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As summer fades, children return to school and the air feels a little cooler. But just because the temperatures are lower doesn’t mean Portland’s cooling down as well. There’s a new set of adventures to be had, whether you want to plunder like a pirate or get lost a corn maze. Looking for an adventure of a different kind? Nurture your artistic side with the city’s rich cultural scene or bring out your inner fashionista at Portland Fashion Week. Grab a scarf and make your way to Portland this fall — adventure awaits.

Autumn is the most bountiful time of year in the Portland area. Oregon Bounty celebrates the region’s abundance with two months of unique travel experiences, harvest festivals and special overnight packages, all highlighting our diverse culinary landscape.

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Shiver me timbers! The Third Annual Portland Pirate Festival is set to take place Sept. 20-21 at Cathedral Park. This year’s event features a family activity village with a walk-through Pirate Adventure; the new-and-improved Cannon Battle Show; wandering jugglers; jet boat rides on the Willamette River; storytellers; sword-fighting demonstrations by the rapscallion Pirates of Puget Sound; puppet shows; and general mayhem — as well as two musical stage shows — provided by the B.O.O.M. (Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries) Pirates. On the festival grounds, the Scoundrels’ Court area will offer a scavenger hunt and interactive games, while the Marauders’ Marketplace will brim with treasures to take home.
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With autumn in the air, a new corn maze has been unveiled at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island. Each year, a unique giant puzzle — dubbed the “MAiZE” — is sculpted into a corn field. This year you’ll see the “Bridgetown MAiZE,” celebrating the city’s bridges, rivers, mountains and love of the outdoors. You can even climb the maze’s new bridges and get a bird’s-eye view from above the corn.

Once you find your way out of the maze, you can take a hayride, check out the giant slide, explore the pumpkin patch or the haunted corn field, or get a bite at the Patio Café. Don’t leave your dog behind — they’re welcome on the farm, too. More info >>

Okay, maybe you’re not ready to make your debut on the catwalk, but you can check out everything Portland designers have to offer during Portland Fashion Week in the hip Pearl District. This isn’t your mother’s fashion week, either. Last year was the first all-green, eco-consciously produced show. From lighting to recycled fabric, organic food to transportation partners, this event is dedicated to keeping the planet — not just clothes horses — looking gorgeous. And this year’s show will be just as sustainable. Leading designers from Portland and around the world will be on hand to dazzle audiences with their hip, eco-friendly designs. More info>>

Whether you’re a seasoned art admirer or just starting out, it’s easy and fun to dive into Portland’s art scene. Portland Opera begins its “Life on the Edge” season Sept. 26 with La Traviata, while Oregon Ballet Theatre brings Swan Lake to town Oct. 11 and White Bird kicks off its season with Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet with the Shaolin Monks on Sept. 24.

If the world’s a stage to you, check out some of Portland’s great theatre companies, including ArtistsRep and Portland Center Stage. If film is more your scene, there’s always something showing at Living Room Theatres, the NW Film Center or any of the independent theatres in town. Visit our arts offers page for discounts on tickets to these performances and more.

And don’t forget visual arts — there’s a variety of galleries and museums with exhibitions for nearly every taste. Check out Manuf®actured: The Conspicuous Transformation of Everyday Objects at the Museum of Contemporary Craft to see how artistisans create new work from mass-produced items. Enjoy the great outdoors without leaving the city: simply head to the Portland Art Museum to see Wild Beauty: Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, a photographic history of this Pacific Northwest wonder. Still looking for more to satisfy your cultural appetite? Portland Art Focus has the scoop on what’s going on in Portland.

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