The Pumpkin Patch and Maize}Sauvie’s Island
October 9, 2009 by Leigh Anne
Filed under places to play
It is that time of year!
Pumpkin Patch time!
Over the next few weeks we will be sharing with you some of our favorite Portland area Pumpkin Patches.
One Pumpkin Patch we have been visiting since our children were little is The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie’s Island. They claim to be Portland’s original Pumpkin Patch and they may just be having been around for over 40 years.
Located at 16511 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR 97231 on Sauvie’s Island they are open daily. Check their website for specific days and times.
At The Pumpkin Patch you ride free hayride out to the pumpkin fields.
There is lots to do at The Pumpkin Patch. There is the cow train, the gift shop, the animal barn, the produce shop and the cafe.
Now that my children are older they much prefer The Maize to the animal barn or cow train!
O.K. – well, maybe not the cow train!
The Maize is open September and October and covers over five acres. Each year the Maize has a different design and this year is the year of the Blazers!
There is an admission fee to the Maize:
Regular Adult $7
Regular Kids (6-12) $5
Regular Senior $5
5 and Under FREE
There is some signage at the Maize that you are going to want to take note of and take seriously.
Even if it hasn’t been raining – take boots! You’ll be sorry if you don’t!
There are two Maizes this year. If you are looking for a bit spookier experience you will want to check out the Haunted Field of Screams.
This Maize is open limited days and hours so be sure and check out the information on the website.
Happy Pumpkin Picking!
Let us know what your favorite pumpkin patch is in the Portland area by leaving a comment below!
Portland Nursery Apple Tasting Festival
October 2, 2009 by Leigh Anne
Filed under places to play
Fall is definitely in the air here in Portland. Our furnace kicked on for the first time this week. I love that sound and smell!
One of our families fall activities is the Portland Nursery Apple Tasting Festival.
The 22nd Annual Apple Tasting Festival will be held the weekends of Oct. 9,10,11 and Oct.16,17,18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Portland Nursery which is located at 5050 SE Stark, Portland, OR 97215.
You have the opportunity to taste dozens of different varieties of apples and pears and pick your favorites and it’s free!
The best part is that after you have selected your favorites all of the varieties of apples offered for tasting are for sale at the nursery for a great price!
And there is a lot more to do than just taste apples!
Check out their website for a list of scheduled activities. Things such as live music and a scarecrow contest are on the agenda for this year as well as watching apple cider being pressed!
Don’t forget your camera because there will be some fun fall photo shoot opportunities with all the pretty flowers and pumpkins!
There are also some yummy apple goodies to purchase and enjoy – there is fresh pressed apple cider and apple strudel too.
Start off your Fall fun with a trip to Portland Nursery Apple Tasting Festival!
