It must be December because this weekend is PACKED with family-friendly events! In addition to those we’ve highlighted below, you’ll find loads more on our online calendar. Details about the season’s best Holiday Events for Families can be found on our Holiday Hightlights page.
SPOTLIGHT: Providence Festival of Trees: This weekend we’re proud to be one of the sponsors of the Providence Festival of Trees (today and Saturday)! We hope you’ll join us to enjoy more than 100 lavishly decorated trees and some wonderful holiday entertainment. Look for Santa’s Workshop and a Teddy Bear Hospital, where kids 12 and under get a free teddy. Photos with Santa $5. Fun for all ages. 10 am to 9 pm Dec. 4; 10 am to 6 pm Dec. 5. $5 adults, $3 ages 3 to 12, free 2 and under. (Click here for a coupon for $1 off admission.)
Proceeds benefit Providence and patients unable to pay for healthcare. Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Blvd. 503-215-6070. www.providence.org/festivaloftrees.
Here’s just a taste of what else is going on this weekend:
Friday
Beaverton Tree Lighting and Open House Open house at 5:30 pm, tree lighting and entertainment begin at 7 pm. All ages. Free. Beaverton Library and City Park, 12375 SW 5th St. 503-350-4088. www.beavertonoregon.gov.
Children’s Museum Free First Friday Portland Children’s Museum is free from 5 to 8 pm featuring Winter Wonderland Boogie Woogie with Mo Phillips. All ages. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. www.portlandcm.org
Holiday Steam Up Model steam-engines decked out for the holidays with live music, art projects for the kids and light snacks. Dress warmly. All ages. 5:30 to 8 pm. Free (donations encouraged). Staver Locomotive, 2537 NW 29th Ave. 503-228-4391. www.friendlyhouse.org.
Saturday
Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting Parade starts at 4 pm at Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison St. Tree lighting follows about 4:45 pm at Milwaukie City Hall, 10722 SE Main St. Free. 503-786-7568. www.cityofmilwaukie.org.
Mitten Tree Kick-Off Enjoy winter crafts and refreshments. Bring scarves, hats and gloves for the homeless. All ages. 1:30 pm. Free. Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd. 503-639-4171. www.tigard-or.gov/library.
Holiday in the Grove Forest Grove celebrates the season with activities from 10 am to 5 pm and tree lighting at 5:30 pm. Most events are free. www.fgcityclub.com.
Holiday Gathering at Champoeg Travel back to the 19th Century to celebrate the holidays with simple crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating, storytelling and more. All ages. 1 to 4 pm. Free ($3 to park). Champoeg State Heritage Area, 8239 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul. 503-678-1649. www.champoeg.org.
Heritage Holidays at McLoughlin House
See how the holidays were celebrated in the 1850s in this historic home. All ages. 2 to 6 pm. Free. 713 Center St., Oregon City. 503-656-5151. www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/events.htm.
Sunday
Yo Ho Holiday Show Captain Bogg & Salty perform holiday songs and their biggest pirate hits. All ages. 1 pm. $12 at the door. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukee Ave. 503-234-9694. www.aladdin-theater.com.
Origami Workshop Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. All ages. 1 to 3 pm. Free. 2 World Trade Center, SW First between Salmon and Taylor. 503-221-1811. www.jetaaportland.com/jetaa-events/origami-workshop.
$2 Sunday at OMSI OMSI Admission is $2 the first Sunday of every month. All ages. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000. www.omsi.edu.
Don’t forget to check our online calendar for a full list of events each day!
December 4th, 2009 | Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend)
