Hold on tight; spring is almost here, kinda! There’s still plenty to do this weekend – indoors, where it’s nice, warm and dry. 🙂

Now thru Feb 27

Madeline and the Gypsies

Your favorite precocious European schoolgirl visits a Gypsy carnival and finds herself on an unexpected adventure! A musical stage adaptation of the beloved book. $6-8, occtheatre.org

Feb 20

The No. 1 Hillsdale Knitting Society

Grey and rainy days are the best days to cozy up with squishy yarn for some knitting. Kiddos 5 and up can learn basic knitting skills (including arm knitting!) or get help with a project they’re already working on. Free, multcolib.org

Feb 20

Free Play at PDX Toy Library

You know that friend who always has the best and most toys? This is like going to their house, but times a hundred. Drop in and play with the over 300 toys and games, make art and crafts and meet other families! Free, pdxtoylibrary.wordpress.com

Feb 20-21

KidFest

Looking for a place to play all day? Head over to KidFest, where inflatable fun zones, rock-climbing, laser tag and endless activities will get all that cooped up energy out. Check out various family-friendly vendors and resources while the kids play. $5/person, $20/family of 5 ($1 off admission with canned goods donation), kidfestnw.com

Feb 21

90-Second Newbery Film Festival

See the winning entries of this unique kids’ filmmaking contest: 90-second film adaptations of Newbery award-winning books! Admission is free, but advanced registration is recommended. jameskennedy.com/90-second-newbery