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MONDAYS

TOT TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The gym is open for preschoolers with a $2 drop-in fee per child. (541-276-8100).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youngsters welcome. (541-376-6038).

NO SCHOOL MAKE-AND-TAKE, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. PCA staff will oversee this creative fun day for ages 5 to 12. Kids will make a fun project to take home for the family to enjoy. Free; supplies and snacks provided. (541-278-9201). Monday, Feb. 19.

PAINT PARTY, 3:30 p.m., Helix Public Library, 119 Columbia St. Geared for elementary age children, this month’s theme will be Valentine’s hearts. Free. (541-457-6130). Monday, Feb. 12.

AIR DRY CLAY PLAY, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Kids from 4 to 12 can try their hand at clay sculpting, without the need of a kiln. Make beads, pots, trays, then let them air dry and color with paint. Classes are free, just drop by. (541-278-9201). Mondays, Feb. 5, 12 and 26.

TUESDAYS

STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Bring your littles in for story time and a craft. (541-449-1254).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. Check the library’s Facebook page for details. (541-566-2470).

TEEN CLAY, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Teens get help from an expert in sculpting, building and constructing clay forms. Ongoing free classes are offered; join anytime, with registration. (541-278-9201). Tuesdays through March 19.

TEEN ANIME CLUB, 5 to 6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Teens are invited to discuss all things anime and manga! (541-567-2882). Third Tuesdays.

ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light refreshments. Free; open to all. Donations accepted. (541-567-7615). Fourth Tuesdays.

CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION FOR TEENS, 6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Teens can explore the art of character illustration in this free art class. Learn to draw faces, figures and clothing with creative flair. (541-567-2882). Tuesday, Feb. 27.

WEDNESDAYS

TODDLER TAKE OVER, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 So. Hwy. 395. Bring your littles down for a spin in a designated indoor riding area. See Happenings for details. Cost: $1 per child. (541-667-5018). Wednesdays, Feb. 7 and 21.

TOT TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The drop-in gym is open for tots at $2 per child. (541-276-8100).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Adams Public Library, 190 Main St. Preschoolers are welcome. (541-566-9380).

HIGH SCHOOL ESCAPE ROOM, 5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. This month’s escape room theme will be Minecraft-related, so grab your pickaxe and start harvesting clues. Free for grades 9 to 12. (541-966-0380). Wednesday, Feb. 7.

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Munch on free pizza and speed read your way through the library. Families move between four story stations, where they read a picture book aloud and grab a craft. At the last station, you get to keep the book! (541-966-0380). Wednesday, Feb. 14.

THURSDAYS

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 SW Eighth Ave. Stories are geared for preschoolers. (541-938-8247).

CRAFTERNOON, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. Drop-in craft event. Free. (541-566-2470).

STEAM GAMES, 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Part of the library’s new programming, children learn

STEAM skills through games and group activities. Free; for children ages 8 to 12. (541-966-0380). Thursday, Feb. 29.

TEEN GAME NIGHT, 5 p.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. Teens are invited to drop by for board games and more. (541-566-2470). Thursday, Feb. 15.

FRIDAYS

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St. (541-566-2378).

STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Bring your littles in for story time and a craft. (541-449-1254).

TODDLER PLAYDATE, 10:15 a.m.,, Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. No story time, just unstructured play in a warm setting with new friends. (541-966-0380).

STORY TIME, 11 a.m., Pilot Rock Public Library, 144 N. Alder Place. Bring your toddlers down for a late morning story-reading. (541-443-3285).

DROP-IN TEEN NIGHT, 6 to 8 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 SW Dorion. Teens and tweens from 12 to 18, can enjoy a free night out with friends, pizza, games and more. (541-966-0228.) Fridays, Feb. 9 and 23.

KIDS BINGO, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Umatilla City Hall Council Chamber Room, 700 6th St. to 7:30 p.m. Kids bingo nights are now a regular event, every other Friday. Prizes go home with every winner. Entry is $5 per child; register online at www.umatilla-city.org/parksrec/. (541-922-3226). Fridays, Feb. 2 and 16, March 22.

SATURDAYS

FREE FOR ALL, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts. Free drop-in art project class for children up to age 12 (under 8 should be accompanied by an adult). (541-278-9201).

BLUEY PARTY, 11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Youngsters are invited to come by for a Long Dog Scavenger Hunt, a read-aloud and Bluey activities. (541-966-0380). Saturday, Feb. 24.

SATURDAY CRAFTS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Kids from pre-school to 5th grade can get creative at the library each Saturday this month. Grab a craft kit, find a table and get crafty or take the kit home with you. (541-567-2882).

TEEN GAMER DELUXE TOURNEY, 2 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. This gaming tournament for grades six to 12 features two video games, “Bomberman” on Nintendo Switch and “God of Rock” on PS5. A double-elimination competition should result in a top player who takes home the “Teen Gamer” crown. (541-966-0380). Saturday, Feb. 17.

FAMILY DANCE, 5 to 8 p.m., Echo Community Center (upstairs), 20 Bonanza St. Bring the whole family for a night out. See Happenings for details. (541-376-6038). Saturday, Feb. 17.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE, 6 to 9 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center. Girls from kindergarten to eighth grade get a night to dress up and dance with their dad. Enjoy music, drinks and appetizers, gift drawings, the famous chocolate fountain and a photo booth to capture the memories. Tickets: $25 per person. These often sell out; please register online at pendletonparksandrec.com. (541-966-0228). Saturday, Feb. 10.

SUNDAYS

SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 1-2:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (541-276-8100).

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m., Helix Public Library, 119 Columbia St. Bring the whole gang down to the library and enjoy a family movie. Free. (541-457-6130). Sunday, Feb. 25.