Is it just me or is this summer going a little fast?? Let’s be sure to make it last and soak in some family fun this weekend! From the Scottish Highlands, to Robocop and cherries, there’s something for everyone!

July 15-16

Portland Highland Games

Head to Mt. Hood Community College this weekend for the full-on Scottish experience! Watch the best of the best go head to head in sports, dance and bagpipe competitions. There will be whiskey tasting, harp workshops, kids’ races and so much more. $8-20, kids 5 and under free, phga.org

July 15-17

Shakespeare in the Park – Laurelhurst Festival

If you’ve got little theater lovers in your life, Shakespeare in the Park is right up your alley. They’ll love watching these actors use the same acting and production techniques as Shakespeare’s time, with a modern take. Plays are all-ages and super fun. Free, opsfest.org

July 15

OMSI Sci-Fi Film Fest

Feeling the itch for a sci-fi fix? OMSI’s got you covered this weekend with the action-packed final week of their Sci-Fi Film Fest. Friday night will be featuring The Terminator, Robocop and Blade Runner. $6-7, omsi.edu

July 16

Tree Hug PDX

We’re never too young—or too old—to hug a tree. Trees are some of our best friends and help to keep the world spinning! Gather at Hoyt Arboretum for the original, biggest tree hug in the world, watch Dr. Seuss’s classic The Lorax, and give thanks for all the fabulous trees in the world. Free, treehugpdx.com

July 16-17

Cherry Days at the Farm Place

After you celebrate trees, you can celebrate cherries! Isn’t nature awesome? Learn how to make homemade cherry jam (or buy some on the spot), taste tons of different cherry varieties, and play games and win prizes. Don’t forget to take home that one of a kind cherry salsa! Free, packerorchardsandbakery.com