What’s the fam in the mood for this weekend? A play? Music? May Day celebrations? A fairy festival? Japanese children’s day? Hawaiian culture? Living history? We’ve got’em all! Check these ideas out – and find plenty more by clicking here to see our online calendar.
Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3
The Hobbit. Northwest Children’s Theater presents an adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s epic adventure story. Ages 6 and up. 7 pm May 1, 8, 15 and 22. 2 pm May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24. 6 pm May 3, 10, 17 and 24. $20 adults, $16 youth, plus service charge. NW Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett St. 503-222-4480. www.nwcts.org.
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta. Entertainment, games, kids’ activities and more. All ages. 11 am to 11 pm May 1 through 5. $8 ages 12 and up, $2 ages 4 to 11, free 3 and under. 503-232-7550. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. www.cincodemayo.org.
Petit Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood. Bayou version of the classic fairy tale, told in rhyming Creole dialect and Zydeco-influenced music and presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre. All ages. 2 and 5 pm May 2, 9 and 16, 2 pm May 3, 10 and 17. 7 pm May 8. $24 and $19 adults, $20 and $16 child, plus applicable service charges. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. 503-228-9571. www.octc.org.
ZooZoo. Imago Theatre presents the best of FROGZ and Biglittlethings. All ages. 7 pm May 1 and 8. 2 and 7 pm May 2. 9 and 2 pm May 3 and 10. $28 adults, $15 kids, plus service charges. 17 SE 8th St. 503-231-9581. www.imagotheatre.com
Wildlife Gardening at the Zoo. OSU master gardeners teach how to make your yard wildlife friendly. Kids enjoy make-and-take activity, while supplies last. Held outdoors. All ages. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. and Sun. through October. Sponsored by Metro. Free with Zoo admission of $9.75 adults, $6.75 kids 3 to 11, free 2 and under. 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. www.oregonmetro.gov/garden.
African Celebration. Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir perform African music. All ages. $25 reserved, $15 general. 2 pm May 2: Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda St. 2 pm May 3: St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 NW Davis St. 503-230-0652. www.oregonrepsingers.org.
Saturday, May 2
Oregon Safe Kids Day. Safety tips, exhibits, hands-on activities for kids and more, all highlighting prevention of childhood injuries. All ages. 9 am to 2 pm. Free with admission of $9.75 adults, $6.75 kids 3 to 11, free 2 and under. Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. www.oregonzoo.org.
Children’s Fairy Festival. Dress in your fairy best and enjoy many activities including entertainment, parade, wand making, wing making and more. 10 am to 3 pm. $4 adults, $3 kids, free under 2, extra charge for some activities. No pets please. Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 SW Shattuck Road. 503-244-1133. www.alpenrose.com.
Hawaiian May Day Festival. May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii. Bring the keiki (children) to celebrate this Hawaiian cultural tradition with lei making, Hawaiiian bowling and fishing, Tahitian weaving, entertainment and more. Arts and crafts vendors, refreshments available for purchase. 11 am to 7 pm. Free admission; small charge for activities. Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 3000 N.W. 119th Street, Vancouver. 360-901-3749. www.kaleinani.com.
May Faire. Music, May Pole dancing, games and more. All ages. 11 am to 4 pm. Free. Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison, Milwaukie. 503-654-2200. www.portlandwaldorfschool.org.
Founders Day At Champoeg Park. Living history programs, tours, horse plowing competition and more. All ages. 1 to 4 pm. $3 per vehicle. Champoeg State Heritage Area, 8239 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul. 503-678-1251. www.oregonstateparks.org.
Sunday, May 3
Kodomo no Hi. Celebrate Children’s Day at the beautiful Japanese Garden. Make Japanese crafts, enjoy taiko drumming, cultural demos and more. All ages. Noon to 4 pm. Free with admission of $8 adults, $5.25 youth, free under 6. 611 SW Kingston Ave. 503-223-1321. www.japanesegarden.com.
Young Artists Concert. Winners of the annual Young Artists classical music competition perform. Best for older elementary. 7:30 pm. $13 to $57.50, plus service charges. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway. 503-245-4885. www.metroartsinc.org.
$2 Sunday at OMSI. The first Sunday of every month OMSI is just $2 admission and parking is free. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000. www.omsi.edu.
May 1st, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
