We’ve got tons of cool ideas for your family this weekend – from festivals and nature park openings to train rides, music and art. For more possibilities, check our online calendar.
Saturday, June 27
SeaFest 2009. Ocean games, behind-the-scenes tours, entertainment, hands-on science exhibits, kids’ zone and much more. All ages. 10 am to 4 pm. Free; donations appreciated. Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport. 541-867-0219. www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/seafest.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park. The area’s newest park debuts, with a kids’ play area, 3.5 miles of gravel trails and 230 acres of nature. All ages. Dawn to dusk. Naturalist leads 2 mile family-friendly walk at 7 am, registration required for walk. Check Web site for details. 18892 SW Kemmer Road, Beaverton. 503-629-6350. www.thprd.org/parks/coopermountain.cfm.
Day of the African Child. Music, dance, storytelling, an African market and more. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm. Free with Museum admission of $8 adults, $5 ages 3 to 18, free 2 and under. World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road. 503-228-1367. www.worldforestrycenter.org.
Great American Backyard Campout. Camp in your own back yard. This nationwide event sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. www.nwf.org/BackyardCampout/about.cfm.
Blue Lake Natural Discovery Garden Kickoff. Hands-on activities in the garden. All ages. Noon to 4 pm. Activities free, but park pass is $4. Blue Lake Regional Park, exit 14 off I-84. 503-797-1850 www.oregonmetro.gov.
Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28
World Beat Festival. International music, dance, food, hands-on crafts and folklore. Sat. 10 am children’s parade (staging 9:30 am). Dragon boat races. All ages. 10 am to 11 pm June 27 and 8:30 am to 6 pm June 28. $3 donation suggested, extra charge for some activities. Riverfront Park, 116 Marion St. NE. Salem. 503-581-2004. www.worldbeatfestival.org.
Good in the Neighborhood. This multi-cultural music and food festival features KidSpace arts and crafts area (noon to 6 pm), parade (11 am June 27) and more. All ages. Noon to 9 pm June 27 and noon to 7:30 pm June 28. Free, vendors charge. King School Park, NE 6th and Humboldt. 503-282-1288. www.GoodintheNeighborhood.org.
Day Out with Thomas. 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 26, 27 and 28. $18 ages 2 and up, plus service charges; advance purchase strongly recommended. Mt. Hood Railroad, 110 Railroad Ave., Hood River. 800-872-4661. www.mthoodrr.com.
Sunday, June 28
The Nature of Cooper Mountain. Join a naturalist to explore the flora and fauna of our area’s newest park. Ages 10 and over. 1 to 3:30 pm. Free; advance registration required.
18892 SW Kemmer Road, Beaverton. 503-629-6350. www.oregonmetro.gov/naturalareas.
Professor Banjo at Airplay. Music fun for all ages. 5 pm. $5 person/$10 family.
Airplay Cafe, 701 E Burnside. 503-808-7908. www.AirplayCafe.com.
Portland Art Museum Sundays for Families. Every Sunday in June families can make art inspired by the Native American art collection from 1 to 3 pm. Take a family tour at 12:30. Listen to arty stories at 2:30 pm. All ages. Free with admission of $10 adults, $9 students, free 17 and under. 1219 SW Park Ave. 503-226-2811. www.pam.org.
June 26th, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
