Get out and play this weekend! Check out some musical theater, do a little shopping, connect with nature and your thirst for adventure.
Opens May 15
Seussical
All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters together in one story, on one stage, performed by local youth. Join Horton the Elephant in his valiant quest to protect the Whos and guard an abandoned egg. $10-15, journeytheater.org
May 16
Grand Opening of Coffee Kids on Division
The second location of a favorite NoPo children’s boutique! Come shop for toys, books, and clothing, enjoy cotton candy and yummy drinks, and get a goodie bag with each purchase. Free to attend, coffeekidspdx.com
May 16
Tualatin River Bird Festival
A day all about birds. Guided bird and photography walks, birdhouse building, archery, painting and crafts, music, and food. Enter the inflatable salmon tent for Native American storytelling and crafts. Free, friendsoftualatinrefuge.org
May 17
Kenton Street Fair
Kicking off with a Children’s Parade, this year’s fair in the quaint historic Kenton District features a Coaster Car race, dog costume contest, live boxing, music, food, and all sorts of local vendors. Free! facebook.com/events/355257558003540
May 17
5th Annual Regional Trails Fair
Learn more about how to make the most of the PNW’s trails and natural spaces. Local and international trails groups host booths and workshops. Climb the rock wall, play mini disc golf, try out the mountain bike pump track, and more. Free, oregonmetro.gov