Family Fun

Pedal Through The Valley Or Enjoy Brunch On A Relaxing Santiam Excursion Train Ride

Date Night On A Willamette Valley Train Ride? Yes Please. If you’ve ever driven through the Willamette Valley and caught yourself staring a little too long at the railroad tracks, wondering where they go and what they’ve seen, Santiam Excursions is basically that daydream brought to life. Jonathan...

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Christmas Lights in Oregon

Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024!

The Oregon Pumpkin Patch That Feels Like Stepping Into a Hallmark Movie This Fall

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a trip to Bauman’s Farm & Garden in Gervais, Oregon. Known for its farm-fresh produce and mouthwatering baked goods, Bauman’s is the perfect spot to indulge in the tastes of...

This Oregon Candy Wonderland With a 21 Foot Chocolate Waterfall Would Make Willy Wonka Proud

IIf Willy Wonka ever opened a shop in Oregon, it would look a lot like this. Hidden in plain sight on NE 181st Avenue in Portland, Candy Basket Inc. is part old-fashioned candy store, part chocolate factory, and entirely magical. It’s a place where childhood nostalgia and handcrafted artistry...

Once You Try These Apple Cider Donuts In Oregon, You’ll Be Hooked For Life

As September rolls into October and the leaves start showing off their golden glow, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a trip to Red Berry Barn in Sherwood. Their annual Fall Harvest Festival (September 20 – October 31, 2025) is back, and it’s bigger, tastier, and more festive...
Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon

Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon

Rows and rows of colorful tulips on a foggy morning or a crisp spring day are the perfect way to welcome spring. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers blooms, hot air balloons, wine, and family fun! Spring in Oregon means one thing—tulip season! The Wooden Shoe Tulip...

Skip The Crowds At Tillamook Cheese Factory And Discover This Hidden Gem

Skip The Crowds At Tillamook Cheese Factory And Discover This Hidden Gem

Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction. When most people think of Tillamook, they’re drawn right to the...

The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite

The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite

Who's ready for spooky season? The Spirit of Halloweentown will be back in full swing this October, turning St. Helens, Oregon into a month-long Halloween extravaganza. While the beloved Halloween parade won’t be part of the festivities this year, there’s still plenty...

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more excited! Aside from gorgeous fall leaves and cool weather that makes for great fall hikes, autumn means pumpkin patch season, hot apple cider, and family trips to the corn maze. Just a short drive from downtown Portland,...

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