Another weekend is on its way, and it’s going to be a HOT one. We have some indoor and outdoor fun planned, but be sure to prepare for lots of sun if you’re out and about. Alright, let’s see what’s happening!

Aug 19

Legos at the Library

Bring your lil’ Lego lovers to the library this weekend for an imagination-fueled building session! Each time, the crew will build a new structure to put on display at the library. This Friday you can head to either the Gregory Heights Library or the Kenton Meeting Room to join in the fun. Ideal for ages 5-11. Free, no library card required, multcolib.org/events/legos-library

Aug 19

Campus Blues Fest

This weekend’s Campus Blues Fest at Concordia University is a tribute Janice Scroggins and Linda Hornbuckle, two legends of the jazz and gospel scene and native Oregonians. Get the fam out on a lovely weekend evening to pay tribute to these powerful, musical women and get your groove on to some of the areas best blues acts. Free, cu-portland.edu/campus-blues-fest

Aug 19

Apple Picking at Bell’s Orchard

If you’ve got a hankerin’ for some freshly picked apples, you’re in luck! Apple picking season came a little early this year with all this warm weather, so head to Bell’s Orchard this weekend to get your apple fix. They have a playground complete with a tree house, monkey bars, slides and more, and they prune their trees to be the perfect size for your littles to reach (no ladders necessary!). $1.90/lb., bellsorchard.com

Aug 19-20

TomatoFest

Green Zebra Grocery is hosting back to back TomatoFest celebrations at their two locations in Kenton and Lloyd. Stop by Friday or Saturday to taste some of the area’s yummiest organic and heirloom tomatoes, as well as locally sourced basil and mozzarella, and Oregon’s only locally made olive oil. The perfect treats for a summer afternoon! Free, facebook.com/events/880665122064178/

Aug 21

Play in the Mud

Portland Play Works is hosting a Free Adventure Play event at Zenger Farm, and this weekend it’s all about mud! All you need to do is get decked out in some old clothes and sneakers and head to the farm for a muddy good time. Free, portlandplayworks.wordpress.com