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WEEKEND WARRIORS: 3/1-3/3

Here’s the scoop for the weekend. For more ideas on what to do this weekend, check PDX Kids Calendar and the urbanMamas calendar page.

Waggle n Flap Family Dance Party at The Village Ballroom. Bring your family, kick off your shoes and dance to music of all genres--funk, hip hop, reggae, bhangra, electro-boogie, afrobeat, and much more. Friday 10-11:30 a.m. at The Village Ballroom--700 NE Dekum st. Portland, OR 97211. $5 per family and free for members of the Woodlawn Swap n Play.

Free First Friday at the Children's Museum! Enjoy free admission, special crafts, activities,and musical guests. Friday 4:00-8:00pm. FREE!

Get your family's weekend rolling at Kids Morning Skate at Oaks Park.  This session is specifically designed for kids 10 and under and features music chosen by kids for kids, a 15 minute group lesson taught by a USA Roller Sports certified instructor, and cool skating games.  Saturday 10:30am-noon. $6/child. Adults free with child's paid admission.

Chinese New Year Celebration with Chinese American International School Students at the Lake Oswego Library. Saturday 11:00am. FREE!

Dance the afternoon away with the Portland Lindy Society with live band The Midnight Serenaders! Director Park. Saturday 1:00-4:00pm. FREE!

LEGO My Library at the Hillsboro Library. Drop-in and use your creativity to build whatever your imagination dreams up! There are Duplo blocks for kids ages 3-5 and Legos for kids ages 6+. Saturday 2:30-4:00pm. FREE!  
Portland Youth Philharmonic Winter Concert at the Schnitz. Tchaikovsky's final Symphony is a towering challenge for the musicians of PYP. You won't want to miss their performance, only the second in the history of the orchestra. Saturday 7:30pm. $11-$40.

$2 days at OMSI. Enjoy discounted $2 admission to OMSI all day! Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm.

Story and Stroll - Owl Moon at Tryon Creek. Program integrates nature exploration, art, literature, music, movement, and outdoor play.  It is geared toward families with young children (preferably ages 2-6 but all are welcome.) Sunday 10:30-11:15am. Registration required. FREE!

Kids Karaoke at Pink Feather hosted by Emma Rose - a nine year old  extraordinarily talented singer who emcees the event. Kids Menu, as well as Happy Hour appetizer prices for parents, available for the full three hours. Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm. FREE!

March Fourth Marching Band's 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Matinee at Crystal Ballroom! With a rallying cry of "JOY NOW!" MarchFourth Marching Band (known as M4 by its growing legion of fans) throws itself and the audience into a swirling volcano of high-energy music and spectacle. Sunday 4:00 pm. Tickets $8-$14.

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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