The Short List: Nov 20-22

Indoor skydiving, not one but TWO holiday bazaars, a little shabbat, and an arts festival make for a jam-packed weekend-before-Thanksgiving. See how many you can do in between juggling turkeys at the grocery store.

Nov 20

shabbat

A Little Shabbat at Shaarie Torah

Shabbat with the little ones! Join the Shaarie Torah community for food, fun, singing, and games. Free and open to all faiths, facebook.com/events/1684576845107284

 

Nov 21

grout bazaar

Grout Elementary School 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Start with a delicious pancake breakfast, then browse the 50+ local vendors while enjoying live music, silent auctions, and raffles, and nibbling on yummy treats throughout the day. Free admission, groutpta.com/holiday-bazaar

 

Nov 21

brookwood

Brookwood Holiday Bazaar

And a bazaar on the west side, too! Brookwood Elementary hosts over 80 local vendors and direct sales consultants to help you kickstart your holiday shopping. Come for the door prizes and stay for the festivities. Free admission, facebook.com/events/1475848696069693

 

Nov 21

ifly

iFly Portland Grand Opening

What? Indoor skydiving? Sign us up! iFly kicks off their Portland debut with live demonstrations, wind tunnel experiences for kids as little as 3 years old, and interactive learning about the science behind wind and the art of skydiving. Free, facebook.com/events/184290518579105

 

Nov 21-22

wild arts

Wild Arts Festival

Witness the marriage of art and nature at this fundraiser art show and sale, featuring 70 artists and 35 authors, Audubon’s education birds, a silent auction, and refreshments, of course! $8, kids 16 and under free, wildartsfestival.org