WEEKEND WARRIORS: July 11-13
It's finally summer mamas, and there's music (and pollen?) in the air. In fact, there are too many concerts to list, even though we included a few to pick from. Head on over to the Parks and Rec. website for a more comprehensive list. So many fun things to do this weekend we couldn't fit in all our usual favorites (ladybug walks, Jr. Rangers, etc.). So check out the urbanMamas calender for a slew of other weekend fun.
Friday
Columbia Pool Fun Day: It's an afternoon of water fun, including splash, diving, and throwing contests as well as musical kick boards. $3.50 adults, $2 youth, kids under 2 are free. Columbia Pool (7701 N Chautauqua), 2:10-3:50 pm.
Fernhill Park Outdoor Concerts: The LaRhonda Steele Band (soulful R & B) plays from 6:30-8:00 pm, hands-on art activities for kids start at 6:00 pm.
Celebrate Shel Silverstein: Remember Sister for Sale? Join performer Alleyoop! for some favorite poems & songs by Shel Silverstein, including: “Singing in the Kitchen, The Unicorn, The Monkey and the Elephant, Boa Constrictor,” and “Ricky Ticky Song.” Midland Library (805 S.E. 122nd Ave), 2:00 pm.
Willy Wonka & th Chocolate Factory: Join the folks from New Moon Productions for this FREE outdoor musical adaption of Roald Dahl's famous story. Washington Park Amphitheater, 6:30 pm.
Toy Trains Concert: This popular kid band covers Dan Zanes, Lisa Loeb and other childhood tunes as well as some Beatles, Tom Waits, REM, John Prine. Especially great for toddlers that love to bebop to the music. $5 per family. Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi), 6-8 pm.
Saturday
Parents for Paid Leave: Connect with other parents interested in passing a family leave insurance program in Oregon in the 2009 legislative session. Urban Grind NE, 9:30 to 11 AM. Kids welcome.
PDX AirFair: Got a little one obsessed with airplanes (or a big one that is a nervous flier??), then the 1st Annual AirFair is for you. Interactive displays, including some interesting equipment, as well as food and music. Free, but online registration required. PDX (upper roadway, MAX travel is encouraged). 10:00-3:00 pm.
Mississippi Street Fair: This benefit for the Boise-Eliot Elementary & Albina Youth Opportunity School has BBQ, tons of music, dunk tanks and more. FREE, N. Mississippi Avenue between Skidmore & Fremont. 10:00 am-7:00 pm.
Vote & Floats: We say it every time...gotta love New Seasons. Come register to vote and get a free root beer float (free even if you're already registered). All locations, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm.
Bastille Day in the Pearl: Even if you're not up on your French history, there's lots to love about this festival marking the storming of the Bastille Prison in 1789 (which kicked of the French Revolution)--wine, wine, and oh, yeah, other stuff too...a French market, lots of music, incredible food, and a "le jardin des enfants" (a children's area). Fencing demonstrations and the 4th Annual Portland Waiters Race round out the event. Jamison Square, 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
Lion Heart in Laurelhurst: This 5th annual fund raiser for the Oregon Chapter of the Children's Heart Foundation helps to support kids with congenital heart defects. The family festival will have a marimba band, kid craft projects, toddler play area, bouncy houses, stilt walkers, balloon clowns, climbing wall, and lunch provided by Burgerville. $20 adults, $10/kids, age 3 and under are free. Laurelhurst Park (SE 39th and SE Ankeny), 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Where is Lilly the Catapilly?: Everyone loves little Lilly the caterpillar, but one spring day loveable Lilly doesn’t show up to a tea party she was supposed to go to. That’s when her friends go to look for her. Enjoy this musical mystery and find out just what has happened to Lilly. Presented by Penny's Puppets. FREE, Albina Library (3605 N.E. 15th Ave.), 11:00 am.
A Multicultural Affair: A festival for the whole family - featuring African, Asian, Latino, and Russian musical acts and delicious ethnic food. A children's area will be set-up with activities, including Pancholin, the clown. Come and enjoy w wonderful park setting with strolling Mariachi music while muching on tasty ethnic Treats! Saturday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Hazelwood HydroPark, northside of 1017 NE 117th (between Holladay & Multnomah)
Rose City Park Outdoor Concerts: Sassparilla (insurgent blues), 6:30 pm.
Sunday
Craft PDX: Join the folks from the Museum of Contemporary Craft for this FREE crafty block party. With plenty of craft demonstrations and hands-on craft opportunities for the kids, plus music entertainment (ala Toy Trains, Little Sue, and others) and food, this is one block party you won't forget. North Park Blocks (NW 8th and Davis), 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
Tryon Creek Music in the Forest: Come hear traditional Irish music performed by Innisfree. FREE, Tryon Creek State Park, 2:00.
Itty Bitty Beach Party: Water fun for the younger crowd (under 6 years old) at Sellwood Pool (SE 7th and Miller). $3.50 adults, $2 youth, kids under 2 are free. 11:30-1:00 pm.
McCoy Park Outdoor Concerts: Rhythm Culture (reggae meets blues) and hands-on art activities for kids, 6:00 pm.
I recommend the Lavender Festival!
http://www.oregonlavenderfestival.org/
Posted by: E | July 10, 2008 at 05:36 PM