Another glorious autumn weekend! Beautiful weather, spectacular fall colors – and so very many fun events to choose from. Check our online calendar for many more. Enjoy!
All Weekend, Oct. 10 and 11
BirdFest & Bluegrass. Celebrate fall bird migration with guided hikes, children’s activities (including storytelling, raptor show, crafts, and more) at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. Oct 10 and 11, check Web site for schedule. Most activities free, $3 to park. Bluegrass fest at several venues in Ridgefield 11 am to 10 pm Oct. 10. $10 pass for all music. Exit 14 from I-5. www.ridgefieldfriends.org.
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. 9, 16 and 23. Noon and 3 pm Oct. 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.
Salmon Homecoming. Enjoy guided salmon walks; try to spot the spawning fish. Salmon walks 1 pm to 2:30 pm, salmon viewing station 11 am to 3 pm. Mushroom walks for families with kids 12 and up 2:30 to 4 pm Oct. 10 and 17. Wear sturdy shoes. Oct. 10, 11, 17 and 18. Programs free, but $5 to park. Oxbow Regional Park, 3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy. 503-797-1650. www.oregonmetro.gov.
Apple Tasting. Music, storytelling, jugglers, crafts and more. Over 50 varieties of apples and pears to taste. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm. Oct. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. Free, goodies to buy. Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark. 503-231-5050. www.portlandnursery.com.
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.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Scream! Featuring Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear. OMSI’s new, just-in-time-for-Halloween exhibit opens today and promises a hands-on exploration of why we’re afraid. Discover how fear is actually life saving. OMSI recommends the exhibit for kids 6 and up (parents, you know your own kids; exercise judgment). Opens Oct. 10 and runs through Jan. 3. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; closed most Mondays. $11 adults, $9 ages 3 to 13. Parking $2. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000. www.omsi.edu.
Mercy Corps Action Center Family Day. The new action center will hum with family-friendly activities from 10 am to 5 pm including African dance and drumming, a creative design workshop and a Rock For Action Concert (2 to 5 pm). Free. 28 SW First Ave. 503-896-5002 www.actioncenter.org/portland.
Free Family Day. Visit the Washington County Museum free the second Sat. of every month during the school year. Special family programs; check Web site for details. All ages. 10 am to 4:30 pm. 17677 NW Springville Road, Portland. 503-645-5353. www.washingtoncountymuseum.org.
Kids’ Bulb Day at Al’s. Kids can plant a container of spring bulbs and learn some basic gardening skills. All ages. Three sessions, 9:30 and 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Free; pre-registration required. At three Al’s Garden Centers, 1220 N Pacific Hwy, Woodburn. 503-981-1245. 16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood. 503-726-1162. 7505 SE Hogan Road, Gresham. 503-491-0771. www.als-gardencenter.com.
The Great Onion. Sherwood celebrates the onion with food, onion eating contest and a kids’ area with games, crafts and an onion toss. All ages. Free, but food and vendors charge. 9 am to 4 pm. Archer Glen Elementary School, 16155 Sunset Blvd. 503-625-7800. www.sherwoodchamber.org/annual_events.html.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Gresham Jazz Run. Kid-friendly run/walk and longer runs for grown-ups. Music, activities and more. All ages. 8 am. Entry fees $12 to $50. Gresham Main City Park, 219 S Main Ave. www.greshamjazzrun.com.
Pumpkin Harvesting & Decorating Party. Pick a pumpkin and decorate it. Ages 6 to 14. 1 to 3 pm. $9, $8 for Lake Oswego residents. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn. 503-675-2549. www.lakeoswegoparks.org.
October 9th, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
