Washington Square Mall Lego Store, Tigard
November 1st, 5pm
Come build your own mini figure (this month is a turkey) for free!
Newt Day at the Nature Park Interpretive Center
15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton
November 5th, 10am to 5pm
Do you love wet, fall weather? Do you want to get your family out exploring the out-of-doors in the "off" season? Join the newts on the trails and around the Interpretive Center as we delve into the wonders of autumn and all the exciting natural discoveries that it brings to park visitors. This is a family-friendly event that provides activities designed to inspire exploration of nature during a season when it's tempting to stay inside. Admission $2 or two cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank per person.
ArtAbility at Easter Seals Auditiorium
5757 SW Macadam, Portland
November 8th, 600-800pm
http://or.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ORDR_ARTability
Art time for those with disabilities/special needs and their families. Intended for ages 5 and up, preregistration required. This event occurs the second Tuesday of each month. free, donations accepted.
St. Jude Give Thanks, Walk
Washington Square Mall, Tigard @Dick's Sporting Goods
November 19th, 7am check in, walk starts at 8am
Registration is free for this family friendly event sponsoring St. Jude's Children's Hospital. After creating your team you can request donations on behalf of the hospital.
Kids' Turkey Trot
Elden Kellar Track, Hillsboro
November 22nd, 330pm
http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/ParksRec/Issuu.aspx?docName=fall_2011_activities_guide-links&screensize=Full&page=20
Kids' can race for a free Thanksgiving turkey and other prizes. All kids between pre-k and 8th grade can race in age specific heats. Pre-registration not required! Free.
Zoo Lights at the Oregon Zoo
November 25th-January 1, 5pm to 8pm
http://www.oregonzoo.org/Events/ZooLights/
23rd Annual zoo lights. Prices for zoo admission and train ride range from $10.75 to $7.75 per person.
ReocReoccurring Monthly Events
OMSI $2 Days
1st Sunday of every month, 930am to 530pm
$2 admission per person, the first Sunday of every month.
Portland Art Museum
4th Friday evening of the month, 5pm to 8pm
Free evening at the art museum.
Beaverton Library, Special Needs Story time
1st Saturday of the month, 1030 to 1100 am
Free story time for kids that need a low-key, multisensory presentation. Register at 503-350-3600.
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Family Art Night at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main Street, Hillsboro
Every Thursday, excluding holidays, 630pm to 830pm
A different art project every week using a variety of mediums. $5 per participant.
Portland Children's Museum
1st Friday evening of the month, 4pm to 8pm
Once a month, on the first Friday, Portland Children's Museum offers a free night. This one is just in time to enjoy the new Lego Castle exhibit. Also if your family qualifies for free school lunch or Oregon Health Plan you can apply for a $10 yearly family membership to the museum. http://www.portlandcm.org/get-involved/community-partners/. The third Thursday is the Autism Speaks sponsored day at the museum with dollar off coupons available on the PCM facebook page.
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic, at all Lowe's locations
2 Saturdays monthly, 10am to 11am
Twice monthly, Lowe's hosts a free building clinic for kids for ages 6-12. Lowe's gives kids all the parts to build the current project, an apron, goggles, a patch and certificate of completion for free.
Oregon Zoo Walmart Day
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9am to 5 pm
Second Tuesday of the month is the cheap day at the zoo with $4 admission per person. Kids 3 and under are free.
Pump it Up Sensory Night
9665 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6pm to 8pm
A low key night for kids with sensory issues. $7 per child, adults free.
Autism Family Social Group @ Oregon Gymnastics Academy
16305 NW Bethany Ct., Suite 109, Beaverton
Last Sunday of the month,
The Autism Family Social Group sponsors a play time and socializing time for $5 per child. Contact group facilitator, Katie Candeaux at katie.candeaux@ogagym.org with any questions or concerns.
