Kid-Friendly Calendar

Published 5:00 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024

MONDAYS

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

MAKE AND TAKE ART, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts. This free drop-in class gives kids ages 5 to 12 a creative outlet during non-school days. PCA provide the supplies and a snack. (541-278-9201). Mondays, Nov. 11 & Dec. 23.

ART-Y PARTY CLUB, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wallowa Public Library, 201 East 1st St. Kids from 8 to 18 can enjoy a different activity each month, from drawing to painting to paper folding. Kids under 10 need an adult to stay with them. Snacks are provided. (541-886-4265). Fourth Mondays.

AUTUMN ART ADVENTURE, 6 p.m., Umatilla Community Center, 701 Seventh St. Kids of all ages should dress for a mess at this whimsical artistic journey with fun, hands-on crafts that will spark the imagination. Cost: $10 per child. (541-922-3226). Monday, Nov. 18.

TUESDAYS

TEEN JEWELRY, 4 to 5 p.m., Pendle-ton Center for the Arts. This three-session course for teens covers deconstructing, designing and creating jewelry by upcycling. A selection of parts, pieces and beads are available or bring your own. All skill levels welcome. Free; registration required at pendletonarts.org/. (541-278-9201). Tuesdays, Nov. 5 to 19.

CREATE AT THE 906, 4 to 5:30 p.m., 906 Youth Resource Center, 906 6th Street, La Grande. The youth center is open for free crafting for teens, supplies provided, no registration needed. (541-962-1339). Tuesdays, Nov. 5 & Dec. 3.

AFTER SCHOOL CRAFT GROUP, 4 to 5 p.m., Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St. Meet at the Union library for an hour of community-led crafting, full of creative fun. (541-562-5811). First Tuesdays.

TEEN CHEF: PIE-PIE-PIE, 5 to 7 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center Kitchen, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Ages 11-17 will try their hand making an apple or pumpkin pie, then serving a slice to their peers. After judging, a Teen Master Chef will be named. Registration required, call 541-966-0380. Tuesday, Nov. 19.

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.

WEDNESDAYS

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

WHERE SUNSHINE MEETS SCIENCE, 4 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. Children can investigate the properties of color and light at this month’s GO-STEM event, making slime that changes color under ultraviolet light. (541-962-1339). Wednesday, Nov. 13.

TEEN TIE-DYEING, 4 to 5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts. A small variety of dyeable options are offered (socks, bandana, t-shirt) or bring your own piece of clothing to experiment with tie-dyeing techniques. Three-session course is free for teens; registration required at pendletonarts.org/. (541-278-9201). Wednesdays, Nov. 6 to 20.

LEGOBOTICS CLUB, 5 to 7 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Grades 6 to 8 can dive into designing and building Lego robots, no experience needed. Free; registration required, call 541-966-0380. Wednesday, Nov. 6.

CRIME SCENE IN NARNIA, 5 to 7 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center Kitchen, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Teens working in teams try to solve a crime set in the world of Narnia, using detective skills to piece together the clues before time runs out. For ages 12-17; registration required, call 541-966-0380. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

THURSDAYS

TODDLER TAKE OVER, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Hwy. 395. Open space play time where kids 5 and under can bring their trikes and scooters or participate in activities. Parents must remain on site. Drop-in cost is $1 per child. (541-667-5018). Thursdays, Nov. 14, 21 & Dec. 5.

STORYTIME & CRAFT, 10:30 a.m., Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. Bring the littles for a story and some crafting. (541-962-1339).

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. Stories are geared for the under-K crowd. (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).

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, 3:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. Free board gaming event is open to all ages and skill levels. You can also bring other games to play. Call ahead to confirm the group is meeting. (541-962-1339).

FRIDAYS

LIBRARY LEGO DAY, 9 a.m., Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St, Baker City. The last Friday of each month, Legos are dumped out at 9 a.m. and cleaned up at 11:30. Drop by and see what creations you can make. (541-523-6419). Last Fridays.

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).

KIDS MAKE-N-TAKE CRAFTS, 11 a.m. until supplies run out, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Grab a kit and get crafty at home. The theme on 11/8 is fall colors and 11/22 is gifts of gratitude. (541-567-2882). Fridays, Nov. 8 & 22.

ART OUT LOUD, 3 to 5 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. All ages are welcome to learn how to express emotions through art; the first hour’s focus on is younger children. (541-962-1339).

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, 4 to 6 p.m., Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St, Baker City. Teens are invited to join their friends on epic journeys, seeking treasure and battling foes as they become characters they create. (541-523-6419). Fridays, Nov. 1 & 15.

TURKEY DAY BREAKOUT, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Teens can choose a 45-minute session to complete a Thanksgiving-themed breakout box. (541-966-0380). Friday, Nov. 15.

DROP-IN TEEN NIGHT, 6 to 8 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Teens can enjoy hanging out with friends, with pizza and activities like volleyball or video games. This is a free drop-in event and youth 12 to 18 are welcome. (541-276-8100). Every other Friday, Nov. 1, 15 & Dec. 6.

SATURDAYS

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. This special Story Time (in Spanish and English) will include crafts, music and some light snacks. (541-966-0380). Saturday, Nov. 2.

FREE FIRST SATURDAY, all day, Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Stop by the hands-on education station for fun crafts and activities. Free admission. (541-276-0012). First Saturdays.

SUNDAYS

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

OES FALL CONCERT, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave. Oregon East Symphony kicks off their season. See Happenings for details. (541-276-0320). Sunday, Nov. 10.

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