Halloween events:
Halloween Fantasy Trail: The annual event features a lighted trail decorated with spooky sights and sounds, a 40-foot illuminated castle, a crooked house, a walk-through maze and other attractions. Pumpkins and refreshments available for purchase. Open noon-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. daily through today. Wenzel Farm, 19754 S. Ridge Road, Oregon City; $4-$5; www.fantasytrail.com or 503-631-2047
Trick or Treat on Main Street: Free treats and activities provided for costumed kids at participating merchants in downtown Oregon City. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wed, Oct. 31. Hosted by the Oregon City Parking Division and downtown businesses.
Harvest Party and Carnival: Family event geared for kids through sixth grade features carnival games, crafts, cupcake walk, storyteller, prize drawings and Halloween trick-or-treating. 6-8 p.m. Wed, Oct. 31. Oregon City Evangelical Church, 1024 Linn Ave., Oregon City; free; www.ocec.net or 503-656-8582
Swamp Swim: Halloween event features candy, games and prizes for all ages. Costumes encouraged. Ages 8 and younger must be with an adult in the water. Dry-land games 6-8 p.m. Wed, Oct. 31; swimming 7:30-9 p.m. Oregon City Pool, 1211 Jackson St., Oregon City; free; www.ocpool.org or 503-657-8273
Playbill
"Return to Camp Itch a Bite:" The Krayon Kids Musical Theater Company presents the family-friendly musical fling about a classic summer at sleep-away camp. Actors ages 3-18 brave ghosts, beasts and surprising shenanigans to discover the rewards of their time together. 7 p.m. Fri, 2 and 7 p.m. Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, Nov. 2-18. Barclay Theater, 817 12th St., Oregon City; $8-$15; www.krayonkids.org or 503-656-6099
"Barefoot in the Park": The Clackamas Community College Theatre Arts Department presents the Neil Simon comedy. Registration recommended. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat and 2:30 p.m. Sun, Nov. 8-18. Osterman Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $10 adults, $8 senior citizens and ages 11 and younger; www.theatreccc.org or Kelly White, 503-594-3153 or kellyw@clackamas.edu
Fall Term Student Performance Showcase: Featuring student directed one-act plays, stand-up comedy and comedy improv. Noon-1 p.m. Tue-Wed, Nov. 27-28; noon-1 and 7:30 p.m. Thu, Nov. 29. Osterman Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; www.theatreccc.org or Kelly White, 503-594-3153 or kellyw@clackamas.edu
More fun events for all ages:
Teen Wii Night: Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to play Wii Super Smash Bros. and eat free pizza. Regular library services not available during program. 6:30-8 p.m. Thu, Nov. 1. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269
Engaging Conversation Series: Concludes with "The Ties That Bind: Interweaving Domestic and Civic Life." 1 p.m. Sat, Nov. 3. Hosted by Clackamas County Historical Society, and supported by Oregon Humanities, National Endowment of the Humanities, and Oregon Cultural Trust. Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City; free program and museum admission; www.clackamashistory.org or 503-655-5574
Stage Left Comedy Presents: Joe Fontenot unleashes his edgy and bipolar style of comedy. Ages 21 and older. 9 p.m. Sat, Nov. 10. Wichita Bar & Grill, 19140 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $4; www.stageleftcomedy.com or 503-557-0277
Reading by Paulann Petersen: Oregon's poet laureate will read her works. 7 p.m. Thu, Nov. 15. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269
Films:
First Friday Film Series: The library co-hosts the series of documentary films that will be shown with discussions moderated by local educators and film enthusiasts. The first film is "King Corn" (not rated), a Peabody-winning documentary from Mosaic Films. Discussion moderated by Trista Cornelius, a Clackamas Community College instructor. Light refreshments provided. 6:30 p.m. Fri, Nov. 2. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library/first-friday-film-series or 503-657-8269
First Friday Film: "A Man Named Pearl" chronicles the story of Pearl Fryer's dazzling garden, as well as his extraordinary life. Film discussion moderated by Clackamas Community College horticulture instructor Renee Harber. Free refreshments provided. 6:30 p.m. Fri, Dec. 7. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; 503-657-8287
First Friday Film: "Hot Coffee: Is Justice Really Being Served?" The McDonalds coffee case has been routinely cited as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of how citizens have taken advantage of America's legal system. But is that a fair rendition of the facts? Come see the film and decide for yourself. 6:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 4. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; 503-657-8287
Thanksgiving and Christmas season:
Thanksgiving Day Dinner: The 18th annual open house features a traditional holiday menu of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, green beans, corn, cranberry, olives, bread and a dessert cart loaded with pies and cakes. Patrons will be seated and waited upon at family-style tables, complete with printed menu, homemade place mats and hot coffee. There will be a craft table for kids, a family clothes closet, dental care packs, and nonperishable food items available to take home. The event is open to the "young and the old, the rich and the poor, those alone for the holiday, or not able to prepare a full meal, and to families, students, retirees, holiday-shift workers, and anybody else wishing company on this day of thanks are welcome." Noon-3 p.m. Thu, Nov. 22. St. John the Apostle Church and School, 417 Washington St., Oregon City; www.sja-catholicchurch.com or 503-742-8202
Main Street Tree Lighting: Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the tree lighting (5 p.m.), as well as live music and free refreshments. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 1. Liberty Plaza on Main Street in downtown Oregon City; free
Christmas Fantasy Trail: A 40-foot lighted castle, music and a wooded walk-through Fantasy Trail offers something for all ages; bonfire nightly, maze and crooked house. 6-9 p.m. Mon-Sat, Dec. 1-29 (closed Christmas Eve and Day). Wenzel Farm, 19754 S. Ridge Road, Oregon City; $4-$5; www.fantasytrail.com or 503-631-2047
"Scrooge": The Christian Youth Theater presents a musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. 7 p.m. Fri-Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, Dec. 7-15, plus 2 p.m. Sun, Dec. 16. Oregon City High School, Jackson campus, 1306 12th St., Oregon City; $9-$12; www.cytvanport.org
"The Homecoming: A Christmas Story": The Oregon City High School Theatre Arts Department will present the play that is based on Earl Hamner Jr's novel "The Homecoming: a novel from Spencer's Mountain." His story also was the basis for the television show "The Waltons." 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat, Dec. 12-15. Oregon City High School, 19761 S. Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; $8; www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us or 503-785-8900
Family Holiday Movie: Watch the comedy "Home Alone" (PG). 6:30 p.m. Thu, Dec. 13. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269
Concert: Local harpist Joanna Pearson performs beautiful holiday melodies. 7 p.m. Thu, Dec. 20. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269
Annual events:
Oregon City Downtown Winter Market: Vendors sells fresh produce, wild mushrooms, farm eggs, fresh fish, pastured meats, salami, honey, preserves, salsas, hummus, breads, pastries, wine, soaps, lotions, garden crafts, gift baskets, trees, wreaths, holiday fare, and cold and hot food and drinks. Features live music and a Kids Power of Produce Club. Monthly 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Saturday. Eighth Street at Main Avenue in Oregon City; free admission and parking; http://orcityfarmersmarket.com; 503-734-0192 or marketmanager@orcityfarmersmarket.com
Taste of Clackamas County: A buffet dinner featuring a variety of signature dishes from Clackamas County restaurants, followed by silent and oral auctions and a raffle. Proceeds benefit Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart, a nonprofit that last year provided 3,000 Christmas stockings to 20 agencies and their clients. Registration required. 6-9 p.m. Thu, Nov. 8. Abernethy Center, 606 15th St., Oregon City; $20; www.fillastocking.org or info@fillastocking.org
Dr. John McLoughlin's Soiree: Dr. John McLoughlin, the founder of Oregon City, is the reason for the party that features micro-brewed beer tasting, refreshments, live music, a silent auction, and a raffle drawing for a 2012 Oregon City Woolen Mills tribute blanket by Pendleton. Tartan, dressy plaid, or period clothing suggested. Proceeds benefit the heritage sites and programs supported by the McLoughlin Memorial Association, including the Rose Farm and McLoughlin House museums. 7 p.m. Fri, Nov. 9. Ainsworth House & Gardens, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; $30; www.mcloughlinhouse.org or 503-656-5146 or dr.mcloughlin@earthlink.net
Willamette Falls Symphony: The fall concert will be at 3 p.m. Sun, Nov. 11. Oregon City United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Road, Oregon City; $12 adults, $10 students and senior citizens, or free to ages 11 and under when accompanied by an adult; Jan Anderson, hyapiano@comcast.net
20/20 Celebration of Sight and Sound: The annual event features R&B and the blues by Rae Gordon and other award-winning musicians, special celebrity guests, silent and oral auctions, a catered dinner and no-host bar. Registration required. Proceeds benefit the 1190 KEX Kids Fund and the Oregon City Lions Club. 5-10 p.m. Sun, Jan. 20. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; $30, or $50 per couple; www.2020event.org or info@2020event.org
Texas Hold'em Tournament: The seventh annual event features card games, cash prizes and a buffet dinner. Registration required. Proceeds benefit projects supported by the Oregon City Rotary Club. 5:30 p.m. Fri, Feb. 1. Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City; $125; www.oregoncityrotary.org
Crab Fest: The annual event features a fresh Oregon Dungeness crab dinner and a wine pull and raffle. Registration required. 5-8 p.m. Sat, Feb. 23. Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City; $50, or $40 in advance (includes $25 donation to Clackamas County Historical Society); www.clackamashistory.org or 503-655-5574
Willamette Falls Symphony: The spring concert includes the sounds of Ireland and the symphony's Youth Concerto winners. 3 p.m. Sun, March 17. Oregon City United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Road, Oregon City; $12 adults, $10 students and senior citizens, or free to ages 11 and under when accompanied by an adult; www.oregoncityumc.com or 503-656-3433
Irish Stew Cook-off: The 10th annual St. Patrick's Day-themed event features stew tastings, live music and a no-host bar. Chefs judged on recipes, fundraising efforts and decorating abilities. People encouraged to wear green. Proceeds benefit the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. Registration required for chefs. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fri, March 22. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; $5 for a tasting spoon for ages 11 and older, free to others; www.oregoncity.org or Oregon City Chamber of Commerce, 503-656-1619
HISTORIC SITES
Oregon City museums declared the first Saturday in December as a Heritage Holiday.
Open house celebrations on Dec. 1 will feature festive decorations, volunteers in period costumes, live music and free refreshments. Admission is free, unless otherwise specified.
Barclay House, 719 Center St.: Features exhibits and a gift shop with many hard-to-find books on northwest history and its pioneers, traditional toys, handcrafted goods, and other items. Also houses offices for the National Park Service and the McLoughlin Memorial Association. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Details: www.mcloughlinhouse.org/barclay.html or 503-656-5146.
End of the Oregon Trail/Oregon State and Mt. Hood Territory Visitor Information Center, 1726 Washington St.: Features interpreters who can answer heritage and other questions, changing displays on Oregon Trail and Clackamas County history, a selection of local products and gifts in the Country Store, a new lounge, a play area for the kids, and free Wi-Fi and refreshments. Open noon-4 p.m. Thursday through Monday, except for holidays. Details: www.historicoregoncity.org or 503-657-9336
Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive: Features 15,000 year-old petroglyphs and artifacts from the American Indian communities of the Willamette Valley and is home to the Clackamas County Historical Society's extensive collection and library where guests can research land claim documents, marriage returns, civil war records and historical photographs. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Details: www.clackamashistory.org/ or 503-655-5574
McLoughlin House, 713 Center St.: Heritage Holiday event 2-6 p.m. Dec. 1. Features exhibits and guided tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Victorian handcraft demonstrations noon-4 p.m. on second Saturday of each month, February through November. Details: www.mcloughlinhouse.org or 503-656-5146
Rose Farm, 915 Rilance Lane: Closed until June 1, but will open at noon Dec. 1 for Heritage Holiday. Admission is $3-$4. Details: http://www.mcloughlinhouse.org/rosefarm.html or 503-656-5146
Stevens-Crawford Heritage House, 603 Sixth St.: Features exhibits and tours. Open noon-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1-15. Details: www.historicoregoncity.org or 503-655-2866
Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Seventh Street and Railroad Avenue: The elevator, opened in 1915, took more than 751 tons of concrete and steel to construct, is 130-feet high, and passengers can zip to the top or to the bottom in 15 seconds. Additionally, passengers can also walk through a 35-foot long tunnel under the tracks rather than over the tracks. It is the only outdoor municipal elevator in the nation and one of only four in the world. The upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer appearance. Winter hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday (closed on holidays). Details: www.orcity.org/publicworks/municipal-elevator or the elevator operator at 503-496-1197
CANBY
Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies: "North by Northwest" (not rated) will be shown. 1 p.m. Wed, Oct. 31. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Halloween Happenings: Senior citizens invited to compete in a costume contest and watch a showing of "Dracula" with Bela Lugosi, 11 a.m. Wed, Oct. 31. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, lunch is $2.50-$4; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Halloween Fun House and Haunted House: Take a tour through Alice in Wonderland and interact with live characters on a winding path that glows. Then check out the Scare If You Dare tour for surprises and startling encounters (nothing gory). Characters played by Canby High drama department and middle school students; with money and materials for props, costumes and other items donated by more than 20 local merchants. Proceeds benefit the Canby Kiwanis Community Food and Toy Drive. 3-7 p.m. Wed, Oct. 31. Holly Mall, 122 N. Holly St. in downtown Canby; $2 or two cans of food; Yvonne Scott, 503-266-3216 or bilvon@canby.com
Halloween Fun: Family activities featured. 4-6 p.m. Wed, Oct. 31. Canby Public Library, 292 N. Holly, Canby; http://www.ci.canby.or.us/Canbylibrary/library.htm or 503-266-3394
Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-city/index.ssf/2012/10/things_to_do_in_oregon_city_an_6.html
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