Weekend Warriors: May 30-June 1
Friday
Nina Ship Visits: This replica of the Columbus-sailed Nina is docked at the Madison Street dock of the Eastbank Esplanade for walk-aboard, self-guided tours. The ship was used in the filming of the movie "1492" and has been called the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built. $3-$5. 9:00 am-6:00 pm.
Tall Sailing Ships: Another opportunity to board a sailed vessel.... the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are available for FREE dockside tours. 11:00 am
Where is Lilly the Catapilly?: Join Penny's Puppets for her musical mystery puppet show. St. Johns Library (7510 N Charleston), FREE. 3:00 pm.
Story & a Stroll: Enjoy a short guided walk that involves education about ladybugs? The book is "The Grouchy Ladybug". Targets kids 3-6, rain or shine. Pre-registration required. Tryon Creek State Park, 1:00-2:00 pm.
Ladybug Walk: A guided 60 minute walk around Marshall Park for preschoolers, no registration necessary, $2 per child. 10:00-11:30 am
Mocha Moms: This weekly support group meeting (aka chat and plays) allows moms to discuss important parenting (and personal) issues while the children play. Mocha Moms is a support group for mothers of color. Anyone who supports the mission of Mocha Moms is welcome. Milagros, 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Saturday
Mt. Tabor Central Yard & Nursery Open House: Come tour the main horticultural center for all of Portland Parks and Rec and see gardens, greenhouses, and work areas. There will also be other kid activities, food, and fun. Stop by the Mt. Tabor park playground while you're there and don't forget that Mt. Tabor is actually an extinct volcano (with excellent views of downtown). Please check the flyer on the website to see the convoluted directions to the event location. 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
Little Kids Jamboree: Join Lorna Miller for her dance-inducing combination of rhythm, music, and instruments. Mississippi Pizza (3352 N. Mississippi), $5 per family.
Sunday
OHSU Tram Run & Walk & Festival: More than just a fun run (actually, a time-trial that you can start any time you want between 9 am and 3 pm), this health and fitness expo promises great views of the city, yummy food, and great health and fitness info. You can even do this with a stroller! With music all day long (including my personal favorite, the Lions of Batucada), this might just be what the doctor ordered (sorry, couldn't resist!). Race registration is $35 the day of and includes a t-shirt and free tram ride (otherwise, the tram is $4 round trip).
OMSI: Don't have a membership? The first Sunday of every month admission is $2 and the IMAX movies and submarine visits cost $5.
Junior Ranger Program: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join a park ranger to learn how to help protect natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Tryon Creek State Park, 1:00-2:00 pm.
Another great suggestion:
"Richmond Elementary Japanese Immersion School at 2276 SE 41st Avenue is having their Spring Festival this Saturday from 10-5. It has lots of good, cheap Japanese food, and old time carnival feel. Very cheap activities for kids; fish painting, calligraphy, bounce house, stage performances etc.
Their will be a free “how to make your own worm” bin seminar in the school garden at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30. A plant with tons of very affordable vegetable starts will also be happening all day.
This festival is for the whole community and is very fun for all kids and families even if they are not in the school."
Posted by: urbanMamas | May 29, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I sort of forgot, but we ran right into it. This weekend marks the start of the Rose Festival: http://www.rosefestival.org/events/
We went to enjoy some rides at Waterfront Village this evening and - WOW - was it crowded! I don't think I could brave it over the weekend when even more folks come out. We are thinking of seeing part of the Starlight Parade. It is our understanding that - although late - it is significantly less crowded than the grand floral parade. We've never partaken in any of the Rose Festival stuff, so this is all quite new to us.
Posted by: olivia | May 29, 2008 at 11:02 PM
The Starlight/Parade & Run are my favorite Rose Festival events. *RIP milk carton boat races*. :(
We never do the Grand Floral parade, we always watch it on tv.
Posted by: Sareena | May 30, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Another rockin' event....
PNCA + INDIEKID Films Screening & Show
MAY 31st, 2008
Kennedy School Theater
10 AM
This event for all ages features 2D, 3D and time-based art created by youth artists this spring at PNCA, as well as an outstanding selection of independent global cinema for kids. Featured in this screening are films from a Video Production class for 10 to 13-year-olds at PNCA.
Posted by: Kristin | May 30, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I just went to the Richmond elementary website and it says that the Spring festival starts at 11am, not 10am.
Posted by: Chika | May 30, 2008 at 01:40 PM