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Oregon Family Events
Choose a Week:
Monday 4/9 - Sunday 4/15
Monday
4/16 - Sunday 4/22
Monday 4/23- Sunday 4/29
Monday
4/30 - Sunday 5/6
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Monday 4/9 - Sunday
4/15 |
Pajama Time at Multnomah County Libraries
FREE
Sleepy time fun in your jammies! Stories and games for children
under 6.
Capitol Hill
Wednesday, March 21, 7–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 7–7:30 p.m.
Gregory Heights
Wednesdays, 7–7:30 p.m.
Holgate
Tuesdays, 7–7:30 p.m.
Hollywood
Tuesdays, 7–7:30 p.m. (except March 27) |
Story and Stroll at Tryon
Creek
FREE
Friday, April 6th. Rocks
Friday, April 13th. Thousands of Trees
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm,

Enjoy a story and walk with your budding naturalist.
Story topic changes every week. Ages 3 to 6, with adult.
Limited space, register: 503-636-9886.
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Lady Bug Theater - Plays
for Little People
Wed. and Thursday Shows start at 10:30 and run 40 minutes. $3.50 for
everyone.
March 7, 8, 14, 15. "The Pied Piper"
March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29. "Silly Goats Gruff and Troll is
Enough"
Recommended starting age is 2 1/2.
Call for reservations: 503-232-2346
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The True Story
of the Three Little Pigs, By A. Wolf
March 7-18th. $12, $16
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m. and 4p.m.
This traditional story is performed by Tears of Joy Puppet Theater.
Check website for show times and info.
Tickets, 503-224-4400. |
Peter
and the Wolf
March 10th and 11th at 2 pm.
$8-$10
Enjoy this classic Russian Folktale as a family.
Hart Theatre, Hillsboro. 503-693-7815 |
Celebrate Suess at Multnomah County Libraries
FREE
Now - March 10th. Locations and Activities Vary.
Check the website for info. |
Bye, Bye,
Birdie at Beaverton High School
Friday, March 9th at 7 pm.
Saturday, March 10th at 2 pm.
Tickets are $5-$10.
503-259-4893 |
Guide Dogs for the Blind Monthly Graduation Ceremony
FREE
March 10th 1:30- 3 p.m.
All are invited to attend these special ceremonies and see a demonstration
of guide work and tours of the campus. Free!!
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Boring, OR
503-668-2100 |
Wilsonville Kids Flea Market
FREE
March 10th.
10:00am - 2:00pm. All ages.
Kids trade or sell
good, clean, toys. Adult supervision required for 12 or under.
Wilsonville Community Center - 7965 SW Wilsonville Rd. |
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Beauty and the Beast at
Jesuit HS
Friday, Mar 9, 2007, 7:30 pm $9.50

Enjoy this classic as a family. Rated G for all ages.
Jesuit High School
9000 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Portland, OR
Tickets, 503-224-4400. |
KidFest and BabyFestNW
March 10th - 11th 10 - 5 pm.
Adults $7, Kids $2, Under 2 Free
Oregon Convention Center |
Innisfree
Irish Music FREE
Saturday, March 10, 2–3 p.m.
Central Library
503.988.5123
Sunday, March 11, 1–2 p.m.
Woodstock Library
503.988.5399
Saturday, March 24, 4–5 p.m.
Northwest Library
503.988.5560
Brenda Scearcy and Jim Loewenherz present the
unique traditional, instruments and history of Irish music.
Seating is available on a first-come,
first-served basis, except as noted. Tickets may be available 30 minutes
before the program begins.
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"The Drum" at Brooklyn Bay Theater
Saturdays - March 3, 10, 17, from 10:00 -11:00am (doors open at 9:30am)
NO SATURDAY SHOW on 3/24 or 3/31
Sunday, March 18th. at 3PM
The story of a poor boy who has a secret wish.
Most appropriate for ages 2-9 years old.
$6/ticket or $20 for families of 4 or more
limited seating - reservations strongly encouraged
Call Melanya Helene at 503.772.4005 or email
melanya@brooklynbay.org |
Scrapbooking Convention
Saturday, Mar 10, 2007, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, $6, $8
Children under 12 free with a paying adult.
Oregon Convention Center
Tickets, 503-224-8499. |
Family Dance Party "Baby Loves Disco"
March 11 from 2-5 pm. (Sold Out!)
April 21st from 1-3 pm.
Located at the Crystal Ballroom, Portland.
Tickets $12 at ticketmaster
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Portland
Saturday Market is
Back FREE
Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays 11 am - 4:30
All the shopping, food, free entertainment and activities for the kids!
Check the website for details. |
How Does Your Garden Grow? - Vancouver
March 10th. 1-3 pm.
FREE to
all ages.
Happens every second Saturday!
Special activities for youth to explore an ecology theme and make a project or
two to take home. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Water Resource Center
4600 S.E. Columbia Way.
(360) 696-8478 |
Guided Nature Walk
FREE
Saturdays. 10-11:30 am
March 10th. Future of Cedar
March 17th. Nest Tour
March 24th. Native Plant ID
March 31st. Spring Trillium (11 am and 2pm)

Join a park Tryon Creek naturalist for a fun family activity. Hear
history of Tryon Creek and the new on the different ecosystems in the area.
Suitable for all ages.
(503) 636-9886 ext. 25. |
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Monday
4/16 - Sunday 4/22 |
Chipper's Preschool Roller
Skating at Oaks Park
Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 10-11:30 am $4.50 per child
Kids under 6 have the rink to themselves and a 15-minute group lesson,
cookies and milk.
Shoes and strollers welcome on the skating floor. A great outing for Portland
area families Adults are free.
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Super Tuesday: Oregon Ballet Theater
FREE
Tuesday, March 13th.
7-8 pm All Ages. FREE!
Dancers from Oregon Ballet Theater will share some of the wonders of dance.
Tigard Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard
503-684-6537
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2-Buck Tuesday at The Zoo
Tuesday March 13th. 9-4 pm
The 2nd Tuesday is always $2 day. It is a great way to see the zoo or take
friends for cheap!
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Lady Bug Theater - Plays
for Little People
Wed. and Thursday Shows start at 10:30 and run 40 minutes. $3.50 for
everyone.
March 7, 8, 14, 15. "The Pied Piper"
March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29. "Silly Goats Gruff and Troll is
Enough"
Recommended starting age is 2 1/2.
Call for reservations: 503-232-2346
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Symphony Storytime
FREE
Wednesday, March 14, 3–4 p.m.
- Woodwinds, Oboe
Wednesday, March 28, 3–4 p.m. - Brass, French Horn
Wednesday, April 4, 3–4 p.m. - Percussion
Enjoy storybooks, music,
instruments, sound and fun musical crafts. A musician from the Oregon
Symphony who will play and provide an introduction to his or her
instrument and orchestral music.
St. Johns
Library
503.988.5397 |
Owl Prowl Night at
Tryon Creek
Thursday, March 15th. 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. FREE
Join a park naturalist to explore a night forest learning experience and the
owls courtship rituals. All ages welcome. Advance registration
required; call (503) 636-9886 ext. 25.
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Story and Stroll at Tryon
Creek
FREE
Friday, March 16th. Sensational Senses
Friday, March 23rd. Owls
Friday, March 30th. Spring Flowers
Friday, April 6th. Rocks
Friday, April 13th. Thousands of Trees
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm,

Enjoy a story and walk with your budding naturalist.
Story topic changes every week. Ages 3 to 6, with adult.
Limited space, register: 503-636-9886. |
Guided Nature Walk
FREE
Saturdays. 10-11:30 am
March 17th. Nest Tour
March 24th. Native Plant ID
March 31st. Spring Trillium (11 am and 2pm)

Join a park Tryon Creek naturalist for a fun family activity. Hear
history of Tryon Creek and the new on the different ecosystems in the area.
Suitable for all ages.
(503) 636-9886 ext. 25.
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Lake Oswego Daffodil Festival
Saturday,
March 17th. 10 am - 5 pm.
FREE
Join the community of Lake Oswego as they celebrate these spring flowers.
Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street.
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The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
FREE
Friday, March 16 - 6:30pm and
8:00pm
Saturday, March 17 - 12:00pm and
2:00pm
See all of your favorite characters in the C.S.
Lewis classic. Great for the whole family.
Donations Accepted.
Multnomah Arts Center (503) 823-ARTS
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St. Patrick's Day
Celebrations at McMenamins
FREE
March 16th and 17th. Times and Locations Vary
McMenamins is always the place for free and fun St. Paddy's Day activities>
Irish dancer, music, bagpipes, games and food.
Check their website for activities at a location near you. |
The True Story
of the Three Little Pigs, By A. Wolf
March 7-18th. $12, $16
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m. and 4p.m.
This traditional story is performed by Tears of Joy Puppet Theater.
Check website for show times and info.
Tickets, 503-224-4400. |
Kells Irish Festival
March 16th - 18th.
The biggest celebration in Portland. Check out the special
kids' day 3/18 with arts and crafts, dancing and fun activities.
112 SW 2nd Ave.
503-227-4057
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Slimy Slugs at Tillamook Forest Center
FREE
Sat. March 17th. 11-12 pm. and 1-2 pm.
Sunday March 18th. 11-12 pm. and 1-2 pm.
All Ages.
Learn how slugs are nature's recycling and make a tasty lunch. Yum.
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Monday 4/23- Sunday 4/29 |
Wooden
Shoe Tulip Festival - Woodburn
March 20th - April 22nd
$5 per car weekends. FREE
weekdays!
Lots of beautiful flowers and planned activities for families and kids.
33814 S. Meridian
Rd.
Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone (503) 634-2243 |
Pajama Time at Multnomah County Libraries
FREE
Sleepy time fun in your jammies! Stories and games for children
under 6.
Capitol Hill
Wednesday, March 21, 7–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 7–7:30 p.m.
Gregory Heights
Wednesdays, 7–7:30 p.m.
Holgate
Tuesdays, 7–7:30 p.m.
Hollywood
Tuesdays, 7–7:30 p.m. (except March 27) |
Lady Bug Theater - Plays
for Little People
Wed. and Thursday Shows start at 10:30 and run 40 minutes. $3.50 for
everyone.
March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29. "Silly Goats Gruff and Troll is
Enough"
Recommended starting age is 2 1/2.
Call for reservations: 503-232-2346
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Story and Stroll at Tryon
Creek
FREE
Friday, March 23rd. Owls
Friday, March 30th. Spring Flowers
Friday, April 6th. Rocks
Friday, April 13th. Thousands of Trees
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm,

Enjoy a story and walk with your budding naturalist.
Story topic changes every week. Ages 3 to 6, with adult.
Limited space, register: 503-636-9886. |
Guided Nature Walk
FREE
Saturdays. 10-11:30 am
March 10th. Future of Cedar
March 17th. Nest Tour
March 24th. Native Plant ID
March 31st. Spring Trillium (11 am and 2pm)

Join a park Tryon Creek naturalist for a fun family activity. Hear
history of Tryon Creek and the new on the different ecosystems in the area.
Suitable for all ages.
(503) 636-9886 ext. 25. |
Amity
Daffodil Festival
FREE
March 24th and 25th.
Amity Elementary School, Amity. |
Friday Night DIVE IN Movies
Swim and watch a movie on the last Friday of each month! Radio Disney
performs until 8 p.m., then
the movie.
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Milwaukie
503-557-SURF
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Innisfree
Irish Music FREE
Saturday, March 10, 2–3 p.m.
Central Library
503.988.5123
Sunday, March 11, 1–2 p.m.
Woodstock Library
503.988.5399
Saturday, March 24, 4–5 p.m.
Northwest Library
503.988.5560
Brenda Scearcy and Jim Loewenherz present the
unique traditional, instruments and history of Irish music.
Seating is available on a first-come,
first-served basis, except as noted. Tickets may be available 30 minutes
before the program begins.
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The Eagles, Live! FREE
Saturday March 24th. 11-12 pm. and 1-2 pm.
All Ages.
Explore our national symbol. Shuttles will take participants to
Smith Homestead where resident
eagles are often viewed in the historic
"kissing tree!"
Tillamook Forest Center. 503-815-6808 |
Guided Nature Walk
FREE
Saturdays. 10-11:30 am
March 24th. Native Plant ID
March 31st. Spring Trillium (11 am and 2pm)

Join a park Tryon Creek naturalist for a fun family activity. Hear
history of Tryon Creek and the new on the different ecosystems in the area.
Suitable for all ages.
(503) 636-9886 ext. 25. |
Whale
Watch Week
FREE
March 24 - 31st. 10 am - 1 pm.
Volunteers are sent out to 28 prime locations on the coast to help folks
spot whales.
Now is the season to see the animals migrate North for the summer.
Check the website for locations and details.
541-765-3407 |
Family Outdoor Adventure
FREE
Sunday, March 25th. 11-12 pm and 1-2 pm.
As a family, learn about safety in the forest and how to "leave no trace."
Tillamook Forest Center. 503-815-6808 |
Hansel and Gretel
(Humperdinck's Opera)
March 25, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
March 28, 7:00 pm
March 30, 7:00 pm
$5 child, $10 adult, $20 family of four
Tickets can only be purchase in person or by phone:
The Hampton Opera Center
211 SE Caruthers St. Portland.
503-241-1802 |
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Monday
4/30 - Sunday 5/6 |
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Avi's
Romeo and Juliet - Together (and Alive!) at Last
March 28 - March 31
Wednesday thru
Saturday at 2pm
A modern children's adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece.
Best for kids ages 8 and up.
Performed by Northwest Children's Theater
503-222-4480 |
Lady Bug Theater - Plays
for Little People
Wed. and Thursday Shows start at 10:30 and run 40 minutes. $3.50 for
everyone.
March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29. "Silly Goats Gruff and Troll is
Enough"
Recommended starting age is 2 1/2.
Call for reservations: 503-232-2346 |
Story and Stroll at Tryon
Creek
FREE
Friday, March 30th. Spring Flowers
Friday, April 6th. Rocks
Friday, April 13th. Thousands of Trees
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm,

Enjoy a story and walk with your budding naturalist.
Story topic changes every week. Ages 3 to 6, with adult.
Limited space, register: 503-636-9886. |
The
Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
March 30 - April 15
Fridays &
Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm
Most Enjoyed by Ages 12 and Up
Performed by Northwest Children's Theater
503-222-4480
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Guided Nature Walk
FREE
Saturdays. 10-11:30 am
March 31st. Spring Trillium (11 am and 2pm)

Join a park Tryon Creek naturalist for a fun family activity. Hear
history of Tryon Creek and the new on the different ecosystems in the area.
Suitable for all ages.
(503) 636-9886 ext. 25. |
Wildflower Walk
FREE
Saturday, March 31st. 11-12 pm. and 1-2 pm.
On an easy guided walk learn about trilliums, sour grass, wood violets,
candy flowers and more.
Tillamook Forest Center. 503-815-6808
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Frogz
April 6th-29th. $16-$27
Imago's famous Broadway production returns for a limited run in Portland.
Tickets, 503-231-9581. |
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