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I grew up in Springfield, Oregon, born in 1981, and when I was a kid in the early 90s, I remember hearing about a wild little place up in Portland called the X-Ray Café. As a…
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…
If 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…
Updated September 27, 2026. Festival details checked against Red Berry Barn’s official website. Red Berry Barn in Sherwood is a stop for apple cider donuts, homemade pies, and a fall afternoon on the farm. The 2026…
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it's the hoedown you didn't know you needed.
If your family is looking for a delightful day trip in Oregon, French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul is one of those heartwarming places that feels like a hug from the countryside. It's part garden center,…
If autumn makes you crave crisp air, golden leaves, and the smell of hot cider, then Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon, is about to become one of your family’s favorite traditions. This family-run farm is…
Updated September 29, 2026, with current season details. Picking out a pumpkin is only part of the fun at Yesteryear Farms in Wilsonville. There’s a country store to browse, Friday movie nights in the patch, and…
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just…
If there’s one Oregon event that embodies the Wild West spirit, it’s the Pendleton Round-Up. Since 1910, this legendary rodeo has drawn cowboys, cowgirls, and spectators from across the globe to Eastern Oregon. Every September, the…
Gold panning, pioneer stories, and historic shipwreck exhibits bring Bandon Oregon's colorful coastal past to life.
For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed performers, and everywhere…
