No school on Friday?? Kick off the weekend with some harvesty fun at Sauvie Island or the Portland Nursery, then come say hello at our very first Birthday Party Expo. Happy weekend!

Oct 9

Family Fun on the Farm

Explore the 16 acres of the Sauvie Island Organics farm to learn about the soil, taste some healthy snacks, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden. Free, pre-register at sauvieislandcenter.org.

Oct 9-10

Art in the Burbs

A juried art show merging local artists with student artists, with 20% of all proceeds from art sales to benefit performing and fine arts programs in the Tigard-Tualatin school district. Student musicians provide entertainment and local food carts will be onsite. $3 on Fri 10/9, $2 suggested donation on Sat-Sun 10/10-11, artintheburbs.org

Oct 9-11

Apple Tasting at Portland Nursery

Sample over 60 varieties of freshly picked apples and pears, watch a cider pressing demo, dance to live music. Pumpkin painting, scavenger hunts, face painting, and more in the kids tent! Free, portlandnursery.com

Oct 10

NW Kids Birthday Party Expo

Meet some of the most enthusiastic party and event planners in the area at our inaugural birthday party expo, with over 20 local businesses specializing in fantastic celebrations for your kiddo’s big day. Free admission, nwkidsmagazine.com/nw-kids-birthday-party-expo-2015

Oct 11

Cathy & Marcy and Red Yarn

GRAMMY award-winning Cathy & Marcy team up with Portland’s Red Yarn for a dynamic, unforgettable family-friendly performance. Don’t miss this one! $8-10, babes in arms free, brownpapertickets.com/event/2214218