So it’s raining – you’re not going to let a little precipitation get you down, are ya?
Good. Here are some ideas for family fun this weekend – check our online calendar for tons more! And check our Halloween & Harvest Fun listings for even more fun!
All Weekend
Winnie the Pooh. Last weekend to enjoy this Northwest Children’s Theater production featuring Christopher Robin, Pooh, Eeyore and all your favorites. Ages 4 and up. 7 pm Oct. 23. Noon and 3 pm 24 and 25. $22 adults, $18 youth, plus service charges. NW Neighborhood CulturalCenter, 1819 NW Everett St. 503-222-4480. www.nwcts.org.
Gem & Mineral Show. Highlights includes lots of gems and rocks on display, a Kids’ Korner, demonstrations and more. 9 am to 6 pm Oct. 24. 10 am to 5 pm Oct. 25. Free admission. Clackamas County Fairground Main Pavilion Building, 694 NE 4th Ave., Canby. 503-650-4000 . www.clackamettegem.org.
Play After Play. The Greatest Treasure, a story from China. After the play, kids can interact with actors. All ages. 10 am Oct. 24. 2 pm Oct. 25. $7, free under 2. Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St., Bay K. 503-72-4005. www.playafterplay.com.
The Portrait, The Wind, The Chair. (Friday night performance cancelled.) Stormy night and adventure for two sisters facing their fears. Presented by Shaking the Tree Theatre. Ages 7 and up. 7 pm Oct. 24, 30, 31, Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14. 3 pm Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and 8. $15 adults, $12 ages 12 to 18, $10 under 12.1407 SE Stark. 503-235-0635 . www.shaking-the-tree.com.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog Opening. Everyone’s favorite big red dog takes up residence at the Portland Children’s Museum in a new exhibit featuring fun, interactive, educational activities. Clifford himself makes an appearance at 10 and 11 am, noon and 1 pm. Enjoy Clifford story times, crafts and more. Open 9 am to 5 pm. Admission: $8 ages 1 and up. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500 . www.portlandcm.org.
You Who. New monthly children’s variety rock show and dance party. Oct. features The Decemberists. Costumes encouraged. All ages. 1 pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 2 to 12, free 2 and under ($15 for adults not accompanied by children).
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33d Ave. 503-317-8143 .
Free Teen Night at OMSI. Teens can explore the museum, rock to a DJ, ride a Segway, play games and more. Ages 13 to 18. 7 to 10 pm. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000 . www.omsi.edu.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Family Bicycle Transportation Day. Want to learn more about riding with kids? This event features information and resources covering safe routes to school and work, and tips on riding with children. All ages. 11 am to 4 pm. Free. 539 NW 10th at Hoyt. 503-750-2553. www.oregonmanifest.com.
Creepy Critters. Oregon Symphony Kids’ Series presents kid-friendly classical music. Designed for kids 5 to 10. 2 pm. $18 to $43, plus service charges. Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway. 503-228-1353 . www.orsymphony.org.
October 23rd, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
I heard we are going to get a sunny day tomorrow so I think we are going to strap on some rain boots and make leaf scoopers we saw in a family magazine where you take kids sized gloves and glue aluminum pie tins to the palms. This looked like a lot of fun and we have an abundance of leaves!!