NW Kids Magazine October 2019

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Contents OCTOBER 2019 8 Fall Harvest Guide 12 2019-2020 School Open House Guide 28 Alternatives to Traditional Trick or Treating 31 Bits & Bytes 34 Get Out & Play!

October Events

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Editor’s Note After a wild September (flooding and tornadoes?!), October has arrived at last.

School is in full swing, the fall harvest season is upon us, and the Halloween candy that is arriving on store shelves has not gone unnoticed by my kids! October is the first in our series of three School Open House Guides of the 2019-2020 school year. Give it a look, visit some open houses or info nights and see what education options our beautiful region has to offer. And make sure to check out our Fall Harvest Guide to plan your pumpkin, apple, and farm fun for the month. There are such fun options this year and my family plans to hit at least 5 of them! We hope to see you out there, warm apple cider in hand.

Cheers,

Mary

Cover photography by ALAN WEINER PHOTOGRAPHY for OREGON HERITAGE FARMS

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Listings All Families Surrogacy..................................... 7 A Renaissance School....................................14 Atlas Immersion Academy............................19 Bamboo International School........................15 Bennett Suzuki...............................................30 Beyond Caricature..........................................30 Brain Balance ................................................30 Bridges Middle School...................................22 Catlin Gabel....................................................36 Childroots......................................................... 3 Childswork.....................................................27 Delphian School.............................................19 DJ Harry..........................................................30 Earthquake Tech............................................... 7 Echo Theater Company.................................... 7 Engineering For Kids......................................27

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EZ Orchards....................................................10 FAIS................................................................23 Feld Entertainment........................................32 German International School........................14 Holy Trinity.....................................................22 Imago Theatre................................................27 ILA..................................................................22 K12................................................................... 2 Koch Family Farm............................................. 7 Little Fruit Farm..............................................19 Lloyd Center Ice..............................................10 Montessori School of Beaverton...................18 North Clackamas Christian School................15 North Clackamas Parks and Recreation.........27 Northwest Academy......................................18 Oregon Ballet Theatre ...................................10

Oregon Episcopal School...............................15 Oregon Heritage Farms..................................11 Play Fit Fun.....................................................11 Plumper Pumpkin..........................................10 Portland Jewish Academy.............................23 Portland Parks and Recreation......................31 Portland Spirit................................................35 Portland Village School..................................26 Riverdale School District................................18 Sit Still............................................................30 Spielwerk Toys................................................27 St Cecilia.........................................................26 St Matthew....................................................15 St Rose School................................................23 The International School................................18 West Hills Montessori....................................23

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French Prairie Gardens

2019 Fall Harvest Fun! One of the activities our families most look forward to as summer turns to fall is harvest season. From hayrides and bouncy houses to cider donuts and caramel apples, get out there and find your perfect harvest fun for a crisp weekend day or a restless weekday afternoon!

OUR TOP PICKS! EZ Orchard

Koch Family Farm

EZ Orchards combines education and entertainment in an interactive farm setting. Enjoy apples, corn, fresh pressed apple cider, cider donuts, pumpkins, squash, etc. The kids will love the hay rides, petting zoo, corn maze, pony rides, live music, food booths, pumpkin patch, face painting, gold & gemstone mining, pie eating contests, pedal tractors, steer roping ring toss game, duck races game, pioneer camp and caramel apples.

5504 Hazel Green Rd NE, Salem ezorchards.com/harvest-festival

Enjoy a family farm experience! Ride the hayride, see the farm animals and spend time playing on the farm. Enjoy pumpkins, winter squash, apples, pears, sweet corn, indian corn, corn stalks and straw.

4745 Raybell Rd NE, St Paul kochfamilyfarm.com

French Prairie Gardens Truly the most ambitious of this year’s pumpkin patches, French Prairie Gardens is hosting far more fall activities than we could fit in this modest description. But rest assured, all your favorite pumpkin patch pursuits will be present and accounted for (Corn maze! Hayrides! Petting zoo! Hooray!).

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Oregon Heritage Farms They are a family owned business for over 25 years, specializing in apples. Farm Direct Store offering the best apples, cider & fresh local produce. Open end of August thru mid November. Their seasonal farm store is great fun for the whole family, with 10 varieties of apples that they grow, as well as locally-grown produce when available. Weekends in October are filled with fall festivities with their annual Applefest the 2nd Saturday in October.

22801 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Hillsboro oregonheritagefarm.com

Plumper Pumpkins The trip up Old Cornelius Pass, with its multi-hued foliage in full, glorious display, is absolutely one of Portland’s favorite fall activities to revel in. Add a day trip to Plumper Pumpkins Pumpkin Patch and your family will have a full day of gorgeous autumn tinged memories to share. This patch is perfect for families with toddler-aged kiddos.

11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Portland plumperpumpkins.com Plumper Pumpkins

Koch Family Farm

EZ Orchards

Oregon Heritage Farms

Bauman’s Farm

Kruger’s Farm

12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais baumanfarms.com

17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland krugersfarm.com

Bella Organic

Liepold Farms

16205 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland bellaorganic.com

14050 SE Richey Rd, Boring liepoldfarms.com

Bell’s Orchard

The Pumpkin Patch at Sauvie Island

24350 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton bellsorchard.com

16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland thepumpkinpatch.com

Fazio Farms

Tri-County Farms

NE Fazio Way & 13th Ave, Portland faziofarms.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Atlas Immersion Academy Multiple locations 503-238-9838

ChildRoots Multiple locations 503-235-1151

West Hills Montessori Multiple locations 503-246-5495

Atlas offers its families developmentally appropriate early education program within the context of a full language immersion environment.

3 months12 years

ChildRoots is an art- and science-based day care and preschool dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.

6 weeks6 years old

Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual needs of children through joyful exploration and hands-on learning.

15 months12 years old

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Childswork Learning Center 4235 SE Salmon Street 503-234-3611

Trackers Forest School 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave 503-345-3312

Venn Academy 4525 SE Stark St 971-279-5255

CW focuses on the development of the whole child with respect and compassion.

Children investigate, create, and learn through play and an emergent curriculum.

Parent-Child Two’s-K

They blend academics with hands-on learning to create an interdisciplinary curriculum, centered around observation in and participation with nature.

K-3rd and 6-12th grades

Venn Academy is founded on the principles of equity, relationship-based education, and empowered learning through small class sizes & personalized instruction.

K-8th grade

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Ave 503-445-0056

An arts integrated, Waldorf inspired education that teaches respect and reverence by developing the head, heart and hands of children from all backgrounds.

K-8th grade

St. Rose School

As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence.

PreK-8th grade

5309 NE Alameda St 503-281-1912

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

Menu pricing

Language Immersion

Contact to schedule

atlasimmersionacademy. com

$1,075-$1,840 monthly

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

1st & 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30-8pm

childroots.com

$910-$1,225 monthly, additional fees for AM/PM Care

Montessori

January 12, 11am-1pm

westhills-montessori.com

$145- $1,390 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Contact to schedule

childswork.org

$8,955-$13,995 annually

Experiential, Nature October 11 Immersion, Forest and upon request School

trackerspdx.com/forestschool

$6,000-$11,000 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Relationship-Based

October 17, 4:30pm January 18, 10am April 16, 4:30pm Call for a tour.

vennacademypdx.org

Tuition-free public charter

Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

October 22, 6-8pm

portlandvillageschool.org

$6,190-$7,840 annually

Whole child, Catholic Values and Virtue Education

January 30

strosepdx.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts & Science 0234 SW Bancroft St. 971-221-2311

Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Avenue 503-688-2922

Catlin Gabel 8825 SW Barnes Road 503-297-1894

Oregon Episcopal School 6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

Portland Jewish Academy 6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

Riverdale School District 11733 SW Breyman Avenue 503-262-4840

The International School 025 SW Sherman Street 503-226-2496

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Children work in critical thinking and inquiry, putting their understanding into exhilarating application. Rolling enrollment, small class sizes.

K-8th grade

Bridges exclusively serves 5-8 grade students with learning differences through small classes, differentiated instruction and a safe place to learn and grow.

5th-8th grade

Catlin Gabel supports inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, challenging curriculum, and service.

Preschool12th grade

OES offers an inquiry-based education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow.

PreK -12th grade

PJA strives to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child. PJA nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, respect, and responsibility.

Infant-8th grade

The best aspects of independent schooling in a public school setting, with small class sizes, enthusiastic teachers and challenging academics.

K-12th grade

For 30 years, they’ve provided full Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish immersion through their acclaimed inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate approach.

Preschool5th grade

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$14,400 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Critical Thinking, Inquiry, Application

January 26, 2-3:30pm Tours twice monthly

renpdx.org

$23,500 annually

Whole child, Learning Differences

October 19, 10-11am

bridgesms.org

$27,190-$34,100 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Handson, progressive education approach

October 27, 1-4pm

catlin.edu

$19,700–$35,000 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

October 16, October 20

oes.edu

$6,816-$20,035 annually

Whole child, Values-based Education

November 19, 8:45am January 14, 8:45am

pjaproud.org

$11,464-$13,339 annually

Experiential

HS: November 7 Kindergarten Q&A: January 24

riverdaleschool.com

$11,870 - $19,640 annually

Language immersion, International Baccalaureate

Preschool & Kinder Open House: October 25, 9am-12pm

intlschool.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTHWEST PORTLAND Bamboo International School Their mission is to provide a culturally rich

16 months6 years old

14695 NW West Union Rd 503-531-4094

experience by introducing the Chinese language and traditions to the American Culture.

Cathedral School

Well-rounded academic excellence meets Catholic traditions & values. We foster curiosity, collaboration & critical thinking.

Welcoming of all faiths.

PreK-8th grade

Portland’s longest-established immersion school and only IB school for PS-8th grade.

They develop global citizens to help create a better, more peaceful world.

2.5-14 years old

MSB is a renowned Montessori school with a storied tradition, set on an idyllic 6-acre campus in the hills west of Portland.

Preschool6th grade

Northwest Academy is an independent Grades 6-12 school featuring a college preparatory curriculum with a full arts program. Accredited by NWAIS.

6th-12th grade

St. Pius X School has a rich tradition of providing a faith centered Catholic education that builds community and fosters academic excellence.

Preschool8th grade

A Bilingual Preschool prepares students for success in a multiple culture world and promotes life-long learning by providing meaningful and fun activities!

2.5 - 6 years old

110 NW 17th Avenue 503-275-9370

French American International School 8500 NW Johnson Street 503-292-7776

MSB 11065 NW Crystal Creek Ln 503-439-1597

Northwest Academy 1130 SW Main St 503-223-3367

St. Pius X School 1260 NW Saltzman Rd 503-644-3244

Xstream Learning Center Preschool 2029 NW Miller Rd 503-841-3445

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

~$1,000 monthly

Reggio Emilia

Call to schedule

bamboointlschool.com

$6,701-$8,830 annually

Whole child, 1:1 with iPads, Apple Distinguished School

January 26, 10am-12:30pm

cathedral-or.org

$15,160 (half day PS-PK) - $21,113 (6th-8th) annually

Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate

PS-K: November 13, 9am 6th-8th: November 7, 6:30pm

faispdx.org

$9,300-$12,000 annually

Montessori

October 26, 9am December 7, 9am

msb.org

$24,000-$25,000 annually

Language immersion, Whole child, Full arts program + performing arts

Most Tuesdays October-January, 10:30am

nwacademy.org

$3,000-$9,000 annually

Whole child, Catholic

Preschool - Kindergarten: November 7, 3:30-6:00pm

stpiuspanthers.org

Call for details

Reggio Emilia

Call to schedule

xstreamlc.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School

GIS offers a bilingual and integrated approach to learning. They strive for their children to become independent, globally minded, lifelong learners.

Preschool5th grade

Preparing students academically and spiritually for the world in which they live.

PreK-8th grade

Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.

Toddler-PreK

Academic excellence, state-of-the-art learning centers and technology education leader.

PreK-8th grade

Guided by the Holy Spirit, St. Matthew nurtures the heart, mind, and conscience of every student to promote academic excellence and live in the image of Christ.

Prek 3-8th grade

Delphian School 20950 SW Rock Creek Rd, Sheridan 503-843-3521

To empower young adults to bring positive change in the world through reason, creativity and integrity.

K-12th grade

International Leadership Academy

To provide a stimulating learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students.

Preschool5th grade

NCCS partners with Christian parents to provide a biblically-based education that pursues excellence in spiritual, academic, artistic, & athletic programs.

PreK-12th grade

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

Holy Trinity Catholic School 13755 SW Walker Road, Beaverton 503-644-5748

Little Fruit Farm Montessori 16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603

St. Cecilia School 12250 SW 5th Street, Beaverton 503-644-2619 St. Matthew Catholic School 221 SE Walnut Street, Hillsboro 503-648-2512

OUTER METRO AREA

14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452

North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City 503-655-5961

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$10,415-$15,275 annually

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

October 29, 4:00-5:30pm gspdx.org January 26, 10-11:30am

$6,400-$9,000 annually

Whole Child

January 12, 12-1:30pm

htsch.org

Please call

Montessori

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

$2,480-$8,363 annually

Whole Child

January 26, 10am-12:30pm

stceciliaschool.us

$6,060-$8,600 annually

Whole child

Kindergarten January 4, 3:30-6pm

stmatthewschoolhillsboro. org

$6,400-$60,000 annually

Proficiency-based education

November 11 January 20

delphian.org

$9,000- $12,000 annually

Language immersion, Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia

November 6, 9am

ilapdx.org

$6,353 - $7,860 annually

Non-denominational, independent Christian School

January 23, 4-7pm

ncchristianschool.com

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No Tricks, Just Treats!

Alternatives to Traditional Trick-or-Treating Are you looking forward to celebrating Halloween, but would prefer to avoid the door-to-door routine? Here’s our roundup of alternative Halloween events that are sure to keep your ghosts and goblins smiling!

BOO-verton Trick or Treat Oct 31, 4 pm - 6 pm Come Trick or Treat in Old Town Beaverton! With over two dozen participating locations, you will have the opportunity to explore some great businesses while your kiddos get some tasty treats. Participation is growing every year so there should be lots to see and explore!

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HOWLoween at the Oregon Zoo October 19 -27 (weekends), 9:30 am to 3 pm HOWLoween’s zoological scavenger hunts are the perfect way for your costumed creatures to learn more about the wild animals they love to dress up as, from ladybugs to jungle cats.

4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland oregonzoo.org

Safe Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown Gresham October 31, 4 pm - 6 pm Every year the charming storefronts of Historic Main Street in Downtown Gresham welcome costumed kiddos to celebrate Halloween in grand fashion.

The impromptu parade that floods the tree-lined streets is just as fun to spectate as it is to participate in.

Main Avenue between First and w Fourth streets, Gresham greshamoregon.gov

Trick or Treat Newberg Oct 31, 5 pm - 7 pm The Newberg Downtown Coalition invites children of all ages to come to downtown Newberg on Halloween for safe trick or treating, photo opportunities, a haunted house, a haunted trolley and a Food Court.

Bring your carved pumpkins for the Jack o’Lantern display the night before.

Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for photo opportunities at Francis Square!

414 E. First Street, Newberg newbergdowntown.org

Bethany Village

Halloween Trick or Treat in Bethany Village Oct 31, 3 pm - 5 pm Bethany Village is not only a retail and commercial center, but it is also a community center for neighboring residents to gather and spend time together. This year the businesses at Bethany Village will be opening their doors to the community for some safe and sane Halloween fun!

4720 NW Bethany Blvd, Portland bethanyvillage.com

Gresham

Tigard

Trick or Treat on Main Street in Oregon City

Trick or Treat in Downtown Tigard

October 31, 4 pm - 6 pm

All along Main Street in Downtown Tigard, participating business will display a pumpkin in their windows to lure young trick or treaters in with candy, prizes, and lots more Halloween fun. This annual tradition is a wonderful way to enjoy Tigard’s affable historic downtown.

Main Street, Tigard (from North Main

by Rite Aid/Value Village, all the way south towards Main Street Village) exploredowntowntigard.com

October 31 4 pm - 6 pm

Oregon City’s picturesque location along the Willamette River makes visiting it for an afternoon of trick or treating even more delightful. This annual tradition features a pumpkin carving contest, with entries featured in the participating storefronts. Make sure your costumes can support a sweater those riverfront winds can be chilly!

Main Street, Oregon City downtownoregoncity.org

Beaverton

Oregon Zoo

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BITS & BYTES all types of children, my introverted 2nd grader benefitted from the few minutes of reading it quietly after a particularly stressful school bus ride recently. It’s a sweet little book and worth adding to your collection or checking out from your local library!

North Atlantic Books, $16.95 Now that the school year is rolling along, it’s more important than ever to have a toolkit to help our kids process a tough day, or difficult emotions.

Bad Day, by Ruby Roth, is a nice addition to the toolkit! Published in September, Bad Day is geared toward 3-7 year olds and takes us through Hennie’s very bad day and his eventual realization that he has the strength and power to overcome it. While the simple illustrations and empowering message are certainly appropriate for

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Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures October is here and there is much to do in the Portland area. Check out a few of our picks for family fun this month!

RUN LIKE HELL

Featured Event Oregon City Farmer’s Market Saturdays, year-round Located at the corner of Beavercreek and Kaen Roads at the Clackamas County Red Soils campus in the heart of Oregon City, the year-round Farmers Market is a showcase for local growers, farmers, ranchers, bakers, artisan food businesses, wineries, distilleries, cideries, breweries, and crafters. The Market also offers hot food and drinks, live music, and kids activities every market day throughout the year.

During the summer market, which concludes with the October 26th market, local chefs demo recipes using seasonal produce, meats and seafood and monthly events entertain the whole family. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Free entry. orcityfarmersmarket.com

Oct 4 - 6

Portland Greek Festival Enjoy delicious food while you take in the sights and sounds of authentic Greek culture. There is traditional dancing, cooking demonstrations, shopping, face painting, and much, much more! You won’t believe how good the food is or how much fun you’ll be having. Free. portlandgreekfestival.com Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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Oct 11 - 13

Celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge and celebrate everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. BirdFest events include shopping, great food, and kids activities at Overlook Park, more shopping from local artists and artisans at the Birders Marketplace in the Ridgefield Community Center, Bluegrass Music and the Audubon Live Bird Show! Free. ridgefieldfriends.org/birdfest-bluegrass

About the time the leaves begin to change color, it’s time to celebrate the abundance of apples and pears. While you try over 60 varieties of apples and pears, wash it down with a glass of fresh pressed cider and take in the live music. Your “littles” will have plenty to do as well in the exciting kids tent! Free. portlandnursery.com/events/ appletasting

Birdfest & Bluegrass

Apple Tasting at Portland Nursery

Oct 5

Oct 16

Discover Hillsboro’s agriculture in the place where it all began – Orenco!

OrenKoFest is where agritourism meets the city. At OrenKoFest you’ll find Hillsboro’s premiere harvest festival full of local eats and treats, live music, seasonal beer and wine, unique art and craft vendors, and all kinds of kids’ activities and crafts. Free. orenkofest.com

Join in and explore one of Oregon’s busiest airports! Take a tour of the airfield, try your hand at flying into Hillsboro Airport on a simulator, enter to win a free scenic flight and more. Families welcome! Think you’ll be hungry at the event? Classic comfort food from Retrolicious will be available.

Free. hillsboroairfair2019.eventbrite.com

Hillsboro Airport Air Fair

OrenKoFest

Oct 11

Full Spectrum - Benefit for Portland Winter Light Festival Dress up in your finest creative, colorful attire and come out in support of Portland Winter Light Festival 2020. The evening will feature art installations, performance, a delicious meal, and a chance to connect with other people in the community who believe in the power of light art! $150. facebook.com/ events/528193927930173

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GIANT PUMPKIN REGATTA

Oct 19

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta The Giant Pumpkin Regatta is one of the most anticipated fall events in the Northwest. Costumed characters, paddling 1,000 pound pumpkin boats, compete in a series of wacky races. This family event also includes a giant pumpkin weighoff, pie eating contests, kids’ costume contests, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golf, crafts, food and much more! Free. tualatinoregon.gov/pumpkinregatta

Oct 18 - 20

Portland Retro Gaming Expo Nerd out on classic video games, retro tabletop rpg’s, celebrity panels, and good old gaming tournaments. Maybe you will find that rare game you’ve been looking for in one of the many vendor booths? Or maybe you just want to tour the retro museum? Either way you’ll get your fix at this annual celebration of retro gaming! Free up to $45. retrogamingexpo.com

Oct 26

Run Like Hell This Halloween themed fun run comes packed with a costume contest, food and drink, beautiful views, and much more! Racers of all ages are

encouraged to dress in costume as part of the fun is the spectacle itself! Come join the shenanigans and grab your commemorative medal and t-shirt for participating. $8 to $99. mcmenamins. com/events/211060-run-like-hell

Oct 27

Portland Mac & Cheese Festival The distinctively American, incredibly versatile and unapologetically cheesiest dish in Portland is returning for the mother of all food festivals! Enjoy tastings from over 18 of Portland’s most talented chefs, eateries and food truck artisans, as they prepare their unique recipes of gourmet mac & cheese for all to enjoy and then vote for your favorite! $45. tinyurl.com/pdxmacandcheese

Looking for more? Check out our online calendar: nwkidsmagazine.com/events

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