Weekend Warriors: 1/11-1/13
Here’s the scoop for the weekend. For more ideas on what to do this weekend, check out the kid-friendly activities on PDX Kids Calendar and the urbanMamas calendar page.
Join author Joy Preble at Powell's Cedar Hills Crossing at Book Fan Friday on Friday at 4:30. She will lead a discussion about folklore and fairy tales in young adult books. Free, and for ages 10-18.
Check out Olive Rootbeer and Dingo's story, song, and balloon time at a new location - Lilikoi Coffee - on Friday at 4:30. Suggested $5 donation.
Get moving with dancing for the whole family at Quaking Grass. This month's focus will be on creativity. Potluck at 5:30, followed by dancing with DJ Lisa Hillyard. $3/person.
Saturday is Family Day at the Washington County Museum. Enjoy free admission to the museum, and learn about how different cultures celebrate the new year. From 10-1. Free!
Make wintry animal finger puppets at the Albina Library using recycled materials and fancy decorations on Saturday from 10:15 to 11:45. Free!
Hooray for dragons! Celebrate appreciate a dragon month with a dragon-themed storytime, songs, and movement. Best for children ages 3-8. Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Capitol Hill Library.
Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien! Celebrate the birthday of the creator of "The Hobbit" with movies, a costume contest, Willamette Radio Workshop, music, and other fun. Saturday at the Kennedy School beginning at 11. All ages welcome. Free!
It's Second Saturday at the Water Center in Vancouver. Make snowflakes and enjoy other hands on activities. Saturday from 1 to 3. Free!
Celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, with snake crafts and creations at the Hillsboro Library on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30. Free!
Make snow globes at the Troutdale library using recycled jars, greenery, beads, figurines, and confetti. Sunday from 2 to 3. Free tickets available 30 minutes in advance.
Celebrate the Slavic New Year at the Gresham Library. Internationally-known musician Trio Voronezh will demonstrate conventional usage of Russian instruments and folk melodies. Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30. Free!
Hope this gives you some ideas. Have fun out there! And don't forget to double-check event details by calling or checking the website of the venue, performer, or host organization.
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