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Wonderade Punch List
Portland Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is 64 with a chance of drizzle, then Sunday warms to 66 under clouds. Pumpkin storytime, a trunk or treat and Howloween at the Oregon Zoo fill the weekend.
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The weather read
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Saturday
64° / 57°
Drizzle, 11% rain.
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Sunday
66° / 51°
Cloudy, 17% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool, with a chance of drizzle: wear a rain jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 10:30 am |
Storytime plus a pumpkin to decorate and take home, made for the littlest library fans. It's short and sweet, so arrive right at 10:30.
Cedar Mill Library · Free · Indoors
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| 1 to 2:30 pm |
A free neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat at Montgomery Park is pure costume fun for any age. Come dressed up and bring a bag for the goodies.
Montgomery Park · Free · Outdoors, open sun
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 4 pm |
Accordionist Maeve Stier shows kids how an accordion works and leads sing-alongs, all free. It's meant for kids with their grown-ups, so plan to join in.
Northwest Library · Free · Indoors
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| 5:30 to 7 pm |
Kids help solve the mystery of a missing manager in this family friendly but still spooky haunted video store. It's free and indoors, a handy evening plan.
707 NE Fremont St. · Free · Indoors
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 Evening |
Song, dance and storytelling show a family building a Dia de Muertos altar, a lovely way to share the tradition with kids. Spots are limited, so book now.
Milagro Theater · $24 to $32 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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Also Saturday: Kids Workshops at Lowe's has kids building a firefighting plane this Saturday, free with registration. (Free. Registration required. · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Tree Time! Preschool Walks pair a story with a guided trail walk for little explorers, and pre-registration is required. ($5 to $8 · Mostly shaded · Book now, limited spots)
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Sunday plan |
Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben leads a free singalong for babies through preschoolers at whimsical Wonderwood Springs. Shows are on the patio when weather permits, so bring a layer.
Wonderwood Springs · Free · Mostly shaded
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 1 to 2 pm |
A cheeky picture book launch with storytime, a Q&A and a silly craft from author Megan Woodward. Buy the book there for free stickers and a raffle entry.
Green Bean Books · Free · Indoors
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 2:30 to 4 pm |
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the zoo with keeper chats and live entertainment. Book ahead, and consider the $5 Paws, Claws and Candy pack, which adds a carousel or train ride.
Oregon Zoo · $21 to $26 · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead
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| 4:30 to 6 pm |
Missed it Saturday? The haunted video store is family friendly but still spooky, and kids help hunt for a manager who played the wrong tape. Free and indoors.
707 NE Fremont St. · Free · Indoors
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| Evening |
Catch the Pirates of Pinehurst on Sunday instead: a short animatronic pirate show best seen on foot. Check the host's social pages for weather cancellations.
Sherwood, OR down Pinehurst Ct, located at the corner of Woodhaven and Pinehurst. · Free · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Sunday: Disney on Ice wraps its run at Veterans Memorial Coliseum this weekend; check show times when you buy tickets. ($30 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Sunday: West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta has paddlers racing giant pumpkins across the Lake of the Commons, plus pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golf and children's activities, all free. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: Disney On Ice presents Jump In! takes over Veterans Memorial Coliseum Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Disney On Ice presents Jump In! - Portland takes over Veterans Memorial Coliseum Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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