The Short List: May 15-17

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

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

coffee kids

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

bird festival

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

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

trails fair

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