NW KIds Magazine March 2013

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editors’Get outside! March marks a time for tremendous learning about the

earth and the life cycles of plants and other living things. Longer days and sun bring smiles in our neck of the woods and much needed time outdoors exploring the changing landscape as winter buds into spring. We are always grateful to be able to shed some layers and get dirty.

This month at NW Kids we’ve compiled the first of our Summer Camp Resource Guides with a focus on Science and Technology and Special Needs camps. Don’t miss the feature on Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver. And if you’re sending siblings to camp this year, we have your back. Be sure to check out the piece on how to navigate camps for kids of differing ages and interests. Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day are right around the corner. In this issue, we not only offer a few tips on Spring Break survival for those staying in town, we also list some outings to get out there and have a little fun in honor of all things shamrocks and leprechauns in our calendar of events. If you’re looking for something to do at a moment’s notice, don’t forget to check out our online calendar at nwkidsmagazine.com.

And if you’re seeking more information about camps in the Portland area don’t miss our

2nd Annual camp expo. This year the event will be held at OMSI on Saturday, April 6th. With over 30 camps participating, you will have the opportunity to find the right fit for your kids. We’ll be there to meet and greet you, donning our NW Kids camp tees with hourly giveaways of all sorts and camp swag. Stop by and say hello. We look forward to seeing you.

Happy Spring,

Kelley and Beth

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“ Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888),author of Little Women


Contents8

not your ordinary Science camps:mad Science

10Should Siblings attend

the Same Summer camp?

14resource guide:

Science & Technologyand Special needs camps

16Found around Town: Science Fun

18Spring break Survival:Staying close to home

20awesome nW kid: aria pearce

22calendar of events

Cover and Contents Photography by

Posy Quarterman PhotograPhyphotoposy.com

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11th Church of Christ ........................................30Adventure WILD ................................................21Amanda Arp ......................................................29Aprende Con Amigos ........................................17Barre3 ................................................................28Bella Stella ........................................................28Bennett Suzuki Violin Studio ............................20Camp Odakoda..................................................19Catlin Gabel Summer Programs .......................21Child’s View Montessori ....................................21Fine Art Starts! ..................................................17French American International School .............27French American International School Camp ..11German American School .................................23Hi 5 Dental ........................................................30International Leadership Academy ..................29Justus Orthodontics ..........................................29Kids Community Summer Camp ......................13KUIK ...................................................................27Larry Steele Basketball Camp ...........................19Little Fruit Farm Montessori ..............................30Mad Science ......................................................17Meadowood Springs ........................................15MetroArts Kids Camp ........................................19Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy ............................13My Masterpiece Art Studio ...............................13Northwest Children’s Theater ............................21Oregon Artist School .........................................21Oregon Children’s Theatre ...................................2Oregon College of Art and Craft .......................23Oregon Episcopal School ....................................9Oregon Gymnastics Academy ..........................11Oregon Zoo ........................................................12Pass it On Sales .................................................12Portland Children’s Museum ............................11Portland Early Learning Project ........................21Portland Kinderschule ......................................21Portland Language Arts....................................25Portland Spirit .....................................................2Portland Trampoline .........................................31Reversed Lens .....................................................3River Ranch .......................................................17Royal Ridges Retreat .........................................25Run Like a Mother ...............................................3School of Rock ...................................................23Schoolita Alegria ...............................................19Soccer Shots ......................................................32Spanky’s Legendary Consignment ...................30Spielwerk ..........................................................28St. Andrew Learning Center ..............................11Superkids Resale ...............................................27SW Community Center .....................................23Sweet PEAS Kidzone .........................................25Tears of Joy Theatre ...........................................29The Kids’ Backyard Store ...................................31Too Cute .............................................................29Trackers Earth ......................................................9Upward Bound ..................................................15WeVillage ..........................................................25World Forestry Center .......................................27World of Smiles .................................................29Young Champions Track & Field .......................23

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Not your ordiNary scieNce camps:

mad scieNce by

jana WIngate

Before you know it, school will be out and the long lazy days of summer will be upon us. Or at least that is what our kids are dreaming of. But we know that those long days of summer equal loss of education and knowledge, with many studies pointing to an average of one month of grade-level equivalency lost over the summer. With those statistics, I’ve got a wonderful solution, how about a fun and educational camp that will keep your child engaged, entertained and learning at the same time. I’m talking about the Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver summer camps.

These are not your ordinary science camps, these are hands on classrooms for your child to explore their inner scientist. They will challenge your 5-7-year-old with rockets and the science of flight, or your 7-12-year-old can become a spy, and for the 13-year-old kid in your clan, Robotics 101, spending a week discovering the basics of robotics. With classes like these, I dare your child not to go back to school with more knowledge than when they left for the summer!

This is exactly the idea behind Mad Science and what local franchisee since 1996, Sue Theissen is all about. Sue is very aware of the loss of education that happens over the summer and she is trying to make a difference for our kids. “Huge amounts of learning are lost over the summer; our hope is that we’re closing that gap of loss that happens, encouraging them to get really excited about science.” Theissen states “our philosophy is to get them engaged

in fun, hands on activities that show them how cool science is. And expose them to the kind of things scientists do, which are pretty cool.”

She loves what she does and it shows. When she took me on a tour of the small office and warehouse space, with its bright lime green walls, and bins piled to the sky filled with everything science related, her enthusiasm was infectious. I was excited, I wanted to be part of a camp right then and there, so just imagine how your child will feel walking into one of these camps for a week.

“Everything we do is hands on. There are science take homes for every child at every camp. We don’t want to spend just one to three hours with them, we want a science lesson to extend into the home and promote exploration after they’ve gone away from our camp,” states Theissen.

Each of the numerous Mad Science summer camps meet three hours, five days a week, with camps including a class room and a take-home science project. There are over 10 locations for the camps, and prices may vary from location to location. To find out more about these exciting summer camps for your budding scientist, please visit madscience.org.

Jana is the mother of 5-year-old rowyn,andliveswithherhusbandanddaughterinnorthPortland.ShegraduatedfromCalStateFullertonwithaBADegreeinJournalism.

Photographs by maD sCIenCe


Should Siblings Attend the Same Summer Camp?

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bynICole Fravel

Summer camp, whether a day camp or a sleep-away camp, is a magical rite of summer for children. Camp gives children the time and space to discover nature, deeply engage in their own interests, and meet a new community of fellow explorers. For parents with multiple children, particularly if those children vary greatly in age, finding summer camps that please everybody can be a challenge. Are siblings better off together or at separate camps?

Enrolling siblings in the same summer camp has obvious logistical advantages for parents. There is reduced driving time and less potential for scheduling conflicts, particularly for working parents. Camp programs often offer sibling discounts, and many parents just feel more comfortable knowing their children are together.

Children themselves often feel comfort knowing that a family member is close by to support them, particularly if it is a first camp experience or a sleep-away camp. Jessica Bostick, certified teacher and director of day camps at Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island, says that siblings enrolled in the same camp “usually do one of two things, stick together and have a great time, or completely ignore one another. It is very rare for siblings to argue or not get along at camp.”

Enrolling children in the same summer camp works well if children

enjoy the same activities and are close in age. Finding a camp for all children when their ages vary widely can be more challenging. The Oregon Zoo, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, and the Northwest Children’s Theater offer experiences for children from preschool through the teen years.

While enrolling siblings in the same summer camp may be more convenient for mom and dad, it is not the right choice for every family. Children who are close in age and enjoy the same activities will fit easily into the same summer camp. However, if children have wildly varying interests, one into the arts and one more sporty, attending a summer camp just because a sibling is interested in the topic may lead to a miserable week. Bostick states that it is “sometimes a special treat to do something independently, especially for a younger sibling. Parents need to be receptive and respectful of each individual child’s interests.”

Even when children share the same interests, summer camp to-gether can be a bad idea if they are likely either to compete with or to cling to each other. Summer camp provides an opportunity to take risks, be a part of a new community, and foster indepen-dence. Competition with or over-reliance on a sibling hinders the important processes of character development and of coping with temporary separation, which is sometimes a skill for parents to


practice as well as children. In these cases, it is best to sign children up for programs which match their interests and arrange carpools or baby-sitting swaps with other parents if chauf-feuring children to many different camps proves difficult.

A good compromise, pleasing each child but not creating a logistical nightmare for parents, is to find one camp location that offers programs for a wide variety of ages in a wide variety of topics. Each child can attend a separate camp, but be comforted knowing that big brother or sister is around if needed. This idea can be especially helpful at sleep-away camp where each child will have his or her own group, cabin, and friends but will see a sibling at meals and other whole camp events.

nicoleFravel([email protected])isthedirectorofWildwoodnatureSchool,offeringpreschoolclassesandsummercampsinnWPortland.


4-H Wildlife SteWardS4hwildlifestewards.org

audubon Society of Portlandaudubonportland.org

camP fire campfirecolumbia.org

camP inventioncampinvention.org

catlin Gable ScHool catlin.edu

cinema artScinemaartscamp.com

delPHian ScHool delphian.org

education SoarinG educationsoaring.com

einStein WiSe einsteinwise.com

everGreen aviation & SPace muSeum

evergreenmuseum.org

Kid inStitute kidinstitute.com

mad Scienceportland.madscience.org

mozeK GameSmozekgames.com

oreGon ePiScoPal ScHooloes.edu/summer/

omSiomsi.edu

Saturday academysaturdayacademy.org

SoutHWeSt community centerportlandonline.com/parks

tracKerS eartHtrackersearth.com

WildWood nature ScHoolwildwoodnatureschool.com

camP attitudeovernightcampforchildrenwithphysicaldisabilities.campattitude.com

camP eaSter SealSDaycampforages5-21withdevelopmentaldelay/special physical needs.or.easterseals.com

camP riverdaleDaycampforages6andupwithdevelopmentaldelay and behavioral needs.thprd.org/facilities/jenkins/campriverdale.cfm

camP taloailiovernightcampservingdeaf/hardofhearingchildrenages9-16.taloali.org

camP millennium overnightcampforchildrenages5-16withcancer.campmillennium.org

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camP QueStovernightcampforages10-15with

aspergersorhighfunctioningautism.asdoregon.org

camP StarliGHtovernightcampforchildrenages5-17

withHiV/AiDS.cascadeaidsproject.org

camP taPaWinGoovernightcampforchildrenages6-15

withbleedingdisorders.hfo.info

camP uKanduovernightcampforages8-18(plusonesibling)withcancer.

campukandu.org

GaleS creeK camPovernightcampforchildrenwith

diabetesingradesK-12.galescreekcamp.org

Gately ld-addDaycampforchildrenages9-12

withADD/HD/LD.providence.org/gately

imaGine PoSSibilitieSDaycampforages4-18with

developmental delay.imaginepossibilities.net/wordpress

Kat-fiSH camPovernightcampforkids&teens

(plusfamiliesorcaretaker)witharthritis.arthritis.org

KidS n’ cancer: camP aGaPeovernightcampforchildrenandfamilies.

campagapeportland.org

Kind tree autiSm camP & retreatovernightcampandretreatforallages.

kindtree.org/retreat

muScular dyStroPHy aSSociationovernightcampforages6-21.

mda.org/clinics/camp/

meadoWood SPrinGSovernightanddaycampforspeech/hearingservingages6-16.meadowwoodsprings.com

mt Hood KWaniSovernightcampforchildren9andupwithautism/developmental delays.mhkc.org

nortHWeSt cHriStian camP for tHe deafovernightcampforchildrenandfamilies.gmdeaf.org/camp/nwccd.html

oral Hull youtH camPovernightfamilycampfortheblind.oralhull.org

Social WHiz KidS camPDaycampforages7-12withsocialskillsdelays&disabilities.socialwhizkids.com

uPWard boundrecreationalovernightcampforchildrenages12andupwithdevelopmentaldelay.upwardboundcamp.org

yoGa calmDaycampforstudentswithADD/ADHD,anxiety and behavioral needs.yogacalm.org

Alex Kid Concoction’s Bouncy Ball Blast at Coffee Kids, $10

Big Bag of Scienceat Picolo mondo toys, $40

Junior Microscope Kitat the learning Palace, $30

Found around

Town

Build Your Own Kalidedscopeat Black Wagon, $15

Bubble Gum Factoryby scientific explorerat omsI, $20


Schylling Toys Volcano Kit at Finnegan’s toys, $18

Found around

Town

Found around

TownM. Sasek’s This is the Way to the Moon at Bella stella, $17

32 piece Magnatile Set at spielwerk toys, $50

Uncle Milton Ant Farm at Kids at heart, $17


Parks: Fromlittlepostagestampsinthemiddleofthecitytogiantexpansesofopenair,weallhaveourfavorites.But,springbreakisagreattimetotryoutanewone.Pickone,beflexible(weather),andgo!

camps:Communitycentersofferspringbreakcampsforpre-schoolandschool-agedkidsthatrangefromactivitieslikehorsebackridingtothecircusarts!

Take a day-cation: From the mountains tothecoast,youdon’thavetoputinmuchtimeinthecarforatotalchangeofscenery.

Become a member: Springbreakisagreattimetotryoutanewchild-friendlyfacility in the area and maybe even start an annualmembership.newbabyelephant,anyone?

Buddy up: Settingupadrop-offplaydateexchangecangiveyouandafriendbothtimetogetafewthingsdonewhileyourkidsgettospendtimewiththeirfriends.or,usethetimetoletthekidsrompwhileyouenjoya coffee and play parent catch-up.

nosh: Hit up a kid-friendly restaurant orfoodcarttoenjoysomefarethatyouwouldn’tnormally.Foodcartareasareagreatwaytoexposechildrentoallkindsofchoices.

Take in a show: Check the internet or ‘like’yourfavoriterestaurantsandchildren’sentertainers on Facebook for information on daytime performances in your favorite places.

Practice makes perfect:Logtimetogetheronbikes,inthepool,etc.tobuildskillsthatyou’dlikeyourkidstobemoreproficientatduringthesummer.

More ideasSee a matinee, read, build a fort, visit the library,craftwithdollarstore/SCrAPgoodies,volunteerinyourcommunity,workintheyard/plantsomethingnew,worktogethertomakeafavoritefood,playboardgames/puzzles, learn to knit, meet a special person forlunch,plane-watch,orexploreanewneighborhood.

Spring Break tipsTomaketimeofffeelmorelikeavacation,limitregularchores/activities.Groceryshopinadvanceandresisttheurgetoscheduledentistappointmentsandthelike.Also,don’tover-planyourday;activitiesaregreat,butkids(andyou)canbothusedowntime.And,ifallotherplansfail,youmightjustconsiderdancingonthecoffeetable.

LauraJostisajack-of-all-trades,stay-at-homemomworkinghardtoshowhertwokidletsthattheycandoanythingiftheywouldonlystoparguingoverwhostarted“it.”

When i hear the words “spring break,” i envision my sister and i watching copious amounts of musical television and dancing on the coffee table, sustained exclusively by carbs and sugar. That’s not exactly every mother’s dream for her children, so i’m thinking ahead to spring break 2013. how do i keep my kids busy, my sanity intact, and my wallet from hemorrhaging, all without putting on a bikini? in this beautiful city, we don’t have to stray that far from our comfort zone, or our zip code, to find exciting things to do. here are a few ideas:

Article & photographs by laura jost

Spring Break Survival:Staying Close to Home


AwesomeNW Kid

What is your favorite color?Pink and purple.

What is your favorite song?“The Fairy Ship”.

What is your favorite book? Elena’s Serenade [by Campbell Geeslin].

We hear you like to play dress up. What is your favorite costume and why?Thunder. He’s a superhero, you know. He shoots lightning from his hands.

Why do you love elephants so much?Because they’re my friends and I love them.

What do you like about being an “elephant saver”?Well, actually, I’m not an elephant saver. I’m the leader of the elephant savers. It’s my job.

The elephanT Saver FundraiSeronMarch 16th Art a la Carte is hosting anart open house for Aria Jae’s Elephant SaverFundraiser. it is just $9.00 per person (adultandchild)andhalfoftheproceedsgotothefundraiser.AriafromArtalaCarteisalsogoingtoberafflingoffafullyearfamilymembershipto Art ala Carte. For more information visit, elephantsaverfundraiser.blogspot.com

Meet four-year-old awesome NW Kid Aria Jae Pearce.

AriaisonamissiontohelpsavetheendangeredAsianelephantandhasofficiallydeemedherselftheleaderoftheelephantsavers.Shehasassembledateamofartistsandsupporterswhohavecreatedsomeneatprojectstobenefittheelephants.AriaisholdingafundraisingeventthismonthatArtalaCartewhere50%ofproceedswillgotoElephantFamily,aUKbasedorganizationwhoworkstoprotecttheendangeredanimalanditshabitat.Arialovestopaint,singandhangoutwithherfriends.Shealsolovesdressupandtakeshercostumingveryseriously,sometimestakingonthecostumedpersonaformonths.Wehadachancetoaskherafewquestionsaboutherfavoritethingsandwhysheloveselephantssomuch.Here’swhatshehadtosay.

DoyouknowanAwesomenWKidundertheageof13who’stotallyextraordinaryanddoingsomethingcoolinourcommunity?Wewanttohearfromyou.Pleaseemail:[email protected]


PerformancesMar 2-3northwest childrens theater – Seussical AmusicaladventurefeaturingfavoritecharactersfromDr.Seuss.$18-$22,12pm&4pm.nwcts.org

Mar 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24oregon children’s theatre – the Stinky cheese manThehilarious,satiricalfairytalebookisbroughttolifeonstage.Forages4andup.$18-30,Sat2pm&5pm,Sun2pm.octc.org

Mar 8-9, 15-17Journey theater arts Group - disney’s beauty and the beast, Jr.AllofyourfavoritecharactersandsongsfromtheDisneymovie,andmusicfromtheBroadwayshow,too!$9-12,Fri7pm,Mar163pm, Mar 17 2pm. journeytheater.org

Mar 10Portland youth Philharmonic - cushion concert at the World forestry centerA kid-appropriate performance by the YoungStringEnsemble,witha30-minute“instrumentpettingzoo”beforetheshow,wherekidscantrytheinstruments.$3-7,12:30pm&2:30pm.portlandyouthphil.org

Mar 29-30Portland taiko - insatiableAthrillingperformanceofJapanesefolkdance that combines drums, dance, and voice.$16-30,Fri8pm,Sat2pm&8pm.portlandtaiko.org

eventsall MaromSi - mythbusters: the explosive exhibitionProvidinghands-onexhibitsandactivitiesforallagesinthethemeofthepopularshow,debunkingorconfirmingpopularmythsusingscience.$3-18,9:30am-5:30pm.omsi.edu

all MarPortland children’s museum - Storyland: a trip through childhood favoritesStorylandfeaturesyourkiddos’-andyour-favoritestorybooksinadifferentway.interactiveexhibitspromoteliteracyandbringyouintotheworldsofPeterrabbit,SpottheDog,andmore.$8-9,9am-5pm,closed Mondays. portlandcm.org

Tues in Martreehouse boutique - little lotus yoga for Kids’ family yogaPracticeposes,stretches,andbreathingwithyourkiddosages2-6.$5,parentsfree,9-10am.misstreehouse.com

Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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Weds in Marmississippi Pizza - mr. Hoo and friends PerformMr.HoofromtheAlphabeticiansbringsothermusicianfriendsonstagetoplaygreatmusicforyouandyours.Don’tforgetthepizza!$5suggesteddonation,5pm.thealphabeticians.com

saTs in Marunplugged Games - family fun dayBringthefamilyandchoosefromanextensiveselectionofboardgames,cardgames,classicandnewgames,younameit!Free,12-5pm.unpluggedgamespdx.com

Mar 2 & 6Soccer Shots - free demosAchanceforkidsaged3-5totryoutSoccerShots’clinics!Mar2SummerlakePark10am,Mar2ShutePark11:30am,Mar6impactAthletics9:30am.pdx.soccershots.org

Mar 3omSi - $2 daysExperiencethewondersofscienceforjust$2!9:30am-5:30pm.omsi.edu

Mar 4 & 18frog Pond toys - Sing-a-longJoininformusic,games,singing,andallaround fun. Free, 10-11am.frogpondtoys.com

Mar 5nature Park interpretive center - creature features: Just ducky!Learnabouttheseadorablewaterfowlandmakeapairofduckfeettotakehome!Parentparticipationrequired,ages3-5.$8,10-11am. thprd.org

Mar 8Sellwood community center - messy march madnessCrafts,games,overallmessyfun!$3/person,$10/family,6:30-8:30pm.portlandonline.com/parks

Mar 8-9ever after resaleConsignedupscale,brand-namebabyandkids’clothing,maternityandnursingitems,and even some furniture. Shop on Sat to saveanadditional25%onmanyitems.Fri9am-7pm,Sat9am-1pm.everafterresale.com

Mar 9-10bricks cascade 2013AconventionforLego-lovers,withexpertly-built models, vendors, activities, and more. Thefirst500kids,12andunder,throughthedoorgetafreeminifigure!$8-28,kids0-3free,Sat10am-4pm,Sun9am-3pm.brickscascade.com

March 2013

remember to check the nW kids online calendar for dozens more outings and activities each day. Share with friends, subscribe to the rSS, add directly to your calendar, and more features. There’s something going on you don’t want to miss!! nwkidsmagazine.com/calendar


Mar 10Good deeds dayTheJewishFederationofGreaterPortlandishostingaseriesofprojectsallthroughoutPortlandtohonoradaydedicatedtodoinggoodforpositivechange.jewishportland.org/gooddeedsday.aspx

Mar 10Girl Power day - Green bean booksCome celebrate some of the smartest, bravest, mostcreativeandkindestgirlsinthestorybookworld.Greatforages4-10.Boyswelcometoo!Free, 1pm. greenbeanbookspdx.com

Mar 12oregon zoo - Second tuesdayEnjoy$4admissiontothezoo.9am-4pm.oregonzoo.org

Mar 14-17Pass it on SalesBuygentlyusedbabyandchildren’sclothing,accessories,toys,andmore!Freeadmissionandparking,Thurs-Fri10am-8pm,Sat-Sun10am-5pm. passitonsales.com

Mar 16Southwest community center - bunny breakfast & egg HuntSausageandpancakesandcraftsandbunnies!Whatelsecouldyouaskfor?$15-19.50,9am&10:30am.southwestcommunitycenter.wordpress.com

Mar 16 & 23Spanky’s legendary consignment - little chicks art PlayLittleChicksArtsPlayteacheskidshowtousevarious art media for inspiration and creativity. Free,11am-3pm.Mar16Vancouverlocation,Mar 23 Beaverton location. shopspankys.com

Calendar cont’dMar 17all-ireland cultural Society - 72nd annual St. Patrick’s day celebrationCelebratewithmusic,dance,andmore!$5-21,kids11andunderfree,12-8pm.oregonirishclub.org

Mar 19Sunnyside library - teddy bear SleepoverKiddoswearpajamasandbringtheirstuffed cuddlies for crafts and storytime. Thenthestuffedfriendsstayovernightat the library, ready to come home the nextdaywithpicturesfromtheirslumberparty!Free,6:30-7:30pm.clackamas.us/lib/

Mar 22, 25-29oaks Park - School out SkateWhattodowiththekidsonspringbreak?Take‘emskating!oaksParkoffersdiscountskatetimestheweekschool’sout.Visitwebsitefor2skatefor$9coupon,Mar221-5:30pm,Mar25-2912-5pm. oakspark.com

Mar 22-24Portland’s better living ShowLearnaboutthelatestingreenandeco-friendlyhome,garden,fashion,andmore.$7-8parking,freeadmission,Fri12-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. betterlivingshow.org

sTarTs Mar 29Wooden Shoe tulip farm - 2013 annual tulip festrowsandrowsofbeautiful,colorfultulips!Greatfamilyphotoop.Food,games,activities,andmore.$10/car,9am-6pm,woodenshoe.com/tulip-fest


Mar 30oregon zoo - rabbit rompAcelebrationofaseasonmostwelcome-spring!Candyegghunts,pettingzoo,crafts,andofcourse,animals!Freewith$8.50-$11.50zooadmission,9am-4pm.oregonzoo.org

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