So, you could spend this weekend building rafts so you can paddle to work next week, or you can escape to a fantastic show, movie, or warm holiday celebration. Your pick!

Opens Dec 11

ZooZoo – Final Return

Don’t miss your last chance to see this award-winning show by Imago Theatre, featuring animals, acrobatics, and all sorts of wonder. $17.50-34.50, imagotheatre.com

Dec 12

Polar Express & Santa Fly-In

Cozy up this rainy weekend for hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit with Santa as he reads the classic book, then stay for the movie on the big screen! RSVP required (call 503-687-2439), $10-15, evergreenmuseum.org

Dec 12

Beanstalk Montavilla Grand Opening

One of our favorite children’s resale stores opened a new location! Enter to win raffle prizes and enjoy performances by Red Yarn, balloon making, face painting, and tons more fun. Free admission, beanstalkpdx.com

Dec 12

Christmas at Fort Vancouver

Christmas takes a historical turn with wassail, music and dancing, blacksmithing and black powder demos, old-timey crafts, caroling by the Madrigal singers, and photo ops galore. $5, kids 15 and under free, nps.gov/fova

Dec 13

Chanukah Wonderland

Join the local Jewish community in celebration with arts and crafts, gifts, Lego creations, donuts, music, and entertainment. Join the effort to break the Dreidel Spinning World Record! $5, facebook.com/events/1641289209469106