Cider Squeeze

Though the cider is not alcoholic, it’s still refreshing. Stop by the Cider Squeeze at the Philip Foster Farm and squeeze cider with some of the apples grown outside this historic spot. Note: bring your own apples and things are cheaper.

September 26th, 2015: 10-4 PM

29912 SE Hwy. 211 Eagle Creek, OR 97022

Corn Maize

Have you seen Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire? You must know corn mazes then. At the Corn Maize on Sauvie Island, there’s a corn maze that can give JK Rowling a run for her money. Oh, and there’s also hay rides, pumpkin patches, a farm fresh market, and the possibility of a great time had by all. 

The Pumpkin Patch - Sauvie Island, 16525 NW Gillihan Rd.

Korean Food Festival

Korean food is finally getting the star treatment it deserves. The first food festival dedicated Seoul-ly (get it?) to Korean food is happening right here in Portland on Sunday, October 11th from 1-6 PM. If you get a VIP ticket, you can show up early in order to claim a free soju cocktail. 

Ecotrust Building on NW Irving and 9th 

Halloweentown

Everybody loves the 90s. That's why we live in Portland. The Disney Channel Original Movie Halloweentown has inspired a festival based on the film in the town where it was filmed, which just happens to be St. Helens right here in Oregon! In fact, the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival seems like so much fun that even the main star of the movie is planning on attending. Come on October 10th, if you want to casually run into said celebrity during her visit. 

Downtown St. Helens, Oregon

Howloween

This one is mostly for the kids. If you need a safe environment to trick-or-treat at, you might as well go to the Oregon Zoo. There will be scavenger hunts, candy, and potentially beer (if you search far and wide) at Howloween on October 31st. 

One additional thing to look out for: the annual "squashing" when a herd of elephants pulverize a giant pumpkin right before your eyes!

Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.

Wordstock

There is definitely beer at this one, though there probably shouldn't be. When it comes to talking about literature, emotions can intensify. Still, expect workshops, author talks, lots of books, and so much more at this year's Wordstock on November 7th at the Portland Art Museum. 

934 SW Salmon St.

Fall Kite Festival

Colorful kites on the beach? Sounds pretty romantic, right? Also doesn't sound that fall, which is what is perhaps most charming about it. 

This year's Fall Kite Festival theme is "Tales of Tails." Good luck trying to figure that one out. In any event, if you drive to Lincoln City, you'll experience free kids' kite-making, demonstrations by experts, and more!

On the beach, at the D-River Wayside 
Lincoln City, Oregon

Chowder Cook-Off

Lincoln City is a city of many talents. This fall, it's hosting the Fall Kite Festival and the Lincoln City Chowder Cook-Off. With just a $5 admission ticket, you can sample ten chowders! 

November 14-15th. 

Lincoln City, Oregon 

NW Filmmakers' Festival

Don't pretend you don't like movies. The NW Filmmakers' Festival collects works from some of the best regional filmmakers and tosses them all into this festival for you to gorge. Expect the NW Filmmakers' Festival from November 12-17 in different locations around Portland. 

Vegan Beer and Food Fest

Here's a quality beer and food fest -- hosted by local favorite The Bye and Bye (among others) -- that just happens to be vegan. Creators of the festival have traveled up from California but are featuring a lot of great local music and flavor. Mimicking Birds fans, you'll enjoy this one. The only catch: this festival is happening today. 

3121 SW Moody Ave. 

Pumpkin Regatta Festival

What's one thing you never thought you would do with a pumpkin? You probably never thought you would race across a river in one while wearing a superhero costume! On October 17th, these dreams can come true at the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. 

8325 SW Nyberg St.

NW Food and Wine Festival

The name of this one pretty much speaks for itself. However, with food and wine -- how can you go wrong? Seriously. 600 wines and 50 food vendors. You might want to learn how to do situps. 

Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center

Turkey Trot

The Oregon Zoo is about as into holidays as you are. This is why the two of you should collaborate. The Turkey Trot at the Zoo is about preparing for Thanksgiving dinner with a 4-mile run!

4001 SW Canyon Road. 

Wine Country Thanksgiving

More than 150 wineries are participating in Wine Country Thanksgiving. Sip new and old wines, try specialty foods, barrel tastings, and learn stuff you might have never known about wine! Word of caution: maybe bring a DD?

P.S. some of these wineries are only open for this event all year round!

Queer Film Festival

You don't have to be gay to appreciate the gays on the big screen. The Portland Queer Film Festival takes place from October 2nd to October 8th at Cinema 21. Tickets be cheap. Movies be great.

616 NW 21st Ave. Portland

Festival of Lights

For such an energy-conscious city, Portland sure goes all out with the Christmas lights. The moment Thanksgiving emotionally ends for you (pretty much when dinner is over), you can indulge in over 500,000 lights, 150 choral performances, a petting zoo, carolers, puppet shows and hot chocolate. Too much cool? Yes. 

Distillers Festival

I know what you're thinking. Another festival that's alcohol-based in Portland? But aren't they all alcohol-based? The Great American Spirits Festival 2015 is a splash of small distillers from around the country who will help you get the party started on Saturday, October 24th, from 1 PM to 10 PM. 

1410 NW Morrison Street 

Wild Arts Festival

Apparently like days designated to specific junk foods, there is also a festival for pretty much everything these days. At an affordable price of $8 for your regular adult, The Wild Arts Festival is all about appreciating the symbolism of nature in art and books. Show up and see a lot of art, participate in a Silent Auction, and mingle with authors and artists you may love!

November 21-22. Saturday 10-6 PM. Sunday 11-5 PM. 

Montgomery Park. 2701 NW Vaughn, Portland, Oregon.

Portland VegFest

If the Vegan Beer and Food Fest is coming at too short of notice for you, you can still go to VegFest. There are free samples, films, cooking demonstrations, speakers....and memories. VegFest is happening from November 14-15. 

Oregon Convention Center - Exhibit Hall A
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

Festival of Trees

Santa is real. He's at the Oregon Convention Center from December 4th through the 5th! Get your picture taken with him, ask him your burning questions, and keep in mind that he's old so he might not be able to hear you that well! Also, wander through lots of Christmas trees so that pine scent can get you in the spirit. 

Oregon Convention Center

Eastburn Ciderfest

Beer and Portland go together like vegans and nose piercings. But what about cider: one of Portland’s most trailblazing trends? The answer: Eastburn Ciderfest on December 13th. Bring $10 and an unwrapped toy for a child in need and you will get 5 tasting tickets as well as a Ciderfest pint glass!

1800 E. Burnside Street

BridgeTown Swing

Want to learn to swing dance the right way? BridgeTown Swing is a festival all about getting your posture right. The festival takes place from September 24th through the 27th. 

Find out more HERE.

Independent Film Festival

The Oregon Independent Film Festival will stir some strange thoughts in your head. You know, if that's your kind of thing. From September 22nd through the 28th, you can sit back, eat some popcorn (or maybe nori if you want something less common), and get deep. 

ZooLights

Get some chicken tenders, some Christmas spirit, and maybe a friend who is into romantic scenarios and come to the Oregon Zoo for ZooLights. ZooLights goes on throughout the month of December, so you can even come for seconds.

Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.

Winter Beer Festival

Beer is something you can trust all year round. And don't buy into that romanticism surrounding a "cold beer on a summer's day." Winter beer is where it's at. You can sample winter beers from 35 breweries at Vancouver Winter Brewfest. All you have to do is cross the Oregon border and get to Esther Short Park between December 11th through the 13th.