Don’t forget to set the clock ahead this weekend! We’re losing an hour, which only means we need to play a little bit harder to make up for it. Here are some of our top picks.

Mar 12

OHSU Brain Institute Brain Fair

Brains can be icky – but they’re also endlessly fascinating! OHSU neuroscientists give family-friendly demos of groundbreaking research, and interactive activities and real human and animal brains provide a real hands-on educational experience! Free (no museum admission required), facebook.com/events/962087233879844.

Mar 12

Peter Rabbit Pancake Breakfast and Carnival

You had me at pancakes. (Gluten-free pancakes available, too!) A fun and delicious community event with a hearty breakfast, over 15 carnival games, a silent auction and photo ops with Peter Rabbit! $4-6, wlcp.org.

Mar 12

Nothing like a mid-day Saturday dance party! Enjoy dancing, dancing, dancing!!, live musical performances, bounce houses, visual and interactive displays, an infant sensory play zone, a quiet zone, photobooth, and so much more. $10, crawlers free, facebook.com/events/1043926282296235.

Mar 12

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This parade is ON, rain or shine – hope you have a green rainslicker and galoshes! For over 40 years, Murphy’s Furniture in Hillsboro has hosted this community event celebrating Irish spirit and tradition. Stick around after the parade for the corned beef and cabbage feed, kids’ activities, dancing and more. Free, murphysfurniture.net.

Mar 12-13

Buckman Art Show and Sell

Over 140 local artisans and craftspeople will be showing and selling their beauties at this two-day event, with 30% of proceeds supporting Buckman Elementary’s integrated arts program. With live music and dance, food carts and kids’ activities (and a supervised kids’ art room so you can shop while they create!), you can make a day of it. $2-5 suggested admission donation, buckmanartshow.weebly.com.