Tag Archives: Lake Oswego Oregon

Holiday Activities in Lake Oswego (Part I)

It may not even be Halloween yet but it’s never too early to start booking your holiday festivities in Lake Oswego. Popular events like the Tinseltown Trolley sell out early. So start making a list and book the festivities that … Continue reading

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Check out these spooky Lake Oswego neighborhoods daring you to come trick-or-treating

One way to spot trick-or-treat friendly neighborhoods in Lake Oswego is to drive around looking for homes that have decked themselves out with all things spooky, eerie and scary. I’ve done some of the homework for you both in a … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Gifts for a Lake Oswego Care Package

If you’ve got kids off to college, or grads who have set off in search of their careers, they might be missing their hometown about now. A great cure for homesickness is a care package so here are a few … Continue reading

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13 Ways to Get Spooked in and Around Lake Oswego for Halloween

Waiting for Halloween can seem like forever if you’ve got little kids in the house who are ready to strut their costumed selves in search of goodies. Here are a few Halloween activities to help tide them (and you) over … Continue reading

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7 Home Repairs That Might Surprise New Homeowners

I remember the first winter after my wife and I bought our first home and a rainstorm sent our gutters spilling over. No one had ever mentioned that cleaning out your gutters was one of the “joys” of owning a … Continue reading

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11 Spots to Celebrate National Drink Beer Day in Lake Oswego

In a National Drink Beer Day survey the largest majority of respondents (36%) claimed that beer is their favorite beverage when meeting friends at a bar. Which may explain the new additions to Lake Oswego’s beer joints since my roundup … Continue reading

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7 Tips for Enjoying Lake Oswego’s Wine Walk October 5

Lake Oswego’s annual Wine Walk is so popular that it frequently sells out. That tells you two things: it must be a good time if you plan on going, you need to plan ahead. So I’ve put together a game … Continue reading

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Fall Bucket List for Enjoying the Season in and Around Lake Oswego

Summer was always hard to let go of in our family but it helps when you have something to look forward to. So how about making up a Fall Bucket List to enjoy what Lake Oswego and the Portland metro … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Read A Book Day With One of These Recommendations

Friday, September 6, is National Read a Book Day, coming on the heels of beach reads season. My wife and I managed to tally up some pages this summer and I wanted to share a few of our recommendations in … Continue reading

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Free family fun coming up at Lake Oswego’s Collector Car and Classic Boat Show

Lake Oswego is home to two major events that spotlight works of art. The first and largest is the Festival of the Arts. The second largest is the Oswego Heritage Council’s Collector Car and Classic Boat Show set for Sunday … Continue reading

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