The first day of fall is September 22nd! With cooler temperatures and the rains coming back before we know it, we say goodbye to summer and hello to decorative gourds, cozy sweaters, and warm drinks. As the leaves begin to change, Portlanders start to prepare for the holiday season and winterize their homes in preparation for the inevitable wet weather (and maybe even some snow!). Are you ready? Here are a few local businesses that can help you make the most of the harvest season.
- 82nd Ave: Get all of your fall planting needs at Portland Nursery! Now is a great time to plant kale, beets, lettuce, and other fall veggies.
- Beaumont: Do it Best Hardware has a friendly, knowledgeable staff and everything you need for fall under one roof. From rakes and outdoor supplies to cozy items for inside your home, Do it Best has it all.
- Central Eastside: Prepare for the holiday cooking season by stocking up at Rose’s Equipment & Supply, one of the largest dealers of foodservice equipment and supplies in the Pacific Northwest.
- Foster: You can never have enough flannel as you head into the cooler months. Check out Foster Outdoor’s selection of new & used clothing and outdoor gear to prep for the changing season.
- Hawthorne: Make sure your car is equipped for the upcoming winter weather. Hawthorne Auto Clinic can check your vehicle’s tires, wipers, and heater so you can venture out with confidence.
- Hillsdale: Stock up on handcrafted pastries, breads, tarts, savories, and more at Baker & Spice! Preorder challah and other seasonal treats for Rosh Hashanah today!
- Lloyd/NE Broadway: Broadway Hardware offers a wide variety of paint, lawn and garden supplies, tools, and virtually anything you’ll ever need to fix, repair, and maintain your home.
- Multnomah Village: Cozy up with some new books for the season inside at Annie Bloom’s Books! Since 1978, they have been offering an amazing curation of books, both new and old.
- Soul District: A favorite autumn tradition is the MLK Dream Run! This Saturday marks the kick-off party with live entertainment, food, drinks, and their Soul-Fun vendor market. Sunday is the big event! Get more information and sign up to participate here.
- St. Johns: Enjoy the changing of the season with the Fall Fling in the historic St. Johns business district on September 27. They will have art, activities, and music from 1-4pm in the St. Johns Plaza. It will be a district-wide celebration with specials from local businesses all day!
- Stadium District: Fall sports have kicked off and Marathon Taverna is the perfect place to catch all of your favorite games and even shoot a rack of pool!
- Williams District: Get your pumpkin spice fix at Either/Or, which has a variety of warm drinks that are the perfect complement to a crisp fall morning.
This list is non-exhaustive so there are plenty of other ways to support local businesses while getting ready for fall. What are you doing to prepare? Show us on Instagram and Facebook.