Ignore the rain and get out to some of the great events happening this weekend in the area. As always, check our online calendar for many, many more ideas.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Tapestry of Tales Family Matinees. This is the Multnomah County Library’s family program day for its annual story telling festival featuring Will Hornyak, Anne Rutherford, Eth-Noh-Tec (pictured) and others. Ages 5 and up. Free; tickets given out 30 minutes before events. See Web site for times and locations. At 7 pm the final “Tellabration” occurs with three storytellers. Ages 8 and up. Free. First Unitarian Church, 11011 SW 12th Ave. www.multcolib.org/events/tales/events.html.
Family Day at Oregon History Museum. Two kids free with paid adult, plus special family programming. All ages. 10 am to 5 pm. $11 adult admission. 1200 SW Park Ave. 503-306-5198. www.ohs.org.
All weekend
German Holiday Market. Enjoy family entertainment, German sweets and treats and a German marketplace at this benefit for the German American School of Portland. 10 am to 5 pm Nov. 21. 10 am to 2 pm Nov. 22. 3900 SW Murray Blvd., Beaverton. 503-626-9089. www.gspdx.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. 11 am Nov. 21 and 28. 2 and 4 pm Nov. 22 and 29. $16 adults, $14 children, plus service charges. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. 503-248-0557. www.tojt.com.
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. 22
Thanksgiving Walk at Oxbow. Naturalists led walk to enjoy nature’s simple gifts and gather at the fire to hear the Thanksgiving address of the Iroquois Nation. Hot drinks provided. Families. 10 am to noon. $5 per vehicle; advance registration required. Meet at boat ramp, Oxbow Regional Park, 3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy, Gresham. 503-797-1650 #2. www.oregonmetro.gov.
November 20th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized
