Now that we’ve got Friday the 13th behind us, what say we get out and play! Consider the following – and be sure to check our online calendar for MANY more ideas. (We counted 30 possibilities listed for Saturday alone!)
Saturday, Nov. 14
Keep Portland Weird: A Community Festival. Hands on activities, lots of performances and TONS of info on local resources. PDX Swap holds a drop-in swap (no need to RSVP). All ages. Noon to 4 pm. Free. Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.503-988-5123. www.multcolib.org/events/kpw.html.
Free Family Day. Visit the Washington County Museum free. Special family programs; check Web site for details. All ages. 10 am to 4:30 pm. 17677 NW Springville Rd.503-645-5353. www.washingtoncountymuseum.org.
Playback Theater. Kids and families share life stories and watch them reenacted on the spot with theater, music and dance. All ages. 5 pm. $10 family of 3, $15 family of 4, $7 person. Airplay Cafe, 701 E Burnside. 503-808-7908. www.playbacktheaterpdx.com.
Fall Concert. Portland Youth Philharmonic plays Verdi, Beethoven, Bloch and more. Ages 11 and up. 7:30 pm. $11 to $37, plus service charges. Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway.503-223-5939. www.portlandyouthphil.org.
All weekend
A Magical Melodrama. The Golden Garter Theatre presents this family-friendly production that promises drama, comedy, magic, variety and, best of all, fun. Ages 4 and up. 7 pm Nov. 13. 2 and 7 pm Nov. 14. $19 adults, $12 ages 15 and under. Venetian Theatre, 253 E Main St. Hillsboro. 888-473-7869. www.GoldenGarter.com.
Rumpelstiltskin. Tears of Joy’s enchanting puppets tell the tale of the miller’s daughter faced with the task of spinning straw into gold. There are hands-on enrichment activities 30 minutes before all Sat. and Sun. performances. Ages 4 and up. 7:30 pm Nov. 13. 11 am Nov. 14, 21 and 28. 2 and 4 pm Nov. 15, 22 and 29. $16 adults, $14 children, plus service charges. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. 503-248-0557. www.tojt.com.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Oregon Children’s Theatre presents the timeless Roald Dahl story. All ages. 2 pm Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. 5 pm Nov. 7. $24 to $13, plus applicable service charge. Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. 503-228-9571. www.octc.org.
Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Show. Enjoy the elaborate walk-through display of landscapes and trains during open house weekends. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. $5 adults, $2 ages 3 to 11. 2505 N Vancouver. 503-288-7246. www.cgmrc.com.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Salmon Festival. Mt. Hood Community College and the US Forest Service host a Salmon Festival, with activities for children and a free salmon t-shirt for kids to paint. Ages 1 to 15. 10 am to 4 pm. Free. Multnomah Falls. 503-491-7321. www.mhcc.edu/pages.
Getting Ready For Winter. Learn how plants and animals get ready for winter. Ages 4 to 7, with adult. 10 am to 11:30 am. $10 child; pre-registration required. 503-636-4398. Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. www.tryonfriends.org.
November 14th, 2009 | Category: Metro Parent
