Happy Thursday, everyone! It’s officially Fall, so get ready for crisp, autumn air, pumpkins, hay rides, and Harvest Festivals.  Oh, and some juggling and rock ‘n’ roll, just for fun.

All weekend

Portland Juggling Festival

Feel like clowning around this weekend? Then head to the Portland Juggling Festival and learn how the pros do it! From stilt walking and fire sticks, to unicycles and late night shows, the Portland Juggling Fest will amaze, entertain, and educate you. $8-35, portlandjugglers.org

Sept 30

Pumpkin Fest

This Friday marks the first weekend of Pumpkin Fest at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. Spend a day on the farm breathing in that fresh fall air, picking pumpkins and winding your way through the corn maze. It’s the time of year to start soaking in all the lovely things that autumn brings! Kids 2 and under free, senior discounts available. $8, woodenshoe.com

Sept 30

Rock the Presidents

You know what the White House needs? A little rock ‘n’ roll! NW Children’s Theater presents ‘Rock the Presidents’, a play all about the behind-the-scenes excitement of the United States Secret Service, set to a rockin’ sound track. This Friday is opening night, and the play with run through October. Ideal for ages 6 and up. $16-25, nwcts.org

Oct 1

Very Eric Carle Traveling Exhibit

Make the pages of Eric Carles’ beloved books come (even more) to life at Portland Children’s Museum! Become the Very Hungry Caterpillar weaving a path, make a web with the Very Busy Spider, shine your light with The Very Lonely Firefly or make music with the Very Quiet Cricket. Ideal for ages 0-8. Free for members. $10.75 for non-members, portlandcm.org

Oct 2

OMSI Harvest Festival

In honor of Harvest Season, OMSI invites you to indulge in all the bounty of Oregon and the northwest at this weekend’s Harvest Festival. There will be food and beer, specialty crops from local farms, cooking demos and artisan vendors, live music and kids’ activities. Let’s celebrate! Free, omsi.edu