The Short List: Sept 24-27

Autumn is officially here, and what better way to say hello than cider pressing, harvest festivals, and a salmon bake?

 

Sept 24-27

superkids resale

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

cider squeeze

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

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

lansu

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

salmon restoration

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