WEEKEND WARRIORS: June 6-8
There's no shortage of things to do this weekend, mamas. The longer the days get, the more things seem to pop up to fill them! If your kiddos love ferris wheels or other amusement park rides (and you're not afraid of crowds!) this is the last weekend for the Rose Festival Waterfront Village, where kids 6 and under are always free. Another option for those crazy rides is Oaks Park, which is celebrating their 103rd birthday with $.32 rides, cake, and entertainment both Saturday and Sunday.
Friday
NE Moms Playgroup: Join other NE moms every other Friday at this newly-formed playgroup. Milagros, 2:30 pm.
Story & a Stroll: Enjoy a short guided walk that involves education about hummingbirds. 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 Woodlawn Park for preschoolers, no registration necessary, $2 per child. 10:00-11:30 am.
FREE First Friday at Children's Museum: Admission is free from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Professor Banjo: Come for some lively banjo playing and hear the Professor's new jug band too. Mississippi Pizza, 6:00 pm.
Saturday
A Taste of Broadway 2: Performance by the Ockley Green Theatre Company. Tickets available at the door. For further information call 503.998.3907. Jefferson High School Auditorium, 5210 N Kerby, Portland, OR. Tickets $5. 2:00PM & 6:00PM
State Parks Day: Free camping and day use at all Oregon State Parks, many of which are also hosting special activities. Check out the Oregon State Park website for more information.
Ladybug Walk: Summer is here and ladybug walks are now on Saturdays too! A guided 60 minute walk around Powell Butte for preschoolers, no registration necessary, $2 per child. 10:00-11:30 am
Go Play!: Celebrate State Parks day at Tryon Creek State park with a demonstration of dutch oven cooking and a discussion of how pioneers used them for cooking. Dutch oven treats included! Jr. Beaver will also make an appearance. Tryon Creek State Park, 9:00 am.
Go Wild!: Join Safari Curt of Slightly Illusional as he and his friends take you on a wild imaginary tour of their backyards, neighborhoods and community parks. Albina Library (3605 NE 15th Ave.), 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
Model Train Open House: Join the folks from Mt. Hood Model Engineers as they showcase their new layout featuring Oregon railroading in HO gauge. A Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends layout is also on display. Donations accepted. 5500 SE Belmont. Saturday and Sunday, 12:00-5:00 pm.
Little Bugs, Big World: Join the folks from Dragon Theater Puppets for this rousing, around the world bug adventure. Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy), 2:00-3:00 pm.
Strawberry Shortcake Benefit at New Seasons: Who makes some of the best strawberry shortcake in town? New Seasons, that's who, and this weekend it'll taste even better knowing that you're benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. $3.50/serving, all locations. Noon-4:00 pm.
Sunday
Family Pride at Q Center: Kick off family Pride Week with a celebration of diversity that focuses on the littlest community members. Arts and crafts, games, music, and a good time for all (bring a light-colored t-shirt to decorate) 69 SE Taylor Avenue at Water Avenue. 2:00-4:00 pm.
Dr. Bird: Join this folks from Play after Play for this story of how the magical hummingbird, Doctor Bird cheered up Mouse after she lost her house. Most appropriate for kids 2-9. $6/person (kids under 12 months are free). Reservations strongly suggested. 2:00 pm.
Jr. Ranger Program: Kids ages 6-12 can learn how to help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Free. Tryon Creek State Park, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-2:00 pm.
Unconditional Parenting Video Screening: Join other parents for a screening of this DVD that discusses moving from rewards and punishments to love and reason. Free, Milagros. 2:30-4:40 pm.
On Sunday from 10am to 1pm on the South Park Blocks, celebrate the end of Walk + Bike Month! There will be food, entertainment, prizes, gifts, booths and fun.
http://www.walknbike.org/site/chamonthevents.html
Posted by: urbanMamas | June 07, 2008 at 10:48 AM