It’s the official start of summer – but rain is in the forecast. No matter. We’ve got options that will work in all kinds of weather – music, plays, carnivals, nature walks, train rides – and more. Click here for many more possibilities.
All Weekend
Day Out with Thomas. All aboard! Ride the “real” Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy entertainment and more. 30 minutes. All ages. Hourly departures 9 am to 6 pm, June 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 and 28. $18 ages 2 and up, plus service charges; advance purchase recommended. Mt. Hood Railroad, 110 Railroad Ave., Hood River. 800-872-4661. www.mthoodrr.com.
Allstate Festival of Balloons. Enjoy the beautiful balloons plus entertainment, carnival, soccer and more. Balloons launch 5:30 and 6:30 am; check the Web site for carnival and entertainment hours. June 19 through 21. Three-day pass $7 ($5 online), free 6 and under, rides/vendors extra. Parking at Tigard High School for $5. Cook Park, 17005 SW 9nd Ave. www.tigardballoon.org.
Strawberry Festival. Hayrides, farm animals, pig barrel train rides and more. U pick berries. All ages. 9 to 6 pm June 18 and 19. 10 am to 5 pm June 20. 11 am to 5 pm June 21. $3 admission, extra charge for some activities, plus cost of fruit. French Prairie Gardens, 17673 French Prairie Road, Saint Paul. 503-633-8445. www.FPGardens.com
Phame’s The Secret Garden. Phame Academy, a troupe of adult actors with developmental disabilities, presents the musical version of the beloved children’s book. Best for older elementary. 7 pm June 20, 2 pm June 21. $18 adults, $15 students, $10 children 12 and under. NW Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett St. 503-973-5815. www.phameacademy.org.
Saturday, June 20
Family Nature Walk. A 2.9 mile loop on Sauvie Island. Bring your binoculars to look for birds. Any age that can hike this far. 9 am to 1 pm. Free, but a $2 donation to the Sierra Club is appreciated. Pre-registration required, meeting spot on registration. Sponsored by the Sierra Club and Kaiser Permanente. 503-282-2905. www.oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/columbia/outings.
Oregon Steamer 50th Anniversary. Celebrate the Zoo train’s birthday, work the hand car, tour the roundhouse and enjoy cake. All ages. 10 am to 2 pm. Train ride $3.50 plus Zoo admission ($9.75 adults, $6.75 kids 3 to 11, free 2 and under). $2 to park. 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. www.oregonzoo.org.
20th Anniversary Gala Concert. Portland Symphonic Girlchoir celebrates 20 years of artistry with a concert of Girlchoir favorites. 3 pm. $10 to $20. First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-226-6162. www.girlchoir.com.
Sunday, June 21
Sunday Parkways. Portland hosted its first Sunday Parkways event last year – and 15,000 people showed up. This year there will be three Sunday Parkways events. The first one takes place Sunday, June 21 in north Portland. A 7.5-mile loop will be closed to cars for this event that celebrates Portland’s reputation as a walkable and bikeable city. Families can bike, walk, push strollers and enjoy children’s activities, entertainment, music, health information and more along the traffic-free route. 9 am to 4 pm. Free. 503-823-5358. www.PortlandSundayParkways.org.
Oregon Historical Society Free on Father’s Day. Free admission for everyone today. All ages. Noon to 5 pm. Oregon Historical Society. 1200 SW Park Ave. 503-222-1741. www.ohs.org.
Father’s Day Celebration at Portland Children’s Museum. Dads get in free. Hike at 11 am and 1 pm, special activities. All ages. 9 am to 5 pm. Most activities free with admission of $8 ages 1 and up. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. www.portlandcm.org.
June 19th, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
