Modified Fall Harvest Festival Celebration to Take Place Oct. 14-29

October 7, 2020 — Charged with developing the annual Fall Harvest Festival during a unique, challenging year for holiday celebrations, the Parks and Recreation Department is curating a two-week-long celebration packed with family-friendly fall activities.

A free pumpkin giveaway, costumed events, and virtual photo contests (with great prizes!) are just a few of the many activities on the modified Harvest Festival schedule.

Because of public health and safety measures that restrict group activities to stem the transmission of COVID-19, the annual Festival and 5k run at Stein-Boozier Barn are not taking place this year. Other family fall traditions, including trick-or-treating, are considered high risk by state and federal public health officials.

“To continue one of the City’s favorite holiday event traditions, we had to get creative,” said Recreation Coordinator Erica Behler. “In the spirit of the season, we are hoping people are ready to show off their crafts and their costumes and inspired to partake in the activities that make this time of year fun.”

The list of Fall Harvest Festival activities includes:

Oct. 14, 1- 2:30 pm: Ice Cream & Craft Pick-Up. Community Center patrons are invited to attend a drive-thru ice cream social for ice cream, a fall craft package and to say hello to Community Center staff!

Oct. 15, 10 am-noon: Drive-Thru Pumpkin and Craft Pick-Up: While supplies last, people can visit Murase Plaza to pick up a pumpkin and a craft kit at no charge! This is a drive-thru event (no walk-ups); masks must be worn. Enter via Memorial Dr., across from the Library

Oct. 15, 10:30 am: Storytime Live: The Youth Services Staff share their favorite stories in their own zany and creative storytelling and early-learning fun! Visit Zoom.com, enter meeting #450 269 930.

Oct. 16, 10:30 am: Baby Rhyme Time. Join Jo for a round of songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces to share with your baby. Grow your little reader with these fun early learning activities!

Oct. 16-18: Virtual Fall Door Décor Contest. Participants can put their decorating and home décor skills to the test in this virtual contest! The rules: decorate your front door with fall-themed décor, take a picture, and submit it on Facebook or Instagram using the  #WilsonvilleFallDoorDecor hashtag to be automatically entered. A gift basket winner is being chosen at random on Oct. 19 and announced via Wilsonville Parks and Rec social media channels.

Oct. 18, 11 am: Virtual Craft-Wand Making. Recreation Coordinator Erica Behler hosts this Facebook Live tutorial on how to create your very own magic wand. This craft requires the use of a hot glue gun; children may need supervision. Supply list posted in advance at WilsonvilleParksandRec.com/HarvestFestival     

Oct. 19-23: Hidden Pumpkins. A new hunt each day. Follow new clues posted on the Wilsonville Parks and Rec Facebook page to find a pumpkin hidden in the City. The first person to find each pumpkin wins a prize!

Oct. 20, 10:30 am: Toddler Time. Librarian Brad engages toddlers in interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and play to help toddlers build skills for reading readiness! Join Brad live on Zoom @ 450-269-930 for a fun and interactive storytime!

Oct. 20, 11 am-3 pm: Soles 4 Souls Sneaker Drive.  With Soles 4 Souls, we’re collecting shoes. Drop your used shoes to the Parks and Rec. Admin Building drive-through donation site. For more information on Soles 4 Souls, please visit: https://soles4souls.org/

Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:30 am: Storytime LIVE. The Youth Services Staff share their favorite stories in their own zany and creative blend of storytelling and early learning fun! Tune in on Zoom @ 450-269-930.

Oct. 23, 10:30 am: Baby Rhyme Time. Join Jo for a round of songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces to share with your baby. Grow your little reader with these fun early learning activities!

Oct. 24-25: Virtual Howl-O-Ween Contest. Visit the dog park, put a costume on your pooch and take a picture with the hashtag #WilsonvilleHowlOWeen to be automatically entered to win a Nature’s Pet Prize Basket. Signage at the dog park indicates where to take the picture. A winner is chosen at random and announced Oct. 26, via Wilsonville Parks and Rec. social media channels.

Oct. 24-25: Pumpkin Carving Contest. Put your creative carving skills to the test in this virtual contest! Carve your pumpkin, snap a picture and post with the hashtag #WilsonvillePumpkinCarving to be entered to win a 32 oz Hydroflask water bottle. Two winners, chosen at random, are being announced Monday, Oct. 26 via Wilsonville Parks and Rec social media channels.

Oct: 26-28: Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin. See the pumpkin at Town Center Park, visible through the large windows at the Parks and Rec. Admin building. Use the QR code on the window to enter your best guess or come inside (8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday) to enter your guess on paper. Whoever is closest to guessing the weight of the pumpkin will win a kids prize basket valued at $50. Winner to be announced on Thursday, Oct. 29 via Wilsonville Parks and Rec social media channels.

Oct. 27, 10:30 am: Toddler Time. Librarian Brad engages toddlers in interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and play to help toddlers build skills for reading readiness! Join Brad live on Zoom @ 450-269-930 for a fun and interactive storytime!

Oct. 28, 10 am-noon: Chalk the Park Costume Day. Come Chalk the Park in your Halloween Costume! Come to Town Center Park, grab a pack of chalk and create your masterpiece! Each family gets their own set of chalk to take home. Please wear a face covering when interacting with staff or other participants. Cones will be set up throughout the park to designate drawing stations. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.

Oct. 29, 10:30 am: Slightly Spooky Storytime and Pumpkin Polka Parade. Library staff share their favorite stories with a zany and creative blend of storytelling and early learning fun! Tune in live on Zoom @ 450-269-930.

The Fall Harvest Festival activity schedule is subject to change. See complete information and additional details at wilsonvilleparksandrec.com/parksrec/page/fall-harvest-festival.

For more information, contact Erica Behler, Recreation Coordinator, 503-570-1525, behler@ci.wilsonville.or.us.

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