October's weekends, planned for you.
October is Tualatin's biggest month, and every weekend between now and Halloween is packed. Here is your week-by-week game plan near 22379 SW 107th Ave, from pumpkin hunts to the Giant Pumpkin Regatta to Halloween in the greenspace.
The full October lineup is on the local events page, which we refresh as dates are confirmed. This guide distills the month into four plan-able weekends, each with a clear highlight and a few easy add-ons.
A quick note on timing: the citywide Pumpkin Hunt hides its first pumpkins October 9, so it is already active as you read this. Grab the free map and start exploring.
Weekend One
October 9-11: The hunt begins.
Tualatin Pumpkin Hunt
October 9-31, parks and trails citywide
Two hundred fifty mini pumpkins appear in Tualatin parks and trails, including 20 golden pumpkins that win Regatta prize packages. Free, all ages, and a built-in walking tour of the neighborhood.
Hunt GuideTimberwolves at Lakeridge
Friday, October 9, 7 PM, road game
Tualatin High School football travels to Lakeridge to keep the 2026 playoff push alive. Away games stream through the school's athletics channels when you cannot make the drive.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Saturday, October 10, 2-4 PM, Tualatin Public Library
Books, crafts, food, and outdoor activities for all ages mark Hispanic Heritage Month at the library. Free, zero registration, and a warm family-friendly way to spend Saturday.
Month GuideAlso this weekend: the AI Symposium lands at the Juanita Pohl Center on Friday, October 9, and Pumpkin Patch After Dark lights up the grounds at The Neighborhood Church on Stafford Road with scare-free fun for young children on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Weekend Two
October 16-18: Regatta weekend.
Timberwolves home vs Oregon City
Friday, October 16, 7 PM, Tualatin High School Stadium
Friday night lights at home before the big weekend. The stadium sits on SW Boones Ferry Road, minutes from the property.
Football GuidePumpkins and Pints
Saturday, October 17, noon-5 PM, Stickmen Brewing Tualatin
The giant-pumpkin weigh-off, wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and live music kick off Regatta weekend at the Beer Hall on 118th Avenue.
Beer & Wine GuideWest Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Sunday, October 18, 10 AM-4 PM, Lake of the Commons
Costumed paddlers race hollowed-out giant pumpkins across the lake, with the championship heats at noon and 2 PM, pumpkin bowling and golf, the 5K in the morning, food, and live entertainment. Free to attend.
Weekend GuideThe Tualatin Valley Symphony also opens its 2026-27 season Sunday, October 18 at 3 PM at Tigard Friends Church, a mellow capper to a big day. And the Regatta 5K Run/Walk starts at 9 AM from Tualatin Community Park if you want the full morning.
Weekend Three
October 23-25: Craft, celebrate, explore.
Makerspace 5th Anniversary Party
Saturday, October 24, 2-4 PM, Tualatin Public Library
Five years of the free Makerspace, celebrated with hands-on equipment demos, crafts, and staff meet-and-greets. Free and open to the public.
Library Fall GuideArt on the Refuge
Saturday, October 24, 11 AM-1:30 PM, Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
A teen art workshop at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, about ten minutes from home, pairs the season's bird migration with a hands-on markers project.
Workshop DetailsDay Trip: Mt. Pisgah Mushroom Festival
Sunday, October 25, bus departs 9 AM from the Pohl Center
The Juanita Pohl Center's charter bus to Oregon's premier mushroom festival in Eugene: species exhibits, guided walks, talks, cider pressing, and family activities, with the bus handling the drive both ways.
Trip DetailsAlso this weekend: Timberwolves football plays at Lake Oswego on Friday, October 23, and the Friends of the Library book sale preview is still a couple of weeks out, so no conflict.
Weekend Four
October 30-November 1: Halloween and an extra hour.
Senior Night Football
Friday, October 30, 7 PM, home vs Tigard
The regular-season finale and Senior Night under the lights at Tualatin High School. A big crowd and an even bigger send-off before playoffs.
Día de los Muertos Family Celebration
Friday, October 30, 5:30-7:30 PM, Tualatin Public Library
Crafts, pan dulce, and activities for all ages in the Community Room, plus the community altar on display October 27 through November 10.
Day of the Dead GuideTrick or Treat Off the Street and Fall Back
Saturday, October 31; clocks fall back November 1
Halloween night finds safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating at Chieftain Dakota Greenspace, with Lee Farms open through the 31st. Then enjoy the extra hour: daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1.
Halloween GuideShow up early on the 31st if you want to lend a hand: Spruce Up the Library, a volunteer cleanup at 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, runs 8-10 AM before the holiday fun begins.
Home Base for the Month
Walk to the month's best moments.
From the Lake of the Commons to Ibach Park and Chieftain Dakota Greenspace, 22379 SW 107th Ave sits in the middle of October's calendar. Come see the neighborhood in its busiest, brightest season. Paul Knighton of MORE Realty is here to show you around.
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