Gung Hay Fat Choy! This is the last weekend of Chinese New Year festivities at Lan Su Chinese Garden, so be sure to check it out if you haven’t already (or even if you have!). And there’s plenty more fun to be had, too! Check our picks below, then take a peek at our online calendar for more options every day.

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Lan Su Chinese New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with children’s activities, fortune telling, lantern displays and more. See website for details. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on February 3, 2012 // Leave a Comment

Music, theater, Chinese New Year, Mochitsuki and more … it’s all happening this weekend! And don’t forget to take a peek at our online calendar for more listings every day.

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Rapunzel Uncut. Northwest Children’s Theater puts a hip spin on the classic tale of the girl with the awesome tresses trapped in a tower. Indie youth rock band lights up this tangled tale. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on January 27, 2012 // Leave a Comment

You might think things would slow down after the winter holidays, but there are still plenty of exciting activities for families with kids of all ages. Here are a few of our picks for the weekend ahead. Once you’ve had a gander at these, be sure to check out of online calendar for even more family fun every day.

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Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats OPENS. This touring exhibit reveals the wonders of the world’s only flying mammals. Runs Jan. 21 through May 6, 10 am to 5 pm. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on January 20, 2012 // Leave a Comment

Free admission to national parks, Chinese New Year activities, live music, lots of opportunities for kids to get creative and a whole lot more … that’s what’s on this long holiday weekend! Take a look at our picks below, then check out our online calendar for even more enticing events every day.

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Free National Parks. All national parks are offering free admission Jan. 14-16. Ft. Vancouver has cultural demonstrations from 9 am to 4 pm on Jan. 14 & 16, and noon to 4 pm Jan. 15. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on January 13, 2012 // Leave a Comment

We hope your New Year’s Resolutions list includes “Have more family fun,” because as usual there’s plenty of fun to be had. Check out our picks below, then take a peek at our online calendar for more ideas every day.

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Lan Su Garden FREE Days. Enjoy the beauty of the Lan Su Chinese Garden for free through Jan. 9. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on January 6, 2012 // Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! Here’s to an end-of-year celebration filled with family fun — and a wonderful year ahead! As always, check our online calendar for more events and activities every day, every month, every year. See you in 2012 …

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The Wizard of Oz. Based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, this production will be presented with breathtaking special effects. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on December 30, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend with your loved ones! Here are a few ideas for taking the family out and about. For more ideas, check our Holiday Highlights and our online calendar .

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Do Jump!’s Ahhh, HA! Some of our all-time favorite works from this amazing physical theater and dance troupe. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on December 23, 2011 // Leave a Comment

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas … and Hanukkah, too. (Hanukkah begins this week!) Check out our picks for holiday fun below, then take a look at our Holiday Highlights and our online calendar for even more ideas through the end of the year!

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A Nutcracker Tea. Northwest Dance Theatre pre-professionals perform an abridged version of the classic – with refreshments! More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on December 16, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Holiday happenings are still heating up, with so many enticing options we can’t possibly begin to list them all! Check out our picks below, then take a peek at our Holiday Highlights and our online calendar for more family fun every day of the month.

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Willy Wonka. Northwest Children’s Theater presents this classic musical confection based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale of the famous candy man. Oompa Loompas and your favorite characters and songs light up the stage. Best for ages 6 and older. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on December 9, 2011 // Leave a Comment

It’s December, and that means tons of family fun all day every day! Check out our picks below, then take some time to peruse our Holiday Highlights and our online calendar for even more options every day.

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Cinnamon Bear Cruise. This Portland Spirit two-hour cruise features holiday treats, storytelling, music, magic and photos with the Cinnamon Bear himself! More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on December 2, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Now that you’ve recovered from the overload of turkey, stuffing and all that delicious pie, how about heading out for some holiday season family fun? There’s plenty happening this weekend, including our picks below. For more options, check our online calendar. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on November 25, 2011 // Leave a Comment

This pre-holiday weekend brings us theater, storytelling, nature and more. Check out our picks below, then check out our online calendar for even more listings every day.

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The Jungle Book. A musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic with Mowgli, Baloo and more from the Christian Youth Theater. Runs Nov. 18-20. More…

Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on November 18, 2011 // Leave a Comment