Your Guide to October 2024 in Portland
From floating inside a giant pumpkin during the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to trying dozens of imaginative and cheap wings for the Portland Mercury’s Wing Week, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your October bucket list to the must-dos, like picking fall produce on the beautiful Hood River Fruit Loop.
One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “Prep Your Fall Wardrobe With Portland’s Best Thrift Shops”
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community.
For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.
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