Events and Outings

The Short List: Nov 16-18

Another gorgeous Portland weekend in November? We’ll take it! Here are our picks for how to get out and about this weekend!

Fri-Sun

Annie at Imago Theater

Don’t miss the final weekend of Journey Theater’s production of Annie! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.” Various showtimes, $12-$16. nwkidsmagazine.com/events

Sat

Craft a Turkey and Give Thanks @ The Craft Factory

For only $10 the entire month, you can craft a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving, but on this special Saturday, you can not only craft a turkey, but you can also craft a card of thanks. Who are you thankful for this year? Enjoy a sweet treat, give thanks, and craft the day away. 9am-1pm, $10. nwkidsmagazine.com/events 

Native Runway: a Celebration of Regalia, Culture & Song @ Vancouver Water Resources Education Center

Head to Vancouver for the annual observance of Native American Indian Heritage Month. Families are invited to celebrate and learn more about native cultures from 1 to 4 p.m., with hands-on crafts and activities for kids. A native craft holiday marketplace, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will also feature Native American artists and craftspeople, sponsored by Native Vendors United and Sacred Waters Fish Company. 11:30am-4:30pm, free. nwkidsmagazine.com/events

 

 

About Mary Brady

Mary Brady was born and raised in the PNW and has been in Oregon since 2006. She currently lives on the west side of the river with her two children and her golden retriever pup; exploring all that PDX Metro has to offer. Mary is the Editor for NW Kids.