Lots of very cool stuff going on this weekend – and the weather is cooperating! Check these out – and don’t forget that our online calendar contains many, many more ideas!
All Weekend
The lions are back! The Oregon Zoo unveils its dramatic new exhibit, Predators of the Serengeti, this weekend. Predators features some of Africa’s most interesting hunters including lions, wild dogs, dwarf mongoose and caracals. Celebrate the opening with African music, dance, storytelling and activity stations. 9 am to 4 pm Sept. 12 and 13. All ages. Free with admission of $10.50 adults, $7.50 kids 3 to 11, free 2 and under. ($2 to park). 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. www.oregonzoo.org.
Muddy Boot Organic Festival. Music, organic foods, activities for kids and more. All ages. Noon to 9 pm Sept. 12. Noon to 6 pm Sept. 13. $5 person, free under 12. Grounds of Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave. 503- 231-4955. www.muddyboot.org.
Oliver! The Lakewood Theatre Company presents this renowned musical. 7:30 pm Sept. 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. 7 pm Sept. 13, 20 and 27. 2 pm Sept. 20. $30 adults, $28 students. 368 S State St., Lake Oswego. 503-635-3901. www.lakewood-center.org.
Mt. Hood Festival of the Forest. Highlights include music, forest activities, nature crafts, guided hikes, a visit from Smokey Bear – and the debut of the US Forest Service “Passport to the Forest;” a mobile environmental education trailer containing games, pelts and more. Noon to 6 pm Sept. 12 and 13. $5 per vehicle. Wildwood Recreation Area, 40 miles east of Portland, off US Highway 26, just past the 39 mile marker. 503-622-3191. www.mthood.info/forestfest.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Aquifer Adventure. Have fun at this family-friendly, pirate-themed festival all about groundwater. Enjoy games, canoe rides to search for hidden treasure and more. Yer best pirate dress encouraged! All ages. Noon to 4 pm. Free. Portland Water Bureau Canoe Launch, 16550 NE Airport Way. 503-281-1132. www.columbiaslough.org.
Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair. Music, poetry, skits and games, children’s activities and info on peace and social justice issues. All ages. 9 am to 5 pm. Free. Esther Short Park, 8th and Columbia. 360-696-4840. www.vancouverpeaceandjusticefair.org.
Free Family Day at Washington County Museum. Enjoy puppet making and a show by Tears of Joy Theatre. 10 am to 2 pm. Free. 17677 NW Springville Rd. 503-645-5353. www.washingtoncountymuseum.org.
Sunday, Sept. 13
Sally the Salmon. World premiere of this Mudeye Puppet Company production. All ages. 10:30 am. $5 adults, $3 children. Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave. 503-248-2900. www.mudeyepuppets.org.
Celebration of Courage. A family festival organized by the Children’s Cancer Association featuring music, crafts, face painting and more. Raffle for Mini Cooper. All ages. Noon to 4 pm. Free. World Trade Center, SW Salmon and First Ave. 503-244-3141. www.childrenscancerassociation.org.
Artists Showcase. Performances and mini-workshops in dance, storytelling, music, visual arts and drama. All ages. 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Free. Sponsored by Young Audiences at Multnomah Art Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-225-5900. www.ya-or.org
Legends of Mexico / Leyendas de México. Nuestro Canto entertains with masks, movement and dance, songs and traditional ancestral music of Mexico. Part of the La Luna Nueva Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture. Ages 5 and up. 7:30 pm. $10 ages 13 and up, $5 ages 5 to 12 (www.pdxtix.net/milagro. Miracle Theatre, 525 SE Stark. 503-236-7253. www.milagro.org.
September 11th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized
