View full sizeRandy L. Rasmussen/The OregonianMembers of the dance group Hara, composed of children ages 7 to 9, perform at a past Portland Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This weekend’s Greek Festival is the 61st.Can you believe the lovely fall weather we’re having? Enjoy it while it lasts! Admission is free to all events listed below.

BATTLE GROUND

Jungle Journey: Oregon Zoo presentation on jungle animals. 2-3 p.m. Saturday.
 
BEAVERTON

Single Moms Dinner: Bring the kids and share a meal with other single moms. 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday. 

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

Fun With Science: Middle and high school students can tour Portland State University’s Chemistry Department and participate in hands-on demonstrations. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

EAST PORTLAND

Saturday Craft Hour: Simple enough for the whole family. Materials provided. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday.

GRESHAM

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The Shark Riddle: Join Portland-based wildlife filmmakers Laura Sams and Robert Sams for a screening of their children’s film “The Shark Riddle,” followed by children’s activities. 2-3 p.m. Saturday.

HAPPY VALLEY

Dark Horse Comics Writers: Jeremy Barlow, Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and Paul Gulacy celebrate “Star Wars Reads Day.” Listen to a panel discussion, have comics signed and visit with “Star Wars” characters. 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnes Noble Clackamas Town Center.

HILLSBORO

Presto the Magician: Two shows for ages 2-6 and their families: 10 and 11 a.m. Saturday.

LEGO My Library: Drop in to play with Duplo blocks for kids ages 3-5 and Legos for kids ages 6 and up. 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday.
 
HOOD RIVER

View full sizeMelinda ThompsonRasmussen Farms in Hood River offers a pumpkin patch along with its annual Pumpkin Funland.
Pumpkin Funland: Decorated pumpkin displays, corn maze, more. Saturday-Sunday.

LONGVIEW

Fall Youth Program — Pyramid Exploration: Librarian Jan Hanson just returned from the Yucatan and will guide kids and families through the ancient Mayan pyramids. 3-4 p.m. Saturday.

NORTH PORTLAND

Batunia the Bat: Musical puppet show features nighttime creatures. 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday.

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center 100th Birthday Party: Free cupcakes, entertainment, LifeFlight helicopter visit, ambulance display, more. 1-4 p.m. Saturday.

Portland Youth Spelling Bee: Kids ages 5-18 are welcome. Winners take home fun prizes, and every speller gets a treat. Sign-ups start at 12:45 p.m. Saturday; spelling starts at 1.

St. Johns Oktoberfest: Live music, arts and crafts booths and games for adults and kids. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday.

NORTHEAST PORTLAND

Portland Greek Festival: Music, dance, and more. Saturday-Sunday.

OREGON CITY

Pet Shop 30th Anniversary: Open house features a reptile and small animal exhibit, a drawing for a free puppy, more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Animal House Pet Shop, Danielson Hilltop Mall, 358 Warner Milne Road.

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND

Spooky Science: Mad Science presentation features melting goo, floating objects and more. Best for ages 5 to 12. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Saturday at Capitol Hill Library.
 
TIGARD

View full sizeAssociated PressUse the phonics, Luke: Tigard “Star Wars” fans can hit the library for “Star Wars Reads Day” this weekend.
First Annual National Star Wars Reads Day: Crafts, treats, trivia — come in costume. First grade and up. 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

TUALATIN

Teen Wii: See who’s the best at bowling, Mario Kart, Super Mario and more. 1-5 p.m. Saturday.

VANCOUVER

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party: Trivia, games, crafts, drawing for a copy of the newest book in the series. 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

Old Apple Tree Festival: Celebrating the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest at 186 years young. Live music, children’s activities, apple-cider pressing, scarecrow contest, more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

VERNONIA

Vernonia Salmon Festival: Archery, crafts, live music, pumpkin carving, scarecrow stuffing, gigantic salmon, spawning salmon, more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
 
WELCHES

View full sizeThe OregonianSalmon are being celebrated in festivals in Vernonia and Welches this weekend.
Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom and Bigfoot Festival: Featuring a sasquatch talk, presentations and a Bigfoot exhibit, Native American storytelling, a flute fest, folk music, arts, crafts, exhibits on salmon and wild mushrooms, Native American stories, a Native American salmon bake, salmon habitat walks and scarecrow-making contests. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

WEST LINN

Family Storytime: For ages 0-6. Includes songs and a craft. 1 p.m. Saturday.
 
WILSONVILLE

Beauty the Bridge I-5 Interchange Dedication: Celebrating art project involving more than 1,000 students from Wilsonville public schools. Cupcakes to the first 500 children to attend. Noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday.