Here’s to a fresh, new year, full of growth, learning and of course lots of fun! Let’s get off on the right foot this weekend with storytelling, toe tapping tunes and a crafty workshop.

Jan 6

Micah & Me at Beanstalk

Nothing like a little moving and shaking to shake off the cold! Head down to Beanstalk in Montavilla this Friday (and every first Friday, for that matter!) to catch family-favorite band, Micah & Me. Micah & Me have a real knack for getting kiddos of all ages feeling groovy and moving their feet to their joyful, rhythmic guitar and ukulele tunes. Free, micahandmerocks.com

Jan 6-7

Indoor Playground

This time of year, it can be tough to get sufficient playground time without the rain. So if the littles are getting a little squirmy, head to the Indoor Playground at Palisades in Lake Oswego. Starting this month, they’ll be open every Saturday morning in addition to several other days throughout the week. Drop in to check out super fun, interactive activities that are set up at 10 am and let the kiddos run wild on the playground. New equipment is added every month to keep play time exciting and engaging! $3 ($2 for additional siblings), oswego.or.us

Jan 7

Beeswax Crayon Workshop

Bees are just the gift that keep on giving. You’re probably familiar with all the home, health and beauty products that can be made from beeswax, but did you know it can be used to make crayons, too? If you’ve been curious about a natural, non-toxic alternative to standard-fare crayons, get the gang out to this hands-on workshop. Learn all about how bees produce and use wax, make your own beeswax crayons (with naturally sourced pigments) and join in on an educational coloring activity. Each participant will leave with their own set of five beeswax crayons. $20, beethinking.com

Jan 7

Grow a Groundhog

Whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow in February, you’ll have a little piece of spring to call your own with this adorable project from Al’s Garden Center. You and the kiddos will make a groundhog sock animal that grows grass for fur and learn all about growing and sprouting seeds together. Watch your own little groundhog grow, just in time for Groundhog’s Day! $7.50, als-gardencenter.com

Jan 8

Sellwood Storytelling Show

Every second Sunday, Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke, a.k.a. The Oregon Tellers, gather at the Sellwood-Moreland Library and regale their audience with masterful storytelling. With instruments in tow, these seasoned storytellers will carry you all over the Pacific Northwest and the wide world abroad with their love and enthusiasm for the art of telling a good story. Gather up the gang and get ready to travel on the wings of imagination and music! Free, multcolib.org