This weekend is all about moms. Whether the special mom in your life loves to go to the theater, indulge in delectable bites or cruise around Portland’s waterways, there’s something fun and exciting to do with her (or dad…while you give dear mom a break)! Gather the kids and get ready to celebrate. We’ve got all of the best family events and outings rounded up for you below.
Miss Delta Mother’s Day Brunch
Enjoy a little southern comfort food from this cool joint. Brunch and dinner include beloved dishes like biscuits and gravy, a southern stack featuring a buttermilk biscuit with fried chicken, chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak, catfish, meatloaf…and don’t forget a side of fried pickles. There’s even a kid’s menu for young ones who like to keep it simple. They’ll appreciate the grilled cheese and cheese burger. Event Details.
Twelfth Night
For the first time, the YPs at OCT take on the challenge of classical Shakespeare in a 90-minute adaptation of one of his most famous comedies! Don’t miss this romantic and raucous tale of twins separated, mistaken identities, and complicated love triangles… all performed by only six actors! Event Details.
Community Art Day
CREATE Community is bringing people together to connect and create at Community Art Day! Community Art Day is a free public event. Collaborative, solo and kid project spaces! Learn a new skill and create something for yourself and / or your sweetie in Teela Golden’s Heartfelt(ing) workshop! Event Details.
Last Stop on Market Street
CJ and his Nana journey through familiar territory: their own neighborhood. CJ would rather be anywhere else, but from their seats on the Number 5 bus, Nana helps CJ realize that looks can be deceiving, everyone has a story to share, and that beauty can be found anywhere…if you know how to look for it. Event Details.
Hollywood Farmer’s Market
Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts as many as 50 vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty! In addition to all the great foods, you can come to HFM and enjoy a series of events and activities throughout the season. Event Details.
PSU Farmers Market
The campus of Portland State University on the South Park Blocks provides a picturesque backdrop for Portland Farmers Market’s year-round flagship market. Farmers and artisan food producers fill 140 stall spaces with the bounty of our region. Event Details.
Portland Spirit Mother’s Day Cruise
Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with a brunch or dinner cruise. Enjoy delicious food on board, take in the beautiful views and make memories that mom will treasure forever. Choose from Brunch or Dinner Cruises on the Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Make it a day she will never forget. The brunch cruise includes a 2-hour cruise, our delicious Northwest brunch, dessert, champagne, orange juice, sparkling cider, coffee, hot tea, narration on outer decks, live piano and service gratuity. Dinner Includes a 2.5-hour cruise with dazzling river views of the skyline, fresh baked bread, salad, choice of entrée selected on board, house dessert, private candlelit table and live piano. Event Details.
Kids Skate
The weekend starts with family fun at a special session just for kids 10 and younger and their families to experience our Roller Rink at their own pace! Session admission includes a 15-minute group lesson taught by our USA Roller Sports certified instructors concentrating on getting new skaters rolling and comfortable on their skates.
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