Front Porch Park gets its official welcome Sunday, October 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. outside SaunaGlo.

The free, kid-friendly dedication highlights native plants, pollinator habitat, pesticide-free gardening, and downtown re-greening.

Community partners connected with gardens, civic work, and children’s outdoor spaces are expected to participate.

SaunaGlo will open its building for restrooms, warming up, and a look at its indoor plant garden.

An RSVP is requested but not required. Bring a light rain layer and confirm final details with the host before attending.

Concord Community Center hosts Boo Bash October 23 and 24, with sessions from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The indoor route includes themed trick-or-treat stations, crafts, music, photo opportunities, and candy.

Admission is listed at $5 for district residents and $7 for non-residents.

Costumes are encouraged, and the indoor setting provides a weather-friendly option for families.

Advance registration is required and space is limited, so reserve a session before making plans.

Wizard of Floyd runs November 5–21 at Chapel Theatre on SE Harrison Street.

The production reimagines Dorothy’s journey through 21 Pink Floyd songs performed with a live cover band.

Shows are scheduled Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

November 21 is listed as a two-show day at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Check current ticket prices, availability, and production-effect guidance directly with Chapel Theatre.

Milwaukie Rotary’s holiday wreath pickup runs Sunday, November 22, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Preordered wreaths and hanging baskets will be available at the special Thanksgiving Milwaukie Farmers Market.

Organizers expect a limited number of additional wreaths for walk-up shoppers.

The event creates an easy combined stop for holiday greenery, Thanksgiving ingredients, and local vendors.

Order ahead for the best certainty, and confirm styles, prices, availability, and pickup instructions with Rotary.

Rice Thai Cookery serves noodles, curries, fried rice and shareable starters at 10614 SE Main Street in downtown Milwaukie.

Weekday service runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.; weekend hours are noon to 9 p.m.

The menu covers familiar choices such as pad Thai and yellow curry alongside kao soy, seafood specialties and several tofu-friendly dishes.

Weekday lunch selections currently begin around $14.75, while many standard dinner entrées start near $16.75.

Ask directly about spice and allergies, then consider sharing a noodle dish, curry and starter.

The Smoking Jay serves brisket, pulled pork, pork belly and smoked chicken at 6305 SE King Road in Milwaukie.

Current hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, with service ending earlier when food sells out.

Order meat by the pound, choose a sandwich or try tacos with smoked slaw and pickled red onions.

Scratch-made sides include loaded potato salad, beans, smoked shells and cheese, slaw, potato wedges and cornbread.

Check availability before a late visit, especially when brisket is the main attraction.