Every holiday season, Portland International Raceway transforms its track into the largest light show West of the Mississippi. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, you can visit Winter Wonderland any day of the week. Since 1993, Winter Wonderland has been one of the must-see holiday light … [Read more...] about 2020 Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
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2020 Clackamas County Winter Fair Holiday Light Display
While many popular light displays have been cancelled this year, the Clackamas County Fairgrounds is transforming into a winter wonderland for the first time ever. Clackamas County Winter Fair features a drive-thru experience with all the sights and sounds of Christmas. Along the 1/4-mile path … [Read more...] about 2020 Clackamas County Winter Fair Holiday Light Display
Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
Soak in that sweet pine smell Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like the smell of a fresh cut pine tree. We're fortunate to live in an area where pine trees are plentiful and grow by the foot. It also means there are plenty of options for Christmas tree farms and lots in Portland. Find the … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
2020 ZooLights Drive-Through Nights
The Oregon Zoo's special holiday attraction lets you walk on the wild side of a winter wonderland. ZooLights features more than 1.5 million lights and gives visitors a whole new zoo experience. Usually this post is dedicated to the ZooLights discount nights. This year, there will not be discounts … [Read more...] about 2020 ZooLights Drive-Through Nights
Halloween Candy Buy Back: Kids Get Money for Candy
Exchange Your Leftover Halloween Candy Are you over the sugar high? Incentivize your kids to trade their candy for something better. Dentists around the Portland metro are participating in the Halloween candy buy back program. Kids bring their candy to the dentist’s office and the dentist pays … [Read more...] about Halloween Candy Buy Back: Kids Get Money for Candy
102 Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Fun and cheap costume ideas for all ages Halloween is just around the corner. Going to the store and buying a brand new costume is convenient, but can be expensive. There are many ways you can have an awesome easy Halloween costume without the price tag. In Portland, even our Goodwill stores can … [Read more...] about 102 Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Halloween Treat Map Transforms into Haunted Decor Adventure
The Nextdoor Treat Map shows you exactly where your little ghouls and goblins can trick or treat in your Portland neighborhood. This year, the online interactive map is transforming into a new fun experience with safety in mind. Before we dive into the new treat map, let me tell you about a few … [Read more...] about Halloween Treat Map Transforms into Haunted Decor Adventure
Portland Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides
Find the perfect pumpkin at a farm near you Buying a pumpkin at the grocery store does not come close to picking the perfect pumpkin right from the field. Just outside our great city are many you-pick farms celebrating the fall harvest with corn mazes, hay rides and many varieties of pumpkins, … [Read more...] about Portland Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides
2020 Lee Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch
Harvest season is upon us and Lee Farms is bringing back all of our fall farmyard favorites in 2020. This seventh generation family farm goes all out for the fall season with traditional attractions you know and love, as well as new activities designed with kids in mind. The Lee Farms Fall … [Read more...] about 2020 Lee Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch
Outdoor Skating at Oaks Amusement Park
This is your chance to see Oaks Amusement Park like never before. Rose City Rollers, Portland's roller derby league, is hosting outdoor skating on the open, paved grounds of the park. Since the pandemic, Oaks Amusement Park has been closed to the public. Rose City Rollers came up with a creative … [Read more...] about Outdoor Skating at Oaks Amusement Park
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