Editor’s Note
Fall is here, the kids are settling back into their school routines and summer is just a sweet memory. We loved seeing so many of you at our 1st Annual Education & Enrichment Expo at OMSI and can’t wait to see you again on April 5th for the Summer Camp Expo!
In addition to the harvest and event guides this month, we also have the first School Open House Guide of the 2024-25 school year. Take a look, schedule some tours, attend some open house events and find the perfect fit for your family. We truly are lucky to have so many options available to us in the region!
May your family enjoy every delicious drop of the harvest season as we enjoy this final month before setting our clocks back. We can’t wait to see you around town soon!
Cheers, Mary
FROG POND FARM
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SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND
New Day School
1825 SE Clinton St, Portland 503-231-7425
St. Ignatius School
3330 SE 43rd Ave, Portland 503-774-5533
Their mission is to create a unique learning environment that unveils the innate greatness within, strengthens the foundation of ethics and inspires benevolent action in the world.
2.5-5 years old
Tucker Maxon School
2860 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland 503-235-6551 x101
St. Ignatius School provides a Catholic education guiding God’s children in building a just and compassionate world through academic excellence and service learning experiences. Schedule a tour today!
Preschool8th grade
Their goal is to help every child reach their full potential in school and in life. Their values include Community, Conversation, Confidence and Creativity.
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
234 S Bancroft St, Portland 971-221-2311
Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Ave, Portland 503-688-2922
A small K–8 learning community cultivating imagination, intellect, and insight. Learners are challenged, contribute to the community, and discover areas of personal interest. Enrolling ages 4+ to 14.
PreK-5th grade
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Rd, Portland 503-297-1894
Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.
Catlin Gabel fosters compassionate and curious world citizens by inspiring a love of learning and the courage to take responsible action.
K-8th grade
5th-8th grade
Preschool12th grade
TUITION
2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE
$994-$1,927 monthly Play-based, Whole child, Neo-Humanist Education
January 25 & April 12, 10am-11:15am newdayschool.org
$7,500-$9,850 annually Reggio Emilia January 26 11am-1pm sispdx.org
$11,500–$12,500 annually
Experiential, Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, Literacy, communication November 22, 6-8pm tuckermaxon.org
$16,750 annually plus applicable fees
Experiential, Whole child, Inquiry-based October 29, December 10, 6-7:30pm renpdx.org
$28,000 annually Special Education Contact to schedule bridgesms.org
$35,350$43,800 annually
Experiential, Whole child, Progressive October 27, 1-4pm catlin.edu
SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued)
Cedarwood Waldorf School
3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland
503-245-1477
International School of Portland
2305 S Water Ave, Portland
503-226-2496 x110
Oregon Episcopal School
6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland
503-768-3115
At Cedarwood, families learn, grow, and connect with community. They nurture children’s skills, creativity, and inner strength, blending arts, academics, and movement.
Embrace the World! Since 1990, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.
OES educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.
PreK-8th grade
3 years old5th grade
PreK -12th grade
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland
503-244-0126
PJA provides a values-based education with a hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing collaborative learning, critical thinking & community engagement.
NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND
Holy Redeemer
Catholic School
127 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland
503-283-5197
St. Rose School
5309 NE Alameda St, Portland
503-281-1912
Inspired by their faith, Holy Redeemer Catholic School is a diverse community committed to academic excellence, prayer, and service.
Infant-8th grade
St. Rose provides Catholic education to grades PreK-8. The academic environment nurtures discovery, challenging students to become active, curious learners.
Preschool8th grade
PreK-8th grade
$12,850 - $20,325 annually
2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE
Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf
$14,840$24,410 annually Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate
$30,200–$43,800 annually (day, PreK–12), $75,500 annually (boarding, grades 9-12)
$13,440 - $25,530 annually
Reggio Emilia, Whole child
Experiential, Playbased, Whole child, values-based
$4,400-$9,700 annually Faith-based, with emphasis on art, music, STEM & Spanish classes
January 23, 7pm; February 1 & March 1, 10am cedarwoodschool.org
$8,090-$9,740 annually Catholic, Early Learning, Primary and Middle School
October 25 9am-12pm
intlschool.org/admissionscenter
October 17, 6-8pm (Pre-K to Grade 5); October 20, 1-4pm (Grades 6 to 12)
December 8, 1011:30am (Kindergarten); Grades 1-8: Contact to schedule
oes.edu/openhouse-nwk
pjaproud.org
November 6, 4-7pm & January 26, 1-4pm holyredeemerpdx.org
January 30, 5pm strosepdxschool.org
SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS
NORTHWEST PORTLAND
CLASS Academy
2730 NW Vaughn St, Portland 503-223-9099
Tailored academics and science for all students. Artistic expression alongside global awareness. Preschool6th grade
French International School of Oregon
8500 NW Johnson St, Portland 503-292-7776
Montessori School of Beaverton (MSB) 11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane, Portland 503-439-1597
Scuola Italiana di Portland 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland administration@scuola.us
Language immersion, IB World School. Educating global minds to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.
2.5 years old8th Grade
MSB is an independent Montessori School for children ages 3-12. Located on 6 woodland acres West of Portland. Explore their beautiful campus and learn about their Preschool & Elementary programs! 3-12 years old
Scuola Italiana offers a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Discovery Preschool 9700 SW Harvest Ct, Ste 180, Beaverton 503-466-4872
German International School 3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089
Happy Hollow Children’s Center
4455 SW 99th Ave, Beaverton 503-646-3214
They offer a program with an academic focus designed to develop self-confidence, strength, balance, cognitive development, and social and emotional learning.
GIS is a language immersion & International Baccalaureate World school. They educate their students to be internationally-minded lifelong learners.
Happy Hollow is a community rooted center with dedicated teachers providing hands on, child lead learning experiences. Their focus is on the whole child & social/emotional learning.
3-5 years old
Preschool and Pre-K
2 years old8th grade
2.5-9 years old
$1,200-$1,350 monthly (Before/after care included)
$19,000$27,000 annually
2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE
$11,970$15,310 annually
$300-750 monthly
Experiential, Whole child, Tailored academics and movement Contact to schedule classacademy.com
Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate
Experiential, Montessori, Playbased, Whole child
Middle SchoolNovember 2, 10am; Lower SchoolNovember 13, 9am frenchintl.org
October 3 & April 24: 6pm; November 2, January 18 & March 1: 9am
msb.org/admissions/visit
Language immersion Contact to schedule scuola.us/preschool
$351-$492 monthly (+material/ supply fee)
$13,100 - $17,750 annually
Emergent
October 5, 10am-2pm omega-gymnastics.com/ discovery-preschool/
Language immersion, International Baccalaureate
$485-$1,695 monthly Play-based, Whole child, Learning Differences
November 1, 8am (2 year olds only); November 3, 10am Preschool - 8th Grade gspdx.org
October 12 & November 9, 2024, January 11 & February 8, 2025
happy-hollow.net
SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS DESCRIPTION
WASHINGTON COUNTY (continued)
Holy Trinity Catholic School 13715 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton 503-644-5748
Little Fruit Farm Montessori 16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603
OUTER METRO AREA
Arbor School of Arts & Sciences
4201 SW Borland Road, Tualatin 503-638-6399
International Leadership Academy
14788 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452
Portland Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie 503-654-2200
Holy Trinity Catholic School prepares students spiritually, intellectually, morally, and physically, for the world in which they live.
Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.
PreK-8th grade
Toddler-PreK
Cultivating intellect, character, and creativity in a small school setting. K-8th grade
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm
460 S Heather St, Cornelius 503-846-0336
SW WASHINGTON
Lakeshore Montessori
Multiple locations 360-573-4103
ILA nurtures global citizens through multilingual education, fostering cultural understanding, critical thinking, and leadership in a diverse, immersive environment.
PWS is a private, independent school that inspires initiative and cultivates compassion through academic excellence, artistic expression, and an exceptional inquirybased, multidisciplinary approach.
Swallowtail offers a Waldorf education that nurtures the whole child: head, heart & hands. Students develop gratitude and reverence for humanity, nature & lifelong learning.
10 weeks old5th grade
They offer Montessori environments as well as Spanish half and full day programs
Pre-K12th grade
PreK-8th grade
2.5-6 years old
$9,300-$12,250 annually Catholic January 26, 12pm–3pm htsch.org
Call for info Montessori
$18,750 annually (2024-25 rate)
Contact to schedule littlefruitfarmmontessori. com
Intellect, Character, Creativity October 27, 12-3pm arborschool.org
$17,000$22,000 annually
Language immersion
$10,210$22,820 annually Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf
Contact to schedule ilapdx.org
November 2, 11am-2pm portlandwaldorf.org
$10,500$16,150 annually Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf, Outdoor Education December 7, 11am-3pm swallowtailschool.org
$900-$1200 monthly Language immersion, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
Contact to schedule lakeshoremontessori.com
Pumpkin Patches & Harvest Fun!
The time has come to pack up the family and head out to find the perfect pumpkins, apples, cider donuts and other autumn time fun! From Sauvie Island to Vancouver and everywhere in between, we’ve rounded up a list of spots to hit. Remember to check websites as each farm has its own opening date for the fall season!
EDITOR’S PICKS
Dolan Creek Farm
Experience farm life at Dolan Creek Farm. Your family can feed an animal, ride a tractor, search for an animal on their trail, sit by a fire pit, eat a donut, take so many photos and of course pick a pumpkin. Open September 27- October 27th Friday- Sunday, 10-5. Farm entry fee $25/ car. Includes unlimited access to all of the activities and their beautiful farm.
13490 SE Orient Dr, Boring - 206-719-8863 dolancreekfarm.com
Frog Pond Farm
Discover a pumpkin patch like no other at Frog Pond Farm, where llamas wander alongside you as you pick your perfect pumpkin. Enjoy 10 acres of fun with a Bounce Park, playgrounds, and 80 animals to meet. Perfect for families and celebrations, Frog Pond Farm has something for everyone! Open 7 days a week, through October 27th. M-F, 9am-5pm; Weekends, 8am-6pm
2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville - 503-475-5997 thefrogpondfarm.com
Koch Family Farm
On October 1st, they open their pumpkin patch for the autumn season. They have hayrides on the weekends or by appointment and lots of cute baby animals to look at. Pumpkins are priced by size and they we have lots of other autumn decorations, like Indian corn, straw bales, corn stalks, gourds and more for sale. Call to ask about planning a field trip or birthday party!
4745 Raybell Rd, Saint Paul - 503-538-6834 kochfamilyfarm.com
The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch
Along with the Peanuts-themed maze, visitors can enjoy all the a-MAiZE-ing attractions the Pumpkin Patch has to offer: Fresh Produce Market, The Big Red Animal Barn, U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Cow Train, Antique Tractor Display, Cottage Gift Shop, Patio Café, & Pumpkin Perk Coffee! Open daily through Halloween! Sunday-Thursday, 10am-6pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-10pm. Admission: $8-$10 (children 5 and under are free!)
16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland portlandmaize.com
Bauman Farms
12989 Howell Prairie Rd., Gervais baumanfarms.com
Bella Organic Farm
16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland bellaorganic.com
Bi-Zi Farms
9504 NE 119th St., Vancouver, WA bi-zifarms.com
Bushue’s Family Farm and Nursery
9880 SE Revenue Rd., Boring bushuefarming.com
Fazio Farms
8433 NE Fazio Way, Portland faziofarms.com
Flower Farmer
2512 N Holly, Canby flowerfarmer.com
French Prairie Gardens
17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul fpgardens.com
Hoffman Farms Store
22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton hoffmanfarmsstore.com
Lee Farms
21975 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin leefarmsoregon.com
Liepold Farms
14050 SE Richey Rd., Boring liepoldfarms.com
Mt. View Orchards
6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd., Mt. Hood mtvieworchards.com
Oregon Heritage Farms
22801 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro oregonheritagefarms.com
Packer Orchards Bakery & Farm Place
3020 Thomsen Rd., Hood River packerorchards.com
Plumper Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm
11453 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Portland plumperpumpkins.com
Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm
20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd Yacolt, WA pomeroyfarm.org
Roloff Farms
23985 NW Grossen Dr., Helvetia rolofffarms.com
The Patch
612 Whalen Rd., Woodland, WA avidgardener.webs.com
Topaz Farm
17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd., Portland topazfarm.com
Triskelee Farm
29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn triskeleefarm.com
Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees
26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville yesteryeartreefarm.com
Get Out & Play!
October’s Spooky (and not-so-spooky) Events!
In addition to all of the regular pumpkin patches and apple picking activities of the season, October is filled to the brim with fun to be had for all ages and interests! Check out our list below and, as always, head to our online events calendar to see even more: nwkidsmagazine.com/events
EDITOR’S PICK
Weekends through October
Fall Fest at Triskelee Farm
Enjoy fall activities in their covered space! They’ll have a trick or treat walk, bounce house, games, pumpkin decorating, food & drinks! Arrive between 10am & 3pm (2pm on Sundays). Only one trick or treat walk per child. Food (burgers) and drink (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) will be available for purchase. $15 for ages 2-12 (adults and carried infants are free) triskeleefarm.com
Unveil the Magic: Exclusive Davis Graveyard Tours
Davis Graveyard is a popular Halloween attraction located in Milwaukie, Oregon that features a collection of spooky
Oct 12-27 (weekends)
Halloween Ball
Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an interactive live story time. Then it’s time for a splendiferous dance party and enchanting sing-a-long! Don’t forget to save room for scary delicious Halloween treats at concessions. October 12 - 27, Saturdays and Sundays 12:30pm & 3:15pm, $12 (ages 1+)
Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up nwcts.org/shows/halloween-ball
decorations, props, and ghost effects. The graveyard is known for its elaborate and intricate displays that attract thousands of visitors every year. Experience an unforgettable hour-long, behind-thescenes tour of the renowned Davis Graveyard Halloween display. Limited to just five guests, this exclusive experience offers an intimate look into the creation of this spooky spectacle. See website for hours and pricing davisgraveyard.com
DAVIS GRAVEYARD TOURS
Oct 4-6
Portland Greek Festival
Head to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral for the 70th Annual Portland Greek Festival! The festival is an iconic event in the Portland Metropolitan area and has been designated as an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. Each year a portion of proceeds from the festival go toward worthy philanthropic endeavors in the greater Portland community. Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm, See website for pricing portlandgreekfestival.com
Oct
4, 11, 18. 25
Free Fall Friday Night Movies at Yesteryear Farms
Bring your own seating and enjoy a free Halloween themed movie every Friday through October! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. 8pm, Free yesteryearfarmswilsonville.com/ events
Oct 5
Bauman’s 2024 Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off & Drop
Some of the largest pumpkins and squash in the country have made their way to Bauman’s Harvest Festival. In fact, during the last decade the Great Pumpkin Weigh Off has produced some national and world records! What records will be broken this year? Check out the Giant Pumpkin Drop at 1PM. Once the weigh off and pumpkin drop are complete, the giant pumpkins will be on display at Bauman’s Harvest Festival. If you’ve never seen a pumpkin at more than 1,000 pounds, you are in for a surprise and delight. 10am5pm, Free admission baumanfarms.com
Oct 6
PACS 3rd Annual Fall Festival
Get ready to celebrate the fall season at East Portland’s biggest fall festival; and help fundraise to support our food pantry, low-cost dental clinic and other work serving the local community!
PORTLAND GREEK FESTIVAL
Many activities are included with event admission: a petting zoo, fresh apple cider press, kettle corn, kids crafts and pumpkin painting, bounce houses and more! They will also have axe throwing, a rock-climbing wall, face painting and caricatures, food trucks, and more fun activities that can be purchased through donation tokens. 125pm, $10-$20 (kids 5 & under are free), pacsonline.org/fallfundraiser
Oct 13
Hocus Pocus at PAM’s Tomorrow Theater
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches’ reign of terror once and for all. 4-6pm, $5 tomorrowtheater.org/movies/hocuspocus
Oct 19, 20, 26 &27
Howloween at The Oregon Zoo
Costumed trick-or-treaters can learn about healthy habitats for wildlife with engaging activities throughout the zoo. Bring your treat bags and join the trail of activities! Live entertainment - including magic shows, puppet shows and more - will be taking place both weekends. In keeping with the zoo’s mission, all the treats come
from companies committed to using deforestation-free palm oil. Activities are best suited for children ages 2-10, but all are welcome. Free with general zoo admission oregonzoo.org/howloween
Oct 19, 20, 25-17 & 31
Pumpkin Display at West Linn
Created in 2017 with just 60 pumpkins and 60 friends and neighbors attending, The Pumpkin Display at West Linn has grown to over 200 pumpkins with nearly 2,000 people attending in 2021. In addition to some of the most intricately carved pumpkins in the Portland, OR area, the display features an elaborate laser and concert-like light show. The display is a kid-friendly alternative to haunted houses and graveyard-themed displays. 5-9:30pm, Free pumpkindisplayatwestlinn.com
HOWLOWEEN AT OREGON ZOO
PUMPKIN DISPLAY AT WEST LINN
Oct
23
Boo Bash 2024 in Camas
Bring the whole family down for some Downtown Camas trick or treating. Local businesses give out candy or neat Halloween prizes to all the kiddos. Seeing all the kids (and many parents, too!) dressed in costume is exceptionally fun. Always a few surprises as well! 3-5pm, Free
Oct
26
Dracula Re-Vamped Puppet Show
Join Dragon Theater Puppets for some spooky fun! Dracula’s wife gets eaten by the neighbors. But when her head gets donated to Dr. Frankenstein, all the monsters fall in love with the new Bride monster created. Alas, she wants nothing to do with them. However, love does find its way to even the strangest of hearts. A wacky monster mash of a show at the Hillsdale Library. 11am12pm, Free
Oct
27
2024 Roseway Parkway
Halloween
Costume Parade
Gather on the southernmost greenspace of the Roseway Parkway at NE 72nd & Sandy. After the Grand Marshal gives announcements and guidelines, they will start the parade at 2pm. Head north to NE Prescott and then loop back. Pro-tip: Bring a treat bag! Participating neighbors give candy during the parade (Please only approach homes that are clearly participating. Some neighbors do not participate.) 2-4:30pm, Free
Oct
29
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt With Bluey
Head to DiG PDX for a spooktacular Halloween event. Meet Bluey, all dressed up as a friendly witch for the occasion! The fun kicks off with a Pumpkin Hunt in the sand, where kids can dig up pumpkins and candy corn. Keep an eye out for a special golden pumpkin in the sand —finding it will earn you an extra surprise! Each child will trade in their pumpkin hunt treasures for a goodie bag filled with trinkets and treats. Bluey will make a special appearance for a fun photo op. They’ll end the play session with a refreshing popsicle to enjoy! Ages 2-6. 2:30-3:30pm, $35/child digpdx.com
