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🎃 Squash the season

Gourd big or gourd home at these Portland area pumpkin patches
Several different kinds of pumpkins and squash are inside a wheelbarrow at a farm.
Oh my gourd, there are so many kinds of pumpkins + squash to choose from. | Photo by PDXtoday
Sweater weather is fast approaching and neighborhood trees are starting to decorate lawns and cars with crunchy leaves. It’s about time for a trip or two (or several) to a local pumpkin patch. So we’re going fall in by sharing six farms to visit around the Portland area.

Plumper Pumpkin Patch & Tree Farm | 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd.

Fall in love with the farm animals, turn the kids loose on the forest-inspired playground, get lost (in the best way) in the corn and hay mazes, and take home a pumpkin from this 65-acre former dairy farm. There’s also a hydraulic cannon for launching apples and squash.

Topaz Farm | 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd.

Enjoy quirky fall activities like “pumpkin bowling” and “duck races.” Oh, and don’t miss the caramel Honeycrisp apples. Pro tip: Save $5 per person by purchasing your weekend tickets in advance.

A woman wearing a striped red and white shirt with tattoos on her arms holds a giant pumpkin up by her head.

Now that is a pumpkin to tell your friends about.

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Photo by @bellaorganicfarm

Bella Organic Farm | 16205 NW Gillihan Rd.

Adults can enjoy fruit wine and cider tastings while all ages can make memories in the corn maze (this year’s design is a statement for gun safety) and pumpkin patch.

The Pumpkin Patch | 16511 NW Gillihan Rd.

Portland’s “original” pumpkin patch boasts a classic red barn built in 1929, a produce market, farm animals, a gift shop, a patio cafe, and pumpkins galore. Take a hay ride into the patch to pick your own, or choose from piles of pre-picked pumpkins — try saying that five times fast.
2 more local patches
Bella Organic Farm
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Cirque du Soleil: “KOOZA” | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $36+ | This dazzling show combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power.
  • 29th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6-11 p.m. | Hollywood Theatre | $30+ | Explore the unimaginable at this horror convention with 50+ short and feature film screenings.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • “The Mummy” 25th Anniversary | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Tomorrow Theater | $15 | Spend your evening watching a beloved film that stars Brendan Fraser.
  • Utah Royals FC vs. Portland Thorns FC | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Providence Park | $17+ | The Thorns look to bounce back and get a win this weekend after losing their last NWSL match.
Sunday, Oct. 6
  • Jelly Roll Listening Party | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6-7 p.m. | Vinyl Resting Place | Free | Listen to this rising country star’s newest album, “Beautifully Broken,” with giveaways throughout the event.
  • Adult Spelling Bee Contest | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Advice Booth | $10+ | Join the contest or watch from the audience with a cold and boozy drink in hand.
Monday, Oct. 7
  • Square Dancing | Monday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Showdown | $10 | Caller Susan Michaels and Rats Gone to Rest will lead this night of dancing and fun.
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News Notes
Development
  • After a month of community input, Portland City Commissioners denied an appeal filed to prevent a future Live Nation venue. Officials said this venue has the potential to be a boost for other local businesses in that area, which was the leading factor in denying the appeal. (KGW)
Weather
  • The burn ban that was placed in July has officially been lifted by Portland Fire & Rescue. The organization still stresses caution for many scenarios, including outdoor grilling, bonfires, and even smoking.
Health
  • The first-ever student health center at Gresham-Barlow School District is now open. The $3 million facility is located across the street from Gresham High School at 1133 N. Main St. and will provide free healthcare for all students in the district. (Portland Tribune)
Try This
  • Portland State University will host an Indigenous Peoples Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12. The multi-disciplinary community event runs from 12 to 5 p.m. with Indigenous vendors, live music, and a special evening world-premiere performance of “Diné Nishłį (i am a sacred being) Or, A Boarding School Play” by Blossom Johnson.
Biz
  • Oregon and Southwest Washington midsized companies saw nearly $10 billion in revenue in 2023. Read more about all 120 of the middle market companies that were listed in the report. (Portland Business Journal)
Number
  • 5,000 season ticket deposits. That’s how many fans have already flocked to support Portland’s returning WNBA team. It’s safe to say Portland missed women’s basketball in a big way. (KGW)
Sports
  • There will be a fair bit of familiarity on the field when Michigan State and head coach Jonathan Smith make the Friday night trip to Autzen Stadium. But what do the visitors have to do for a shot at winning? Locked On Ducks breaks down the keys to the game.
Job
Plan Ahead
  • Called a “modern-day James Baldwin,” award-winning author + journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates has released his first work of nonfiction in nearly a decade: “The Message.” Snag tickets to see Coates in conversation with Omar El Akkad at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Oct. 22, presented by Literary Arts.*
Seasonal
Finance
 
Ranked

💻 WFH in PDX

Portland ranked as one of the best cities for remote workers
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If you are reading this, there’s a high likelihood you are working from home. Keep reading to discover how we know. | Photo via Canva
One in every five Portland worker is going to the office remotely, according to a new nationwide study.

Portland was ranked the No. 6 city in the US for remote workers. Coworking Mag, an online publication, found 21.2% of Portland workers are now remote which is a drastic rise compared to 6.4% in 2014.

“And, despite a notable 23% drop between 2023 and 2021, Portland still makes it easy for remote professionals to balance their careers with a healthy personal life, all while benefiting from a great quality of life and booming industries, like health services and high tech,” reads the study.

However, that 6.4% figure was still top-notch for its time. In 2014, PDX was ranked No. 7 in the US for remote workers.

Think you could use a change of scenery from your home office? Check out these places to work outside.
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
From the editor
Happy Friday, Portland. I’m sure you weren’t expecting to see me here. I’m Mitch and I’m a Senior National Content Editor. I might pop in from time to time, but don’t worry. I’m waking up extra early to make sure you still receive the top positive news you’ve come to expect from PDXtoday.
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