Things to do in Oregon in October
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Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experiences opens Oct. 29. Photo: Courtesy of Paquin Entertainment Group
It's officially spooky season. Crunchy, colorful leaves litter the sidewalks; gourds of all kinds adorn porches. The air is chill, and so are the vibes — so throw on your favorite flannel, and bask in the beauty of autumn in Oregon.
Here are seven events you shouldn't miss this month.
Friday-Saturday
It's back! And this time, it's Halloween-themed. Dozens of beloved food trucks, vendors and artisans will be there. Despite the cover charge, it tends to feel like a chic, living room party with some of the city's most interesting people.
Saturday
Enjoy beers from more than 30 breweries down on the Columbia River waterfront to the tune of live music from several up-and-comers, as well as small bites from local vendors.
- Also in that neck of the woods is the annual Harvest Festival (a very "Parks and Recreation" affair), which takes place Oct. 11-13.
Oct. 18-20
Mushrooms are everywhere in Oregon. Learn about the fun, edible kinds as well as the scary, poisonous ones, and revel in their funky fungi beauty.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Oct. 20
Is there anything better than watching adults in mandatory costumes paddle across Tualatin's Lake of the Commons inside giant pumpkin boats? The answer is no.
Oct. 22
Brat summer continues! The two pop stars, notorious for their love of club culture, will surely blow out Moda Center's speakers with deep, thumping bass beats and signature Euro-style electro synths.
Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experiences
Oct. 29 through Jan. 5
Experience the work of these renowned artists in a way you haven't seen before. Over 400 works of classic impressionism will be on display.
- Tickets are on sale now, and organizers anticipate even greater demand than when the traveling pop-up came to the Oregon Convention Center in the early days of the pandemic.
Now through Oct. 31
St. Helens is best known for hosting Hollywood movie crews back in the late '90s and has never let it go — and why would they? A film starring Debbie Reynolds should always be celebrated.
- Portlanders have to drive only 45 minutes north to bask in the witchiness.