Weekend Happenings – Feb. 17-20

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Feb 172012
 

Hello there!

Did you have a long week?  Need a hug?  Come visit our giant stuffed panda Lin Lin.

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Lin Lin with Anne, our Executive Plush Hugger

Then once your hug has refueled you, check out some of these great weekend events:

If bike riding is your thing, check out this weekend’s Kidical Mass happening.  Meet at 6334 N Williams Ave.  for coffee & tea, then ride over to SCRAP for Milk Carton Bird Feeder Making (BYOMC).  Saturday 12pm-4pm.  Details here.

If you’d rather stay indoors, Saturday is Family Day at the Oregon Historical Society.  This month’s family day celebrates Latino Culture.  Don’t miss the new bilingual exhibit created by the Smithsonian, and the pinata at noon!  Details here.

And, if you’re up for a trip, head to McMinnville’s Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum to see John Collins, the Paper Airplane Guy.  At the age of 9, John invented his own plane that flew 150 yards to the other side of a pasture across from his house. From that moment on, he knew that he would be an airplane inventor. Shows on Saturday 11:00 am and 2:30 pm, RSVP suggested. Free with admission. All ages. Event details.

Have an absolutely fantastic weekend!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 9:52 am

Roller Derby Tots

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Feb 152012
 

Hey there everyone!

Did you know Portland has a Jr. Roller Derby team?!  We know, crazy!  If your Friday is open and you’d love to see the Rose City Rosebuds in action, you should totally enter PDX Kids Calendar’s family four pack giveaway, right here.

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See the Rose City Rosebuds this Friday!

And, for more awesome family fun time, pick up a new board game!  Our shelves are overflowing with new games for all ages and interests.   For the tots try out BBQ Blitz – roll the die, then use the provided flippers to build your burger.  If your family is a little bit older, then try the best-selling Story Cubes or Dixit.  Both games engage your family’s imaginations and story building skills.

And, just in:

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Angry Birds Board Game Ages 5+, 19.99

Have a marvelous day!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 6:01 pm

Weekend Happenings Feb. 11 & 12

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Feb 102012
 

Happy Weekend!

Yesterday we shared our hot air balloon display, and today we want to show you our festive DIY Valentine’s Decorations!

 

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Make your own Valentine Wreath!

To make your own you’ll need:

2-5 Feather Boas (depending on the size of boa and hula hoop)

1 Hula Hoop

Ribbon or String or anything else to tie the boa to the hoop

Step 1  Wrap your feather boa around the hula hoop.  Make sure to wrap tight enough that your hula hoop doesn’t show through.

Step 2 When you get to the end of a boa tie it to the hula hoop so it doesn’t unravel.  Repeat steps 1 and 2, as needed.

Step 3 Hang and enjoy!  Then head out to enjoy some of the weekend happenings below!

Weekend Happenings

Agate and Mineral Show at OMSI Saturday and Sunday 9:30-5:30, Free with admission.  Explore the wonders of geology at the 61st annual Agate & Mineral Show. Enjoy a wide array of beautiful cabochons (cut, shaped, and polished rocks) including agate, jasper, and obsidian from the Pacific Northwest.

Take a Family Tour of the Portland Art Museum Sunday 12:30-1:30, free with admission.  Take a tour of the art museum with a docent skilled at engaging visitors of all ages.

Have an absolutely fantastic weekend!!

-Child’s Play

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 Posted by Megan at 9:31 am

Happy Weekend!

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Feb 032012
 

Happy Weekend Everyone!

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Lots of new Jellycat styles! So soft and cuddly!

We’ve got the store bursting with new toys and we’re ready to see all our lovely customers this weekend!  Come check out fun games like Rory’s Story Cubes, Dixit and Nowhere to Go.  Build something with a Pinhole Camera or Contraptions’ Catapult kit.  Or snuggle up with a new Jellycat plush friend, and pick up a First Friends Snuggle Pacifier for your littlest ones.  We also have Angry Birds Slingshots!

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Pigs also available, $7.99

And, a large selection of Playmobil is on sale!  Check it out before it’s gone!

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Playmobil on Sale!

Weekend Happenings Around Town:

Guided Nature Walk at Tyron Creek - Get out and enjoy the sunshine!  Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest, stream and more.  Parents must accompany kids.  Get more info here.

See a Show – Northwest Children’s Theater presents Rapunzel:  Uncut.  Oregon Children’s Theater brings us The Magic School Bus:  Live.  And, Tears of Joy Theater opens it’s newest show Baba Yaga.  Click the show title for ticket and showtime info.

Have an absolutely, no doubt about it, positively FANTASTIC weekend!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 10:49 am

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!

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Feb 012012
 

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday – doesn’t quite have the same ring as Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, but anyway…

Our friends over at PDX Kids Calendar are giving away 3 pairs of tickets to see Monster Jam at the Rose Quarter on February 11 & 12.   Click the link here for details.

And, we’ve got Hot Wheels Monster Jam trucks in stock!  Collect all your favorite trucks, including The Destroyer, Monster Mutt, Spiderman and Grave Digger!  Available in single, double or 4 packs, starting at $5.50.

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Monster Jam!

Have a monsterly fantastic day!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by Megan at 5:20 pm

Weekend Happenings – Jan. 27-29

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Jan 272012
 

How was your week?  We got a few deliveries of new toys, including Magic Moves, a new board game that involves moving and grooving, perfect for a fun packed weekend.  Also, we’ve got some awesome iguanas on display (they’re hanging from the ceiling!)

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Stuffed Animal Iguanas like hanging from the ceiling. It's like flying!

As usual, we’ll be open Friday & Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-5.  Stop by to test out the play tables, check out the newest toys and say hello!  Then check out these other weekend happenings!

All Weekend  Rapunzel–Uncut! performed by Northwest Children’s Theater.

Check out this new twist on the traditional story, complete with a live youth band!  The indie rock musical runs Jan. 27 – Feb. 19.  Click here for more details: http://nwcts.org/content/rapunzel-uncut

FRIDAY  Penny the Puppeteer at the Off Broadway Central Lutheran Church

Our friend Penny the Puppeteer will be performing Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar.  Free coffee, tea and stickers!  Friday at 10:30am.  More details: www.pennypuppets.com

All Weekend  Chinese New Year Festivities at the Lan Su Chinese Garden

Check out lion and dragon dances, lantern making demos, storytimes and more.  See the full schedule of events and ticket info here: http://www.lansugarden.org/events_classes/chinese_new_year#schedule

Have an AWESOME weekend!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by Megan at 9:41 am

Tomorrow – Chinese New Year Celebration!

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Jan 202012
 

Hey there!

Be sure to stop by the store tomorrow between 10 and 1 for our Chinese New Year Celebration!  Crafts, Games, Prizes and Face Painting!  See below for all the fun-filled details!

Have a great weekend!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 11:08 am

DIY: Chinese Paper Lanterns

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Jan 192012
 

Paper Lanterns for Saturday's celebration!

Hello Everyone!

Today we have a great Chinese Paper Lantern Tutorial.  We followed the instructions over at Enchanted Learning to make these great, simple and quick lanterns.  Click the link below to make your own lanterns!

DIY Paper Lanterns from Enchanted Learning

We added a fun Chinese character on each lantern!

 Posted by Megan at 6:27 pm