Here comes September, friends! We hope you’re all off to a fabulous start with the new school year. Read on for some great ideas on how to have a blast this Labor Day weekend!

Sept 2-4

QuarterWorld Arcade

Get your game on at QuarterWorld Arcade, a retro pinball museum and gaming arcade. With over 35 different pinball games and 60 classic and modern arcade games, there is so much to do for everyone of all ages. Split up into teams, Q Lab and Q Lounge, and get the whole family having fun together. There is a full bar and trivia, too. Free admission, quarterworldarcade.com

Sept 2

Camas First Friday Art Walk

This Friday’s Art Walk is all about watching the magic happen up close, as local artists do Plein Air (Open Air) painting all around town. Stroll and watch master pieces in the works, and then vote for your favorite later in the evening. There will be many featured artists, as well as kids’ crafts, live music, food, and more. Free, downtowncamas.com

Sept 3

Oregon Arab Festival

Join the Arab American community at South Grove, Oaks Park for a beautiful day of celebration and fun. This is the fifth running year of the Mahrajan, and there will be so much to experience at the festival, including (but not limited to!) games, dancing, music and poetry, fashion, and amazing food. Free, araboregon.com

Sept 3

Coin Collecting Workshop

Hobbies and history can be so cool for kids. Bring the two together and get them interested in coin collecting this weekend at this coin collecting workshop. Meet with collectors for an informal Q & A and see thousands of modern and historical coins. Free, portland.eventful.com

Sept 4

Back to Shul Community BBQ

Ring in the school year with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s annual end-of-summer BBQ. Sunday should be sunny and mild, so join this welcoming community for a scrumptious cookout and enjoy a day full of socializing, shave ice, and hot dogs. Free, nevehshalom.org