The upcoming autumnal calendar has an abundance of festivities and festivals in Portland, Oregon.

three women playfully throwing pumpkins in the air at a fall festival

Portland is the place to be when the leaves ignite into an explosion of colors and the air becomes as crisp as an apple. Not only is the fall foliage an incredible sight to see, but the city and its surrounding areas are bustling with harvest festivals, markets, pumpkin picking, haunted house adventures and much more. The Portland, Oregon, fall calendar is packed with events for autumn-lovers of all ages.

Top Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Portland, Oregon

Visit The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island

The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island has it all: U-pick fields, a corn maze, an animal barn, and tons of cozy meals and beverages. All throughout October, families can pick pumpkins, enjoy a hay ride, buy fresh produce from the market, and visit bunnies, sheep, goats, chickens and alpacas in the barn. The patch is legendary for its corn maze, which offers family-friendly experiences and haunted walkthroughs.

Even More Pumpkin Patches

Portland is packed with pumpkin patches, all perfect for breaking out the flannel. Families can choose from a plethora of options throughout September and October. The Plumper Pumpkin Patch is an especially entertaining location. The farm, which has views of the Willamette River, allows pickers to load pumpkin cannons and blast their pumpkins hundreds of feet in the air. You can also check out Bella Organic, Fazio Farms and Roloff Farms. 

Attend Oktoberfest

It’s not fall without Oktoberfest, am I right? And Portland knows how to do Oktoberfest right. The city hosts many Oktoberfest events chock-full of German foods, dancing, lively entertainment and, of course, steins of beer. But don’t let the latter fool you – it’s fun for the whole family. Here are some of the upcoming festivals: 

Fall Things to Do in Portland, Oregon: View the Foliage

Take a Hike

In Forest Park, we love the Tolinda Trail up to the Waterline Trail. It’s a nice workout, plus beauty and nature galore! 

Or on the other side oft the Columbia River, the Lake to Lake Trail Loop via Lacamas Creek hike just outside of Camas is another fave. You can take a row or a picnic on Lacamas Lake, or the more adventurous can even a dip in the Pothole Falls! 

Wahclella Falls is another jaw-dropping nature trail with breathtaking water features. 

The Hood River Fruit Loop

Fall is the perfect time of the year to enjoy a long, scenic car ride. The Hood River Fruit Loop, a 35-mile loop around the Hood River Valley, is just the place to take one. While driving around the loop, you can view all the colors of fall and stop at a variety of restaurants and shops for additional autumn fun. The Gorge White House, which offers U-pick flowers, a fruit stand, beer, hard cider, wine and a farm-fresh cafe, is a must-stop.  

Fall Festivals in Portland, Oregon

The Moonlight Market

The Lan Su Chinese Garden is hosting its first Moonlight Market in celebration of the mid-autumn festival. Fun for all ages, the market will feature traditional Chinese festival experiences, including local vendors, arts and crafts, lion dances, lantern parades, music, local food and more. 

The Spirit of Halloweentown

The town of St. Helens, which was featured in Disney Channel’s Halloweentown, hosts an annual festival throughout September and October. Families can enjoy trick or treating, costume contests, haunted town tours, ghost talks, tarot card readings and face painting.

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

In Portland, pumpkins aren’t just for carving jack-o-lanterns. They’re also used to carve boats. The Pumpkin Regatta begins with a pumpkin parade and weigh-off, and ends with participants paddling around Tualatin Commons lake in 1,000-lb pumpkin boats. It’s a sight you won’t want soon forget (or want to miss). 

 

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