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🦋 Step into a free summer fairytale on Sauvie Island! ! If you’re looking for the perfect late-summer escape, the Butter...
09/11/2026

🦋 Step into a free summer fairytale on Sauvie Island! ! If you’re looking for the perfect late-summer escape, the Butterfly Maze is an absolute must-visit. Wander through a giant honeycomb-shaped trail filled with stunning, colorful blooms!

Along the way, you’ll discover whimsical butterfly cutouts, gorgeous photo ops, and plenty of fresh air to soak up the season. Best of all? It’s completely FREE to explore!

🌻 SPECIAL THIS WEEKEND ONLY (Sept 12–13): Cut up to 10 spent sunflower heads for FREE at the farm to take home!
🌼 WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Free Flower Maze: Walk the honeycomb paths
• Farm Fun: Visit the farm animals, play in the open fields, and grab farm-fresh treats.
• Farm Market & Kitchen: Grab fresh produce, local ciders, or picnic treats
📍 Topaz Farm | 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd (Sauvie Island, OR)
🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE entry & parking!
⏰ THIS WEEKEND’S HOURS:
• Friday (Sept 11): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday (Sept 12): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday (Sept 13): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👉 Who are you taking with you this weekend? Tag your farm-trip buddy below! 🦋👇




Opening week is officially here at Yesteryear Farms! 🍂 Opening Day kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th with FRE...
09/10/2026

Opening week is officially here at Yesteryear Farms! 🍂 Opening Day kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th with FREE admission to the farm grounds!
Whether you’re craving warm apple cider donuts, catching a free movie in the pumpkin patch, or taking on the 10-acre corn maze, here is your opening week lineup:

🍩 WARM APPLE CIDER DONUTS:
Fresh, warm apple cider donuts are BACK for opening weekend! 🤎 Pair them with cold cider or seasonal drinks while exploring the farm.
🎬 FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE (Sept 11):
• Featured Movie: Hotel Transylvania 🧛‍♂️
• Time: 8:00 PM (Every Friday at dusk!)
• Details: 100% FREE to watch! Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and grab snack bar treats for a cozy movie night under the stars. 🍿
🌽 10-ACRE CORN MAZE (Ticketed Attraction):
Twist, turn, and solve a fun spooky monster mystery as you wander through towering cornfields! (Tickets sold separately at the farm)
🛍️ FARM STORE & PUMPKIN PATCH:
Stocked daily with pumpkins, fall decor, cozy autumn gifts, farm animal visits, and giant hay pyramids!
📍 Yesteryear Farms | 26801 SW Stafford Rd, Wilsonville, OR
🗓️ Opening Day: Thursday, September 10th
Thursday 9:30am-7pm
Friday & Saturday 9:30am-10pm
Sunday 9:30am-7pm
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🎟️ Admission: FREE entry to the farm grounds, markets, animal area, and movie nights! (Corn maze tickets sold separately)
👉 Tag your fall farm crew below! Who’s ready for cider donuts and movie night? 🎃🍿

(Tip: see the full Fall Movie Schedule line-up in the comments below! 📸👇)





Portland’s original corn maze is officially back! 🌽 Get ready to lose yourself in 5 acres of farm fun at The MAiZE at Th...
09/09/2026

Portland’s original corn maze is officially back! 🌽 Get ready to lose yourself in 5 acres of farm fun at The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island! This year’s design pays tribute to the 250th anniversary of America, carved into a larger-than-life cornfield inspired by George Washington crossing the Delaware! 🇺🇸

🌽 MAZE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 5 Acres of Paths: Features two separate phases (Phase 1 is great for younger kids, while Phase 2 offers a challenge for big kids and adults!).
• Free Hayrides: Take a scenic tractor ride out to the u-pick pumpkin fields starting in October!
• More Farm Fun: Visit the Big Red Animal Barn, grab apple cider donuts, and explore the Produce Market & Gift Shop.
• Nighttime Stargazing: Bring your flashlights for Friday & Saturday night maze hours in October!

📍 The Pumpkin Patch | 16511 NW Gillihan Rd (Sauvie Island)
🗓️ Open daily September through October 31st
🕒 Hours: Open 10 AM – 6 PM daily (extended night hours on October weekends)
👉 Who is in your corn maze crew this fall? Tag them below! 🚜🎃👇




Pumpkins have officially arrived on Sauvie Island! 🎃✨ Portland’s original Pumpkin Patch is stocked with pre-picked pumpk...
09/08/2026

Pumpkins have officially arrived on Sauvie Island! 🎃✨ Portland’s original Pumpkin Patch is stocked with pre-picked pumpkins daily, harvested right from their fields where they grow over 2 million pounds every year!
Whether you’re grabbing pumpkin spice lattes, tackling the 5-acre corn maze, or visiting the Brahman cows, it’s the perfect spot to kick off early fall farm trips!

🎃 DAILY FARM ATTRACTIONS:
• The MAiZE: Explore 5 acres of cornfield paths with this year's America 250 theme! (Tickets required)
• Free Animal & Farm Displays: Big Red Animal Barn, Brahman cows, and antique tractor displays
• Pumpkins & Decor: Pre-picked pumpkin displays ready to take home
• Shopping & Kids' Fun: The Produce Market, Pumpkin Cottage Gift Shop, U-Cut flowers, and the giant hay pyramid for kids
☕ FOOD & TREATS (Fri–Mon | 10 AM – 6 PM):
• Patio Cafe: Fresh farm food & pumpkin pie! 🥧
• Pumpkin Perk Coffee Cart: Pumpkin spice lattes & fall drinks ☕
📍 The Pumpkin Patch | 16511 NW Gillihan Rd (Sauvie Island)
🎟️ Admission: Free entry to the farm grounds, markets, and animal barn! (Corn maze tickets sold separately at the farm)
🚜 U-Pick Hayrides: Free tractor rides out to the fields kick off Sept 26th–27th, then run daily in October!
👉 Who is your go-to pumpkin patch buddy? Tag them below! 🎃🍂👇



Clear late-summer skies on the Oregon Coast? It's time for stargazing! 🌌🔭The Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival is returning ...
09/07/2026

Clear late-summer skies on the Oregon Coast? It's time for stargazing! 🌌🔭
The Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival is returning to Sunset Bay & Shore Acres State Parks (near Coos Bay) for a 3-day event from September 10th through 12th!
Whether you want to peer through massive volunteer telescopes, experience daytime solar viewing, or take guided hikes along the cliffs, this is one of the unique park events in Oregon.
🔭 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Daytime Solar Viewing (2 PM): Safe solar viewing with special telescopes at Sunset Bay & Shore Acres.
• Nightly Star Parties (8 PM): View deep-space objects through high-powered telescopes at Shore Acres Garden!
• Family Hikes & Evening Talks: Guided coastal hikes, "How to Talk to Aliens" family programs, and night sky navigation.
📍 Sunset Bay & Shore Acres State Parks (Coos Bay, OR)
🗓️ Dates: September 10–12, 2026
🚗 Parking: $10 day-use parking permit required per vehicle
🌡️ Pro Tip: Coastal evenings cool down quickly into the 40s/50s—pack extra layers, blankets, and a red-light flashlight for stargazing!
👉 Tag a friend who loves stargazing or photography! Who’s heading to the coast for this?




The brightest beacon on the Oregon Coast is officially shining again! ✨After nearly five months of darkness, the histori...
09/06/2026

The brightest beacon on the Oregon Coast is officially shining again! ✨After nearly five months of darkness, the historic Heceta Head Lighthouse is back in motion!

The beacon went dark when staff noticed severe wear on the mechanical gears rotating its massive 10-foot Fresnel lens—requiring custom bronze parts crafted right in Eugene to get it spinning smoothly again.

If you’re heading to the coast this weekend, it’s the perfect time to plan a stop and see this iconic piece of Oregon history back in action!

📌 QUICK LIGHTHOUSE FACTS:
• First Lit: 1894 (over 130 years of history!)
• Perched High: Sits 206 feet above the Pacific Ocean on a 56-foot tower
• Strongest Beam: Visible up to 21 miles out to sea
📝 VISITOR DETAILS:
• Location: Just north of Florence, OR along Hwy 101
• Parking: $10 OPRD day-use parking permit required per vehicle
• Ground Floor Hours: Open daily 11 AM – 3 PM (weather permitting)
• Pro Tip: Pack a picnic, walk the beach trail, and stick around until dusk to catch the light sweeping across the Pacific!

👉 Have you ever visited Heceta Head? Tag someone who needs a weekend coastal road trip! 🚗




Great news for Oregon Coast lovers—Hug Point is officially REOPENED just in time for Labor Day weekend! After a 10-month...
09/05/2026

Great news for Oregon Coast lovers—Hug Point is officially REOPENED just in time for Labor Day weekend! After a 10-month closure, the popular state park south of Cannon Beach has reopened its gates following major infrastructure improvements, fresh paving, and beach access repairs!

⭐️ FRESH PARK UPGRADES
• Smoother Parking & Access: Freshly paved lot with improved traffic flow and increased parking capacity.
• Better Drainage: Upgraded drainage systems to limit runoff affecting the beach.
• Restored Beach Access: A short-term stairway fix is officially in place so visitors can safely reach the sand again!
🌊 WHAT MAKES HUG POINT SPECIAL:
• Waterfall & Caves: Explore a seasonal waterfall right on the beach and natural sea caves!
• Historic Stagecoach Trail: Walk along the historic wagon wheel ruts carved right into the rocky point.
📍 Hug Point State Recreation Site (Just 5 miles south of Cannon Beach off Hwy 101)
👉 SAFETY TIP: Always check tide tables before you go—the historic point, waterfall, and caves can only be safely explored at low tide!

🙂 Have you missed visiting Hug Point? Tag your Oregon Coast road trip buddy below!



☀️ Dry weather is finally here just in time for long weekend plans! 🚂 FREE train rides at Molalla Train Park—and they're...
09/04/2026

☀️ Dry weather is finally here just in time for long weekend plans! 🚂 FREE train rides at Molalla Train Park—and they're open for a special 3-day Train Fest this Labor Day weekend!
If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly family trip, this hidden gem features miniature ridable train rides through 10 wooded acres, picnic grounds, and a snack bar!

🎉 SPECIAL EVENT: TRAIN FEST
• Labor Day Weekend: Open Saturday (Sept 5), Sunday (Sept 6), & Labor Day Monday (Sept 7)!
• Regular Season: Open Sundays only through October 25th

🚂 PARK DETAILS:
• Free Entry & Free Rides: No tickets or entrance fees required! (Donations welcomed by the awesome volunteers)
• All Ages: Train rides last 7–10 minutes and are open to kids and adults alike.
• Schedule: Gates open at 11:00 AM for picnic spot setup; trains run 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Food: Concession stand opens at noon (hot dogs, pizza, nachos, snow cones, and sodas!).
📍 Molalla Train Park | 31803 S. Shady Dell Rd, Molalla, OR
👉 Tag a family who needs a fun, sunny Labor Day weekend plan!




Peak dahlia season has arrived in Oregon! 💕 The Swan Island Dahlia fields in Canby are in full bloom with nearly 50 acre...
09/02/2026

Peak dahlia season has arrived in Oregon! 💕 The Swan Island Dahlia fields in Canby are in full bloom with nearly 50 acres of color and over 375 unique varieties to explore!

Spend the day wandering through the fields, grabbing fresh-cut bouquets, browsing the shop, and ordering your favorite tubers for next spring.

🌸 VISITOR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Free Entry & Free Parking
• Labor Day Open: Open special holiday hours on Labor Day Monday!
• Accessibility: Fully wheelchair & stroller accessible paths
• Color-Blind Glasses: Free EnChroma glasses available to borrow so everyone can experience the vivid colors!

📍 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR
🗓️ Hours: Wed–Sun from 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Open thru September)
⭐ Special Holiday Hours: Open Labor Day Monday!

👉 Have you visited the dahlia fields yet this year, or is this on your late-summer bucket list? Drop a comment below! 🌸👇

FREE admission & art walk in Downtown & the Pearl District this Thursday, September 3rd! If you’re looking for a fun eve...
09/01/2026

FREE admission & art walk in Downtown & the Pearl District this Thursday, September 3rd! If you’re looking for a fun evening out, combine both events for the ultimate art walk in downtown Portland:

🖼️ PORTLAND ART MUSEUM (10 AM – 7 PM)
• Free Admission all day!
• DJs from Basement Sessions
• Screenings of Monterey Pop
• Live artmaking & "Look With Me" tours
📍 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

🎨 FIRST THURSDAY STREET GALLERY (5 PM – 9 PM)
• Showcasing original, handcrafted work by dozens of local artists & makers
📍 Blocks closed off on NW 13th St (between Hoyt & Kearney)

🎓 PNCA FIRST THURSDAY (5 PM – 8 PM)
• Exhibition openings, live performances, & refreshments
• "PNCA Paints" interactive art-making session with live models
📍 511 NW Broadway (North Park Blocks)

👉 Who are you taking with you this Thursday? Tag your art buddy below!

(Link to reserve free museum tickets & street gallery map in the comments!)




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