It looks like this weekend’s shaping up to be pretty artsy, so let’s get out there and get creative together!

July 8-10

Oregon Country Fair

If you’re feeling like getting out of town soon, perhaps this weekend is just the time. The annual Oregon Country Fair is happening, with twelve stages of magic, music, juggling and jesting, over 700 craft artisans and tons of delicious food. To top it off, the fair is totally kid-friendly, with tons of fun stuff to do for the little ones. And if you’re feeling like you need some grown-up time, there’s childcare available, too. $24-68, kids 10 and under free, oregoncountryfair.org

July 8-10

Gem Faire

If you and your kiddos love beautiful, shiny gems and jewelry, you probably want to check out this weekend’s Gem Faire at the Oregon Convention Center. Gem Faire is one of the largest gem, bead and jewelry fairs in the country, so if you’re crafty and into making your own, looking for a special piece to hand down to someone you love, or maybe just want to look at all the lovely, sparkling displays, the Gem Faire would be a great way to spend a few hours this weekend. $7, kids 11 and under free, gemfaire.com

July 8-10

Experience Theatre Project presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

All the magic and whimsy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream makes it perfect for those imaginative kids in your life. This will be the first Shakespeare production at The Round in Beaverton, and will feature live music, children from ETP’s summer kid’s fairy camp as part of the court of Titania and Oberon and a special plot twist that will delight audiences. Free, experiencetheatreproject.org

July 9

Portland Thorns v. Kansas City

This weekend, the Portland Thorns FC play a home game against FC Kansas City. Grab the gang, get in the stands, and show your support for your local women’s soccer team! Nothin’ says summer like cheering on the home team. $10-40, timbers.com

July 9

Summer Arts at the Tram

Be there for the unveiling of the new Portland Aerial Tram Mosaic and spend some family time doing arts and crafts with the kids, including mosaic tile painting. If you know of a kiddo who painted a tile at a previous event, be sure to look for it in the new mosaic! Free, bikeportland.org