Saturday, October 1st, 10am to 2pm
Youth Games at Nike Campus
cost: free
This year’s event will bring nearly 500 participants and their families to the Nike Campus to get an up-close and personal walk-through of Special Olympics sporting events, local support services for people with intellectual disabilities, and the chance to interact with local and professional athletes in four Olympic sports. All participants will receive a free T-shirt and lunch will be provided. Intended for children 7-18 years old. http://www.soor.org/youthgames/
Saturday, October 1st, 1030am to 11am
Special Needs Story Time, Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton
cost: free
This storytime is an option for families with children who have special needs that require a multi-sensory, yet low-key presentation. Program content is intended for preschool/primary grades and features routine cues, alternative story formats, and a take-home activity.Registration is required. Please phone (503)350-3600 to register or sign-up in person at the Children's Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration begins one month before the program.
Sunday, October 2nd, 930am to 530pm
OMSI $2 days
http://www.omsi.edu/home
cost: $2 per person
First Sunday of the month is cheap day at OMSI with $2 admission per person.
Thursday, October 6th, 630pm to 830pm
Family Art Night at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main Street, Hillsboro
cost: $5 per participant
A drop in art event for the whole family. You only pay for who ever is going to create the craft. All supplies and instruction is included in the price. This event occurs every Thursday evening with a different project each week.
Friday, October 7th, 4pm to 8pm
Portland Children's Museum
http://www.portlandcm.org/
Cost: FREE!!!
Once a month, on the first Friday, Portland Children's Museum offers a free night. This one is just in time to enjoy the new Lego Castle exhibit. Also if your family qualifies for free school lunch or Oregon Health Plan you can apply for a $10 yearly family membership to the museum. http://www.portlandcm.org/get-involved/community-partners/. The third Thursday, October 20th is the Autism Speaks sponsored day at the museum with dollar off coupons available on the PCM facebook page.
Saturday, October 8th, 11am to 4pm
Harvest Century 3 mile family bike ride starting at Washington County Fairgounds
cost: free
Tricylces, bikes, wheelchairs, and strollers are all welcome at this inclusive family event. Or you don't even have to ride at all and can just hang out for face painting, live music, crafts, and adaptive bikes. For more information and to register go to harvestcentury.org
Saturday, October 8th, 10am
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic, at all Lowe's locations
http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/
cost: free
Twice monthly, Lowe's hosts a free building clinic for kids for ages 6-12. Lowe's gives kids all the parts to build the current project, an apron, goggles, a patch and certificate of completion. Owen LOVES these classes. Basically there is a long work table set up and you assist your child in completing their project. There is a sign up on their website, but really it's just first come first served.
Tuesday, October 11th, all day
Oregon Zoo Walmart Day
http://www.oregonzoo.org/
cost: $4 per person
Second Tuesday of the month is the cheap day at the zoo with $4 admission per person. Kids 3 and under are free.
Sunday, October 16th, 10am to 5pm
Apple Fest at Oregon Heritage Farms
22801 Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro
cost: free
http://www.oregonheritagefarm.com/
Sunday, October 16th, 9am-5pm
St. Matthew Catholic Church Fall Festival
473 SE 3rd, Hillsboro
cost: free
http://www.stmatthewhillsboro.org/?i=2188&mid=1000&id=32701
Haven't been but we may go this year! Festival offers: face painting, crafts, live band, pizza, autumn dinner, basket raffle, plus food and crafts for sale.
Wednesday, October 19th, 6pm to 8pm
Pump it Up Sensory Night
9665 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton
cost: $7 per child, adults free
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/or/beaverton/party-packages/sensory-night!-valid-01-01-07-12-31-11-p4q6q3647.htm
Thursday, October 20th, 11am to 4pm
Community Wide Disablities Resource Fair
Village Baptist Church 330 SW Murray (near Walker Rd)
cost: free
A family friendly event to share information about all the disability services available. For more information contact idno@msn.com.
Saturday, October 1st, 1030am to 11am
Special Needs Story Time, Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton
cost: free
This storytime is an option for families with children who have special needs that require a multi-sensory, yet low-key presentation. Program content is intended for preschool/primary grades and features routine cues, alternative story formats, and a take-home activity.Registration is required. Please phone (503)350-3600 to register or sign-up in person at the Children's Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration begins one month before the program.
Sunday, October 2nd, 930am to 530pm
OMSI $2 days
http://www.omsi.edu/home
cost: $2 per person
First Sunday of the month is cheap day at OMSI with $2 admission per person.
Thursday, October 6th, 630pm to 830pm
Family Art Night at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main Street, Hillsboro
cost: $5 per participant
A drop in art event for the whole family. You only pay for who ever is going to create the craft. All supplies and instruction is included in the price. This event occurs every Thursday evening with a different project each week.
Friday, October 7th, 4pm to 8pm
Portland Children's Museum
http://www.portlandcm.org/
Cost: FREE!!!
Once a month, on the first Friday, Portland Children's Museum offers a free night. This one is just in time to enjoy the new Lego Castle exhibit. Also if your family qualifies for free school lunch or Oregon Health Plan you can apply for a $10 yearly family membership to the museum. http://www.portlandcm.org/get-involved/community-partners/. The third Thursday, October 20th is the Autism Speaks sponsored day at the museum with dollar off coupons available on the PCM facebook page.
Saturday, October 8th, 11am to 4pm
Harvest Century 3 mile family bike ride starting at Washington County Fairgounds
cost: free
Tricylces, bikes, wheelchairs, and strollers are all welcome at this inclusive family event. Or you don't even have to ride at all and can just hang out for face painting, live music, crafts, and adaptive bikes. For more information and to register go to harvestcentury.org
Saturday, October 8th, 10am
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic, at all Lowe's locations
http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/
cost: free
Twice monthly, Lowe's hosts a free building clinic for kids for ages 6-12. Lowe's gives kids all the parts to build the current project, an apron, goggles, a patch and certificate of completion. Owen LOVES these classes. Basically there is a long work table set up and you assist your child in completing their project. There is a sign up on their website, but really it's just first come first served.
Tuesday, October 11th, all day
Oregon Zoo Walmart Day
http://www.oregonzoo.org/
cost: $4 per person
Second Tuesday of the month is the cheap day at the zoo with $4 admission per person. Kids 3 and under are free.
Sunday, October 16th, 10am to 5pm
Apple Fest at Oregon Heritage Farms
22801 Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro
cost: free
http://www.oregonheritagefarm.com/
Sunday, October 16th, 9am-5pm
St. Matthew Catholic Church Fall Festival
473 SE 3rd, Hillsboro
cost: free
http://www.stmatthewhillsboro.org/?i=2188&mid=1000&id=32701
Haven't been but we may go this year! Festival offers: face painting, crafts, live band, pizza, autumn dinner, basket raffle, plus food and crafts for sale.
Wednesday, October 19th, 6pm to 8pm
Pump it Up Sensory Night
9665 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton
cost: $7 per child, adults free
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/or/beaverton/party-packages/sensory-night!-valid-01-01-07-12-31-11-p4q6q3647.htm
Thursday, October 20th, 11am to 4pm
Community Wide Disablities Resource Fair
Village Baptist Church 330 SW Murray (near Walker Rd)
cost: free
A family friendly event to share information about all the disability services available. For more information contact idno@msn.com.
Sunday, October 30th, 9am to 11am
Autism Family Social Group @ Oregon Gymnastics Academy
16305 NW Bethany Ct., Suite 109, Beaverton
cost: $5 per child
The Autism Family Social Group was created to bring families together that share the same journey called Autism.The group's mission is to create a loving, supportive environment for th entire family to share and learn about each other's veiws and expereinces regarding Autism. Come to share, listen, vent, or at the very least take a break while your kids play. Remember, it's an event for the whole family; siblings are welcome too!The group meets on the last Sunday of every month and there is a $5/child. Contact group facilitator, Katie Candeaux at katie.candeaux@ogagym.org with any questions or concerns.
Washington County is home to many pumpkin patches. Here is a list with web addresses: http://www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/Pumpkin-Patches-in-Washington-County/
Last year we visited Lakeview Farms where for $4 per person you can take a train and boat ride out to the pumpkin patch to select your pumpkin. It is difficult if you have a child in a wheelchair, but friends of ours think of this as their favorite pumpkin patch.
Trick or Treating Events
Many places around town offer free trick or treating type events, here are a few in the Hillsboro area:
Tanasbourne Village Shopping Center, Friday, Oct. 29, 3pm-5pm
Sunset Esplande Shopping Center, Friday, Oct. 29, 3pm-5pm
Downtown Hillsboro businesses, Saturday, Oct 30, 4pm-6pm, with Radio Disney and a coloring contest
