Weekend fun: 33 free family events, including puppet shows, Native ...

Admission is free for all events listed below. Got an event you'd like to submit? Send information to omamas@oregonian.com.

Note: All local libraries are closed Sunday in observance of Veterans Day. For a list of Veterans Day observances, go to bitly.com/SxFKQm.

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.

Nature Day in the Park -- Summercrest Park: Learn about beavers and other local wildlife species. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.?

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

John Skewes: Disney artist and creator of the award-winning Larry Gets Lost series reads "Larry Gets Lost in Portland." 11 a.m. Saturday, Powell's City of Books.

Perfectly Playful Paper Puppets: With artist and teacher Judith Hankin. 2-3 p.m. Saturday.?

GARDEN HOME

2012 Fall Taekwondo Friendship Open: All ages; participation is open to the public (admission/spectators free; participation costs $35). 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
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HAPPY VALLEY

American Girl Club: Stories, books, kits and refreshments. 3 p.m. Sunday.?

Book Fair for Milwaukie High School: Includes free student performances and presentations. Noon Saturday.

Visit Santa: At Clackamas Town Center: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Santa takes breaks 1-2 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday.

LAKE OSWEGO

JuggleMania: Featuring acclaimed juggler and acrobat Rhys Thomas. 11 a.m. Saturday.?

LINCOLN CITY

Native American Heritage Festival: Includes food samples, a historical exhibit, make-and-take art projects. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday.

MILWAUKIE

Arts and Crafts: Ages 5 and older create projects with a fall-season theme. 2 p.m. Saturday.?

NORTH PLAINS

"Alice in Mathland": 1-2 p.m. Saturday.
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NORTH PORTLAND

The Snowflake Man: Sarah Frechette, of Puppetkabob, performs. 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday.

NORTHEAST PORTLAND

Clothespin Creature Station: Craft tiny storybook critters. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Copper Wire Gifts: Artist Kathy Karbo will show you how to create one-of-a-kind sculptures, 2-4 p.m. Saturday.?

Nikki McClure: Author reads from her new children's book, "Apple" (which got a New York Times blurb).?

Siren Nation Arts and Crafts Show: 40 art and craft sellers from the Pacific Northwest and free workshops. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Visit Santa: Lloyd Center, first level in front of Nordstrom. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Santa takes a break 1-2 p.m. and 5:15-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-3 p.m. Sunday.

NORTHWEST PORTLAND

Crafty Underdog: Local artisan and crafter fair that includes kids' table. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Star Wars: Character appearances, photo ops, activities, prizes and more to benefit Chapman School. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

OREGON CITY

Victorian Handcraft Demonstrations: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday.
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RIDGEFIELD

CCG "Collectible Card Game" Battles: For teens and tweens. 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave.

There be Pirates: Things to make, games to play, stories to hear, and treasure to find. 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave.

ROCK CREEK

"Waiting for Goldilocks": Meet the Goldilocks you never knew in the storybooks. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Canned food donation requested for admission.
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SHERWOOD

Lego Robotics Demonstration: Recommended for kids in grades 3-5. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND

Portland Oregon Paper Shapers: Origami for teens and adults. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday.?

Raven Steals the Sun: Based on a Native American tale and performed by Tears of Joy Theatre. 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday.?

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND

"Dark & Light": Launch party for new baby board book by local writer Shasta Kearns Moore.?

"Midsummer Night's Dream" Open Rehearsal: Ballet production. 3-4 p.m. Saturday.

The Reluctant Dragon: Join Dragon Theater for a puppet show. 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday.

TIGARD

Every Child Ready to Read-Fun for Parents and Children Workshop: For ages 2-5. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday.
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VANCOUVER

Family Movie Series: The misadventures of young grade-schooler Ramona Quimby. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Three Creeks Community Library800-C NE Tenney Rd.

Second Saturday at the Water Center: Observe American Indian Heritage Month with hands-on crafts and activities. 1-3 p.m. Saturday.?

- Amy Wang; on Twitter

Source: http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/2012/11/weekend_fun_33_free_family_eve.html

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