Kid-Friendly Calendar
Published 10:00 am Friday, March 1, 2024
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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).
MAKE A PIÑATA!, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. This three-session course guides children, age 6 through 12, through the process of designing and creating their own piñata. Cost: $20/members, $25 non-members; all materials provided. To register, visit pendletonarts.org/classes/. (541-278-9201). Mondays, March 4, 11 and 18.
TUESDAYS
STORY TIME & LAMB VISIT, 10:30 a.m., Helix Library, 119 Columbia St. Preschoolers will get a story and special visit from a woolly friend. (541-457-6130). Tuesday, March 5.
TEEN CLAY, 4-5:30 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.
STEAM GAMES, 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. This new program for children ages 8 to 12 children teaches STEAM skills through games and group activities. This month: March Mathness. (541-966-0380). Tuesday, March 26.
TEEN ANIME CLUB, 5-6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Teens are invited to discuss all things anime and manga! (541-567-2882). Third Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAYS
TODDLER TAKE OVER, 9-10:30 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Bring your littles down for a spin in a designated indoor riding area. Cost: $1 per child. (541-667-5018). Wednesday, March 13.
TOT TIME, 10-11 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).
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY, noon to 3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Spread a little kindness and love in honor of Mr. Rogers, by creating some beautiful art for your own neighborhood. (541-567-2882). Wednesday, March 20.
LEGO CLUB, 4-5 p.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Kids age 5 and up can get creative and construct whatever they can imagine out of Lego blocks. (541-449-1254). First Wednesdays.
STEAM NIGHT, 5 p.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. These activities for kids let them exercise their mental muscles and learn a few things, too. (541-449-1254). Wednesdays, March 13, 20 and 27.
THURSDAYS
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. Stories are geared for preschoolers. (541-938-8247).
MINECRAFT WORLD BUILD, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Parents: enjoy a fun collaboration with your kids of any age by building your choice of structures, from caves to villages. All supplies provided to fit group size. Registration required; call 541-966-0380. Thursday, March 28.
TEEN PAINT NIGHT, 6 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. Teens, grab a brush and get creative. This month’s theme is “Spring Chick.” Free, but reservations required; call 541-376-6038. Thursday, March 21.
PAPIER-MÂCHÉ MAKING, 6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. 6th to 12th graders can let their imaginations run wild, as they learn to mold and shape artistic sculptures. All materials provided. (541-567-2882). Thursday, March 28.
FRIDAYS
BABYSITTING BASICS 101, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center, Conference Center, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston. Babysitters, age 10 to 15 will learn childcare techniques, things to expect, basic first aid and infant CPR. Class fee: $60, includes lunch and materials. Registration required, call 541-667-3509. Friday, March 29.
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).
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). Friday, March 8.
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).
WORLD WATER DAY, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Students from third to eighth grade are invited to stop by to learn about worldwide water issues and see a demonstration on the importance of water in our lives. (541-567-2882). Friday, March 22.
ART ACTIVITIES, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youngsters are welcome. This month’s projects are Fruit Loop sand art (3/8), Finger painting (3/15), Boat STEM activity (3/22) and Easter Egg sun catchers (3/29). (541-376-6038). Fridays in March.
DROP-IN TEEN NIGHT, 6-8 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave. Teens and tweens from 12 to 18, can enjoy a free night out with friends, pizza, games and more. (541-966-0228.) Fridays, March 8 and 22.
KIDS BINGO, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Umatilla City Hall Council Chamber Room, 700 Sixth St. Kids bingo nights are now a regular event. Prizes go home with every winner. Entry is $5 per child; register online at www.umatilla-city.org/parksrec/. (541-922-3226). Friday, March 22.
SATURDAYS
ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY, 9 a.m., Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415 S. Highway 395. Hermiston Rotary and Parks and Recreation will give away hundreds of bare root seedling trees, including Red Maple, Hackberry, Bradford Pear and others. Bring the family, then get planting. First come-first served, until supplies run out. (541-667-5018). Saturday, April 6.
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, 11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. ALTRUSA sponsors this fun story time, with a special guest reader. A free book and snack will be provided to each child in attendance. (541-966-0380). Saturday, March 9.
TEEN GAMER DELUXE TOURNEY, 2 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Teens can compete for “Gaming Champion” in a double-elimination contest on Street Fighter 6 and Mario Kart. No registration needed. (541-966-0380). Saturday, March 23.
SPRING BREAK FUN DAY, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Umatilla Marina Park. Wrap up Spring Break week with a special Fun Day. Activities offered for kids of all ages, including an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house. (541-922-3226, x121). Saturday, March 30.
WILDHORSE FIREWORKS SHOW, 8 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Mission. Arrive early for this popular local fireworks display. Park in the designated lot, then tune into 104.1 FM for the tribe’s fireworks pyromusical. Free. (800-654-9453). Saturday, March 9.
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).