WEEKEND WARRIORS: July 18-20
A shout out to the mamas whose kiddos are vacationing without them this weekend (okay, yes, I'm green with envy). But for the rest of us, here's a smattering of extracurricular activities for the weekend. In case you're looking to get out of town, there is some festival fun to be had. Check out the Robinhood Festival in Sherwood, da Vinci Days in Corvallis, the Portland Highland Games, and the Gorge Games out towards the Dalles. Also, if you love garage sales, you've hit the jackpot this weekend with the Concordia, Sullivan's Gulch, and Brentwood Darlington neighborhoods all holding neighborhood garage sales.
Friday
Story & a Stroll: Enjoy a short guided walk that involves education about crayfish. Targets kids 3-6, rain or shine. Pre-registration required. Tryon Creek State Park, 10:00-11:00 pm.
Sand in the City: More than 450 tons of sand will be sculpted into giant sculptures before your very eyes. Friday through Sunday, 10 am-4:00 pm
Itty Bitty Beach Party: Water fun for the littlest pool goers (6 month-6 years, with parent). Includes a water parade, penny hunt, splash contest and more. $3.25 adults, $2.00 kids, under 2 free. Dishman Pool. 11:30-1:30 pm
Kidical Mass: Once again, kids and families will take over, uh share, the streets of downtown. Meet at 6:00 at the BTA world headquarters (233 NW 5th Avenue)for bike decorations, safety reminders and chit chat, then leaving at 6:30, wind through downtown ending up at Ben & Jerry's at about 7:15 pm.
Saturday
Itty Bitty Beach Party: A splashing good time for the 6 month-6 year old set (with parent), including a water parade, penny hunt, splash contest and more. $3.25 adults, $2.00 kids, under 2 free. Creston Pool 11:30-1:00 pm.
Downtown Street Fair: A celebration of the transit mall with a festival of music, sales, crafts, and food. 5th & 6th Avenues between SW Washington and Taylor. 11:30 am-8:00 pm.
South Tabor Neighborhood Festival: Music, crafts, games, clowns, food, and fun. Clinton Park (Woodward & SE 57th). 11:00-3:00 pm.
Gardens of Eatin': Join celebrity chefs for a feast of the senses and a bundle of tips for growing and eating beautiful, delicious, edible plants. Join local chefs from Nutshell, Nostrana, The Dundee Bistro and Nick's Italian Café to cook (and taste) a harvest of local organic foods you can grow yourself at home. Highlights include growing for the grill, unusual herbs, local berries, flower drinks and more. FREE, but advanced registration required (location provided at that time). 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Sunday
McCoy Park Outdoor Concerts: Django’s Cadillac (hot swing) and hands-on art activities for kids, 6:00 pm.
Midsummer Night at Lone Fir: Not to be confused with Doug Fir of course, this evening of live music and performances will share some interesting stories of those who are buried at this inner-city cemetery (SE Stark and 26th). Bring picnic and something to sit on. Suitable for all ages, $15 per family. 5:00-8:00 pm.
Tryon Creek Music in the Forest: Come hear music performed by Millenium Woodwind Quintet. FREE, Tryon Creek State Park, 2:00 pm.
Another great event is the Gresham Art Walk on Saturday. A free event for the whole family. http://www.greshamartwalk.com/ for more information
Posted by: Heather Bea | July 18, 2008 at 04:11 PM
The Cathedral Park Jazz Fest is this weekend - its 25th year. It's always free, always a great lineup, always a great location (under the St Johns bridge). Bring a picnic and some balls for the kids to play with. Music will run from noon onward both Saturday and Sunday. http://www.cpjazz.com/index.html
Posted by: olivia | July 19, 2008 at 09:42 AM