Archive for October, 2011
Haunted houses
Fall events
Portland Pumpkin Farm
The Pumpkin Patch
- Two-for-one entry to the Corn Maize and 10% off at The Pumpkin Patch Market. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
- A coupon for the maze is available at the maze website (you need to fill out the form).
Fazio Farm
- Entry into the Fazio Farm Corn Maze for $4. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
Baggenstos Farms
- Two-for-one admission to the Corn Maze, Hay Maze, and Hay Ride. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
Know of any other fall event deals? Write a comment.
Movies
Two admission tickets to Casablanca and one large popcorn at Venetian Theatre & Bistro in Hillsboro for $7 (a $15.75 value). Voucher is valid on November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, or 12 at 7:00 pm. For more information, go to Groupon.
Theater
- Two tickets to a show at Miracle Theatre/Teatro Milagro for $25.00. Go to MercPerks for more information.
- Two tickets to a show at Portland Playhouse for $32. Go to MercPerks for more information.
- Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3: Go to PDX Kids Calendar to find out how to get discount prices and no per-ticket service fees.
Holiday events
Two tickets to the 22nd Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival for $8 (regularly $16). The festival runs from November 4 to 6 at the Oregon Convention Center. Go to LivingSocial for more information.
Don’t forget
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October 27th, 2011
Happy Halloween!
Note: The following events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time. If I missed anything, please leave a comment.
Every day through Halloween
Davis Graveyard: Each October, the Davis’s transform their property into a realistic, haunted graveyard. Get the full experience (sound, fog, ghost effects, and animations) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Halloween from dusk to 11:00 pm (10:00 pm on Sunday). Get the lite version (lights only) every Monday through Thursday from dusk to 10:00 pm. 8703 SE 43rd Ave in Milwaukie.
Friday, October 28
Halloween Spooktacular: Lots of fun, games, prizes, and food. Appropriate for children in preschool through 5th grade. Admission is free; need to buy tickets for activities. St. Johns Community Center (8427 N. Central), 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Halloween Monster Mash: Wear your costume and dance with other sociable ghouls, make creepy crafts, and play bewitching games. Peninsula Park Community Center (700 N. Rosa Parks Way), 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Grave Tales (In the Dark): Join storyteller Megan Miller on a haunting tour of Oswego Pioneer Cemetery by lantern light. Oswego Pioneer Cemetery (17401 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego), 7:00 pm.
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee of YarnHarlot.com talks about her new book. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
The 1980s: A night of live music featuring Henpeck, The Eastsiders, Future Proof, A Season of Tanagers, Plucker, The My Oh Mys, and more. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. Doors open at 8:30 pm; show starts at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+.
Saturday, October 29
Home Energy IQ (registration required): Discover easy ways to save energy at home. Warehouse/Portland Green Parenting (3434 SE Milwaukie), 9:00 am.
Amtrak 40th Anniversary: Union Station will host this exhibit of scale model trains and memorabilia. Chuggington Depot will entertain children ages 2–7 and their families. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Ray Friesen demonstrates how to make a comic book and talks about Pirate Penguin vs. Ninja Chicken. A Chlidren’s Place Bookstore (4807 NE Fremont Street), 11:00 am.
Portland Green Halloween Event: Healthy treats (sugar-free and organic), costume contest, face painting, and a talented photographer. 2390 NW Thurman St, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Lake Oswego Storytelling Festival: At 1:00 pm, Lake Oswego Public Library will host a performance by storyteller Rick Huddle and an open mic. At 3:00 pm, take a walking tour of Old Town Lake Oswego (registration required). At 7:00 pm, enjoy an evening of performances by storytellers Leslie Slape, Alton Chung, and Will Hornyak at Lakewood Center for the Arts.
Children’s Author Jane Shapiro shares her new book, Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art, as well as leads a recycling activity perfect for young ones. A Chlidren’s Place Bookstore (4807 NE Fremont Street), 2:00 pm.
Build Your Own Terrarium: A terrarium is a miniature garden that you can grow inside of a glass container. Each family will take home their own terrarium. Appropriate for grades K–5. Limited to 15 families, first come, first served. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 2:00 pm.
Grown-ups Intro to Picture Books: This class is an introduction to the process of creating picture books as well as the publishing industry. All levels of experience welcome, aspiring authors and illustrators alike. Bring your book ideas and your questions. Gresham Library, 2:00 pm.
Puppet Show: Come sing and laugh with Penny’s Puppet Productions. Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd), 4:00 pm.
Thriller Dance: The basketball court at Irving Park will be the site of this year’s Thrill Portland, a time to come together to dance Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance. You’re welcome to watch or join in. The dance starts at 7:00 pm. If you want to dance, be there to register between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Watch last year’s dance here.
Sunday, October 30
Amtrak 40th Anniversary: Union Station will host this exhibit of scale model trains and memorabilia. Chuggington Depot will entertain children ages 2–7 and their families. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Dia de los Muertos Events and Parade: From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, take part in sugar skull decorating and an altar build at Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave). The parade will start at 3:00 pm at Pioneer Place Mall and travel to Someday Lounge where the day will end with live entertainment.
Portland Zombie Walk: Participate or observe. This is a family-friendly event. The walk begins at 12:00 pm at Hollywood Vintage (2757 Northeast Pacific St) and ends at the same location at 4:00 pm. The Voodoo Doughnut Van will be there too.
Decorate Mexican Sugar Skulls (kids): Sugar skulls are a traditional Mexican folk art used in the celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Spielwerk Toys (3808 N. Williams Ave), 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Portland Opera Preview: Lecture/concert covers historical background, composer information, and musical selections from The Marriage of Figaro. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
Spooky Story Slam: Share your scariest tale. Sign up 30 minutes before the event. Stories should be no longer than five minutes. Recommended for teens and adults. Central Library, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
The Haunts of Portland, Ghost Stories for a Rainy Night: Join professional storyteller Alton Chung as he takes you on a trip through the ghostly side of the city. Not suitable for children. Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave), 2:00 pm.
Dishing Up Oregon: Ashley Gartland talks about this collection of 145 recipes that celebrate the rich diversity of Oregon’s cuisine. Pastaworks, 2:00 pm.
Bridgeport Village Street of Treats: Kids activities, music, games, and more. Donate your canned goods for special treats. 7455 SW Bridgeport Rd, Tigard, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Flash Fright Treat Night 5: Black Wagon is hosting a Halloween open house for families with little ones. Dress up and stop by for treats. Photos will be taken and available for purchase. 3964 N. Mississippi Ave, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Mississippi Studios 8th Anniversary: Free burgers until midnight and 10 musical performances. 3939 N. Mississippi Ave, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am; music starts at 8:20 pm. Ages 21+.
Monday, October 31
Trick-or-Treat at the following malls:
Jantzen Beach Center, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (free kids activities and carousel rides too)
Lloyd Center, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Clackamas Town Center, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cedar Hills Crossing, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Tigard Trick-or-Treat Event: Trick-or-treat on Main Street in Tigard. Participating merchants will display a “Halloween Event” flyer in their window. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Lake Oswego Harvest Fest: Bring your youngsters for games, crafts, a puppet show, and trick-or-treating. Millennium Plaza Park, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Halloween in Multnomah Village: Visit the Multnomah Arts Center and dozens of other local businesses as you trick-or-treat in downtown Multnomah Village. Free coffee at Starbucks. 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Halloween at Kennedy School: Trick-or-treating, music from Freak Mountain Ramblers, and Willamette Radio Workshop performing works by Edgar Allen Poe. Kennedy School, 4:00 pm. All ages welcome.
Not So Spooky Stories: Pumpkins, black cats, and not so scary stories. Wear a costume if you like and join our parade. Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave), 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm.
Gresham Safe Trick-or-Treat: Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Gresham will be blocked off from traffic from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, so that local merchants can provide treats.
Harvest Hoopla: Face painting, games, art & crafts, haunted house, costume contest, and much more. Ages 4–12. Community Education Center, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm; Regence Boys & Girls Club, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; University Park Community Center, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Michael Moore Book Signing: The Oscar-winning filmmaker has a new book, Here Comes Trouble, and will sign your copy at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 6:00 pm.
Halloween Bike Ride & Mobile Dance Party: Costumes and decorated bikes are highly encouraged. Meet at Dawson Park (Vancouver/Williams & NE Stanton/Morris, by Legacy Hospital) at 6:00 pm. Meeting point to first stop is an all-ages/family-friendly ride. Riders who continue on the ride at/after the first stop must be ages 21+.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
October 26th, 2011
My plan is to make this a weekly post. If you know of any discounts or coupons for local events, please write a comment or email me at atsblog [at] gmail [dot] com.
Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3
Go to PDX Kids Calendar to find out how to get the following discount prices and no per-ticket service fees.
Discount prices:
100 Level (Rows 1–2) — $62 (Reg. $72)
100 Level (Rows 3–10) — $36 (Reg. $45)
100 Level — $16* (Reg. $25)
200 Level Mid — $16* (Reg. $25)
200 Level Ends — $12* (Reg. $20)
* Opening Night (Oct 27th) $11
World Forestry Center Mommy and Me Mondays
LivingSocial is offering the following half-price admission vouchers to the World Forestry Center. The vouchers can be redeemed on a “Mommy and Me Monday” which is any Monday from November through April. Despite the name, all adults and the kids in their lives are welcome on Mommy and Me Mondays.
- Admission for one adult and one child on a Mommy and Me Monday for $6 at LivingSocial
- Admission for one adult and two children on a Mommy and Me Monday for $9 at LivingSocial
The offer is available for purchase through October 26.
Fall event deals
* No new deals since last week. If you didn’t see last week’s list, read on.
Portland Pumpkin Farm
The Pumpkin Patch
- Two-for-one entry to the Corn Maize and 10% off at The Pumpkin Patch Market. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
- A coupon for the maze is available at the maze website (you need to fill out the form).
Fazio Farm
- Entry into the Fazio Farm Corn Maze for $4. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
Baggenstos Farms
- Two-for-one admission to the Corn Maze, Hay Maze, and Hay Ride. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
Know of any other fall event deals? Write a comment.
Haunted house deals
* No new deals since last week. If you didn’t see last week’s list, read on.
- Half-price admission to the 13th Door Haunted House. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals” in the black bar at the top of the page).
- Coupon for $10 off at Fright Town via PDX Pipeline.
- Know of any other haunted house deals? Write a comment.
Don’t forget
Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, you help support Around the Sun. But please purchase the item only if you are going to use it!
October 20th, 2011
In addition to the events below, I want to make sure you know about Smart Saving, a series of financial workshops sponsored by Multnomah County Library. Upcoming workshops include “Alternatives to Foreclosure” and “Holiday Shopping on a Budget.”
Note: The following events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time. And if I missed anything, please leave a comment.
Every day through Halloween
Davis Graveyard: Each October, the Davis’s transform their property into a realistic, haunted graveyard. Get the full experience (sound, fog, ghost effects, and animations) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Halloween from dusk to 11:00 pm (10:00 pm on Sunday). Get the lite version (lights only) every Monday through Thursday from dusk to 10:00 pm. 8703 SE 43rd Ave in Milwaukie.
All Weekend
Portland Nursery Apple Tasting: Sample more than 50 varieties of apples and pears. Enjoy kids activities, music, and more. 5050 SE Stark, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Friday, October 21
Unhappy Hipsters Book Signing: The creators of UnhappyHipsters.com present their new book, It’s Lonely in the Modern World. Land, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Fall Family Fun Night: Crafts, obstacle course, roller skating, family swim, bouncy castle, face painting, and indoor park. Mt Scott Community Center, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Admission is free; need to purchase tickets for activities.
Author David Guterson (Snow Falling on Cedars) talks about his new novel, Ed King, at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 22
Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk (registration required): Learn about the birds and wildlife of this diverse refuge. Meet at the Lower Boones Ferry Backyard Bird Shop to carpool, 8:00 am. Registration required.
Community Action Energy Fair: Join Metro toxics reduction educator Caran Goodall and many other experts for workshops about energy, healthy eating, green cleaning, and more. Lincoln Street Elementary, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Portland Financial Planning Day: Dozens of Portland-area financial planners will offer free one-on-one counseling and seminars, no strings attached. Portland Building, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta: The highlight of this event is a series of wacky races around the Lake at Tualatin Commons by costumed participants in 1000-lb pumpkin boats. Races start at 2:00 pm. Activities and entertainment, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Water 2011: Workshops, activities, bike tour, and exhibits on a variety of water quality and quantity issues: conservation, pollution prevention, natural gardening, and more. Humboldt School, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Portland Fire Station 31 Open House: Opening ceremony, station tours, and refreshments. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Documentary: Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women: This movie tells the story of Alcott’s quest to rescue her family from poverty and to find wealth, fame, and happiness for herself. Capitol Hill Library, 10:30 am.
Happy Valley Harvest Fest: Free pumpkins, tractor hayrides, treasure in the hay hunt, face painting, food vendors, and live music. Happy Valley Park, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
YA authors Stacey Wallace Benefiel, Angela Carlie, Laura Elliott, Rebecca Knight, and Lisa Nowak: Meet them at A Children’s Place Bookstore, 1:00.
Sewing for Boys: Shelly Figueroa talks about her innovative boys-only pattern book. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 2:00 pm.
Musical Storytelling with Brother Askari: A historian of West African culture, Askari combines hand drumming, songs, harmonica, and storytelling to educate, inspire, and entertain. Woodstock Library, 3:00 pm.
Costume Carnival: Games, face painting, and crafts. East Portland Community Center, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, costume parade at 6:50 pm. Appropriate for preschool/grade school ages with an adult. Admission is free; need to purchase tickets for activities.
The Switch Poetry, Art and Music Series presents Brooklyn poet Sue Landers and Portland’s own Michelle Erickson. Art and snacks too. Switchyard Studios, 6:00 pm.
Sunday, October 23
So Percussion: Enjoy a concert by this Brooklyn-based quartet, who has been called “astonishing and entrancing” by Billboard Magazine and “brilliant” by The New York Times. Central Library, 1:00 pm.
Homemade Vinegars: Learn how to make your own vinegars. Leave with some “mother” (thick, jellylike substance used in fermentation) to get you started at home. Hollywood Library, 2:00 pm.
Credit Score Got You Down? Learn how to manage credit well to secure your financial future. This is one in a series of financial workshops called Smart Saving. St. Johns Library, 2:00 pm.
Poets Melissa Stein and John Beer present their prize-winning books at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne, 4:00 pm.
Poet Tess Gallagher talks about her new anthology, Midnight Lantern: New and Selected Poems, at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
October 20th, 2011
Spotted this poster at the Beaverton City Library last Saturday.
It says
Is your child under one? Stop by our Children’s Desk for a free board book.
Do any other libraries have a similar program?
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW Fifth
Beaverton, OR 97005
October 17th, 2011
I’ve been seeing a lot of deals recently for local events. Here’s a compilation. (Some deals I’ve posted before; some are new…to me.)
Offers that end today
You can purchase the following deals through today.
- Two tickets to Oregon Symphony’s “Gomyo Plays Beethoven” for $50. Visit LivingSocial for more information.
- Two tickets to Oregon Symphony’s “Sounds of the 60s & 70s” for $40. Visit LivingSocial for more information.
Oregon Ballet Pay Your Age
If you are aged 35 and under, you can “pay your age” for the best available seat at any performance of “Petrouchka/Carmen,” “A Holiday Revue,” “Giselle” or “Chromatic Quartet.” Patrons 15 years of age and younger pay $15. For more information, visit the Oregon Ballet website.
Fall event deals
Portland Pumpkin Farm
- One adult and one child ticket to the Twilight Maze for $6. Visit LivingSocial for more information.
- Two adult and two child tickets to the Twilight Maze (I assume), plus a free pumpkin, for $14. Visit LivingSocial for more information.
- $7.50 for $15 activities card. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals”).
- Information on other deals at the Portland Pumpkin Farm website.
The Pumpkin Patch
- Two-for-one entry to the Corn Maize and 10% off at The Pumpkin Patch Market. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals”).
- A coupon for the maze is available at the maze website (you need to fill out the form).
Fazio Farm
- Entry into the Fazio Farm Corn Maze for $4. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals”).
Baggenstos Farms
- Two-for-one admission to the Corn Maze, Hay Maze, and Hay Ride. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals”).
Know of any other fall event deals? Write a comment.
Haunted house deals
- Half-price admission to the 13th Door Haunted House. Visit Portland Perks for more information (click “All Deals”).
- Coupon for $10 off at Fright Town via PDX Pipeline.
- Know of any other haunted house deals? Write a comment.
Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, you help support Around the Sun. But please purchase the item only if you are going to use it!
October 13th, 2011
Zombies, firefighters, archivists…. Have fun out there!
Note: The following events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time. And if I missed anything, please leave a comment.
Every day through Halloween
Davis Graveyard: Each October, the Davis’s transform their property into a realistic, haunted graveyard. Get the full experience (sound, fog, ghost effects, and animations) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Halloween from dusk to 11:00 pm (10:00 pm on Sunday). Get the lite version (lights only) every Monday through Thursday from dusk to 10:00 pm. 8703 SE 43rd Ave in Milwaukie.
All Weekend
Portland Nursery Apple Tasting: Sample more than 50 varieties of apples and pears. Enjoy kids activities, music, and more. 5050 SE Stark, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Friday, October 14
“The Man Who Couldn’t Eat”: Jon Reiner talks about his battle with Crohn’s disease and the extraordinary places his hunger and obsession with food took him. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, October 15
Woof Walk: Bring your dog to Greenway Park for a free 2K walk, pet health screenings, kids activities, and more. 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Naturescaping Basics Workshop (registration required): Learn to design your landscape to conserve water and prevent pollution while saving time, money, and energy. Free workbook and a native plant to get started. Whitaker Ponds Natural Area, 9:00 am.
Family Resource Fair in Beaverton: Learn about no-cost and low-cost programs and services offered in the area. Kid-friendly activities. Free vision screening will be available for children ages 3 to 5. Beaverton City Library, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Oregon Archives Crawl and After-Party: Chat with archivists and view archival materials from local organizations at four locations (Portland Archives and Records Center, Portland State University Millar Library, Multnomah County Central Library, and the Oregon Historical Society), 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. End the day at McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub with music and free soda, 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Oregon Maritime Museum Family Saturday: Free to families with children under 18. Discover Portland’s maritime history with a craft project to take home. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lake Oswego Main Fire Station Open House: Meet the firefighters, see fire equipment, and check out auto extrication and rope rescue demonstrations. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Wilsonville Fall Harvest Fest: Pumpkin decorating, horse and wagon rides, story time, music, and a costume contest. Please bring a canned food donation for the local food bank. Stein Boozier Barn at Murase Plaza, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
“Made to Play!: Handmade Toys and Crafts for Growing Imaginations”: Using basic materials like paper, fabric, and wood, the projects in this book will encourage hours of creative play. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 2:00 pm.
Heartstrings Historical Music Concert: This duo will perform period music of the Oregon Trail and the Civil War. Beaverton City Library, 2:00 pm.
Children’s Author Nick Bruel: Meet the author and illustrator of the popular children’s book series “Bad Kitty” and creator of “The New York Times” bestseller “Boing!” Hollywood Library, 3:00 pm.
“Vacation,” a Snowboard Video: Marvel at the talents of Pat Moore, Jake Welch, Andreas Wiig, Nic Sauvé, Stevie Bell, Daniel Ek, and The Youngbloods. Mission Theater, 8:00 pm doors; 8:30 pm movie. All ages welcome.
Sunday, October 16
Rain Garden 101 Workshop (registration required): Learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden. Take home a comprehensive manual. Water House, 1:00 pm. Registration required.
Teen Read Week Kickoff with Jay Asher: Meet the author of “Thirteen Reasons Why.” Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 2:00 pm.
Hoyt Arboretum Fall Color Walk: Curator Martin Nicholson will guide participants around the arboretum, on a special route designed for optimum color viewing, and answer questions along the way. Meet at the visitors center, 3:00 pm.
Floyd Skloot: Hear him talk about his new book “Cream of Kohlrabi.” Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
AMC’s “The Walking Dead”: Watch the season premiere of this popular zombie show at St. Johns Theater & Pub, 10:00 pm. Ages 21 and over.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
Discounted fall events
If you’d like to visit a pumpkin patch or haunted house, check out Portland Perks. Current deals include:
- Two-for-one entry to the Pumpkin Patch Corn Maize and 10% off at The Pumpkin Patch Market
- $7.50 for $15 activities card to The Portland Pumpkin Farm and Twilight Maze
- Entry into the Fazio Farm Corn Maze for $4
- Half-price admission to the 13th Door Haunted House
- Two-for-one admission to Baggenstos Farms Corn Maze, Hay Maze, and Hay Ride
For more information, visit Portland Perks.
October 12th, 2011
Thanks to a new program called Arts for All, Oregon Trail Card holders can buy tickets to events at 32 music, theater, and dance organizations for just $5 a piece.
Participating organizations:
- All Classical
- Artists Repertory Theatre
- Aurora Chorus
- BodyVox
- Cappella Romana
- Chamber Music Northwest
- Friends of Chamber Music
- Miracle Theatre Group
- Northwest Dance Project
- Northwest Film Center
- Oregon Bach Festival (June/July)
- Oregon Ballet Theatre
- Oregon Children’s Theatre
- Oregon Symphony
- Pacific Youth Choir
- Polaris Dance Theatre
- Portland Baroque Orchestra
- Portland Center Stage
- Portland Chamber Orchestra
- Portland Opera
- Portland Piano International
- Portland Playhouse
- Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade
- Portland Symphonic Choir
- Portland Taiko
- Portland Vocal Consort
- Portland Youth Philharmonic
- Tears of Joy Theatre
- The Circus Project
- The Portland Ballet
- Third Angle Ensemble
- Wisdom’s NW Indian Storytelling Festival
For more information, visit the Arts for All website.
Photo from the Oregon Ballet Theatre website
October 11th, 2011
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for goodie bags from Mars Petcare. I enjoyed reading about your dogs!
The winners are Megan (owner of Mika) and Zoila. (Megan and Zoila, please check your email.)
The giveaway is a promotion for Woof Walk, a free event happening this Saturday, October 15. Woof Walk offers the following free activities:
- 2-kilometer community dog walk
- Pet health screenings by veterinarians from Banfield Pet Hospital
- Pet caricaturist sessions
- Fun for the whole family, including arts and crafts and face painting
- Music and dance party
- Healthy snacks for pets and people
If you register for the walk in advance, you will receive a free t-shirt and doggie bag.
For more information about Woof Walk, click here.
October 10th, 2011
Fingers crossed that the weather report is spot on. Have a great weekend!
Note: The following events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time.
Every day through Halloween
Davis Graveyard: Each October, the Davis’s transform their property into a realistic, haunted graveyard. Get the full experience (sound, fog, ghost effects, and animations) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Halloween from dusk to 11:00 pm (10:00 pm on Sunday). Get the lite version (lights only) every Monday through Thursday from dusk to 10:00 pm. 8703 SE 43rd Ave in Milwaukie.
All weekend (including Thursday)
Oregon Days of Culture: About 30 free events in Portland and surrounding areas, including art shows, readings, family events, and an opportunity to watch a rehearsal at Oregon Ballet Theatre.
Thursday, October 6
First Thursday Art Walk: This month marks the 25th anniversary of First Thursday. Check PADA, PORT, and PDX Pipeline for more information. (Unfortunately, Portland Art Museum is not free.)
Friday, October 7
PCC 50th Anniversary Celebration: Speeches by Senator Jeff Merkley and others, food, music, giveaways, and more. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Portland Children’s Museum: It’s the first Friday of the month, which means admission is free from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Milwaukie Art a la Carte: This is Milwaukie’s monthly First Friday event. Businesses in historic downtown Milwaukie host art shows and music. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event: Music, food, art show, and presentations to honor survivors of domestic violence and highlight ongoing efforts to prevent domestic violence in Clackamas County. 807 Main Street in Oregon City. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Montavilla First Friday: Each month, neighborhood businesses host art shows, music, discounts, and more. SE Stark between 76th and 82nd. Starts at 6:00 pm.
First Friday Art Walk in SE Portland: The galleries open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
“Men Undressed: Women Writers on the Male Sexual Experience”: In this anthology, women writers explore sexuality from the male point of view. Enjoy readings from contributors Lidia Yuknavitch, Kristin Thiel, and Kate Zambreno. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, October 8
Great Onion Festival in Sherwood: Live entertainment, kids activities, onion eating and rolling contests, arts and crafts, and more. Archer Glen Elementary School, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Food Cart Ride by Portland By Cycle: This guided bike ride includes a visit to one of Portland’s food cart pods, views of the Willamette, and maybe a tricycle racetrack. Unthank Park, N. Failing & Haight, 10:00 am.
Washington County Museum Family Day: Admission is free from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Architectural Heritage Center: Admission is free from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Leach Botanical Garden Weekend Guided Walk: Meet in front of the Manor House every Saturday through the end of October for a fun and informative tour of the garden. 11:00 am to noon.
Fresh Hop Tastival: Admission to this beer festival is free, but you will need to purchase a glass and drink tickets to taste the beers. Free root beer for kids. Oaks Amusement Park, noon to 8:00 pm.
Oktoberfest at Kennedy School: Live music, polka, belly dancers, beer, and more. Music starts at 1:00 pm; final performance at 7:00 pm. All ages welcome.
100 Years of Oregon Blue Book: This video and commentary by Darrell Jobin includes information about historic Oregon events including the Capitol building destruction and resurrection, the Columbus Day storm, women’s suffrage, and more. Sellwood-Moreland Library, 2:00 pm.
African Storytelling: Families are invited to join Habiba, a native of Ghana, for an interactive, multi-cultural performance with authentic West African costume, singing, and movement. Capitol Hill Library, 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm.
The Alphabeticians Play the ABCs: This “Kindie Rock” band combines humor, songs, and interactive elements in their shows for young children. Central Library, 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm.
Oktoberfest at St. Johns Pub: Music by The Chancers and Mexican Gunfight starting at 3:00 pm. All ages welcome.
Sunday, October 9
Kids’ Nature Walk at Cooper Mountain (RSVP required): Kids and accompanying adults will learn about the plants and animals that live in our region. Cooper Mountain Nature Park in Beaverton, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Advance registration required; call 503-626-0949.
The Crafty Underdog: This monthly event features local bands, art, film, and more. All are welcome. Mission Theater, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Marking Our Territory, How to Read Local Landscapes: Touching on gentrification, the decline of public space, historic preservation, residential segregation, and suburban sprawl, professor Reiko Hillyer will lead a conversation about how to read the history of our communities through the landscapes we build. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
Urban Goat Keeping 101: Meet Kenya Spiegel of Sowing Circle Farm and her goat, Bird. Kenya will share everything you need to know about raising goats in the city. Woodstock Library, 2:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
October 5th, 2011
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