The Short List: June 3-5
June has arrived and so have the sounds, scents and sizzle of summer. Triple-digit degree weather is on tap for this weekend, so let’s get out of the house and soak up some rays!
June 3
Zootopia DVD Release Party
Everyone’s new favorite animated film, Zootopia, is making its way to DVD after an impressive theater run. Stop by The Craft Factory in SW Portland and make some of your favorite characters from the movie come to life! You can even enter for a chance to win your own digital download version of the movie! $10, craftfactorypdx.com
June 3
Disney’s High School Musical Jr.
The Journey Theater Arts Group is performing High School Musical Jr. in Beaverton this weekend and next! Come and watch as East High School students return from winter break and try to get back into the swing of things. Most of us have seen the movie, but if not, this will surely be a wacky, fun outing with the family. $10-18, journeytheater.org
June 4
Family Adventure Day
Join the German International School for their annual Family Adventure Day at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park! It is roughly a 40-minute drive from downtown, but this free, family-friendly event is open to anyone searching for new and exciting adventures. Come meet members of the school’s community while roasting marshmallows over a fire, or you and the young ones can join in some outdoor activities and crafts! Free, gspdx.org
June 5
Woodstock Farmers Market
The ever-so popular Woodstock Farmers Market is going into its sixth season this year, and Opening Day is set for this weekend, woohoo! Bring the whole family to indulge in delicious food, get loose to live music and take part in soe free kids’ activities. Activities include balloon twister Olive Rootbeer, face painting, crafts and more! Don’t forget to bring your totes for some fresh produce, cheese, meat and more from more than 30 vendors. Free, woodstockmarketpdx.com
June 5
Portland Barefoot Soccer Festival
Portland Barefoot is hosting its seventh annual soccer festival – so bring the whole family and kick for a cause! 100% of the event proceeds goes toward HIV prevention programs in Africa via grassrootsoccer. There are 3-on-3 tournaments for ages 7-14, a soccer carnival, professional soccer players and much more! Admission is free to watch and hang out, but but it costs to play in the tournament! Free to watch and participate in festival, $125 per team to play; portlandbarefootsoccer.org