PDX Summer 2011 ....Free family fun

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Here it is, your "what is there to do this summer with the family but not breaking the bank" thread.

I'll add as much as I find. You add as you like, too.. I can't think of everything.

School's out June 14th for my kids.

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Concerts at Old Church on Wednesdays.

http://www.oldchurch.org/oldchurchevents.html#SackLunch

Scroll down to see the free concerts.

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Noon tunes at Pioneer Square!

http://www.pioneercourthousesquare.org/documents/NoonTunesCo-PresentedbyMuveMusicandKINK.fm_5.2.2011.pdf

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Many fountains to splash in.

http://www.altportland.com/consume/splash.shtml

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Many safe bikes trails and paths safe from the larger Metro traffic.

http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/category/pdx-urban/biking

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Lake Oswego concerts.

These vary by time and place. Check your calender closely before heading out but these are always first rate concerts.

http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/Concerts/PDFs/concertlisting_location.pdf

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Portland Concerts in the Park

These are at several parks around town.

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=52644

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Portland Movies In the Park

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=52643

These can be a bit crowded. Be sure to show up before dark to allow time for getting situated with the young ones.

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Washington Park concerts.

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=54825

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Tryon Creek Story and Stroll
503-636-4398


Free activity for younger families (children 3-6
years old preferably). Pre-registration Required.

Wednesdays; 1:00 - 2:00pm

June 1 – Rabbits
June 8 – Trout are Made of Trees
June 15 - The Listening Walk
June 22 – Fox
June 29 – If I Were an Ant
July 6 – Create a Creek
July 13 – Show Me the Energy
July 20 – In a Tree
July 27 – Camp Out!
August 3 – Camouflage
August 10 – Crawdad Creek
August 17 – The Dragonfly Door
August 24 – Hide and Snake
August 31 – Plant Defenses


Fridays; 10:00 - 11:00am

June 3 – Nature Yoga
June 10 – Trout are Made of Trees
June 17 - The Listening Walk
June 24 – Fox
July 1 – If I Were an Ant
July 8 – Create a Creek
July 15 – Show Me the Energy
July 22 – In a Tree
July 29 – Camp Out!
August 5 – Camouflage
August 12 – Crawdad Creek
August 19 –The Dragonfly Door
August 26 – Hide and Snake

http://www.fotcsp.org/upload/newsletter/Trillium%20Times%20-%20summer%202011.pdf

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Tryon Saturday Guided
Nature Walks

Saturdays; 10:00 - 11:30am

Parents must accompany kids on all hikes.
NO LARGE GROUPS PLEASE. If you would like to
arrange a time for your group please contact us at
503.636.9886 at least one week in advance.

NOTE: Each 'Tryon Tour of the Bridges' covers
2 -3 miles and will take 2 + hrs

June 4 – Wildflower Walk
June 11 – Creek Critters
June 18 – Conifers
June 25 – Our Feathered Friends
July 2 - Wildflower Walk
July 9 – Creek Critters
July 16 – Tryon Tour of the Bridges: Part 1
July 23 –Our Feathered Friends
July 30 – Watershed Walk
August 6 – Wildflower Walk
August 13 – Creek Critters
August 20 – Tryon Tour of the Bridges: Part 2
August 27 – Our Feathered Friends

http://www.fotcsp.org/upload/newsletter/Trillium%20Times%20-%20summer%202011.pdf

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http://www.fotcsp.org/upload/newsletter/Trillium%20Times%20-%20summer%202011.pdf


Tryon Creek Junior Ranger Program
Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn
how you can help protect our natural resources,
plants and animals. Participating in nature games,
nature crafts and park explorations will help
junior rangers earn their badge. Parents must
sign a permission slip before children participate.
We strongly encourage you to participate with
your children but you may choose to take a walk
in the park during program time.

Saturdays; 1:00 - 2:00pm

June 4 – Ethnobotany
June 11 – Water Cycle
June 18 - Busy Bees
June 25 – Butterflies
July 2 – Salmon Life Cycle
July 9 – Owls
July 16 – Ethnobotany
July 23 – Amphibians
July 30 – Nature Journaling
August 6 – Map and Compass
August 13 – Crayfish
August 20 – Ethnobotany
August 27 – Composting

Sundays; 1:00 - 2:00pm

June 5 – Invasive Weed Invaders
June 12 – Creek Critters
June 19 - Ethnobotany
June 26 – Geology
July 3 – Scavenger Hunt
July 10 – Tracking
July 17 – Ethnobotany
July 24 – Conifers
July 31 – H20 Quality Control
August 7 – H2O Quality Control
August 14 – Ladybugs
August 21 – Ethnobotany
August 28 – Banana Slugs and Sundaes:
Junior Ranger Celebration!

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Multnomah County Library storytime for the littles.

http://www.multcolib.org/events/storytime.html

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Super Tuesdays at the Tigard Library

http://www.tigard-or.gov/library/programs_classes/kids_programs.asp

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Teen Stuff at Tigard Library

http://www.tigard-or.gov/library/teens/default.asp

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Let's Go Camping

This is quite cheap just 20$ for the whole family and they teach you how to camp. Rangers teach you how to do everything and they have family activities for all of you. I did this with my kids 5 years ago when I first moved to the Northwest. It was a great way to warm up to camping.

http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/lgc_sessions.shtml

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The Rose Garden.

Free. Take a picnic and there's a playground just around the corner.

http://www.rosegardenstore.org/thegardens.cfm

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Free Shakespeare plays in the park.

If your kid can't sit for a whole play yet.. maybe you should skip this one for a bit. Or sit near the edge so you can "escape" if they get fussy.

http://portlandactors.com/

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More Shakespeare...

this one is silly and more suitable for children.


http://www.opsfest.org/tour-calendar.html

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West Linn concerts


http://westlinnoregon.gov/musicinthepark