Ho! Ho! Ho! We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and are well on your way to a happy holiday weekend! The hubbub of events we’ve enjoyed all month is slowing a bit this weekend, but there are still some family-friendly activities to entice you out. Here are a few of our recommendations. For a complete list of events this weekend, check our online calendar.

Saturday
Little Kids’ Jamboree. Lorna Miller engages kids and grown-ups alike with music, songs, dancing and instruments. Best for kids 7 and younger, but fun for all. 4 pm. $5 per family. Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N Mississippi Ave. 503-288-3231. www.littlekidsjamboree.com.

Sunday
Portland Art Museum Sundays for Families. Did you know the Portland Art Museum offers special family activities every Sunday? Today you can take a family tour at 12:30 pm, create art from recycled materials from 1 to 3 pm, and enjoy story time at 2:30 pm. All ages. Free with admission of $12 adults, $9 students. Museum admission is always free for children 17 and under. 1219 SW Park Ave. 503-226-2811. www.portlandartmuseum.org.

All Weekend
Winter Whale Watch Week. Trained volunteers help you spot and learn about migrating whales at 26 spots along the Oregon Coast. About 18,000 gray whales swim through from mid-Dec to mid-Jan. All ages. 10 am to 1 pm Dec 26 through Jan 1. Free. See website for details and locations. www.whalespoken.org.

Music from Around the World. Play After Play presents music from different countries followed by play on the mats. Designed for kids 2 to 9. 10 am Dec. 26; 2 pm Dec. 27. $7, free under 2. Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St., Bay K. 503-772-4005. www.playafterplay.com.

December 26th, 2009 | Category: WOW! (What's on this Weekend)