April is here, and so is the sun! (Hello there, sunshine!) Enjoy your beautiful weekend.

Apr 1

Kids’ Night Out

A lovely evening of artsy fun for the kiddos while the adults hang out in the Nob Hill ‘hood. Bring dinner from home or pre-order delivery from Laughing Planet! $30/kid ($20/sibling, +$10 if ordering food), creativerootspdx.com

Apr 1-3

Smoldering Fires

Kermit Frazier’s play, performed by local youth, delivers an important and relevant message about civil rights in today’s urban community. $10-20, passinart.net

Apr 2

NW Kids Camp Expo

Over 30 camps all in one place, ready to meet you, dazzle your kiddos and help you decide which camp is best for this summer and summers to come. Enter raffle drawings for giveaways every hour, including free weeks of camp! Wahoo! Free, nwkidsmagazine.com/summer-camp-expo

Apr 2-3

Pacific Northwest Reptile & Exotic Animal Show

Welp, the name says it all. Learn all about various mammals, reptiles, amphibians and more from experts near and far. See a cougar, pet an owl, take home your own exotic pet! $5-15, kids 5 and under free, pacnwrs.com

Apr 2-3

Umbrella Festival

This annual celebration of circus, comedy and physical theater offers all-ages events: Sat features a Family Puppet Matinee with local faves like Red Yarn and Puppet Kabob; Sun is the Student Showcase with performers from AWOL Dance, Echo Theater Company and others. $12-35, umbrellafestival.com