Metro Parent Magazine July 2014 | Page 36

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. 36 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].