The Short List: Feb 24-26
Starting to get a little end-of-February cabin fever? We have just the cure: loads of weekend fun!
All Weekend
Shrek the Musical Jr.
The always creative Journey Theater Arts Group presents Shrek the Musical Jr.! You and your littles will love this chance to join the beloved ogre, Shrek, and his band of misfit, fairy tale friends as they journey together to save the Princess Fiona from Lord Farquaad. A wild adventure full of twists and turns, with a heartwarming message about love, beauty and friendship–what could be better? $6-18, journeytheater.org
Feb 24
Knot Tying with Hog Wild Toys
Hog Wild Toys are the local toy company that’s pumping out some of the coolest, funnest, most science-y and exciting toys around. They’re coming out with something new and need your help! Come hang out at Portland Children’s Museum this weekend and help test their new toy. Learn about knot tying, give them your two cents, win some prizes and learn how to make a friendship knot strong enough to give to your best friend. $10.75 for non-members, portlandcm.org
Feb 24-25
Mt. Angel Wurst Fest
This weekend, Mt. Angel, Oregon is hosting the 9th Annual Wurst Fest, a final farewell to the winter season with, of course, copious amounts of German sausage and beer! Like a mini Oktoberfest all under the roof of the Mt. Angel Festhalle, there will be non-stop music, dancing, world-famous German Warsteiner and local Seven Brides Beer, German and local wines, awesome foods, arts and crafts and a kindergarten area. All ages, under 21 get in free. $5-10, mtangelwurstfest.org
Feb 25
Fiesta di Carnevale for Kids
Join Scuola Italiana this weekend for the fabulous celebration of Fiesta di Carnevale for Kids! Get decked out in your favorite festive costumes and enjoy an afternoon full of carnival games, yummy treats, face painting and more! Plus, BJ the Clown’s super silly and interactive performance is back this year to put a smile on your face and a giggle in your tummy. Fiesta di Carnevale is ideal for ages 2 to 10, but all ages can have a blast. Adults get in free. $15, scuola.us
Feb 25
Mystery Mineral Day
Ever go on a nature walk, pick up a super cool rock and wonder what to call it? Well, if you have a collection of mysterious rocks, possible fossils and what could very well be bits of a space rock, bring them all on down to the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals this weekend. A panel of experts will be waiting to happily solve all your rock and mineral mysteries! Kiddos 4 and under free. $7-10, ricenorthwestmuseum.org