Eclectic. That pretty much sums up the possibilities for family fun in the Portland area this weekend. Consider the following – or check our online calendar AND our listings of Halloween & Harvest Fun for dozens of additional options.
All Weekend
Apple Tasting at Portland Nursery. Music, storytelling, jugglers, crafts and more. Over 50 varieties of apples and pears to taste. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm. Oct. 16, 17 and 18. Free; goodies to buy. 5050 SE Stark. 503-231-5050. www.portlandnursery.com.
Portland Open Studios. See studios and chat with local artists. 10 am to 5 pm. West side studios Oct. 17 and 18. $15 guide good for 2 adults, kids through high school are free. Check Web site for ticket purchase locations and studio locations. www.portlandopenstudios.com.
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. 16 and 23. Noon and 3 pm Oct. 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.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Family Day at Oregon Historical Society. Celebrate the Native American history of Oregon and meet Native artists. All ages. 11 am to 3 pm. Two children admitted free with one paid adult admission of $11. 1200 SW Park Ave. 503-306-5198. www.ohs.org.
Do Si Do! Fall Square Dance. Professor Banjo calls square dances; enjoy storytime. Bring a picnic. All ages. 6 to 9 pm. $7; reservations please. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-471-9911. www.portlandcm.org.
Family Resource Fair. Kids’ crafts and games, free vision screening and lots of great info for families. All ages. 10 am to 2 pm. Free. Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St. 503-644-2197. www.beavertonlibrary.org.
CARRA Costume Ball. Highlights of this benefit for CARRA (Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance).include food, music, dancing, games and more. Wear your costume! All ages. 6 to 9 pm. $25 per family. Prune Hill Elementary, 1601 NW Tidland St., Camas. 360-326-8656. www.carracostumeball.com.
Fall Festival. Celebrate harvest with cookie decorating, clown show, bounce house, costume parade, carnival games and more. All ages. Noon to 4 pm. $2, max $10 per family, free under 2. Small extra charge for some activities. Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way. 503-629-6340. www.thprd.com.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Mushrooms. Discover Tryon Creek Park’s mushrooms, make a craft and sample a mushroom treat. Ages 4 to 7 with adult. 10 am. $10 child; pre-registration required. Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. 503-636-4398. www.tryonfriends.org.
ComedySportz4Kidz. Improv comedy designed to appeal to kids 12 and under. 2 pm. $8 adults, $6 kids, plus service charges. 1963 NW Kearney St. 503-236-8888. www.portlandcomedy.com.
October 16th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized
