Here is this week’s list of family-friendly free or frugal events for around the Northwest, as well as some events going on around the country.
Make sure to check out our Northwest Spring Consignment Sale Roundup for children’s clothing sales that will be happening this week and in the weeks to come around the Northwest in Washington, Oregon & Idaho.
Don’t forget to check out Goldstar for Discount Tickets on many local activities and events, if you are looking for a specific event and want to save some money!
Beneath the Streets: Subterranean Walking Tour (Seattle; 3/14 – 3/31 Fridays & Mondays; tickets as low as $7.50 plus service fee)
One-Hour Improv, Sketch, Stand-Up Shows From Pocket Theater (Seattle; 3/14 – 3/30 Fri, Sat & Sun; as low as $7 plus service fee)
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. — A Musical Adventure for the Family (Portland; 3/14; tickets as low as $6 plus service fee)
Portland Youth Philharmonic Concert for Kids (Portland; 3/16; tickets as low as $5 plus service fee)
Split 2nd Improv: Audience-Led Comedy Shows at SecondStage Rep (Seattle; 3/21 – 3/22 & 5/2 -5/3; tickets as low as $7.50 plus service fee)
If you see a fun, frugal event that’s not listed, feel free to leave a comment so we can add that event to our list.
PUGET SOUND AREA::
Friday, March 14th :
*Kruckeberg Leprechaun Hunt – Seattle; 3/14 & 3/16; 10:00am – 5:00pm; The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is a magical place, just perfect for leprechauns and other enchanted creatures. Visit them during open hours in March to join our leprechaun hunt. Pick up their leprechaun scavenger hunt at the garden, or download it from our website.
*Paint Me a Story - Bellevue; 3/14; 10:00am – 10:30am or 10:30am – 11:00am; Join us for this popular weekly story time and painting activity. Ages 2 and older. Please check website for current schedules. No registration required. FREE
*Nature Alphabet – Tacoma; 3/14; 10:30am – 11:30am; Preschoolers explore different nature topics through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts. Note – two location options: Tacoma Nature Center and Center at Norpoint. Adult participation is recommended, children younger than age 4 require an adult present. Space is limited, advance registration required. $6.
*Free Tête-à-têter At Frye Museum – Seattle; 3/14; 11:00am – 5:00pm; Frye Museum entrance and parking are free all the time. You can check their events page here, for a list of weekly events.
*Pay-What-You-Can at Seattle Symphony’s “Soundbridge”- Seattle, Beneroya Hall; 3/14; 12:00pm – 4:00pm; Soundbridge is a music discovery center and Friday afternoons are “Pay What You Can” entrance- suggested donation $5 – $15 per family; Ages 2-5, 30 minute interactive storytelling with song & rhythm, dance & musical instruments at 1:45pm.
*Seattle Art Museum Free To Teens – Seattle; 3/14; 5:00pm – 9:00pm; The Seattle Art Museum is free to teens 13 to 19 with school ID on the second Friday of each month.
*Blarney Bash – Seattle; 3/14; 6:30pm – 8:00pm; Dress in green and head over for a St. Patrick’s Day magic show. Cost: $5.
*Bluebeard’s Wife: Dark Fairy Tales Re-Imagined for Our Time – Seattle; 3/14 – 3/15, 7:00pm – 8:00pm & 3/15 – 3/16, 2:00pm; Seattle Public Theater’s (SPT) Youth Program presents a treasure trove of classic fairy tales cast into a modern context. 7 p.m. March 14-15, 2 p.m. March 15-16. FREE, donations encouraged to support SPT’s Theater Education Program and to offer student tuition assistance.
*Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing – Seattle; 3/14; 8:00pm; Sea chanteys and other sea songs celebrate our connections to the sea, ships, skippers, and sailors. As fine an Irishman as you’ll meet, Captain Dano Quinn will lead the sing-along emphasizing Irish maritime songs in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Easy to sing and for all ages. FREE.
Saturday, March 15th:
*Tales & Trails for Little Tykes – Seattle; 3/15 & 3/19; 10:00am – 11:00am; Introduce your toddler to nature with story time, songs, and fun activities inside, followed by exploration along the trails of Seward Park. Walks are easy and less than one mile in length. Pre-register, space is limited. Recommended for ages birth to 3. Cost: $2 per person.
*Rock and Gem Show – Seattle; 3/15 & 3/16; 10:00am – 5:00pm; Rock and gem displays, vendors, kids’ activities, prizes, food and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15-16.
*Free Wing Luke Museum Entrance – Seattle; 3/15; 10:00am – 8:00pm; The Wing Luke Museum offers free admission on the third Saturday of each month, for family day.
*”Black Forest” Art Installation Opening – Issaquah; 3/15; 11:00am – 12:00pm; Black Forest is a visually stunning site-specific art installation located inside Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. The installation covers over 1-acre of forest and is the product of nearly two years of labor from Seattle-based land artist Hans Baumann. This installation uses nearly 50,000 lbs of biochar – a material akin to charcoal – to completely cover the forest floor of an abandoned gravel mine within the park. The project’s aesthetic recalls the park’s past as a coalmine, and the material used in the installation was chosen by the artist for its ability to sequester carbon emissions produced by the coal mined at the park.
*Irish Festival – Seattle; 3/15 & 3/16; 12:00pm – 6:00pm; Music, dancing, genealogy, arts and crafts, cultural displays, contests, family activities and more. Noon to 6 p.m. March 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16.
*Green Hour - Bellevue; 3/15; 1:00pm – 2:00pm; Join us the third Saturday of every month for a Green Hour at Lewis Creek Park! Observe and explore the park during an hour of unstructured play and interaction with the natural world. Each month, creative, science-based ideas will have children and parents deepening their knowledge and love of nature together! Registration recommended. FREE.
*Mother Goose Story Time – Seattle; 3/15; 1:00pm – 2:00pm; Bring your kids ages 6 and younger to meet master storyteller Mother Goose for myths and legends, sing-alongs, scavenger hunts and other activities highlighting birds and animals of Seward Park and legends of the Northwest. Guest appearances by Talking Tree, Sasquatch, Owl, Eagle and Bear.
*Bellevue Art Museums Get Crafty Saturday – Bellevue; 3/15; 1:00pm – 3:00pm; Free craft time for kids each Saturday. $2 material fee or free with admission.
*Make Your Own Four-Leaf-Clover Mobile – Seattle; 3/15; 1:00pm – 4:00pm; Join us at Milepost 31 for our monthly kid’s craft event and make your friends green with envy. Take the opportunity to learn more about Bertha, the world’s largest tunneling machine, while also expressing your creative side. Kids can create a Bertha inspired four-leaf clover mobile in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
*Nature Walk at Lake Hills Greenbelt – Bellevue; 3/15; 2:00pm; Explore Lake Hills Greenbelt with a park ranger. Learn the history of the park, tour community gardens, and learn about local wildlife. All ages. 2 p.m. Saturdays. $1 suggested donation per person.
*Mercer Slough Nature Walk – Bellevue; 3/15; 2:00pm-3:00pm; Meet a Mercer Slough park ranger at the visitor center for a free guided tour and learn about the fascinating flora, fauna and history of the Mercer Slough Nature Park. Please dress for weather. No registration is required. FREE.
*Cultural Dance Series – Seattle; 3/15; 6:30pm – 8:30pm; The third Saturday of each month, families are invited to watch dance demonstrations from different cultures and even learn (and try) some dance steps themselves.
Sunday, March 16th:
*St. Paddle’s Day – Union; 3/16; 11:00am – 3:00pm; Put your racing skills to the test at Alderbrook Resort & Spa’s second annual St. Paddle’s Day Celebration, a racing event celebrating watersport activity on the beautiful lower Hood Canal, complete with friendly competition, games and activities, along with traditional Irish fare and live fiddling. Competitors of all ages and skill level are invited to bring and show off their own watercraft, or rent one of Alderbrook’s kayaks, stand up paddle boards, wherrys or whatnot at a reduced rate. Advance registration is recommend, however not required. Registration is available by calling or emailing Cindy Sound at cindy.sund@alderbrookresort.com or 360-490-5748360-490-5748.
*Author Appearance: Lincoln Peirce – Seattle; 2:00pm; Author/cartoonist Lincoln Peirce will read from his new book, “Big Nate: In the Zone,” the sixth in the Big Nate series.
Monday, March 17th:
*Masterpiece Monday - Bellevue; 3/17; 10:00am – 10:45am; Create a special art project each week to take home during this fun drop-in class. Activities vary from painting to collage and mosaics. Ages 3 and older. Most Mondays 10 to 10:45 a.m. $2 supply fee per class. Please check website for current schedules. No registration required.
*FREE Drop-In Playgroup – Seattle; 3/17 & 3/19; 10:00am – 12:00pm; Join kids ages birth to 5 and their parents/caregivers every Wednesday and Friday for a drop-in playgroup! Have fun playing with other families, reading, and singing. First-time families will be asked to fill out a registration form. FREE
*St. Paddy’s Day Party – Seattle; 3/17; 1:00pm – 2:30pm; Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with cookie decorating, crafts and a story time. Cost: $5.
Tuesday, March 18th:
*Village Playdays – Seattle; 3/18; 10:00am – 11:00am; Kid-friendly storytime, crafts and activities at a different University Village store or restaurant each Tuesday. Parents receive discounts and offers for that day. Check website for details.
Wednesday, March 19th:
*Tales & Trails for Little Tykes – Seattle; 3/19; 10:00am-11:00am; Introduce your toddler to nature with story time, songs, and fun activities inside, followed by exploration along the trails of Seward Park. Walks are easy and less than one mile in length. Pre-register, space is limited. Recommended for ages birth to 3. Cost: $2 per person.
*FREE Drop-In Playgroup – Seattle; 3/19; 10:00am – 12:00pm; Join kids ages birth to 5 and their parents/caregivers every Wednesday and Friday for a drop-in playgroup! Have fun playing with other families, reading, and singing. First-time families will be asked to fill out a registration form. FREE
*Open Play & Music Class – Redmond; 3/19; 4:00pm – 7:00pm; The classes will include movement songs like “Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes” and “The Hokey Pokey” plus music and props such as streamers, chiffon scarves, and bean bags. The children will also have the opportunity to take turns playing different kinds of drums, tambourines and more. Cost: $9, $6 siblings.
Thursday, March 20th :
*Kids Co. Play and Learn – Seattle; 3/20; 10:00am – 11:30am; Come play and learn with us! Snack is included and an outside play area is available. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver – come for all or just part of the time! FREE
*What the Griot Said: Stories at NAAM – Seattle; 3/20; 11:00am – 12:00pm; Children of all ages are invited to experience the art of storytelling and the power of stories with a gifted griot (storyteller).
*Half Priced Admission Imagine Childrens Museum – Everett; 3/20; 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. is half priced ( $3.88)
*Third Thursday Art Mingle - Tacoma; 3/20; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries. FREE, includes the Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum (free 2 to 8 p.m.) and Tacoma Art Museum.
*FREE Third Thursdays at KidsQuest – Bellevue; 3/20; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; Enjoy free admission 5 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
For more lists of local events in WA check out these websites::
*Sounds Fun Mom - Maegen always has a great list of events local to the South Sound area of WA – her site is based on family activities around the South Sound area.
*Grays Harbor Deals - Annaliese lists some great events each weekend for Grays Harbor county (Long Beach, Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Moclips, Ocean Shores, Raymond, Elma & more!)
*SnoCo Mom - Emily shares all about Snohomish County family & kids activities on her blog & you’ll find some great weekly events.
PORTLAND AREA:
Here’s our list of weekly events for the Portland area.
Friday, March 14th :
*Ladybug Nature Walks – Portland; 3/14; 10:00am; Explore nature in Portland parks with trained naturalists! Mid-February through early November, rain or shine. $4 per preschooler, no charge for adults. For more info, call 503-823-3601503-823-3601.For ages 2-5 with grown-up.
*Music with Miss SaraMag at Rain City Coffee – Portland; 3/14; 10:00am – 11:00am; Miss SaraMag loves to sing, dance, play, inspire, and teach. Combining songs that get kids moving with uplifting lyrics, Miss SaraMag empowers children to be all they can be and follow their dreams. Miss SaraMag sings and plays the piano, as well as incorporating sign language and dance for interactive fun! $5 suggested donation
*Mo Phillips at Treehouse Children’s Boutique – Portland; 3/14; 10:00am; Mo has devised a fine, music blend of Americana, soul and blues in his secret ninja laboratory and is not afraid of a poppy hook, or straight rocking’ out! $5 per child.
*Red Yarn at Warehouse Cafe – Portland; 3/14; 10:00am – 10:45am; Join Red Yarn & his lovable critters every Friday morning at Warehouse Cafe. Audiences will sing, dance, act, and experience the joy of community during Red Yarn’s interactive shows. This show is hosted by Warehouse Cafe, a coffee shop, market and community space committed to healthy food at fair prices.
*Music From Mr. Hoo from The Alphabeticians – Portland; 3/14; 11:00am to 12:00pm; Mr. Hoo will be singing songs with and for kids. He’ll play his guitar and sing some original songs, some Alphabeticians songs, some classic kid songs and Hoo knows what else? $3 suggested donation pp.
*Story and Stroll at Tryon Creek – Portland; 3/14; 1:00pm-2:15pm; This 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.) For more specific information, call (503) 636-9886(503) 636-9886 ext. 225. FREE.
*Story Time with Olive and Dingo at Pie Spot – Portland; 3/14; 3:00pm – 4:00pm;Fun for all. Full of comedy, songs, stories, balloons and laughter. Balloons twisting at the end of the show. Cost: $5 per child for balloons and entertainment
*Family Friday Flicks at the Hillsboro Main Library – Hillsboro; ; 6:30pm – 8:00pm; Friday Family Flicks features family friendly movies on the third Friday of most months at the Main Library! Popcorn provided, courtesy of Regal Cinema’s Movies on TV Highway. Recommended for ages 4+ and adult family members. Children must be supervised by adult family members. Seating is limited to 100 people.
Saturday, March 15th :
*Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek – Portland; 3/15; 10:00am – 11:30am; Free guided nature hikes exploring the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Topics will vary from week to week but will be appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes.
*Sasquatch Day! at Child’s Play – Portland; 3/15; 10:00am – 12:00pm; Enter the Sasquatch Drawing Contest. Win a prize in the Sasquatch Bean Bag Toss. Big Foot coloring pages & activity sheets.
*Frozen DVD Release Party at The Craft Factory – Portland; 3/15; 10:00am – 4:00pm; Did your little one just love Disney’s Oscar-winning movie, Frozen Join us on Saturday, March 15th for the DVD release party! For just $10, you get to make your very own Olaf (but don’t worry, he won’t melt), And you’ll be entered to win a copy of Frozen on DVD, coming out on March 18th. Free posters and other promotional items will be given away, too.
* Kids Saturday Morning Skate Session At Oaks Park – Portland ; 3/15 ;10:30am to 12:00pm; For $6 children 10 and under can skate (skates included). Parents free with paid child admission.
*Plant a Sack of Potatoes at Al’s Garden Center – Gresham; 3/15; 11:00am; You can grow potatoes, even if you only have a small space. By planting potatoes in a bag, you can easily grow and harvest them. Find the eyes on a potato and learn more about this unique root vegetable. You will love their flavor at harvest time. Reservations required. Cost: $5
*Sellwood-Moreland’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade – Portland; 3/15; 11:00am – 8:00pm; Come join the fun at the Sellwood-Moreland’s 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade at St. Agatha Catholic School. Children of all ages will enjoy an old-fashioned carnival with cakewalk. Under the heated tent hear the Clackamas Fire Fighters Pipes & Drum; Hyatus; and Irish bands The Boys of Malin and The Chancers. Other entertainment includes Irish dancers, and other student talent performances. Delicious Irish food available. Admission is free; food, beverages and carnival game tickets for purchase
*Henny Reading & Drawing Activity at Green Bean Books – Portland; 3/15; 1:00pm – 1:30pm; Elizabeth Rose Stanton will read from her new whimsical picture book Henny and lead children in a creative drawing activity Saturday, March 15th, 1pm. This is a quirky and charming picture book that we’ve just fallen in love with and we’re sure you will as well. Check out the new Henny diorama whiel you’re here!
*Oregon Pacific Railroad Train Rides at Rail Heritage Center – Portland; 3/15; 1:00pm – 5:00pm; The Oregon Pacific Railroad is offering round trip diesel locomotive powered passenger train rides to the public from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, located near OMSI. Passenger trains will operate on Saturdays and depart the Oregon Rail Heritage Center at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30 pm. Rides last approximately 45 minutes. Locomotive cab rides are available for an additional fee. Cost: $5
* Free Family Swim At Marshall Community Center - Vancouver; 3/15; 4:45pm – 6:30pm; Bauman Chiropractic is sponsoring free family swims at Marshall Pool Saturday evenings.
Sunday, March 16th:
*Purim Party at NE Community Center – Portland; 3/16; 9:30am – 11:00am; Join Chabad Hebrew School of Northeast Portland for a Grand Purim Party! Featuring Presto the Magician! Make your own Hamantashen! Multimedia Meggilah reading!
*The Alphabeticians at Cafe au Play – Portland; 3/16; 10:00am – 11:00am; Fun music for kids and families! Come and sing and dance, learn the alphabet backwards, eat a delicious breakfast, drink some coffee (grown-ups only!) and start your Sunday off right. Cost: $5
*Shamrock Hunt at Village Toys – Tigard; 3/16; 2:00pm – 4:00pm; Gather your wee lasses and lads and join us for a Shamrock Hunt at Village Toys. We’ll be giving away goodie bags and the kids can choose a prize from our treasure chest…err…Pot o’ Gold. We’ll also have special coupons to use on any one item.
*Mo Phillips and Red Yarn at Mountain Park Rec Center - Lake Oswego; 3/16; 4:00pm – 5:30pm; The Mountain Park Concert Series continues with a very special afternoon with two local family champions! Both Red Yarn and Mo Phillips will be playing, each with their bands to guarantee a whole mess of dancing and having fun! Cost: $5
Monday, March 17th :
*Music Class with Johnny Keener at The Treehouse – Portland; 3/17; 10:00am; He will craft music for kids that is exciting and fun, as well as artistically satisfying. He is committed to inviting kids into the musical process providing them with a musical experience they won’t forget! Best for ages 0-6. Cost: $5 per child
*Tangled Threads at Warehouse Cafe – Portland; 3/17; 10:00am – 11:00am; Join The Tangled Threads for music and merriment. They delight and amaze audiences everywhere through an ever-evolving repertoire that includes music, dance, stilt walking, juggling, clowning, Heely skating, and much more! $5 admission. Please bring exact change or a check for the artist.
*Tallulah’s Daddy at Rain City Coffee – Portland; 3/17; 10:00am – 11:00am; Come sing, dance and play with Tallulah’s Daddy as he plays guitar, bass and cajon. Tallulah’s Daddy plays fun, energetic acoustic music for your little ones, and you can grab some coffee, tea or a snack. We start with musical storytime, then sing songs, and we leave a little bit of extra time for the kids to get their hands on some percussion instruments! No cover charge, donations appreciated.
*Washington County Museum Free Admission – Portland; ;10:00am – 4:30pm; Admission is free to this museum every Monday.
*Mondays On The Mall – Portland – Downtown Central Transit Mall; ;Various Times; Free events all day including Wii play, caricatures, the original photo booth and entertainment.
Tuesday, March 18th:
*Story Time with Olive and Dingo at Warehouse Cafe – Portland; 3/18; 10:00am – 11:00am; Full of comedy, songs, stories, balloons and laughter. Olive and Dingo are bright and cheery, cartoony characters who love inspiring kids and families to be silly, to love improv and creative performance and to be the best audience members Portland has ever known! Balloons twisting and fellowship is at the end of the show. Cost: $5 per child for balloons and entertainment
*Preschool Play and Skate at Oaks Park – Portland; 3/18; 10:00am – 11:30am; This special roller skating session is just for your littlest skaters. Children 6 and under enjoy games, songs, blals, a 15 minute group lesson, snack time, and more. Conventional skate rental included. Shoes and strollers welcome on the skating floor. Adults free with paid children’s admission. Cost: $6.00
*Tuesday Art Time at the Treehouse Children’s Boutique – Portland; 3/18; 10:15am – 11:15am; Every Tuesday of the 2012-2013 school year, the Treehouse Children’s Boutique opens its doors and expands into the auditorium of the Sound Roots School of Music for art, craft, science, and play! Suitable for ages 1 to 6 with adult. *Please register in advance! Simply leave a comment on the Treehouse Children’s Boutique facebook wall, drop by the store, or email the teacher, Sarah, at sarahfagan@yahoo.com to secure a spot. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Cost $6 per child.
*Tangled Threads at Milagros Boutique – Portland; 3/18; 10:30am; Join The Tangled Threads for music and merriment at Milagros Tuesdays at 10:30 am. $5 admission fee per child (adults are free!) Please bring exact change or a check for the artist.
*Red Yarn at Cafe au Play – Portland; 3/18; 10:30am – 11:00am; Join Red Yarn & his lovable critters every Tuesday morning at Cafe au Play. Audiences will sing, dance, act, and experience the joy of community during Red Yarn’s interactive shows. For more information, visit www.cafeauplay.org Cost: $3/walking person
*Storytime at Green Bean Books – Portland; 3/18; 11:00am – 11:30am; Get ready to get immersed in the world of books! FREE
*Mommy Matinee at the Kennedy School – Portland; 3/12 & 3/13; 2:30pm – 4:30pm; Tuesdays & Wednesdays moms, dads, grandparents, nannies and their babies are welcome. Let the kids fuss – we don’t mind! Click here for today’s movie. Cost: $3 pp
*Micah and Me Singalong at Rain City Coffee – Portland; 3/18; 3:00pm; Micah and Me Kids Singalong at Rain City Coffee Tuesdays at 3pm. We will be singing the favorites including Dan Zanes’ new one, “Let’s Dance.”
*Story Time with Olive and Dingo at Open Space – Portland; 3/18; 3:00pm – 4:00pm; Fun for all. Not your average Story Time! Full of comedy, songs, stories, balloons and laughter. Sure to get the jumpers jumping, the dancers dancing, wigglers wiggling and the noise makers cooing. Olive and Dingo are bright and cheery, cartoony characters who love inspiring kids and families to be silly, to love imrove and creative performance and to be the best audience members Portland has ever known! Balloons twisting and fellowship is at the end of the show. Folks are encouraged to check Olive and Dingo out on the web. Lots of love! Cost: $5
Wednesday, March 19th :
*Honeybee Hikes at Leach Botanical Gardens – Portland; 3/19; 10:00am – 11:00am; Weekly nature-related activities for young children and their adult caregivers. Discover the secrets of the Garden and its critters through stories and outdoor explorations. Dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes for unpaved, uneven walkways that could be muddy. Strollers limit where we can explore, so carriers are ideal for little ones. No pre-registration required. Best for ages 1-6. Cost: $2 per child
*Visit the Historic Belmont Firehouse – Portland;3/19 ; 9:00am – 3:00pm; Drop in any Wednesday to see the exhibits and learn about safety for you and your family. No appointment is necessary.
*Johnny Keener @ Coffee Kids – Portland; 3/19; 10:00am – 10:45am; Come hang out, sing, and dance with Johnny Keener, he will be playing music for the kiddos from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at Coffee Kids. All ages are welcome. Free event.
*Mommy Matinee at the St Johns Theater- Portland; 3/19 ; 1:00pm – 2:30pm; Parents, nannies, grandparents and caregivers, bring your babies to these films, from G to R ratings. Let the wee ones fuss, they don’t mind. Every Wednesday, first showing, unless an event has been booked. Check movie listings for showtimes or call 503-249-7474503-249-7474. Cost $3.00
*Mo Phillips Party Time! at Oregon Public House – Portland; 3/19; 5:00pm – 6:00pm; Join Mo for some excellent family rock out dinner action
Thursday, March 20th :
*Tallulah’s Daddy at Warehouse Cafe – Portland; 3/20; 10:00am – 11:00am; Come sing, dance and stomp like a dinosaur as Tallulah’s Daddy sings and plays his guitar, bass and cajon. Tallulah’s Daddy plays fun, energetic and interactive acoustic music for kids, and brings lots of percussion goodies for kids of all ages to play with! Cost: donation
*Waggle n Flap Family Dance Party at the Village Ballroom – Portland; 3/20; 10:00am – 11:30am; Come dance with us to the booty shaking stylings of DJ Acidwash! He will play styles of dance music from all over the world that the whole family can enjoy together–hip hop, funk, reggae, robot music, electro-boogie, disco, latin and much more. Costumes and props for all to try on and play with, plus a drawing corner and a cushioned corner for nursing or just taking a load off. Cost: $5 per family
*Story Time with Olive and Dingo at Cafe au Play - Portland; 3/20; 10:30am – 11:30am Full of comedy, songs, stories, balloons and laughter. Balloons twisting and fellowship is at the end of the show.Cost: $5 per child for balloons and entertainment
*Heart in Hand Puppet Show at Green Bean Books – Portland; 3/20; 3:30pm – 4:00pm; Enjoy a delightful production of Thousands of Cats by Ms. Yvonne of Heart in Hand Preschool on Thursday, March 20th, 3:30-4PM.
For more lists of local events in western OR check out::
* PDX Kids Calendar - this is a comprehensive events-based website for families in the Portland area.
NATIONAL EVENTS:
*Free Craft Activities at Lakeshore Learning Stores– Sat. ; 11am to 3pm; Kids can come to this free craft time each week for a new craft (plus print a $5 off $25 coupon).
*Pottery Barn Kids Book Club- Tuesday 1/22; 11-11:30am; Kids of all ages can attend storytime every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Passport and a special gift after attending 5 storytimes.
*Lowes Build And Grow Clinic - Saturday ; 10:00am; Come join Lowes Build and Grow Clinic. This week they will be making a goul bus. Register here.
*Barnes and Noble Free Storytime - Times and events vary by location. Check your location for specific story’s available this weekend.
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