Tripster: Weekend Plans, October 2012

HAPPENINGS
OCT 13 Nick Symmonds Springfield 800, a series of 800-meter runs led by two-time Olympian Nick Symmonds, in Springfield. Details: eugenecascadescoast.org
OCT 13–14 Fall foliage train rides on the historic Sumpter Valley Railroad in Eastern Oregon. Details: geisergrand.com
OCT 18–22 Astoria International Film Festival. Details: goaiff.com
OCT 19 Jazz at the Oxford concert series begins in Bend. Details: theoxfordhotelbend.com
OCT 19–21 Hood River Harvest Fest, a delicious celebration of the valley's bounty. Details: hoodriver.org
OCT 20 Willlamette Valley Fresh Hops Fest, the last in a series of statewide events celebrating beer made with fresh hops, in Eugene. Details: oregonbeer.org
DEALS
$400 FLIGHTS TO HAWAII Currently available for fall and winter travel through fly.com
KIDS FREE IN SAN DIEGO For the entire month of October, children get free admission to San Diego's signature attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, and Legoland and free meals at participating restaurants like the Hard Rock Café. Details: sandiego.org
SECOND NIGHT HALF PRICE At Cooper Spur Mountain Resort through November 15. Details: cooperspur.com