Kid-Friendly Calendar
Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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MONDAYS
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youngsters welcome. (541-376-6038).
YOUTH CREATIVE SCIENCE, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Combining science and art is a lot of fun. Using different supplies, tools, and brain power, students will learn scientific concepts through hands-on creative projects. Snacks provided. Cost: $5 per drop-in class. (541-278-9201). Mondays, June 3, 10 & 17.
HANDS-ON MESSY ART, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Combining science and art is a lot of fun. Expect some messy hands-on fun. First session is shaving cream art, second session is giant bubble making. Wear suitable clothes or a provided apron. Cost: $5 per drop-in class. (541-278-9201). Mondays, June 17 & 24.
FAMILY STEM CLASSES, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Meet in the Foundation Room for some collaborative STEM activities. See Happenings for details. Free; registration required. (541-276-8100). Mondays, June 24 through Aug. 12.
TUESDAYS
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Helix Library, 119 Columbia St. Preschoolers are invited for a story read by their favorite librarian. (541-457-6130).
TEEN LEGO PRINT MAKING, 4-5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Teens can try the timeless art of printmaking, creating custom designs and patterns using Lego blocks. Two-session course is free for teens, but please register at pendletonarts.org/classes/. Also offered for youth on Mondays. (541-278-9201). Tuesdays, June 4 & 11.
STEAM GAMES: AERODYNAMICS, 4:30-6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Players, age 8 to 12, will learn about the science of aerodynamics by testing out different types of paper planes, building stomp rockets, and learn how flowers use it to disperse their seeds.(541-966-0380). Tuesday, June 25.
COLORING CREA-TEA-VITY, 5-6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. It’s teatime for teens! See Happenings for details. (541-567-2882). Tuesday, June 18.
WEDNESDAYS
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Adams Public Library, 190 Main St. Preschoolers are welcome. (541-566-9380).
THURSDAYS
ENDANGERED ANIMALS SCAVENGER HUNT, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. K-5 youngsters can learn fun facts about endangered species while tracking them down in the library. (541-567-2882). Thursday, June 20.
SCAVENGER HUNT, all day, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Teens from sixth to 12th grade can drop by during the day to hunt for clues throughout the library. (541-567-2882). Thursday, June 27.
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 SW Eighth Ave. Stories are geared for preschoolers. (541-938-8247).
FAMILY VIDEO GAME NIGHT, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Compete with other families on three gaming stations: Just Dance Battle, Mario Kart and the Gods of Rock. The family with the highest score wins the title and takes home a prize. No registration required. (541-966-0380). Thursday, June 6.
FRIDAYS
OLD IRON SHOW, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Roy Raley Park, Pendleton. Summer has arrived when the antique tractors and cars roll in, with wheezing, clanking, popping steam engines of days past. Bring the kids for a free history lesson. This year a BBQ food cart will be on-site. (541-276-0012). Friday, June 7.
FIRST FRIDAY, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331 near Wildhorse Resort & Casino), Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-429-7700). First 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).
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).
MOVIE & POPCORN, 2:45 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Bring the family and enjoy a PG movie matinee and some popcorn. Call ahead for this month’s movie title. (541-567-2882). Friday, June 13.
ANIMAL HABITAT GAME, 1-2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Kids in grades K-5 are invited to put on your thinking caps for an interactive game exploring the different habitats of animals. (541-567-2882). Friday, June 28.
STEAM FUN, 1 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).
UMATILLA LANDING DAYS, 5-11 p.m., Umatilla Marina. Vendors, music and carnival. See Happenings for details. Free. (541-922-3226). Friday, June 21.
SATURDAYS
OLD IRON SHOW, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Roy Raley Park, Pendleton. See listing for Friday, June 7. (541-276-0012). Saturday, June 8.
LEGO PARTY, 10 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Time to start your summer reading. See Happenings for details. (541-966-0380). Saturday, June 1.
UMATILLA LANDING DAYS, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Umatilla Marina. Food carts, live music, a car show and fireworks. See Happenings for details. Free. (541-922-3226). Saturday, June 22.
BUCKLE SERIES PLAY DAY, 10 a.m., USR Arena, 81907 N Hwy 395, Hermiston. The Umatilla Sage Riders host these play day competitions in several age categories from 10 to adult. Spectators are welcome (no cost) for barrel, pole and stake races. Members can sign up at 9 a.m. to compete for a fee. (541-571-6606). Saturdays, June 29, July 27 and Aug. 24.
ARTISAN MARKET, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Come support the county’s talented artisans and crafters who will be selling their wares. (541-276-0012). Saturday, June 29.
TAKE ‘N’ MAKE KIDS CRAFT, 11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Swing by and grab the supplies you need to make an under-water seascape sun-catcher. (541-567-2882). Saturday, June 22.
ARTISTIC TWIST HIGH TEA, 1-2:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Enjoy high tea with art on the side. See Happenings for details. (541-278-9201). Saturday, June 8.
MOTHER DAUGHTER DANCE, 6-8 p.m., Sunridge Middle School Gym, 700 SW Runnion Ave., Pendleton. This year’s event will glow. See Happenings for details. Cost: $20 per person. (541-966-0228). Saturday, June 8.
SUNDAYS
OLD IRON SHOW, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Roy Raley Park, Pendleton. See listing for Friday, June 7. (541-276-0012). Sunday, June 9.
ART IN THE PARK, 10:30 to noon, Rotary shelter, Community Park. Pendleton Center for the Arts hosts three events for kids up to age 12 to create art in the great outdoors, inspired by nature. Kids under 8 must bring a parent. Cost: $10 per class or $25 for all three. (541-278-9201). Sundays, June 23, July 21, & Aug. 18.
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).