PORTLAND:
PORTLAND NIGHT MARKET
Spend Friday or Saturday night browsing local makers, food, drinks, music and more at Portland Night Market. The all-ages market runs October 2–3 from 4–11 p.m. in Portland’s Central Eastside.
PORTLAND GREEK FESTIVAL
Celebrate Greek culture with authentic food and pastries, traditional dancing, live music and more at this longtime Portland favorite. The festival runs Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
PORTLAND CRAFT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Calling all chocolate lovers! The Portland Craft Chocolate Festival returns October 2–4 with small-batch chocolate makers, tastings, unique pairings, hands-on experiences and even a cookie competition at the Olympic Mills Building.
INDIGENOUS ARTS FESTIVAL
Head to Downtown Gresham October 2–4 for a free three-day celebration of Native American art and culture. The weekend includes Indigenous artists and vendors, live music and dance, artist talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
VANCOUVER:
OLD APPLE TREE FESTIVAL
Celebrate one of Vancouver’s most unique pieces of history on Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival features live music, apple tastings, cider pressing, kids’ activities and tours surrounding the Northwest’s oldest living apple tree.
PUMPKIN LANE AT POMEROY FARM
Kick off fall with a tractor-pulled hayride through Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of whimsical “pumpkin people” displays along the way. Open Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4, with farm animals, historic buildings, food vendors and a pumpkin patch to explore after the ride.
VANCOUVER FARMERS MARKET
Spend part of the weekend browsing Vancouver Farmers Market at Esther Short Park. Open Saturday and Sunday, the downtown market brings together local produce, artisan goods, food vendors and live entertainment for an easy weekend outing.
THE COAST:
OREGON COAST JAZZ PARTY
Head to Newport October 2–4 for three days of live jazz at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Now in its 22nd year, the festival brings together acclaimed musicians for a weekend of constantly changing ensembles and performances overlooking Nye Beach.
MANZANITA FILM FESTIVAL
Spend Saturday, October 3, catching independent short films at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. The day features screenings of live-action, animated and documentary shorts, making it an easy fall outing for film lovers.
ASTORIA CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL
Writers and book lovers can head to Astoria October 2–4 for the annual Creative Writing Festival. This year’s weekend features workshops, readings and presentations from local and regional writers, including award-winning poet and essayist Tess Gallagher.
CENTRAL OREGON:
BEND FALL FESTIVAL
Downtown Bend celebrates the season Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, with a full weekend of fall festivities. Expect live entertainment, local art and vendors, food and drinks, and plenty to explore throughout downtown.
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
Catch Empire of the Sun’s Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, October 3. Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation join the show, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and music starting at 6:30 p.m.
SCAREGROUNDS HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS
Spooky season is officially underway in Redmond! ScareGrounds returns Saturday, October 3, with two haunted attractions, including the eerie Juniper Hollow. The scares begin at 7 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.
YAMHILL COUNTY:
MCMINNVILLE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Experience a full weekend of Scottish culture at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds on October 3–4. The festival features Highland games, bagpipes and drums, traditional dance and music, vendors, food and plenty of Scottish flair.
ART HARVEST STUDIO TOUR
Explore Yamhill County’s creative side during the Art Harvest Studio Tour, October 2–4. Meet local artists, step inside working studios and browse everything from painting and ceramics to photography, fiber arts and more.
POPULAR ON STREAMING PLATFORMS
TOY STORY 5
When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime. (Disney+)
AMERICAN HORROR STORY
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp. (Hulu)
WONKA’S THE GOLDEN TICKET
In this one-of-a-kind reality competition, lucky players step inside Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face unpredictable games, tests and temptations. (Netflix)
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