The Short List: Family Events Labor Day Weekend

There are so many festivals in the Portland area this Labor Day weekend! Here are few of our picks to savor the final days of summer vacation. Check out our online events calendar, for MUCH more! Get out and have fun!

Friday, August 30th – Sunday, September 1st, 9am-5pm

Sunflower Festival @ Plumper Pumpkin Patch & Tree Farm

Don’t miss this premiere Sunflower Festival! Create lasting memories, experiencing the wonder and beauty of a working farm. Activities to look forward to: – 2 acre sunflower maze – U-pick Sunflowers – Sunflower photo opportunities – Hayride – Animals The farm store will also be open for crops available per the season: kettle corn, donuts, espresso, and garden veggies. Local partners at McBee’s Bakery will be serving soft serve ice cream. Food truck will also be onsite. Admission to the Sunflower Festival is $10 per person and free for children under 12 months.

Saturday, August 31st – Monday, September 2nd, 10am-6pm

Art in the Pearl @ NW Park Blocks

Art In The Pearl®, Portland Oregon’s annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, occurs every year on Labor Day weekend. The 23rd annual festival will occur Labor Day Weekend, 2019 in the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks -August 31, September 1 and September 2, 2019. The Festival is FREE and requires NO TICKETS for entry. Art In The Pearl has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book). This festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with art, theater, music, and hands-on activities for people of all ages.

Saturday, August 31st – Monday, September 2nd, 10am – 6pm

Dahlia Festival @ Swan Island Dahlia’s

• Indoor Cut Flower Dahlia Display
• Largest Display by one grower in the US
• Over 400 floral arrangements
• Food booths, refreshments, wine & beer
• Dahlia culture & tuber dividing demonstrations
• Live music
• A beautiful event for the entire family
• Free Parking & Free Admission