Thursday Tidbits
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This week’s Tidbits kicks off with Halloween-style fall festivities before easing into regular updates — and ends with a little nudge toward Thanksgiving planning.
Fall Fun & Halloween Happenings
Backwoods Brewing – Party Acre Pumpkins
Head to Carson, Washington on Saturday, October 25th, from 2–5 pm for Party Acre Pumpkins! Decorate pumpkins, eat cookies and sip bevvies! The bar will be open, and to-go food orders available. The event takes place in their lower tent, Camp 12.
Hallowine Walk – Downtown Hood River
Also on Saturday, October 25th, join Visit Hood River for the annual Hallowine Walk. Meet at the Visitor Center at 1 pm and stroll downtown in your boo-tastic best while sipping wines from 12+ participating wineries. For tix click here.
Packer Orchards – Last Weekend of Fall Fun
Your final chance for pumpkins, cider, and cozy memories runs Thursday to Sunday. Don’t miss their famous cider donuts, caramel apples, marionberry cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice lattes, hot cider, and pumpkin milkshakes. Plus, edible pumpkins and gourds to take home! 3020 Thomsen Rd, Hood River.
Pearl’s Place Fruit – Last Weekend Before Halloween
Vine-grown pumpkins, crisp pears, and the best apple cider slushie you’ll ever try! Stop by this admission-free farm for U-Pick apples and pre-picked pears. Starting in November, Pearl’s Place will be open weekends only. 1860 OR-35, Hood River.
Mt. View Orchards – End-of-Season Sale
Enjoy $1/lb U-Pick apples and pears until sold out, plus great deals on cider and juice. Time to stock up for baking and canning before the orchard closes for the year. 6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd, Mt Hood/Parkdale.
Regularly Scheduled Deliciousness
Solstice Pizza
Detroit-style pizzas are back every Wednesday and Thursday in the café. Hood River Waterfront.
Café Enza
Happy Hour is here! Enjoy $4 off wood-fired pizzas and sandwiches, Monday–Saturday, 2–5 pm. 418 E. Second Street, The Dalles.
Mt. View Brewing & Grateful Vineyard
Hospitality Industry Appreciation Days every Monday and Tuesday — 20% off food and drinks for hospitality workers. Walk-ins welcome!
Remedy Café
Breakfast burritos served all day, every day (9–5) in downtown Hood River — 112 3rd St, Hood River.
Grasslands Barbecue Candy Apple Spiral Ham
Thinking Ahead: Thanksgiving Planning
It’s never too early to plan your holiday meal!
Grasslands Barbecue
Pre-order your Thanksgiving feast through their website (under Store). Meals come chilled with easy reheat instructions. Pickup: Nov. 26 by 4 pm at the food truck, Hood River Waterfront.
Boda’s Kitchen
Order your Thanksgiving turkeys and sides early — whole birds go fast! Grab an order form in-store or view it online and email your order to catering@bodaskitchen.com.
Pickup: Nov. 26, 3–5 pm.
Prefer to Dine Out?
Riverside Hood River (Best Western) – Serving Thanksgiving dinner 12–7:30 pm. Reservations: 541-386-4410.
Simon’s Cliff House (Columbia Gorge Hotel) – Thanksgiving buffet, seatings every hour from 11 am, the last seating is at 2 pm. Book online or call 541-387-5426.
Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill (Cooper Spur Resort) – Seatings at 1:30, 4, and 6:30 pm. Reservations: 541-352-6692.
Have a wonderful and delicious Fall weekend!