W H AT S H O U L D W E D O T O D AY ?
Daily Picks for July
(Numbers indicate the date or
dates of each event.)
The Big Float takes over the
Willamette River in downtown
Portland July 27.
SUNDAY
13. Portland Wind Symphony. Amazing classical music. 2 pm. FREE. Director
Park, 815 SW Park. 503-823-8087.
portlandparks.org.
27. The Big Float. Parade with your
floaties at Tom McCall Bowl, then put
in at the beach under Marquam Bridge
(life jacket required). Float back over to
the west bank and enjoy entertainment,
a kids’ area, more. 1-6 pm. $8. 1020 SW
Naito. thebigfloat.com.
Learn about Oregon’s largest cats – Cougars –
at the Tillamook Forest Center July 4.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BIG FLOAT
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
7. Flying Squirrel Superheros. Park
ranger leads squirrelly activities. Ages
3-10. FREE. 2-2:45 pm. Midland Library,
805 SE 122nd. 503-988-5392.
multcolib.org.
9. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
Broadway Rose presents a musical
version of the classic tale. 11 am.
(Also July 10, 11, 12). $10. Deb Fennell
Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham, Tigard.
503-620-5262. broadwayrose.org.
14. Water Science. Cool down with
water experiments. Ages 2-12, with
grown-up. 10:30-11:30 am. Beaverton
Library, 12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600.
beavertonlibrary.org.
16. Celebrate Dawson Park. Concert,
light refreshments, $6 bike helmets,
heart health info, more. 6 pm. FREE.
N Stanton & Williams. 503-823-7529.
portlandparks.org.
30. Scales, Claws and Expanding
Jaws. OMSI helps kids hop into
herpetology. Grades 4-8. 2 pm. FREE,
reservations required. West Linn
Library, 1595 Burns. 503-656-7853.
westlinnoregon.gov/library.
PHOTO BY JULIE CASH,
COURTESY COLUMBIA SLOUGH WATERSHED COUNCIL
Celebrate Portland’s hidden waterway at the
20th annual Columbia Slough Regatta
Aug. 3.
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
8. Rocketry. Evergreen Aviation
Museum educator teaches hands-on
rocket science. 12:30-1:30 pm. FREE,
reservations required. Beaverton Library,
12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600. beavertonlibrary.org.
15. JuggleMania. Rhys Thomas dazzles
with mad juggling skills. 1-2 pm. FREE.
Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate,
503-988-5389. (Also July 16 at Gresham
Library, 385 NW Miller, 503-988-5387).
multcolib.org.
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July 2014
30. Field Day at Café au Play. Franklin
High School students lead interactive
games for kids ages 1-7. 1-3 pm. FREE.
5633 SE Division. 503-894-8506.
cafeauplay.org.
metro-parent.com
3. Columbia Slough Regatta. Catch
some wildlife and views of Mt. Hood
on this 20th annual leisurely paddle to
celebrate the Columbia Slough. Bring
your own boat. 9 am-1 pm. $8/person
requested donation. Launch at NE
Mason & 150th Ct. 503-281-1132.
columbiaslough.org.
10. What Do You Know About H2O?
Mad Science. Best grades 3-6.
2-2:30 pm. FREE. North Portland Library,
512 N Killingsworth. 503-988-5394.
multcolib.org.
11, 12, 13. Portland Historic Races.
Vintage cars race, plus open paddock
with 700+ cars. $5-$35, ages 0-12 free.
9 am-6 pm. 1940 Victory. 503-823-7223.
portlandraceway.com
SATURDAY
12. Superhero Fun Run/Walk. Dress
up and run or walk. Kids’ fun run, 2K,
5K or 10K. 9 am-noon. $7-$25. Benefits
music education in Portland Public
Schools. 65 SW Yamhill. 503-746-6000.
superherofunrun.com.
Explore the science of herpetology during
Scales, Claws and Expanding Jaws July 30 at the
West Linn Library.
10, 24. Family Campfire Adventures.
All about animal feet. Hike, campfire,
games, stories. Ages 5-12 with grownup. $10 person, $5 member, reservations required. Tryon Creek State Park,
11321 SW Terwilliger. 503-636-9886.
tryonfriends.org.
24. Marine Mammals. Oregon Coast
Aquarium presents. Ages 5-9. 2:30 pm.
FREE. Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st,
Milwaukie. 503-786-7580.
milwaukie.lib.or.us.
24. The True Story of the Three Little
Wolves. Dragon Theater Puppets
perform. FREE. 11 am: St. Johns Library,
7510 N Charleston, 503-988-5397. 4 pm:
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE
Sandy, 503-988-5386. multcolib.org.
FRIDAY
4. Cougars. Get to know Oregon’s
largest cats. 11:30 am. FREE. Tillamook
Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy.,
Tillamook. 503-815-6800.
tillamookforestcenter.org.
12. Subaru Kids Obstacle Course.
Fun muddy run. Ages 5-14. 9 am-3 pm.
$25 per child, adult free with child. Lee
Farms, 21975 SW 65th, Tualatin. 541350-6770. kidsobstaclechallenge.com.
12, 19, 26. Kids Cook. Kids tour the
market and cook. Ages 7-11. 8:30 am10 am. July 12: veggie tacos. July 19: fruit
crepes. July 26: lemon berry pancakes.
$5 per child, reservations please. PSU
Market, SW Park & Montgomery. 503241-0032. portlandfarmersmarket.org.
19. Storybook Fun with Curious
George. Interactive story time with
songs, dance, games, more. 11 am, 1
& 3 pm. FREE. Nordstrom Court, Lloyd
Center, 2201 Lloyd Center.
lloydcenter.com.
26. TrashMan and the Noise Band.
Recycled puppet band. Several shows
from 10 am-1 pm. FREE. St. Johns Farmers Market. N Lombard & Philadelphia.
503-877-5368. kcpuppetree.com.
Calendar Deadline Details: The
calendar submission deadline is the first
of the month preceding the month of
publication. Submit your event online
at pdxkidscalendar.com (choose “Events
Calendar” then “Submit Event”). Questions? Email [email protected].