Get Out & Play! February Events

Through Feb 19

Dragons Love Tacos at OCT

The mind-blowing, earth-shattering, tantalizing secrets of dragons REVEALED! When Mom runs down the street to pick up dinner, a boy and his faithful dog Leroy encounter a quartet of dancing dragons. Each one has its own unique style and personality, but they all have one thing in common: they’re hungry! This hilarious, dance-filled journey into the field of Dragonology is equal parts ridiculous and delicious, and has all the ingredients for a fantastic time! Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm and Sundays at 11am and 2pm, $22-$45 octc.org/dragons-love-tacos

Feb 5 Evening Lantern Viewing at Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with several evenings of traditional lantern viewing evenings, when the garden glows with hanging red lanterns illuminating sweeping roof lines and the Lake Zither reflects the lights of large-scale floating lantern sculptures.The lantern viewing evenings at Lan Su was inspired by the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xian Jie, as part of Lunar New Year traditions. 5pm and 7pm, $0-$45 lansugarden.org

Feb 5 $2 Day at OMSI

OMSI’s most popular financial access program. Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Plus, enjoy significant discounts on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine. omsi.edu

Feb 7

Music with Mr. Hoo at The Wiggle Room

Mr. Hoo is back at The Wiggle Room. Have you been to Portland’s best indoor play gym? This is the perfect time to come check it out. The show is included with full day admission, which is just $12 per child ($8 for wobblers).

musicwithmrhoo.com

Feb 11

Aaron Nigel Smith at Walters Cultural Arts Center

Grammy-nominated and Billboard #1 musician Aaron Nigel Smith will have the whole family grooving along to his original blend of reggae and roots. Promoting peace, unity, and community through his songs, everyone—from infants and toddlers to adults and seniors—will be on their feet, moving to the rhythm and dancing to the beat in this special afternoon matinee. 2-3:30pm, $8-$10 hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/ departments/parks-recreation/ facilities-rentals/walters-culturalarts-center/performance-series

Feb 11 Nii Ardey Allotey and Ekome at Sherwood Center for the Arts

Celebrate Black History Month with guest artists Nii Ardey Allotey and Ekome. The Sherwood Center for the Arts presents the 8th Annual Family Matinee Series! This favorite tradition brings unique cultural experiences to the Arts Center to enrich the Sherwood community. Explore a diverse and highly entertaining season of performances from all around the world. 2pm, $5 sherwoodcenterforthearts.org

Feb 14

Story Time with Olive & Dingo at Uplifted Boutique and Makers Market

Olive and Dingo are local joy bringers and are wonderfully silly! Join them for a weekly rockin’ kiddo and family show: Story Time, where they sing their dreams, wiggle, and perform delightful and wild stories for kids. The show is in the “Good Medicine Theatre” connected to the Uplifted Boutique. Come through the gate to the theater space! Olive and Dingo will let you in when you arrive. 10:30am, $5 cli.re/29719-story-time-with-olive dingo

Feb 16

Music Exploration with Zazzy Zoe at Hammer + Jacks

During these interactive music sessions, participants will be exposed to and begin to learn and practice simple fundamentals of music, all while having a blast singing and/or acting out silly and interesting songs that are often accompanied by musical paraphernalia like shaker eggs, dancing scarves, and drums. Making music fun sets the stage for a life-long love and understanding of music, and that’s just what Zazzy Zoe facilitates! Class is geared toward toddler and preschool-age children but all ages are welcome. 10:30-11:10am, $7-$15 hammerandjacks.com

Feb 17

Indoor Playpark at Sellwood Community

Bikes, trikes, balls and more! Bring the littles (ages 2-5) to run wild in our gym on those cool and rainy Portland mornings. We’ve got all the most fun riding toys, slides, gym mats and more! Sip your coffee on the bench with friends and neighbors while the kids get their wiggles out. A great way to meet other parents and make new friends! 10:15am-12:15pm, M-F; $6 (Wednesdays are free!) sellwoodcommunityhouse.org

Feb 17 Glow Skate at Oaks Park Roller Rink

Friday night fun returns from summer break! Skate under our fabulous disco lights all night long, join in a black-out skate, and get a FREE glow stick with paid admission!Glow Skate takes place monthly OCT-MAY on the 3rd Friday during the 7-10:30 PM Open Skate Session. $12 oakspark.com/specials