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Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts.
Make sure your bike is rolling smoothly and safely during the Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair on Friday, May 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Multnomah Arts Center. There will be free activities for everyone, including: Learn-to-ride clinic for adults and children just starting out on a bike Helmet fitting and distribution […]
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! First Fridays he plays with his band, the Hooligans, featuring his son Aidan on bass and friend Jeydon on drums. Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo & the Hooligans play fun music for families. […]
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market is taking over the Oregon Convention Center May 2-3, 2025. More than 200 local artists are featuring fun, creative and one-of-a-kind goods. General Admission - Timed Entry Tickets Required - $4 Saturday, May 3rd 11am-5pm Pre-Show Ticketed Shopping Event - $20 Friday, May 2nd 5pm-9pm To continue offering […]
See How They Run By Philip King Directed by Rick Hoover May 2 – 18 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224 The swift action, impossibly hilarious situations and rib-tickling plot in this long-running London hit will leave audiences exhausted with laughter. In an English vicarage, the vicar […]
Join us for the classic tea experience! We will once again be honoring the spunky redhead that we all know and love with an "Anne of Green Gables" themed menu featuring assorted savories/sandwiches, various desserts, scones, and of course tea - all inspired by the beloved novels. . To make your request, please click the […]
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mt. Hood Meadows. Snowboarders and skiers aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills—and their balance—by skimming 100 feet across a frigid pond. The competition is right in the base area, making it a prime spot for spectators to watch all […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is pleased to announce dates of our upcoming Spring Open House . Come see us May 3 and May 4! Get your tickets online at CGMRC.com. General admission from 10 am to 4:30pm ( doors close at 5pm) Price : 3yo through 11yo - $5 […]
Join us for our yearly tradition! Aside from our normal workshop there will be a special splash of fun!!! You don't want to miss this event!!! Our Monthly Kids Workshop with this build being a Birdy Buffet Special Guests Games
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Culture Day is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples that provides an accurate cultural experience for the whole community. This free, all-ages event offers the chance to listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area. In a short forest […]
Spring has sprung—and so have the baby animals! Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Groovin Guppies every Saturday @ 9:30 - 10:20 am Bring your 0-5 yr old and join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. (Or, schedule ahead to bring […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
