Free weekend family fun: 41 events from Aloha to Wilsonville and ...

Here's hoping the rain doesn't come down too hard for the outdoor events this weekend. And drive carefully -- roads are especially slick during the first rain after a long dry spell.

Admission is free to all events listed below.

ALOHA

Young Author Bash: Featured authors include Daniel Marks, who writes young adult horror and fantasy, and Gretchen McNeil, who writes YA horror/paranormal/suspense. 7 p.m. Saturday.
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BATTLE GROUND

Showtime Movie Matinee: Enjoy Matt Damon as a father who moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo. 3-5 p.m. Saturday.

BEAVERTON

Brick Builders: Ages 3-5 can play with Duplo blocks and ages 6-11 can play with Legos. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Cedar Mill Cider Festival: See how pioneers made cider and taste the results. Also live music, craft booths, local history, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation Rec Mobile. 1-4 p.m. Sunday.?

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

Kids Storytime: This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen. 11 a.m. Saturday at Powell's Books.

EAST PORTLAND

Saturday Craft Hour: Simple crafts for the entire family. All materials will be provided. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday.?

FOREST GROVE

Early Childhood Discovery Time: Interactive play and reading for adults with children 18 months through 6 years. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Forest Grove Library.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue Open House: Fire station tours, fire engine rides, equipment demonstration, more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1919 Ash St.

GRESHAM/SHERWOOD/WOODBURN

Kids Bulb Day: Kids plant tulip bulbs while learning basic gardening skills. 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Registration required.?

HAPPY VALLEY

Harry Potter Halloween Party and Costume Contest: Also featuring a scavenger hunt. For ages 7-16. 7 p.m. Saturday. Barnes & Noble at Clackamas Town Center.

HILLSBORO

Recycled Race Track Rally: Design and build race track out of recycled materials (provided). For ages 5-12. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday.

LAKE OSWEGO

Aaron Nigel Smith: CD release party for "Welcome to the Village," originals and covers for children. Noon Saturday, Lakeshore Learning, 16901 S.W. 65th Ave.

Magic Show: Featuring award-winning magician Alexander, Master of Marvels. 11 a.m. Saturday.?

LINCOLN CITY

Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival: Includes kids' kitemaking workshop, kiteboarding demonstration, kids parade, night fly with lighted kites and music. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

LONG BEACH

One Sky, One World Kite Festival: Includes kite making and kite flying lessons. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

MILWAUKIE

Arts and Crafts: Ages 5 and older do a project with an autumn theme. 2 p.m. Saturday.

MOLALLA

Molalla Apple Festival: Apple treats, live music, living history demonstrations, historic homes tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

NORTH PORTLAND

Chess Club for Children and Teens: Beginning, intermediate and advanced players are welcome. Registration required. 10:30-11:30 a.m.?

Felted Sugar Skulls: Join artist Dawn Grunwald in creating a felt sugar skull pin or backpack charm to celebrate Day of the Dead. Bring sharp scissors if you have them. Best for middle and high school students. 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

Mask Exploration: Join artist Sarah Ferguson in creating bright, colorful masks using recycled and found objects. All materials provided. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

Quizissippi Jr. Family Trivia: Questions focusing on games, toys, movies and more. 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Spooky Science: Mad Science presents melting goo, floating objects and more. Best for ages 5-12. 3-3:45 p.m. Saturday.?

NORTHEAST PORTLAND

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Character Invention!: Join author and illustrator Addie Boswell in discovering how to design a character and then invent your own simple characters. Best for ages 5-10. 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

Christopher Healy: The author of "The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom" visits Green Bean Books for a reading. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Kennedy School 15th Birthday Celebration: Family-friendly live music, kids' silliness, more. 2-10 p.m. Saturday.

OREGON CITY

Teen Book Swap: Kids in grades 6 to 12 can bring unwanted books, DVDs, video games and CDs to trade. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday at Oregon City Library.

McLoughlin Open House: Stroll through the historic house once owned by Oregon pioneer John McLoughlin and talk with costumed interpreters about what life was like during the mid-19th century. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

OREGON CITY/WEST LINN

Willamette Falls Festival: Interactive sculpture project, art and heritage walks, live music, Native American First Fish demonstration, geocaching, family bike pedal and fun run, parade, ceremonial reopening of the Arch Bridge between Oregon City and West Linn. Saturday.

RIDGEFIELD

Birdfest Nature Festival: Includes Audubon Guided Family Bird Walks at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, bird display from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, family activities tent, GeoAdventures from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, more.

Chestnut Festival: Sample hot roasted chestnuts, see how harvesting is done and learn about growing the crop. Garden maze for children. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

SW Washington Arabians Halloween Open Horse Show: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Clark County Event Center.

SHERWOOD

26th Annual Great Onion Festival: Onion-rolling contest, dance and vocal performances, onion eating contest, mini-pumpkin decorating, magic show, more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

ROCK CREEK

Family Day Diwali Celebration: The Indian celebration of light at the Washington County Museum includes sand painting, dance workshops (10:30 a.m. and noon) and other fun craft activities. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND

Portland Nursery's 25th Annual Apple Tasting: Includes free samples of apples and pears, live music, kids' events. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

"Safety Saturday" at the Historic Belmont Firehouse: Check out the exhibits on fire safety. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND

Saturday Guided Nature Hike: Join a park naturalist to explore Tryon Creek State Natural Area. This week's topic: Stories about Stumps. Parents must accompany kids. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday.
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TIGARD

Tigard Triangle Smiles Open House: Disc jockey, bounce house, complimentary hot dogs and root-beer floats, face-painting and toothbrush giveaways. Noon-3 p.m. Saturday.
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TUALATIN

Teen Wii: Bowling, Mario Kart, Super Mario and more. 1-5 p.m. Saturday.

VANCOUVER

Dogtoberfest: Lure coursing, doggie contests, raffles, prizes, give-aways, more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Second Saturday at the Water Center: Urban wildlife. Includes hands-on activities. 1-3 p.m. Saturday.?

WILSONVILLE

Fall Harvest Fest: Features costume contest and parade for kids and pets (1:30 p.m.), pumpkin decorating, horse and wagon rides. 1-3 p.m. Saturday.

Source: http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/2012/10/free_weekend_family_fun_34_eve.html

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