Yipes! Where did the time go? Labor Day weekend means that summer has officially come to a close. 
Not to worry – we’ll keep the fun coming at ya. Start with these ideas – check our online calendar for many more.
All Weekend
Oregon State Fair. The fun continues at the BIG ONE, the Oregon State Fair, through Labor Day. Enjoy the rodeo, circuses, competitions, music, AG-Ventureland farming area, Fun with Physics, carnival rides, animals galore – and much, much more. 10 am to 11 pm Sept. 5. 10 am to 10 pm Sept. 6 and 7. $10 adults, $5 ages 6 to 12, free 5 and under, discount for advance purchase, extra charge for rides, some activities and shows. Free parking. 2330 17th St. NE, Salem. 503-947-3247. www.oregonstatefair.org.
OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show. Touch some of the 100 plus exotic animals on display at OMSI this weekend. Enjoy a reptile scavenger hunt. Special kids’ activities Sept. 6, with face painting from 1 to 3 pm. All ages. 9:30 am to 7 pm, Sept. 5, 6 and 7. Free with admission of $11 adults, $9 youth. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4677. www.omsi.edu/reptileshow.
Pomeroy Children’s Weekend. Special children’s activities and free hayrides for kids under 12. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm Sept. 5. 1 to 5 pm Sept. 6. $6 adults, $4 ages 3 to 11, free 2 and under. Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, Wash. 360-686-3537. www.pomeroyfarm.org.
Art in the Pearl. Arts festival with theater, music and hands-on activities for kids and adults plus art to buy. All ages. 10 am to 6 pm Sept. 5 and 6. 10 am to 5 pm Sept. 7. Free. NW Park Blocks between Burnside and Glisan. 503-722-9017. www.artinthepearl.com.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Champoeg Farmstead Day. View and participate in living history demos, including butter churning, spinning and wool carding and pioneer games. Music. All ages. 1 to 4 pm. $3 per vehicle. 8239 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul. 503-678-1649. www.champoeg.org.
Rookie Rides. The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club leads a 7 mile family bike ride on the Springwater Trail. Out-and-back route, so families don’t have to go the entire distance. Helmets required, water and snack (or lunch) recommended. All ages; under 18 must have adult. 10 am. Free. Meet at Portland Fire District Bldg. on east side of Hawthorne Bridge. 503-961-4184. www.pwtc.com.
Movie Night at Café Sip-n-Play. Watch a family-friendly movie. All ages. 5 pm. Sept. 4 and 5: Lady and the Tramp. Free. 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver. 360-896-4446. www.cafesipnplay.com.
Sunday, Sept. 6
$2 Sunday at OMSI. The first Sunday of every month OMSI is just $2 admission. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000. www.omsi.edu.
Doll House Tea Room Open House. Girls 4 to 12 can dress up in the costume area and enjoy light refreshments. Bring your camera. All ages. 10 am to noon. Free. The Doll House Tea Room, 3223 SE Risley Ave., Milwaukie. 503-653-6809 www.dollhousetearoom.com
PAM Sundays for Families. Every Sunday families can create art outdoors from 1 to 3 pm. Take a family tour at 12:30. Storytime at 2:30 pm. Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27. All ages. Free with admission of $12 adults, $9 students, free 17 and younger. 1219 SW Park Ave. 503-226-2811. www.pam.org.
September 4th, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
