Are you ready for the refreshing chill of autumn to start? We are too! We love the cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage of the Fall season; perfect getting outside for scenic hikes, pumpkin patches, enjoying the crisp autumn air.
Local farmer’s markets burst with delicious seasonal flavors, while the different festivals and the craft beer scene provide plenty to do and experience. There’s also no shortage of good music and live events, as well as haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and family-friendly Halloween events. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, a good scare or a taste of the season, autumn in Portland offers a tapestry of experiences waiting to be discovered. Join us as we dive into all the wonderful things that make this season so special!
Explore Forest Park and Washington Park
Portland's parks truly come alive with a vibrant display of beauty in the fall. Stroll through the lush greenery of Forest Park and keep an eye out for the majestic monarch butterflies and migrating birds passing through on their journeys.
Whether you're looking to reconnect with the great outdoors or simply enjoy a peaceful respite from the city, the chilly mornings and colorful foliage of the season provide the perfect scene and a captivating escape.
Experience the City’s Craft Beer Scene
Our passion for brewing excellence is celebrated throughout the year in various beer festivals that showcase the best of Portland's beer scene.
Oktoberfest | September 20, 2024 | 5:30pm-9pm, September 21, 2024 | 11am-9pm
Munich’s favorite fest in downtown Portland.
Fresh Hops Fest | Prost! Marketplace, September 20 - October 6th, 8am - 10pm every day.
The Portland Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest returns for it’s 9th year in 2024 at Portland’s “top food cart pod” the Prost! Marketplace on N. Mississippi Ave. The beer garden features ten food trucks and ten rotating taps. Each day of this 17 day fresh hop marathon will feature seasonal rare seasonal beers with special tappings nearly every day celebrating some of the best and brightest breweries and regions.
Hood River Hops Fest | October 5th 2024 11 - 7 pm (at the Hood River event site)
The Hood River Hops Fest returns for its 20th year, celebrating the fresh-hopped beers of our beloved region.
Zootoberfest | Sept 27th – 28th, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Welcome fall with more than 45 of the best breweries and cideries the Northwest has to offer. Enjoy live music and entertainment, keeper chats and more!
Portland’s Fall Festivals
We also have a number of unique events that will definitely be worth your while and help any newcomers get to know the city’s spirit.
Portland Dragon Boat Festival Sept 7th-8th
An annual event that celebrates the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival where teams of 20 paddlers race each other in long, narrow boats that are decorated with dragon heads and tails. It is a great way to celebrate Chinese culture here in Portland and will be held on the Willamette River at the Tom McCall riverfront park. Registration is closed no, but you can go enjoy the race, traditional Chinese food, beer garden, and live entertainment.
The Cider Squeeze Third Saturday of September 10:00-4:00
A unique festival where visitors take part in the traditional practice of pressing fresh apples into cider. Bring your own apples if you want!
The Wedge (cheese festival) September 28th
A farmers market-style festival celebrating cheese and everything that goes with it. Sample and purchase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, wine, spirits, and cider.
The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta (Tualatin) October 20th
Join people from all over the country who gather to watch costumed characters paddle giant pumpkin boats in a series of races. Other activities include the Pumpkins and Pints, which features a giant pumpkin weigh-off, the 5K Regatta Run/Walk, and Pumpkin Regatta festival and pumpkin races.
A great opportunity to support local authors and publishers! Come enjoy literary discussions, book signings, workshops and more!
Pumpkin Patches
Hoffman Farms With other three decades as part of our community, this farm offers a year’round bakery and farm store and also opens for seasonal activities. In the fall, you’ll find over 50 varieties of pumpkins as well as their Hoffman Farms Express and Corn Maze (opening September 18th).
Jim Dandy Farm Pumpkin Patch Sept 29th - Oct 29th | No entrance fee and no reservations required. All you pay for is the pumpkins and fresh produce. Save big $$ on your family pumpkin outing. Located on Sunset Hwy 26 West.
Plumper Pumpkin Patch – Open for Pumpkin Season from Saturday September 14th through Thursday October 31st, from 9:00am-5:30pm.
Packer Orchards Sept 5th – Oct 27 One of the newer pumpkin patches in the area with an expansive pumpkin patch, abundant with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Find the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or baking, making it a centerpiece for your fall celebrations.
Halloween Events
Spirit of Halloweentown Select Nights September 28th, 2024 - October 31st, 2024
Immerse yourself in a month-long celebration filled with Themed Weekends (Twilight Weekend, 26th Anniversary of Disney's "Halloweentown."), Celebrity Appearances, Pumpkin Lighting, haunted tours, interactive exhibits, and so much more that the entire family will love.
Oddities & Curiosities Expo October 5th-6th
Hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses bring you all things weird, including taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, animal skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more.
Portland Halloween Boo Cruise October 26th
Dance the night away as one of Portland's top DJs spins Halloween party hits. Costumes are encouraged.
The Fear PDX Sept 13th – Nov 1st
Celebrating 13 years of Portland’s scariest haunted house with over 100 animatronics and effects.
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