefarmsoregon.com/christmas-trees

    Sauvie Island Farms

    • Open Black Friday Weekend ONLY
    • Trees $50
    • Hours: 9am-5pm
    • 19818 NW Sauvie Island Rd 
    • Portland, OR 97231

    503-621-3988

    online: http://www.sauvieislandfarms.com/

    Loch Lolly Christmas Forest

    • Opens Black Friday – December 12th
    • Tree pricing varies
    • Hours: 9-5 daily
    • 28366 NW Dorland Rd 
    • North Plains, Oregon 97133

    503-647-2619

    online: http://www.lochlollychristmasforest.com

    Washougal River Christmas Trees

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    • Open Black Friday – Dec. 23rd
    • Trees $49.95
    • Hours: 9-5 Daily
    • 39336 NE Washougal River rd
    • Washougal, WA 98671

    Quail Creek Ranch

    • Open Weekends
    • Trees $20+
    • Hours: Friday – Sunday 9-5
    • 9949 NW Kaiser Road
    • Portland, OR 97231

    Enjoy the smell of fresh cut pine in your home this year! We certainly will, and happy holidays to you and your family!

    Christmas Tree Farms

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    Ah the holidays, the time of year when we can all eat too much food, drink too many drinks, and decorate our houses with little twinkling lights. Regardless of how you celebrate, one of the high points of the holidays is having the smell of fresh pine take over your home. Luckily, we have tons of great tree farms right here in the Portland Metro area! Here are a list of some of our favorites!

    *many farms have changed how they are doing things because of the pandemic so please check their websites for updated information*

    Furrow Farms

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    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-5
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-5
    • 25877 NW West Union Rd.
    • Hillsboro, OR. 97124

    Thornton’s Treeland

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    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-5
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-5
    • 7617 NE 119th St
    • Vancouver, WA 9866

    Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm

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    Christmas Mountain Choose and Cut

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    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-4:30
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-4:30
    • 25470 NW Dixie Mountain Rd.
    • Scappoose, OR 97056

    503-621-3169

    online: www.christmasmountaintrees.com

    Lee Farms

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    • Hours: Monday – Friday 10-4
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-4
    • 21975 SW 65th Ave 
    • Tualatin  OR 97062

    (503) 638-1869

    online: www.leefarmsoregon.com/christmas-trees

    Sauvie Island Farms

    • Hours: Nov. 27th-28th, Dec. 4th-5th, Dec. 11th-12th
    • 10am-5pm
    • 19818 NW Sauvie Island Rd 
    • Portland, OR 97231

    503-621-3988

    online: http://www.sauvieislandfarms.com/

    Loch Lolly Christmas Forest

    • Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-5
    • 28366 NW Dorland Rd 
    • North Plains, Oregon 97133

    503-647-2619

    online: http://www.lochlollychristmasforest.com

    Washougal River Christmas Trees

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    • Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5
      • Saturday – Sunday 9-5
    • 39336 NE Washougal River rd
    • Washougal, WA 98671

    Enjoy the smell of fresh cut pine in your home this year! We certainly will, and happy holidays to you and your family!

    February Events

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    February 2020 is here and we are excited about so many events all over Portland! Whether you are looking for a fun day with the family or a great new festival to check out, we have you covered below!

    Dragons Love Tacos

    Saturday February 1st-February 16th

    Oregon Children’s Theatre presents a fun and dance-filled tale of a boy, his dog, and a quartet of hungry dragons. Based on the book by Adam Rubin, this show is sure to delight.

    1111 SW Broadway, Sat shows at 2 pm and 5 pm, Sundays 11 am and 2pm, $15-$37.

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    Portland Winter Light Festival

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    February 6th-8th

    The Winter Light Festival is celebrating it’s 5th year and is an amazing event to attend with the whole family. There are many light installations, performers, pop-up events, and things to do. Check out the website below for all the details!

    SW and SE Portland, Free

    Website

    Zwicklemania

    zwicklemania, Portland
    Saturday February 15th

    More than 100 breweries across the state open their doors for tours, tastings, meet-the-brewer sessions, and of course, free samples. This free event runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  Check out the website below for all the details about breweries that are participating and to plan your route!

    Multiple locations throughout Portland, prices vary

    Website

    Omsi After Dark: PrOMSI

    Saturday, February 15th

    Tease your hair to the heavens, take an awkward photo with your date and hit the pre-spiked punch. Shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or sample products from local artisans.

    1945 SE Water Ave, $16

    Tickets and Info

    Circa 33 9th Annual Prohibition Party

    Saturday, February 22nd

    Dress up for a swanky night on the town with your best pearls, boas, and beaded flapper dresses- or wear your best suit, suspenders and fedora as a tribute to the mafia and muscle of the bootlegger era. Enjoy themed craft cocktails and food, available for one night only, as a tribute to the most popular 1930s libations and treats.

    3348 SE Belmont St, $20

    Tickets here

    Portland Sinful Walking Tour: Shanghaiers, saloons, skullduggery 

    Portland Walking Tour
    Saturday, February 29th

    It’s the monthly Portland Walking Tour! Learn about all the Sinful past of P-Town, or as we call it – Portland’s naughty bits!! Enjoy walking around Old Town, hearing about the history stuff, and help us celebrate the Leap Year! 

    118 NW Couch, $18

    Tickets and Info

    Brewstillery Festival

    Portland Brewstillery Festival
    Saturday, February 29th

    What better way to stay warm this winter than Breweries and Distilleries teaming up to create the perfect pairings. Each pairing will consist of a 4oz beer pour and a 1/4 oz spirit taste. Only like beer? Then just drink beer. You can pick and choose, although we strongly recommend going for the pairing. 

    Stormbeaker Brewing, 832 N Beech st, $25

    Tickets and Info

    Which of these February events are you most excited for? Did we miss an awesome February event in Portland that you want to tell us about? Let us know in the comments!

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    January Events

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    January 2020 is here and we are excited about so many events all over Portland! Whether you are looking for a fun day with the family or a wild night on the town, we’ve got you covered with our list below.

    Gorgeous Resolution Run

    Thursday, January 2nd

    Looking to get a jump start on those resolutions to make this the year that you really start running? Gorgeous Series is here to help get you on track (haha). Meet at Sasquatch Brewing for a 3 or 5 mile run, followed by a raffle of cool swag and a rewarding post-run beer. 2531 NW 30th Ave, 6:30 pm, Free.

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    O-Shogatsu Japanese New Year

    Sunday January 5th

    Portland Japanese Garden celebrates the Japanese New Year with a traditional Lion Dance, tea ceremony, and harp concert. In addition, there will be an ink-wash brush drawing session and Hyakunin Issyu (a poetry game) plus pounded rice cakes to share. 611 SW Kingston Ave, 11am-3pm, Adult $16.95, Youth $11.50, Members Free.

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    Biggest Clothing Swap in the NW

    Sunday January 5th

    Every year, hordes of people descend on the Crystal Ballroom to pass on clothing that no longer works for them and dig through piles to get new duds. There are three floors of swapping goodness and all gender identities and sizes are included. Bring a bag of clean, wearable clothing to trade. 1332 W Burnside St, 12pm-3pm, $8 advance, $10 at the door, $5 for an empty bag.

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    Portland Onesie Bar Crawl

    Saturday January 11th

    What better way to stay warm this winter than to don your favorite fuzzy onesie and hop from bar to bar? There will be drink specials, DJs, a scavenger hunt, and a whole lot of silliness. Registration is at the Barrel Room. 105 NW 3rd Ave, 4 pm -10 pm, $20 in advance.

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    Dragons Love Tacos

    Saturday January 18th-February 16th

    Oregon Children’s Theatre presents a fun and dance-filled tale of a boy, his dog, and a quartet of hungry dragons. Based on the book by Adam Rubin, this show is sure to delight. 1111 SW Broadway, Sat shows at 2 pm and 5 pm, Sundays 11 am and 2pm, $15-$37.

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    Ramen and Whisky Fest

    Sunday January 19th

    Willamette Week and Fubonn team up to bring us a battle for the ages. Six of Portland’s best ramen chefs compete to take home the title, as voted by you. Your ticket gets you a sample ramen and paired whisky cocktail from each table, plus the right to cast your vote for the coveted People’s Choice award. 101 N Weidler St, 12 pm- 2:30 pm and 3 pm- 5:30 pm, $45.

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    Wizard World

    Friday January 24th- Sunday the 26th

    The Oregon Convention Center will once again fill up with cos-players galore to celebrate all things nerd. Celebrity guests include Dylan McDermott, Cary Elwes, and Emily Swallow. 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fri 4 pm- Sun 4 pm, $30-$150.

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    Stout Bout

    Saturday January 25th

    Stout Bout is one of my favorite events every January. Portland Brewer’s Collective hosts this annual all Stout homebrewers competition. Show up to taste and vote on 12 or more homebrews. Sometimes traditional, often experimental, you’re sure to find something you like. There is a People’s Choice award and a raffle to boot! 2235 SE 11th Ave, 2 pm- 5 pm, Free.

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    OMSI After Dark: Cards and Consoles

    Wednesday January 29th

    OMSI After Dark this month focuses on all things gaming, with demos on counting cards, board game mechanics, and drunken goggle gaming. Food and drink vendors and samples, plus admission to the current featured exhibit, Exquisite Creatures. Is this my dream event? Yes, yes it is. 1945 SE Water Ave, 6 pm-10 pm, $16.

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    Portland Seafood and Wine Festival

    Friday January 31st-Saturday February 1st

    Head over to the Oregon Convention Center at the end of the month for a celebration of delicious seafood and wines. There will be over 190 exhibitors, including 60 wineries, plus it is the very height of Dungeness Crab season. Yum!!! 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fri 2 pm-10 pm, Sat 12 pm- 10 pm, $13 advance, $15 at the door.

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    Which of these January events are you most excited for? Did we miss an awesome January event in Portland that you want to tell us about? Let us know in the comments!