Autumn is officially here, and what better way to say hello than cider pressing, harvest festivals, and a salmon bake?
Sept 24-27
Super Kids Resale
One of the biggest kids and family consignment events in the metro area! Shop for fall and winter clothes, accessories, gear, furniture, maternity, toys, books, movies, and more. Tons of items half off on Sunday. Free admission, superkidsresale.com
Sept 26
Philip Foster Farm Cider Squeeze
Went a little nuts at the orchard? Bring those sacks of apples or get apples at the farm to press your own cider. Take part in historic activities and crafts, visit a log cabin, pick out historic toys and souvenirs. $5-20, philipfosterfarm.com
Sept 26
Zenger Farm Hoedown
Head to the Urban Grange for square dancing (Oregon’s official dance!) pig roast, hand-cranked ice cream, farm-themed photo booth, and yummies from local purveyors like Pine State Biscuits and Hopworks. $10-25, kids 5 and under free, zengerfarm.org
Sept 26-27
Mid-Autumn Festival
Welcome the autumnal equinox and Harvest Moon at Lan Su Chinese Garden, with calligraphy demos and storytimes, cultural performances, red lantern crafts, and, of course, mooncakes! $7-9.50, kids 5 and under free, lansugarden.org
Sept 27
2nd Annual Salmon Celebration
Celebrate the restoration of Crystal Springs Creek and the return of wild salmon to the city. Enjoy a salmon bake, drums and dances, and a Native American blessing, and visit activity booths with hands-on science activities, wilderness survival skills, arts and crafts, and games. Free, crystalspringspdx.org