LAKE OSWEGO WINE WALK 2024. Explore downtown Lake Oswego businesses while sampling domestic and international wines at this year’s Lake Oswego Wine Walk. Tickets are $60/person and entitle you to 12 one-ounce pours. Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER AT OHSU DAY TRIP. The Lake Oswego Adult Community Center has a variety of day trips offered throughout the season, but this exclusive group tour will showcase various primate species, their behaviors, and the center’s cutting-edge research on genetics and neuroscience. Participants MUST show proof of COVID vaccination. Thursday, October 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., departing from the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Street. Register for #29066 through the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department. Cost is $17/Resident; $25/Non-Resident.

FIRST SUNDAY MARKET. This month’s market theme is “Sip & Shop” with local wineries on hand for tasting and purchasing. Sunday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Hallmark Drive, next to Mercato Grove.

LIVING WELL DANCE WITH THE MILLENNIUM DANCE BAND. Enjoy the “Big Bands” sounds of the 1930s, 40s and 50s while you strut your stuff on the dance floor. All ages are invited; children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $7/person at the door. Friday, October 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cummins Hall at Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Road.

LAKEWOOD’S ANNUAL COSTUME SALE. Get creative with this year’s Halloween costume by picking up something from Lakewood’s annual sale featuring old costumes, fabrics, shirts and dresses. Friday, October 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 19 from noon to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, 368 S. State Street.

FREEDOM TO READ BOOK DISCUSSION: All Boys Aren’t Blue. As part of their Freedom to Read month, the Lake Oswego Library in partnership with the American Association of University Women is hosting a discussion on the themes and impact of All Boys Aren’t Blue, a memoir-manifesto by George M. Johnson. Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Oswego Heritage House, 398 10th Street.

TEEN HALLOWEEN MOVIE MATINEE. Teens can get in the Halloween spirit with a spooky movie, popcorn and snacks all in the Lake Oswego Library conference room. Saturday, October 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 706 Fourth Street.

DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT. The City is offering a solution for that conundrum of what to do with expired and unwanted medications. Bring them to this drive-through collection event on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Woods (Gallagher Building, 17550 Provost Street in Lake Oswego). Check online for a complete list of what IS and IS NOT accepted.  

SIDE DOOR STAGE LOST TREASURES PERFORMANCE. Enjoy an award-winning rarely performed musical without sets or props as part of the Lakewood Center’s Lost Treasures series. October’s featured selection is By Jeeves, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. and October 26 at both 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the Side Door stage. 368 S. State Street. Tickets are $20 and available online.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING: A PLAY. The Lake Oswego Public Library is hosting a performance of Joan Didion’s play about unexpected loss, the power of grief and how we can heal from its effects. Saturday, October 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street.

MONSTER MASH SPOOKTACULAR. Bring your costumed little ones to enjoy trick or treating at this cobweb filled celebration complete with spooky tunes and ghostly crafts. Thursday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Road.

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