We hope you are are looking back fondly on a holiday season full of warmth and joy, and a year full of fond and happy memories. Let’s ring in 2017 with a fun-filled weekend!

All weekend

NWCT’s The Wizard of Oz

This weekend, catch a showing of the classic family musical, The Wizard of Oz, presented by NW Children’s Theater. Follow the yellow brick road and join Dorothy and the gang on their journey to meet The Wizard. Along the way, you’ll sing songs, explore the magical land of Oz and help the Lion, the Tinman and the Scarecrow find the things they’re looking for. $16-25, nwcts.org

Dec 30

Faye the Fairy’s New Year’s Eve Party

Portland’s favorite puppeteer is kicking off New Year’s early. Hang out with Penny at the Fremont Theater and ring in the new year with Faye the Fairy and her New Year’s Eve Party. Each of Penny’s puppet shows use puppets, story telling and song to engage the little ones in the fun and creativity. Everyone that comes to Faye the Fairy’s New Year’s Eve Party will get a party hat and beads to wear and books and puppets to play with. All ages are welcome! $5, pennypuppets.com

Dec 31

New Years at Noon

Midnight is late for those little ones in our lives, but that doesn’t mean they can’t ring in the new year with us all the same! Join Portland Children’s Museum in ringing in the new year at noon this Saturday. Bring noise makers and get groovy with DJ Greasy Kid Stuff. There will be arts and crafts inspired by cultures from around the world, a dance party and multiple countdowns to get us all excited for 2017. Free with admission to museum ($10.75), portlandcm.org

Dec 31

Rink in the New Year

Oaks Park is inviting you to roll into the new year with a super fun skate party! This New Year’s Eve Party will feature live DJ’s to help you get your groove on, skate games and door prizes. Be sure to take part in the raffle, too. Dance, skate and get silly all evening and then ring in the new year with a midnight countdown. Best for ages 6 and up. $20, oakspark.com

Jan 1

New Year’s Day with The Pointed Man Band

The Pointed Man Band loves to get kids of all ages moving and shaking. This Sunday is definitely a special Sunday, so you can start the new year off right with some great tunes and your favorite dance moves. Head to the Upper Westside Play Gym and hit those mats with your little celebrators! $2.50+, upperwestsideplaygym.com