Events and Outings

The Short List. Fun Things to do with Kids This Weekend February 7th to 9th

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So much fun to be had with the kids this weekend! Art, science, music…what could be better? For more family fun, check out our online calendar.

Friday, February 7th, 6-8pm

Fancy Nancy Party @ Venvino Art Studios

It’ll be the fanciest party you’ve ever been to! You’ll be painting teacups and crowns, playing games, and having cupcakes and sparkly juice! You don’t want to miss this event! It’s the perfect opportunity to have a Valentine’s Day date with your little one. And, you be entered to win a giant Fancy Nancy Coloring Book! $35

Saturday, February 8th, 1-4pm

Meet a Scientist @ OMSI

Current science gets up close and personal at Meet a Scientist. This program, held on the second Saturday of each month, features local scientists who share their research and knowledge with you through hands-on activities and conversation.Meet a Scientist exclusively features professionals who are OMSI Science Communication Fellows.

  • Join Ben and learn about how different factors in the enviroment may impact the risk of tick borne illnesses to humans.
  • How do we know where volcanic ash is going to land? Come learn with Laura!
  • Meet Daniel while you play the part of a sea scientist and use clues from satellites to map the Arctic Ocean!

Included in general OMSI admission: $9.50-13

Sunday, February 9th, 11am

Music of The Talking Heads for Kids @ The Crystal Ballroom

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (New York Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll.

This concert for kids and families shares the music of the The Talking Heads with a new generation of music lovers, but is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

$15, kids under 1 year are free.