What? It’s mid-August already? Didn’t the kids just get out of school??
Tempus fugit. It happens… We can bemoan our youth (middle age?) hurtling by – or we can go out and have fun. We’ll opt for the latter.
Here are a few possibilities to get you started on that – many more in our online calendar.
All weekend
Jack and the Beanstalk. Broadway Rose Theatre Co. presents this zany original musical with a singing and dancing giant. All ages. 11 am Aug. 12, 13, 14 and 15. $6, free ages 2 and under on laps. Deb Fennell Auditorium at Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Road. 503-620-5262. www.bwayrose.com.
Arts Festival in the Forest. Highlights include visual and performing arts, hikes, music, juggling and children’s arts station. 10 am to 5 pm Aug. 15 and 16. Free. Mary S. Young Park, 19900 Willamette Dr., West Linn. 503-557-4700. www.marysyoungartsfestival.com.
Free Days at Fort Vancouver. Visit the Fort at the best price. All ages. 9 am to 5 pm Aug. 15 and 16. 1001 E 5th St. 360-816-6230. www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/events.htm.
Clark County Fair. Carnival rides, dock dogs, kids’ entertainment and contests, strolling acts, livestock barn and much more. All ages. 10 am to 11 pm Sat. Aug. 14 and 15. 10 am to 10 pm Aug. 16. $9 adult, $5 kids, free under 7. $5 to park, extra charge for rides and other activities. 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash. (Exit 9 off I-5). 360-397-6180. www.clarkcofair.com.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Big Truck Day. Get close up and personal with big trucks of all kinds, enjoy activities, dance. All ages. 10 am to 2 pm. Free. Conestoga Recreation Center, 9985 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton. Park at Southridge High School or Conestoga Middle School. 503-629-6313. www.thprd.org.
Smokey’s Birthday Bash. America’s favorite bear turns 65! Join him at his party, featuring games, prizes, Lodge tours, hikes and more. All ages. 10 am to 3 pm. Free.
Timberline Lodge, one mile east of Government Camp on Hwy. 26. 503-622-3191. ext. 610. www.mthoodvolunteers.wordpress.com.
Tour de Fat. Family-friendly bike festival, costumes encouraged, entertainment, bike rides and more. No dogs please. All ages. 9 am to 4 pm. Free, vendors charge, proceeds benefit Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Waterfront Park, 1020 SW Naito Pkwy. 503-226-0676. www.newbelgium.com.
Family Day at Oregon Historical Society. Special programs for families. Exhibits include one on Claymation and one on 3D. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm. Up to 2 kids (18 or under) get in free with paid adult. $11 adult. 1200 SW Park Ave. 503-306-5198. www.ohs.org.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Mt. Hood Jazz Run. This event features a Kids’ Fun Zone (opens at 9 am) with activities by OMSI, the Oregon Zoo, Portland Children’s Museum, bouncy houses, face painting and more. The Kids’ Fun Zone is free (except for the bounce house; $1 per bounce) and open to the public; each child participating in the Jazz Run receives a free bounce, JaCiva’s cookie and goody bag! 5K run/walk starts at 8 am. 1K and 2K kids run starts at 9 am. $20 for 5K race, $12 for 1 and 2K races (includes cotton t-shirt); additional charge for tech t-shirt and late registration. Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark, Gresham. www.mthoodjazzrun.com.
Sunday Parkways. Southeast streets are closed and families can walk, bike or skate and enjoy fun activities along the way. The 9 mile route connects city parks along SE Ankeny, 42d St., Salmon and Taylor. An. All ages. 9 am to 4 pm. Free.
503-823-5185. www.portlandsundayparkways.org.
Hawthorne Street Fair. Music, street festival with kids’ activities and more. All ages. 11 am to 5 pm. Free; vendors charge. Between SE 30th and 50th Streets on Hawthorne. 503-775-7633. www.thinkhawthorne.com.
India Festival. Music, dance performances and entertainment. All ages. 10:30 am to 9 pm. Free; charge for food/vendors. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave. 503-645-7902. www.icaportland.org.
August 14th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized
