Hike of the Month: Council Crest Park | Get your steps in as you climb to one of Portland’s tallest points, which offers vistas of five Cascade peaks as well as an off-leash dog park.
Asked
Asked
If you could time travel to pick a different Pioneer Courthouse Square design finalist, which would you choose?
A. Eisenman and Robertson B. Geddes, Brecher, Qualls, and Cunningham C. Halprin and Moore D. Machado, Silvetti, Schwartz, and Silver
Fall Harvest Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26 + Sunday, Oct. 27 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Topaz Farm | $12+ | Embrace the season at this Sauvie Island farm with lots of animals, hay rides, duck races, u-pick pumpkins + flowers, food, and a market.
Fall Celebration Pop-Up Market | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Glenhaven Park | Free | Get a start on holiday shopping, find seasonal produce, make apple cider to take home, and visit the Halloween photo booth with your pup.
PipeScreams Halloween Spectacular! | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | Free | Miss Portland Pride 2024 Nicole Onosocopi hosts this family-friendly organ concert featuring classical pieces, Halloween sing-alongs + scores from films like “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Oregon Mycological Society’s Fall Show | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-5 p.m. | World Forestry Center | $15 | Get ready to have some fun-gi browsing displays, talking to mushroom experts, shopping for books, nibbling on samples, and listening to speakers.
Faeries, Ghouls & Goblins Costume Party | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 4-8:30 p.m. | Barrel Room | $10 | Don your best ethereal attire and step into a world of otherworldly musical performances + mesmerizing circus acts.
Portland Book Festival | Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Locations vary | $18+ | This one-day celebration of literary arts features talks with 100+ authors and moderators across 10 stages, writing workshops, readings, a book fair, and more.
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is celebrating 20 years of its Freestyle fundraiser, which pairs patients with Nike designers to create signature shoes that are then auctioned off; since its inception, the project has raised $37 million. A special hoodie with elements of each design will also be available.
Keep Portland Weird
Do you have a good grasp on Portland’s ranked-choice City Council election? Test your knowledge (or improve it) by playing Rose City Hall — a new card game created by Portlander and MIT grad Sean Sweat. Players elect leaders, pass policies, and build their ideal Rose City. (Bike Portland)
Real Estate
A former Nike CEO’s 4,472-sqft penthouse is for sale. Occupying the entire 27th floor of the Pearl District’s Cosmopolitan tower, the space last sold in 2019 for $6.9 million — potentially the highest price ever paid at the time for a Portland condo. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
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A pair of recently opened restaurants are closing. Zula, the Northwest 23rd Avenue Tel-Aviv-inspired eatery, and Toyshop Ramen on Northeast Killingsworth Street are both done serving guests. The latter has pivoted to Take Two, a neighborhood watering hole that serves as a companion to Gabbiano’s across the street. (KGW + Portland Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Fall is in full swing, meaning our calendars are packed with events like The Great Pumpkin Run. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Portland’s top autumnal happenings. We’ll see you there.
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$3.82. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Multnomah County right now. Read more about the cost of living in Portland, including the median household income and average cost of healthcare + groceries.
Sports
The Trail Blazers experienced their worst season-opening loss in franchise history when they took on the Golden State Warriors this week. As “Locked On Blazers” host Mike Richman put it, “That’s one way to start a season.”
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🤝 Like a good neighbor
Operation Nightwatch volunteers like Judy, Susan, and Becky help relieve social isolation for guests by serving up smiles + meals. | Photo by @nightwatchpdx
Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are over 40 ways to get involved in Portland.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
Rose Haven | Assist with prepping + serving food, sorting donations, admin tasks, and more to support the day shelter “serving women, children, and gender non-conforming folks experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life challenges.”
Sunshine Division | This organization provides immediate food relief to those in need through in-person pantries, delivery programs, and Thanksgiving events — support its work by packing food boxes, sorting donations, and more.
For the outdoorsy types
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership | All ages + abilities are welcome at volunteer events, which involve restoring habitats between Bonneville Dam and the mouth of the Columbia River to benefit water quality, wildlife, and people.
Portland Japanese Garden | Become a tour guide, ambassador, bonsai docent, Cultural Village host, greeter, or explore other opportunities supporting the garden + its mission.
Tru Rescue electrolyte drinks — each can features sparkling water, blackberry juice, electrolytes, lemon balm, and prickly pear extract to help keep you hydrated.
If you’re worried about the rain turning the leaves in your yard into a soggy mass, the city of Portland will soon sweep in to help. PBOT’s free Leaf Day service will rid select neighborhoods of nature’s confetti starting Saturday, Nov. 9; find out when pickup is scheduled for your area.
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