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Wonderade Punch List
Portland Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Saturday stays cloudy and dry near 61, and Sunday warms to about 64 with a 45% chance of rain, so pack rain jackets for day two. Saturday mixes Howloween at the Oregon Zoo with Trunk or Treat at Rose Church, and Sunday has Mr. Ben at Wonderwood Springs and the Bella Organic Farm corn maze.
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The weather read
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Saturday
61° / 43°
Cloudy, 3% rain.
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Sunday
64° / 50°
Cloudy, 45% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 10 to 11:30 am |
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the Oregon Zoo with keeper chats and live entertainment, best for ages 2 to 10. Book ahead, and look at the Paws, Claws and Candy pack for the carousel or train ride.
Oregon Zoo · $21 to $26 · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead
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 12 to 1:30 pm |
Sword and Meadow throws a Halloween party with 20+ vendors, raffles, prizes and an allergy friendly trick or treat with The Teal Pumpkin Project. It's mostly a shopping event, so set expectations with the kids.
Sword and Meadow · Price not listed · Indoors
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| 2 to 3 pm |
Decorated trunks, candy, cider and donuts make an easy costume outing at Rose Church. It's in the open, so a warm layer under the costume helps.
Rose Church · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| 3:30 to 6 pm |
A costumed organ concert of Halloween classics and magical movie music on Trinity's Rosales pipe organ, with silly carol sing-alongs. Come early for the family pumpkin carving, where the tools are provided.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral · Free · Indoors
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 Evening |
Song, dance and short scenes follow a younger generation learning to build a Día de Muertos altar, from marigolds to ofrendas. Spots are limited, so book before you go.
Milagro Theater · $24 to $32 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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Also Saturday: Spooktacular Halloween Carnival at Sellwood Community House has donuts on a string, apple cider pressing, face painting and carnival games, and the gym games need timed-entry tickets. ($5 to $15 · Indoors and out · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum pairs a story with a guided trail walk for ages 2 to 6, and pre-registration is required. ($5 to $8 · Mostly shaded · Book now, limited spots)
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Sunday plan |
Cool, with a chance of drizzle: wear a rain jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
 10 am |
Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben leads a singalong for babies, toddlers and preschoolers on Wonderwood Springs' patio, and it's free. Shows move with the weather, so bring a rain jacket.
Wonderwood Springs · Free · Mostly shaded
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| 11:30 am to 1 pm |
Bella Organic Farm's Five Kind Acts corn maze, farm animals and free hayrides make a full fall outing. Farm admission and parking are free, and you pay as you go.
Bella Organic Farm · $10 to $45 · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
Costumes, gym games, spooky crafts, treats and a Haunted Walk, with kids of all ages welcome. Pre-registration is required; members get in free and non-members pay $7.
DolFUN Dynamics · Free to $7 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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| 3:30 to 5 pm |
Kids help find a missing video store manager in Mike Bennett's indoor haunted attraction, billed as family friendly but still spooky. Preview it with sensitive little ones first.
707 NE Fremont St. · Free · Indoors
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Also Sunday: You’re Doing it Wrong! Puppet Comedy follows Bitty, a bird looking for a place to put her egg, through slapstick, silly sound effects and a little help from the audience. ($5 to $20 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Sunday: Booverton turns Downtown Beaverton into a free Halloween day with a Boo Bus, trick-or-treating at local businesses and live music at the 1st Street Dining Commons. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: The Great Pumpkin Run Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k takes over Sellwood Riverfront Park Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Fred Meyer
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 26 g protein per $
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Chicken breast is this week's clear protein bargain at Fred Meyer, about 26 g protein per $. It roasts on one pan with whatever vegetables you have, so dinner is easy and cleanup is a single tray. |
| Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breast |
$3.99/lb |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Toss chicken breasts and chopped vegetables with oil, salt and paprika, then roast on a sheet pan at 425 until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Slice and serve right from the pan.
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Runner-up dinner · Fred Meyer
Sirloin Night, at home
Petite sirloin is the runner-up for protein per dollar, about 15 g protein per $. Small steaks cook fast and slice easily for kid plates, with sale berries on the side for dessert. Boneless Petite Sirloin Steaks ($5.99/lb, about 15 g protein per $), Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread or Starbucks Iced Coffee 40-48 fl oz ($4.99), Strawberries 16 oz or Raspberries 6 oz ($2.49).
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The weekend bonus
Let each kid pick out one unusual specialty pumpkin, then spend the afternoon painting or carving it into a table centerpiece. It's a good indoor project if Sunday turns rainy.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Roast: 2 lbs for Safeway · about 36 g protein per $ |
$5.00 |
| Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef Fred Meyer · about 16 g protein per $ |
$4.99/lb |
| O Organics Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Safeway · about 11 g protein per $ |
$8.99 lb |
| Boneless Chuck Roasts or Steaks Fred Meyer · about 9 g protein per $ |
$8.99/lb |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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