This weekend is all about new friends, yummy foods and brews, and that special man in your family’s life… Dad. Happy Father’s Day!
 

June 17

Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend

Explore all the fun of making a new friend with your favorite pals from Sesame Street! A perfect show for the littlest ones, and you’ll love watching their eyes light up as Elmo, Big Bird and the whole gang dance and sing in this colorful, exciting musical. $16-60, sesamestreetlive.com

June 18

Kids Cook for Dad

Enroll your kids (ages 7-11) in a cooking class at the Portland Farmer’s Market! Kids Cook at the Market teaches youngsters about seasonal foods and how to wield cooking utensils like pros. This Saturday it’s all about the Dads, and students will be rustlin’ up some delicious sliders to share with the great guys who enrich our lives. $10, portlandfarmersmarket.org

June 19

12th Annual Oregon Garden Brewfest

Gather in this beautiful 80-acre botanical garden and raise a glass to the fathers in your life! Sixty breweries will be pouring 120 beers, ciders, and meads from all over Oregon and the country. The event is happening all weekend, but Sunday is family day, so minors are welcome all day and there will special kids’ activities to boot. $15-55, discounts for designated drivers, children 4 and under free, oregongarden.org

June 19

Father’s Day at The Saturday Market

Scoop up the gang and head to The Saturday Market to celebrate this Fathers Day. Have a relaxing stroll along the Waterfront browsing vendors, munching on food, and making fun, sustainable crafts at the Kids Korner with SCRAP. You might even find that perfect, funky gift for Dad! Free, portlandsaturdaymarket.com

June 19

Heroes Month at Portland Children’s Museum

June is Heroes Month at Portland Children’s Museum, so stop by this weekend to make a cape or get trained to be a super hero. On Sunday you can take Dad (a real life hero!) to the Beard Bonanza, or stop by the Maker Station and make him a medal for being #1. Free with admission, portlandcm.org