Events and Outings

The Short List – Family Events October 11-13

The Short List

So much to do, so much to see this weekend with the family in the Portland area!. Here are our picks, check out our online calendar for much more! Get out & have fun!

Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13 -Various Times

Sci Fi Film Fest @ Empirical Theater OMSI

OMSI’s fifth annual Sci-fi Film Fest is back!

Experience futuristic dystopias, sinister artificial intelligence, and riveting alien adventures with over 25 of science fiction’s most memorable films. This year’s line-up includes classics like Blade Runner, The Matrix, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as well as new favorites like Inception and Interstellar, all on the largest screen in Portland.

Friday, October 11:
7 pm | Star Trek (2009)

Saturday, October 12:
5 pm | Star Trek (2009)
7:30 pm | Star Trek Into Darkness
9:45 pm | Star Trek Beyond

Sunday, October 13
6 pm | Inception

$7 Adult / $6 Youth (3-13) & Senior (63+)
OMSI members receive $1 off

Saturday, October 12 through Sunday, October 13 – Times Vary

Art in the Burbs @ Tualatin High School

Enjoy original works from over 72 juried artists’, all available for sale. You will find jewelry, ceramics, exterior art, cards, textiles and more. Delicious food trucks, live musical entertainment and a student art gallery will also be at the show.

Since 2007, the show has raised $262,271 for music, literature, visual and performing arts in the Tigard Tualatin School District. The non-profit program raises funds through a 20% commission on all sales during the 2-day arts event. Event proceeds programs in all schools (elementary, middle and high school). Grants are awarded to each school to use exclusively for Arts programs, including music, fine art, performing art, and writing.

Event Details:
• Saturday, October 12 – 10am-7pm
• Sunday, October 13 – 10am-5pm

$2 suggested donation for Saturday and Sunday

Location: Tualatin High School – 22300 SW Boones Ferry Rd. Tualatin, OR
Website: www.artintheburbs.org

Sunday, October 13, 10am-6pm

Troll Two Three Four @ SunnyLove | A Child’s Creative Space

This is an exciting special workshop!

Your child will get to make their very own “troll”, based on a special story! Then get to decorate a planting pot while learning about grey scale painting and some artists using this practice. Next plant a “home” for their troll utilizing live plants, and finally put it’s troll in its’ home!

This workshop will introduce concepts of functional art and that of aesthetics in their everyday environment!

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – All ages welcome at all sessions!
$35 per child

Drop in or Register Online!