Lots of great events happening this weekend! While you’re on your way to the fun stuff, make sure to enjoy the fall colors – magnificent! If you’re looking for more ideas, check our online calendar. Enjoy!

All weekend
Winnie the Pooh. Northwest Children’s Theater invites you into the Hundred Aker Wood with Christopher Robin, Pooh, Eeyore and all your favorites. Ages 4 and up. 7 pm Oct 2, 9, 16 and 23. Noon and 3 pm Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. $22 adults, $18 youth, plus service charges. NW Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett St. 503-222-4480. www.nwcts.org.
Play After Play. The Greatest Treasure, a story from China. After the play, kids can interact with actors. All ages. 10 am Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24. 2 pm Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25. $7, free under 2. Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St., Bay K. 503-72-4005. www.playafterplay.com.
World Animal Festival at the Oregon Zoo. More…

Category: Metro Parent // Posted on October 3, 2009 // Leave a Comment

We’re already getting feedback on our October issue, which we began distributing last Friday.
Why so? Primarily due to the feature on “The Great Vaccination Debate.” It’s a hot topic in the Portland area – and interest in the pros and cons of immunization is at an all-time high due to the swine flu scare and the impending arrival of the H1N1 vaccine.
But there are many other reasons to pick up a copy of the October issue! October is our Pediatric Health theme month – and we report on a host of preventive health strategies for kids, from well child visits to drinking milk. We preview the 2009-10 season of family-friendly performing arts productions in the area, offer numerous Halloween and harvest fun ideas for your family and, of course, list dozens of other great October events in our family calendar. And more… (Remember, you can always find many, many more family fun ideas in our online calendar.)
Pick up your October issue today – and tell us what you think!

Category: Metro Parent // Posted on October 1, 2009 // Leave a Comment