The Short List: May 26-28
Wrap up May with a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! From movies to meteorites, we’ve got the dish on what Portland’s up to this weekend.
All Weekend
Pinkalicious
Anyone ever tell you that you are what you eat? Well, in this funny, family musical, a young girl eats so many yummy cupcakes that she turns completely pink! Doctor says to stick to the greens, but she just can’t resist her favorite sweet treat. Join the singing, dancing crew of this Broadway-style show in this wild and crazy sweet adventure. $14-32, octc.org
May 26
May Family Movie Night
Nothing beats cuddling up with your friends, family and neighbors to a hit movie. This Friday night, grab the gang, put on your jammies and get ready to watch Moana at the Village Ballroom! Food and drink will be available for purchase through the Oregon Public House. Bring chairs and blankets or get cozy on the floor! Free, donations accepted, facebook.com
May 26-29
City Fair
It’s the opening weekend of the Rose Festival City Fair! Head down to the Tom McCall Waterfront Park for some classic Portland celebrations. Opening night kicks of with a huge fireworks display set to music and a rockin’ dance party in the RoZone. Scope out the following weekends for even more fun, like arts and crafts, a kids zone, Walk on the Wild Side exotic animals and more! $8 ages 7 and over, rosefestival.org
May 27
Meteorite and Family Fun Day
Have some space cadets on your hands? Then scoop ‘em up and bring ‘em to the Meteorite and Family Fun Day at the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals. Listen in on a super educational talk by Dick Pugh of the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory and learn tons of facts about fireballs, meteorites and outer space. Oh yes, he will bring his collection of meteorites to share, and the whole family will have the chance to take part in fun activities (like make your own impact crater!). Included with regular admission, ricenorthwestmuseum.org
May 27 – 29
Multnomah County Fair + Art in the Park Festival
Celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend with a county fair and Portland’s beloved Art in the Park Festival! This event (two events??) is packed full of awesome family fun. Get ready to ride camels, “walk on water” in a floating water ball, watch Professor Bamboozle’s magic show, scope out Walk on the Wild Side’s exotic animals and so much more! Free, multcofair.org