Hey! What’re you doing this weekend? Not sure yet? Well, we have some pretty sweet ideas here to help you out.

Nov 18

Home school Days: Waterpark Day

Wondering what the next field trip will be for your little home schoolers? Well this weekend, Evergreen Museum has got you covered! Get pumped for their awesome program designed to teach you all about the fascinating world of water science. There will be hands-on experiments and plenty of time to splash and play on all the different wet and wild slides. $10-20 (adult museum members free), evergreenmuseum.org

Nov 18-20

Orycon 38

Fantastic! This weekend is OryCon 38, the best fan-run science-fiction and fantasy convention in Oregon. Those who love and live for all things fantastical, otherworldly and totally inspired will not want to miss this one. Gather to feast your eyes on one-of-a-kind works of art, try out any game you like in the gaming library, visit the writers’ workshop, enter the costume contest as one of your favorite fantasy characters, and so much more. Bonus: there will be professional childcare to keep an eye on your littles while you explore. Registration required, children 5 and under free. $30-65, 38.orycon.org

Nov 19

16th Annual Pretty Kitty Holiday Craft Bazaar

Head to Tabor Space this Saturday and show your love for our feline friends! The Pretty Kitty Holiday Craft Bazaar features loads of lovely handmade gifts for both people and pets—a perfect place to get holiday shopping done for the whole family. There will also be a silent auction and raffles you won’t want to miss, plus yummy refreshments and baked goods! Hosted by House of Dreams, a no-kill, free-roam cat shelter in Portland, providing shelter and care for abandoned kitties. Free, kittydreams.org

Nov 19

Dance Mosaic

This Saturday is Metro Dancers’ annual repertory concert, Dance Mosaic. The program features the Metro Dancers company in a wide variety of works from some of Portland’s most impressive choreographers. Styles you’ll see will range from classical and modern, to ballet and jazz and more. Several guest companies will present their own works, as well, to add even more variety to the evening. “Mosaic” is right! In between shows, guests are also invited to enjoy the Italian Dinner fundraiser, catered by Olive Garden, Stark Street Pizza, Flying Pie Pizza and more. $10-15, pdxmetroarts.org

Nov 20

Fall Bizarre at Alberta St. Pub

The Alberta Street District is just the gift that keeps on giving! This Sunday is the Fall Bizarre, featuring local artists and crafts people selling their handmade gifts and goodies. To top the day off, there will also be live music by Free! Mason Jar and Lucia Fasano, local craft beers and food. The Fall Bizarre is working alongside Rahab’s Sisters, a non-profit offering “radical hospitality” to “vulnerable and exploited women” in the Portland metro area. There will be a representative from the organization on-site to collect donated new socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toiletries. So get out, get some cool gifts, eat and drink in good cheer and support a great cause! Free, facebook.com/events/403046546485631