FYI Friday
October 16, 2009 by Leigh Anne
Filed under places to play, places to see
We are starting a new feature here on Homebased Portland – FYI Friday.
On Fridays we will share with you some last minute ideas for weekend fun. Fun, family friendly events that are going on around the Portland metro area.
So if you don’t have anything planned for the weekend or are looking for a fun family outing check here each Friday to see what’s going on!
There is a lot of Halloween fun going on this weekend.
If you haven’t visited a corn maze yet there are several to choose from.
The Corn Maize at The Pumpkin Patch - located on Sauvie’s Island
Corn Maze Sherwood – located at Grahams Ferry Farm in Sherwood
Kruger’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze – located on Sauvie’s Island
Fir Point Harvest Festival – located in Aurora. Includes hayrides, slides, pony rides, pumpkin patch and haunted house.
Pumpkin Patch Trolley – located at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum in Brooks. Ride the pumpkin patch trolley. 3995 Brooklake Road NE., Brooks. Call 503-888-4014 for more information.
If you are looking for something a little more “scary” check out these:
Halloween Fantasy Trail – A lighted trail filled with spooky sights and sounds including a 40 foot illuminated castle, a maze, a crooked house and more! Located in Oregon City. Check out their website for more details. $3.50-5.00 a person
Scream at the Beach – Jantzen Beach that is! Includes 5 Halloween haunts, concerts, shows, rides and concessions. $20.00 a ticket.
The Davis Graveyard - located at 8703 SE 43rd Ave. in Portland. Includes a full light, sound and video animation display.
Millburn’s Haunted Manor – located in Hubard. Milburn’s Boo Lane is available for younger children.
Other activities include:
”Scream! Featuring Goose Bumps” exhibit at OMSI to find out more about our reaction to fear.
Family Day at the Oregon Historical Society – Saturday from 11- 3 p.m. You will have the opportunities to speak with Native American artists and explore the exhibits.
Apple Tasting Festival at Portland Nursery
Farmer’s Markets are still open -
Hillsboro Sunday Farmers Market
Irvington Farmers Market – NE 16th Avenue between Broadway and Weidler Streets
And if you feel like taking a drive out the gorge be sure and check out the Hood River Harvest Fest with art sale, farmer’s market, live music, food, kids zone, quilt raffle and other exhibits.
Make it a great weekend!!
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