The Short List: April 21-23
Now that we’ve all officially wound down from our Easter sugar highs, it’s time for another fun-filled weekend!
All Weekend
Oregon Trail Rally
Ready for some dust kickin’, gravel grindin’ extreme raceway action?? Then don’t miss this weekend’s Oregon Trail Rally! Starting this Friday night, local and international competitors will gather to tear it up at the Portland International Raceway. Watch some of the best rally drivers fly through rugged terrain in some of the sweetest souped-up rides! Check out Dufur and Goldendale for even more action on gravel logging roads. Kids 6 and under free. $5-12, oregontrailrally.com
All Weekend
Spring Used Book Sale
With the end of the school year in the not-too-distant future, it’s time to stock up on some new summer reading materials! Grab your little readers and head to this weekend’s Used Book Sale at the Lloyd Center to peruse 1,000’s of well-sorted, gently-used books, audio-visual materials, sheet music, comics, pamphlets and maps from a huge variety of genres. Free, friends-library.org
April 22
Earth Day at the Oregon Garden
Celebrate Earth Day at the lovely Oregon Garden, where admission is free this Sunday! Spend the day on the beautiful grounds of the Oregon Garden and take part in all kinds of fun activities. There will be face painting, alpacas, crafts, lessons in composting, a chance to drive an electric car, live music, vendors and more! A perfect way to celebrate our beloved Earth. Free ($5 suggested donation), oregongarden.org
April 22
The Fambly Ramble with Justin Roberts & Red Yarn
It’s that time again! Get those rug-cuttin’ kiddos together for another fantastic Fambly Ramble event, featuring award-winning artist Justin Roberts and favorite Portland celeb band, Red Yarn! With activities provided by Hike It Baby, NW Kids and Yoga with Karine, as well as food and drink from McMenamin’s Mission Theater, this Saturday afternoon will be a blast for the whole family. $10-12, facebook.com
April 23
Earth Day Spring Festival
Join together with a common love of spring time, gardening, Earth Day and the awesomely educational Learning Gardens Laboratory at PSU. This Earth Day event is open to all and will feature live music, free food, kids’ activities, plant sales, garden tours and more. Oh, and bring your bicycle(s) for a free tune up! Free, facebook.com
