The Short List: Jun 16-18
This Father’s Day weekend is looking to be full of beautiful weather and fun things to do!
All Weekend
Berry Festival
With weather like we have coming up, what better way to spend the weekend than eating delicious summer berries and playing on a farm?? Lee Farms in Tualatin, Oregon is inviting you and the kiddos to come play on their seven-generation family farm, play in the maze, take a hayride, ride on the barrel wagon, take a pony ride, play games and eat delicious berry treats! Buy a wristband for unlimited activities or purchase individual tickets. $1-10, leefarmsoregon.ticketleap
Jun 16-17
Rose City Book and Paper Fair
This book fair is unlike any you’ve seen before! Get your little book lovers together and get ready to find some treasures. With over 50 dealers selling rare, new, used, antiquarian books, signed and collectible editions, vintage children’s books, paper ephemera and more, there will be no shortage of fascinating and unique things to browse. Proceeds benefit Oregon’s children’s literacy charities. $3 (for both days), cascadebooksellers.com
Jun 17
Porklandia
This Saturday, head to Carlton, Oregon for a porkalicious celebration! Twenty different businesses across town will be participating to bring you some of the yummiest pork dishes you’ll have all year. Scope out some great wine pairings and a raffle to boot! Event is free, but some businesses may ask a tasting fee. Free, facebook.com
Jun 17
Father’s Day Crafts
Dads always love getting hand-made, love-filled gifts for Father’s Day. This Saturday, head to the Craft Factory to make an extra-special gift for the awesome father figure in your life. Choose from a picture frame, a tie or a mustache to decorate, fill in a blank Father’s Day card with your own message and enjoy some yummy treats. $10, craftfactorypdx.com
Jun 18
Brewfest
Take Dad out for family day at the Oregon Brewfest at the Oregon Botanical Garden! Check out 60 brewers pouring 120 beers, ciders and meads from all across Oregon and the country, enjoy great live music, lots of food and shopping at the Brewfest Market. Kids are allowed all day Sunday and there will be lots of fun kids’ activities for them to enjoy. $5-30, oregongarden.org