Archive for September, 2011
Two communities celebrate their centennial!
Note: The following events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time.
Thursday, September 29
Final Last Thursday With Street Closure: This is the final street-closed Last Thursday of the season. Alberta Street will be closed to traffic from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (parked cars must be moved by 5:00 pm).
Friday, September 30
“Color Me Obsessed,” A Film About the Replacements: Doors open at 7:30 pm; show starts at 8:00 pm. Bagdad Theater & Pub. Minors admitted with parent or guardian.
Saturday, October 1
Family Adventure Day at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge: Volunteer naturalists will lead short drop-in activities in the Wildlife Center and along the trail. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Parkrose Centennial Celebration: Statue unveiling (10:00 am), parade (11:30 am), reception (12:30 pm), and movie (6:00 pm). Check the link for locations.
Portland By Cycle Autumn Ride Series: This is the first in a series of four rides. On this ride, you’ll visit examples of organizations that make Portland a sustainable city. Irving Park, NE 7th & Fremont, 10:00 am.
Metzger Centennial Celebration: Parade at 10:15 am from Metzger Elementary to Metzger Park (Locust St. to 82nd Ave.), followed by festivities at Metzger Park until 5:00 pm.
Old Apple Tree Festival: Celebrate the 185th birthday of the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest. Live music, children’s activities, fruit tree pruning workshops, apple tree cuttings, and more. Old Apple Tree Park in Vancouver. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Local author W. R. Flynn talks about his new book, “Shut Down,” a story that takes place here in Portland, Oregon. Troutdale Library, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Intellectual Freedom in a Digital World: Panelists will discuss the Wikileaks disclosures, the uprisings in the Arab world spurred by Facebook and Twitter, media censorship and more. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
“Wine Wars”: Mike Veseth (aka the Wine Economist) talks about his book, which argues that “globalization, Two Buck Chuck, and the revenge of the terroirists will uncork a favorable future for wine.” Pastaworks, 2:00 pm.
Bank of America Museums on Us: Bank of America customers get in free at Pittock Mansion, Portland Art Museum, and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Sunday, October 2
Charbonneau Arts Festival: Art show, live music, food samples, and more. Charbonneau Country Club in Wilsonville, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Urban Goat Keeping 101: Meet Kenya Spiegel of Sowing Circle Farm and her goat, Bird. Kenya will share everything you need to know about raising goats in the city. St. Johns Library, 2:00 pm.
Guided Tour of Magness Tree Farm: Join staff and volunteers every Sunday, rain or shine, for a fun and informative tour of Magness Memorial Tree Farm in Sherwood. Meet in the parking lot at 31195 SW Ladd Hill Road, 2:00 pm.
Nuestros Cuentos: Viva la Cultura! presents folktales, folkloric dances, and songs of Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Cuba. Midland Library, 2:00 pm.
Local author Diana Abu-Jaber talks about her latest novel, “Birds of Paradise.” Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Bank of America Museums on Us: Bank of America customers get in free at Pittock Mansion, Portland Art Museum, and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
September 28th, 2011
On Tuesday, September 27, Cold Stone Creamery is hosting the 10th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social. Stop by between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm for a free sample of the Sprinkled with Wishes Creation, a no-doubt delicious 3 ounces of sweet cream ice cream, brownie, rainbow sprinkles, and fudge.
While you are there, please consider making a $1 donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
For more information, visit the Cold Stone Creamery website.
Thanks for the tip, Coupon Cravings!
September 26th, 2011
Looking at the list this week, all I can say is WOW!
Note: Events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time.
Friday, September 23
Indian Day Celebration/Dancing in the Square Pow-Wow: The event includes Northwest tribal leaders, Indian advocates, drum groups, dancers, and arts and crafts vendors. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
“Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin: Forty Years of Funny Stuff”: Trillin will talk about his book, a collection of his best work. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 24
Museum Day: Visit one of a dozen museums today for free with your Museum Day Ticket. Go to the website for details. Sponsored by Smithsonian magazine.
National Public Lands Day: An opportunity to be a part of the largest volunteer event dedicated to cleaning up parks across the country. Check the website for a participating park near you. Some events require an RSVP. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival: Livestock shows, kids activities, spinning demos, and more. “Our Mission is to exhibit and demonstrate the full spectrum of natural fibers … from the animal or raw fiber to the finished product.” 694 NE 4th Avenue, Canby. Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Reed College Centennial Community Day Celebration: A full day of activities for all ages starting at 9:30 am and culminating in a fireworks show at 9:00 pm. Kids activities, rugby match, movies, music, pet parade, tours, Portland Taiko, and much more.
Fun on Foster: Block party, cruise-in, live music, sidewalk sales, food and drink specials, and more. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. SE Foster Road from 49th to 93rd.
Gresham Teddy Bear Parade/Transportation Fair and Bike Rodeo: The parade starts at 10:00 am in Downtown Gresham. The Transportation Fair and Bike Rodeo takes place at the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. You can ride your bike and park for free at the Plaza, then take in the parade and the fair.
Harvest Fun Day: Scarecrow-making, face-painting, pie-eating and corn-shucking contests, live music, and farming demonstrations and activities. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 78th St. Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.
Apple Cider Press Work Party: Pick apples for cider pressing and perform general maintenance on the orchard. Tools provided, but bring a container (quart-sized or smaller) to bring cider home. Gabriel Community Garden & Orchard, 10:00 am to noon.
Community Fall Faire Hosted by Woodhaven School: A children’s festival for families with children ages 2–6. Live Irish music, face painting, bean bag toss, nature hikes, fairy houses, local food, and more. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Polish Festival: Music, dancing, polka contest, Polish food and beer, and more. Saturday, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sunday, noon to 6:00 pm. 3900 N. Interstate Ave.
Autumn on the Farm (Puppet Show): Come sing and laugh with Penny’s Puppet Productions. Hillsdale Library, 11:00 am.
Nature Days in the Park, Hyland Forest Park: The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District invites you to explore Hyland Forest Park in Beaverton. Education staff and volunteers will lead interactive activities, and park rangers will be available to answer questions. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Moving Planet, Climate Action Fest: Learn about climate change, alternative energy, and citizen involvement groups through speakers, exhibits, kids activities, a parade, and more. Keynote by Senator Jeff Merkley. Memorial Coliseum Commons, 11:45 am to 3:00 pm.
Grupo Condor: Traditional folk music featuring Spanish, African, and Native American influences. Belmont Library, 3:00 pm.
Sobre Viviendo: Ecuadoran mime Omar Vargas performs classic pantomimes from around the world (includes interactive games for children). Holgate Library, 4:00 pm.
Portland Opera Street Fair and Live Simulcast of Season Opening Concert: The street fair begins at 5:00 pm with bands, food carts, and more. The concert simulcast begins at 7:30 pm with welcoming remarks from Mayor Sam Adams. A Marx Brothers film follows the simulcast. Keller Fountain Park (3rd Ave will be closed).
Sunday, September 25
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival: Livestock shows, kids activities, spinning demos, and more. “Our mission is to exhibit and demonstrate the full spectrum of natural fibers … from the animal or raw fiber to the finished product.” 694 NE 4th Avenue, Canby. Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Green Sprouts Natural Baby and Family Festival: Entertainment, kids activities, and information on eco-friendly, community-involved, natural, and healthy options for raising a family in Portland. Peninsula Park, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Oktoberfest at Edgefield: Music, dancing, and more. Starts at 11:00 am; last performance at 8:00 pm.
Polish Festival: Music, dancing, polka contest, Polish food and beer, and more. Saturday, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sunday, noon to 6:00 pm. 3900 N. Interstate Ave.
NE Sunday Parkways: The 8-mile route connects Woodlawn, Alberta, and Fernhill parks, plus Rigler School and Cully Blvd. Food, music, and activities in the parks and along the route. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Life Is the Treasure, Okinawan Memories of WWII: Not recommended for children. Professional storyteller Alton Chung shares a collection of riveting stories of integrity, courage and selflessness during WWII. Midland Library, noon.
How Does Censorship Affect You as a Reader? This presentation looks at censorship issues, examines books that have been subject to challenges, and offers attendees the chance to examine and discuss banned and challenged books. St. Johns Library, 2:00 pm.
Banned Books Week Reading: Meant to highlight the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship, Powell’s Books and the ACLU of Oregon present an evening of readings by Jonathan Hill, Courtenay Hameister, B. Frayn Masters, Arthur Bradford, Chelsea Cain, and others. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
September 21st, 2011
On the Smithsonian magazine website, you can print a free admission ticket to one of a dozen museums in the Portland area (or one of hundreds across the country). The ticket grants you and a guest free admission on Saturday, September 24, Smithsonian‘s annual Museum Day.
Nearby participating museums include the following:
- Antique Powerland Museum (Salem)
- Architectural Heritage Center (Portland)
- Blue Sky, the Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts (Portland)
- Clark County Historical Museum (Vancouver)
- Museum of Contemporary Craft (Portland)
- Oregon History Museum (Portland)
- Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (Portland)
- Pearson Air Museum (Vancouver)
- Portland Art Museum (Portland)
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Hillsboro)
- Washington County Museum (Portland)
- World Forestry Center Discovery Museum (Portland)
Go to the Smithsonian magazine website to print your free Museum Day Ticket today!
September 19th, 2011
Between now and September 23, you can enter to win free tickets to as many as five plays showing in October.
Free Night of Theater is an annual event dedicated to helping Portlanders explore the city’s theater community. For the first time, tickets will be distributed through a lottery system. To enter the lottery:
- Go to Portland’s Free Night of Theater website.
- Click “Enter to win tickets.”
- Fill out the form and click “Submit.” A new screen appears.
- Select five plays you would like to see in order of preference.
- Click “Confirm your entry.”
You can return to the site at any time before September 23 to change your selections.
On September 28, you will receive an email letting you know if you’ve won tickets. Tickets to each performance will be awarded in pairs.
Participating plays (more plays might be added later):
“Lips Together, Teeth Apart”
Profile Theatre @ Theatre! Theater!
3430 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
“Animals & Plants”
CoHo Theater
2257 NW Raleigh
Portland, OR 97210
“Annie Get Your Gun”
Headlee Mainstage Theatre
368 S State St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
“Cloud 9″
Arena Stage, Theater! Theatre!
3430 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
“Crimes of the Heart”
Venetian Theatre
253 E Main St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
“Deathtrap”
Slocum House Theatre
605 Esther St
Vancouver, WA 98660
“Glengarry Glen Ross”
Back Door Theater
4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
“I Love You Because”
Broadway Rose New Stage Auditorium
12850 SW Grant Ave
Tigard, OR 97223
“No Man’s Land”
Artists Repertory Theatre – Morrison Theatre
1515 SW Morrison St
Portland, OR97205
“Oklahoma!”
Main Stage, Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW Eleventh Ave
Portland, OR 97209
“Pinkalicious: The Musical”
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
“The Real Americans”
Ellyn Bye Studio, Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW Eleventh Ave
Portland, OR 97209
“Three Murders and it’s Only Monday”
Beaverton City Library Auditorium
12375 SW 5th St
Beaverton, OR 97005
“Wait Until Dark”
Columbia Center for the Arts
215 Cascade Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Clackamas Community College Theatre
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
“¡Viva la Revolución!” (dress rehearsal)
Miracle Theatre
525 SE Stark
Portland, OR 97214
For more information, go to Portland’s Free Night of Theater website. Good luck!
September 18th, 2011
Your eyes do not deceive you. The free events post is a day early and will be for the foreseeable future. Have a great weekend!
Note: These events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
Events are sorted by start time.
Thursday, September 15
El Grito y Fiestas Patrias: Celebrate Mexican independence with dance and live music, food and drink, and more. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Friday and Saturday, September 15–16
PICA Time-Based Art Festival (TBA): These are the final days of the TBA Festival, showcasing contemporary performance and visual art from around the world. Some events are free (this, this, this, and more).
Friday, September 16
VintageTek Grand Opening: Here’s another free museum to add to your list (for others, go to Hidden Portland). VintageTek, a museum for vintage Tektronix equipment and memorabilia from 1946–1985, celebrates its grand opening today from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Thereafter, it will be open on Fridays and Saturdays. 4620A SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Movies in the Park: “Mary Poppins” will be showing at Hoyt Arboretum.
“21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart”: Dr. Neal Barnard shows readers how, in three short weeks, they can drop pounds, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve blood sugar, and more. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 17
Sturgeon Festival: This family event offers opportunities to learn about fish and other animals in and around the Columbia River. Vancouver Water Center, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Autumn Adventure 25-Mile Bike Ride: Celebrate the cooler weather on a 25-mile ride crossing I-5 and I-205. Helmets required. Water and lights recommended. Meet at Wilshire Park at 10:00 am.
Oregon City Cruise to Downtown & Car Show: Check out the cars, trucks, and motorcycles at this cruise-in in downtown Oregon City. Free downtown parking, games, food specials, and more. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Swapnplay Open House: Discover Swapnplay, a co-op play space in North Portland. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, craft activities from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Poetry Reading: S. Alexander Smith will perform a dramatic reading of the poetry that accompanies the art exhibit: Houses, Landscapes, Flowers and Dreams: The Poetic Art of CJ Hurley. Architectural Heritage Center, 11:00 am (doors at 10:30 am).
Vose Neighborhood Bicycle Parade and Picnic: Parade begins at Ridgecrest Park at 11:00 am. (Registration begins at 10:45 am.) Picnic is at Wonderland Park from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Kids Book Fair, Do the Right Thing and READ: Get free books and enjoy entertainment and activities including book making, button making and art tables. North Portland Library, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Aquifer Adventure: Dress up in your finest pirate garb and come to this family festival all about groundwater. Games, scavenger hunt, and more. Columbia Slough Trailhead, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Biketobeerfest, the World’s Only Bike-In Oktoberfest Party: Four bands, kids activities, climbing wall, breakdancers, BMX trick riders, and more. Hopworks, Noon to 10:00 pm.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day: McMenamin’s celebrates the fact that we’re halfway to St. Patrick’s Day with entertainment and specials at Edgefield, Kennedy School, Wilsonville Old Church & Pub, and Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall.
National Gymnastics Day: Rose City Rhythmic will offer gymnastics demonstrations, interactive rhythmic and dance classes, and more. Activities are free and open to kids of all ages. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Rent Green, Rent Clean, Resources for Renters: Geared toward low-income renters in East Portland, this event is a series of 30-minute workshops that cover a variety of concerns, including tenant rights, green cleaning, mold prevention, and more. Workshops will be in both English and Spanish. Midland Library, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Radical Suggestions for Encouraging the Love of Reading: Be prepared to laugh, sing, learn stories and songs, and take home great ideas you can use immediately. Capitol Hill Library, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Local kids author and illustrator Johanna Wright reads her newest picture book “Bandits,” a story about rascally raccoons. A Children’s Place Bookstore, 2:00 pm.
Canning, “Tart and Sweet”: The craft of canning has undergone a renaissance. “Tart and Sweet” is the essential canning manual for the 21st century, providing an easy-to-follow tutorial on small-batch canning and 101 sweet and savory recipes for preserved fruits and vegetables. Pastaworks, 2:00 pm.
Laurelfest: Laurelwood Brew Pub hosts its 10th annual celebration with live music, kids activities, seasonal beer, and special food menu. 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Big Lebowski Party: Grand Central Bowling will show the movie, followed by a “dream sequence” burlesque performance from Itty Bitty Bang Bang. Costume contest, $3 games, and more. 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Sunday, September 18
Gay Fair on the Square: Join Portland’s Gay Men’s Choir, Portland Lesbian Choir, Portland Gay Symphonic Band, Confluence, and more than 60 LGBT-friendly organizations for an afternoon of entertainment and information. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Wilsonville Goat Day: As it does every year, Wilsonville puts 300 goats in Memorial Park. Meet the goats and learn the important role they play in controlling invasive plants. Free samples of goat products will be provided. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Landscaping for Conservation, Let Nature Work for You: Save time, save money, and help out the environment by creating a garden that functions more like the natural system surrounding us. This is a free program for adults but enrollment is limited, pre-registration is requested. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Portland Opera Open Chorus Rehearsal: The Portland Opera Chorus invites you to watch them rehearse for Portland Opera’s upcoming BIG NIGHT concert. Director Park, 3:00 pm.
“Tales from the Oregon Ducks Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Ducks Stories Ever Told”: Author Brian Libby will talk about his book, which takes readers on a fun-filled trip through Oregon’s gridiron history. Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check PDX Pipeline and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
Thursday, September 15:
El Grito y Fiestas Patrias: Celebrate Mexican independence with dance and live music, food and drink, and more. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
http://elgritonw.com/
September 14th, 2011
Just want to make sure you know about the Wells Fargo Impostor Scam. If you are a Wells Fargo customer, you might receive a phone call or text message (or both, in my husband’s case) claiming that your account has been deactivated. This communication is not from Wells Fargo; it’s a scam.
Hang up the phone immediately. Do not respond to the text. Never give out your account information. Ever. Please.
You can read more about the scam here.
September 13th, 2011
Anyone age 65 or over—along with one companion—can visit the Oregon Zoo for free on September 20 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The event is called Senior Safari and provides a day of activities and entertainment planned with those 65 and over in mind. In the morning, pick up complimentary coffee and doughnuts (while supplies last). Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to pet animals at the Trillium Creek Family Farm, attend animal talks, ride the zoo train, take in a special animal painting demonstration near the picnic shelter, enjoy musical performances, and of course visit all the animals like Samudra (pictured above). A senior lunch special will be available at the picnic shelter and in zoo restaurants.
Providence Home and Community Services will provide free wheelchairs for use on a first-come, first-served basis. The supply is limited, so people who need wheelchairs are urged to bring their own if possible. Volunteers will be available to assist with wheelchair navigation.
For additional information, go to www.oregonzoo.org or call 503-226-1561.
Photo provided by Oregon Zoo
September 13th, 2011
Groupon
is offering two tickets for $7 to the Portland Timbers Corn Maize at The Pumpkin Patch.
If this deal interests you, click this link to go to Groupon. If you are not a Groupon member, you will need to sign up.
Tip: If you have an Ebates account, you can access Groupon through Ebates and get 3% cash back. If you don’t have an Ebates account, you can sign up for Ebates and get $5 cash back here. Learn more about how the Ebates cash-back program works here.
The Pumpkin Patch is on Sauvie Island. Normal prices for the maze are as follows:
Children 5 and under: FREE
Children 6 to 12: $5
Adults 13 to 60: $7
Seniors 60 and up: $5
We took our toddler to The Pumpkin Patch last year. We used a Groupon for the maze (the theme was “I heart Oregon”) and had a blast. The Pumpkin Patch also has free hayrides and an animal barn.
Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you use them to sign up or to make a purchase, you help support Around the Sun.
September 10th, 2011
And…we’re back.
Note: These events offer free admission, but might charge for activities or food and drink.
All weekend
PICA Time-Based Art Festival (TBA): It’s time once again for the TBA Festival, 11 days of contemporary performance and visual art from around the world. Some events are free (this, this, this, and more).
Friday, September 9
This! Fest: This two-day festival features entertainment by nearly 20 local bands and more than 20 local writers.
MusicFestNW: Free shows at Dr. Martens and Doug Fir; check links for times.
Movies in the Park: “Toy Story 3″ will be showing at Multnomah Arts Center.
Saturday, September 10
Widmer Brothers Brewing’s Oktoberfest: Celebrating Munich-style ales, German food, and music. Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. (929 N. Russell Street), 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Belmont Street Fair: Kids activities (bouncy house and mini golf, combined!), artist’s alley, live music, and more. SE Belmont Street between 33rd and 37th will be car-free. Noon to 8:00 pm.
Under the Autumn Moon Festival: Celebrate this Chinese tradition with free acupuncture, shiatsu chair massage, and qigong; lion dance; moon cakes and more. Old Town/Chinatown, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
MusicFestNW: Free shows at Dr. Martens and Doug Fir; check links for times. Almost simultaneous parties at Cravedog and Rontoms (need to RSVP), starting at 2:00 pm.
This! Fest: This two-day festival features entertainment by nearly 20 local bands and more than 20 local writers.
West Linn Arts Festival: About 100 artists, music, kids activities, and more. Willamette Park at 12th Street between Tualatin Avenue and Volpp Street. Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Family Day at the Washington County Museum: Hands-on history and art activities for the whole family. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Festival of Nations: Celebrate Native American heritage and the communities of the Gorge. Cascade Locks Marine Park, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Pow Wow starts at 6:00 pm Saturday night.
Women on Bikes Clinic, Gear Up for Winter: Learn helpful hints on winter gear, riding techniques, and bike upkeep. Bethany Lutheran Church, 10:00 am.
Mid-Autumn Festival: Celebrate one of the best-loved holidays in Vietnam and China. Participate in a festive lantern-making craft and enjoy snacks. Gregory Heights Library, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Movies in the Park: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will be showing at April Hill Park.
Guided Nature Walk: Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10:00 am.
Sunday, September 11
9/11 remembrance events: Check out this list from KATU.
Fall.ART.Live: Oregon Ballet Theatre and members of the Portland Arts Community invite you to a day of performance, demonstrations, community outreach, and remembrance. Director Park, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm.
West Linn Arts Festival: About 100 artists, music, kids activities, and more. Willamette Park at 12th Street between Tualatin Avenue and Volpp Street. Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Festival of Nations: Celebrates Native American heritage and the beauty, natural resources, and communities of the Gorge. Cascade Locks Marine Park, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Pow Wow starts at 6:00 pm Saturday night.
MusicFest Party: 14 bands, $1 beers. Rontoms, 2:00 pm. Need to RSVP.
The Do-Over: Adidas Originals is hosting a party with secret guests, food and drink, and more. Free admission with RSVP. Produce Row Cafe, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Get Out! Backpacking: Wilderness expert Erik Soltan will provide an introduction to hiking northwest trails and discuss the tools and skills you need to be self-sufficient in the outdoors. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
Tigard 50th Birthday: Free birthday cake and music at Tigard Library, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check PDX Pipeline and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
September 8th, 2011
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