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News and Events
Toddler Open Gym: Every Friday morning from 9AM-9:45AM at Riverside Gymnastics in The Dalles (2221 River Road, near the Windseeker). Cost: $5. Kids will enjoy obstacle courses, trampoline, the pit, a big parachute, music and more. Call 541-993-8625 for more information. - Every Friday
Bookmobile: (From Fort Vanc. Reg. Library) When: 11:45AM-3PM on Wednesday, January 30th. Where: Dallesport School. - 1/30
Mid Columbia Juried Art Exhibit: The Dalles Art Center sponsors this event for local Middle School and H.S. Students. The exhibit will run 2/5/13 through 3/2/13. Entries will be accepted 1/29 through 2/2. Only one entry per student will be accepted. Students must reside and attend a local mid Columbia school. Entries must be the students own work. Flat work must be neatly presented and "hook" ready. All sculptures and 3-D art must be able to be displayed on a pedestal. Entry forms can be found at The Dalles Art Center, any local Middle/High School, or online at http://www.thedallesartcenter.org. A closing reception will take place at TDAC (220 East 4th St., The Dalles) on Saturday, March 2nd from 2PM-4PM. Cash awards will be presented for best of show, judges' choice and people's choice. Special thanks to Ernie's Locks and Keys and Kiwanis for sponsoring this great event! Questions? Call 541-296-4759 - 1/29 through 2/2
Free Saturday Family Movie: Come enjoy "Madagascar" sponsored by YouthThink, who will be collecting canned food donations. When: Saturday, January 26th at 10AM (Doors open at 9:15AM). Where: Columbia Cinemas (2727 West 7th St. The Dalles). - 1/26
Free Saturday Family Movie: Come enjoy "Mirror Mirror" sponsored by YouthThink, who will be collecting canned food donations. When: Saturday, January 19th at 10AM (Doors open at 9:15AM). Where: Columbia Cinemas (The Dalles). - 1/19
Bookmobile: (From Fort Vanc. Reg. Library) When: 11:45AM-3PM on Wednesday, January 16th. Where: Dallesport School. - 1/16
Free Saturday Family Movie: Come enjoy "Happy Feet Two" sponsored by YouthThink, who will be collecting canned food donations. When: Saturday, January 12th at 10AM (Doors open at 9:15AM). Where: Columbia Cinemas (TD). - 1/12
Free Saturday Family Movie: (Sponsored by YouthThink - Please bring a canned food donation) "Dolphin Tale" When: Saturday, January 5th at 10AM. Where: Columbia Cinemas (The Dalles). - 1/5
Kids in Motion: A run, bike and skate fest for kids ages 2+ to raise funds for Spokes' Park in White Salmon, WA. When: Saturday, August 18th from 3:30-6PM. Where: Daubenspcik Park, Bingen, WA. - 8/18
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Contest: See the GorgeConnection Sports Section for more info! - 8/16
AYSO British Soccer Camp: For kids ages 4-14. Get all the details in the GorgeConnection Sports section! - 8/6 through 8/10
Kids Day at Multnomah Falls: When: Saturday, August 4th from 10AM-4PM. Cost: FREE. Call Nicole at 503-695-2372 ext. 5 for more info. - 8/4
River Pirate Expedition: Parks and Rec puts on this cool adventure for kids 5 and older. When: Thursday, August 2nd from 9AM-1PM. Cost: $15. - 8/2
Weird World of Science Camp: When: Tuesday July 31st through Friday, August 3rd from 9AM-Noon. Where: Discovery Center (The Dalles). Call 541-296-8600 ext. 204 for more information. - 7/31 through 8/3
Magic and Ventriloquism: (For ages 6-12). When: Tuesday, July 31st from 2-3PM. Where: The Dalles Library. Call 541-296-2815 for more info. - 7/31
Geocashing Workshop: When: Friday, July 27th from 9:30-11AM. Where: Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District. Cost: $5 per registered family. Call 541-296-9533 to register. - 7/27
The Dalles Wahtonka Youth Football Camp: See our Sports section for full details! - 7/23 through 7/27
Teen Summer Reading Program: Glowing Jewelry (Ages 13-18). When: Thursday, July 26th from 2-3PM. Where: The Dalles Library. Call 541-296-2815 for more information. - 7/26
Camp Meadowlark: Outdoor Education: Kids ages 8-12 will track wild animals, dissect an owl pellet and learn which plants are consumable for eating. Kids will also learn the importance of green spaces within our community. This is a great opportunity for those with interest in science, art and adventure! When: Monday, July 23rd through Friday July 27th from 9AM-Noon. Where: Riverfront Park, The Dalles. Cost: $40. - 7/23 through 7/27
Summer Activity Program: "Motion Magic" for ages 6-12. When: Tuesday, July 24th from 2-3PM. Where: Wasco County Library. - 7/24
Fort Dalles Days Pro Rodeo Parade: There'll be tons of candy thrown! When: Saturday, July 21st at 10AM. Where: Downtown The Dalles. - 7/21
Pioneer Camp: For kids grades 3-6. When: Thursday and Friday July 19th and 20th. Where: Fort Dalles Museum. Pre-registration is required! Please call Lynette at 541-296-5494. - 7/19 and 7/20
Movies in the Park: HUGE thanks to The Port of Cascade Locks and Hood River Co. Commission on Children and Families for this great FREE event! The first movie night will be on Friday, July 20th featuring "Despicable Me" (Rated PG, 95 Mins.) Movies start at dusk! Blankets and (low) folding chairs are welcome! Where: Marine Park, Cascade Locks, Oregon. - 7/20
Summer Activity Program: Boat crafting! This event is for kids ages 6-12. When: Tuesday, July 17th from 2-3PM. Where: The Dalles Library. Call 541-296-2231 for more info! - 7/16
25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee: When: Thursday, July 12th through Saturday, July 14th at 7:30PM. Where: 215 Cascade Avenue, Hood River. Call 541-387-8877 ext. 117 for more info! - 7/12 through 7/14
Cherry Bomb Dodgeball Tournament: See our Gorge Events page for more info. - 4/21
Music at the Library: Victor Johnson plays music for kids and families. Where: Sherman Co. Library (65912 High School Loop Moro, Oregon 97039). When: Saturday, April 14th at 11AM. - 4/14
Grass Valley 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Magic Show: Where: Grass Valley City Park. When: Saturday, March 31st from 10AM-Noon. 541-333-2434. - 3/31
"A Day at the Museum" A winter workshop for kids. Where: Discover Center. When: Friday, March 30th from 9AM-3PM. Call 541-296-8600 ext. 215 for more info! - 3/30
Spring Break Story Time at Bonneville Dam: Dam Workers read stories to the kids about the environment, kids enjoy a puppet show and videos related to the Dam and the Columbia River Gorge. When: Thursday March 29th and Friday March 30th at 10:30AM. Where: Bonneville Dam (The Bradford Island Visitor Center is located on the Oregon side of Bonneville Dam at Exit 40 off of I-84.) Please call 541-374-8820 for more information. - 3/29 and 3/30
Spring Break Glass Blowing Class: (For Ages 6-14) Attendees will make cool pendants and cabochons using multi-layer fusing. Creativeness is encouraged! Where: Nichol's Glass Studio at (912 West 6th St. The Dalles). When: Choose from either Tuesday, March 27th or Wednesday, March 28th. (Both run from 2-4PM). Cost: $25. Please pre-register by emailing info@wonderworkschildrensmuseum.org. Please specify which class your child will be attending, your child's name and age. To secure your place in the class please send payment to Wonderworks, P.O. Box 355, The Dalles, OR 97058.
Spring Break Skateboarding Camp: For novice skateboarders ages 6-11 years old. Focuses on how to fall properly to avoid injury, proper stance, pushing and turning. Campers will also learn park etiquette. Date: March 26th through 28th. Time: 9AM-Noon. Location: The Dalles Skate Park. Cost: $30. You must pre-register to attend. Call Parks and Rec at 541-296-9533. - 3/26 through 3/28
Game On! Come play apples to apples, scrabble, cards, life, chess, checkers and more! Open to all ages! When: Saturday, March 17th 1PM-3PM. Where: Sherman Co. Library (Moro). - 3/17
Come Get Your Leprechaun On! Enjoy movies, crafts, popcorn and fun! Where: Sherman Co. Library (Moro). When: Saturday, March 10th, 12PM-3:30PM. - 3/10
Beginning Acting: Kids in 3rd-5th grades are given the opportunity to enjoy Friday early release theatre workshops taught by Brenda Green, that run from 10/21 through 2/17 (12 in total). The children will discover the secrets of stage through theatre games and exercises. Upon completion, the kids will perform a short play to be enjoyed by a real live audience! Time: 1:30pm-2:30PM. Location: Dry Hollow Cafeteria. This class is open to all children of all schools. Cost: $55 for kids in district, $60.50 for children out of district. - 10/21 through 2/17
Museum Week: You're invited to attend "Museum Week" at Maryhill Museum of Art October 11-13 and 18-20! Maryhill hosts hundreds of regional 3rd/4th graders for a day of exploration and fun. Kids will look at portraits, make their own artworks and be entertained by storytellers.
The Dalles Youth Basketball: Parks and Rec is currently registering 2nd-6th grade kids to play. Season runs late October through January. Cost: $30. Call them at 541-296-9533 or visit their site for online registration. http://www.nwprd.org/
Roller Hockey Scrimmages: This is an informal event (No teams, uniforms, etc) just fun for kids to practice together. Check out GorgeRollerHockey.com for updates. Ages 4-8 will play from 9AM-10AM. Kids 9+ will play at 10AM. Location: Riverfront Park Arena in T.D. Cost: FREE! - 10/1 through 10/29
Early Release Art! Carol Lindsay shares her love of art and color with kids on early release days in The Dalles (9/23, 9/30 and 10/7) in the Dry Hollow Elementary cafeteria. Kids will explore vibrant paints, the many uses of paint brushes and mixing paint. All materians are provided (including paint shirts). This event is limited to the first 20 children to register. Ages: 1st-5th grades. Time: 1:30PM-3PM. Cost: $20 for in district kids and $22 for out of district. Stop by Parks and Rec (414 Washington Street, Suite 1D, The Dalles) to sign-up. Another session will be offered at Chenowith Elementary in October. - 9/23, 9/30 and 10/7
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick: For girls and boys from ages 6-15. PPK is a tremendous nationwide event that the NFL puts on each year for kids to come out and compete in a non-contact format. You will need to pre-register online at nflppk.com. Location: Kramer Field in The Dalles. Time: 10AM. Cost: FREE! - 8/13
Camp Meadowlark: Track wild animals and identify native birds all within our very own wetlands! Kids will learn about the role that green spaces play in our community. Camp Meadowlard is for kids ages 8-12. Camp runs for 3 days from 9AM-1PM, July 25th-27th at Riverfront Park in The Dalles. Campers must pre-register at the Parks and Rec Office. Call 541-296-9533 for more info! - 7/25 through 7/27
High Tech Treasure Hunting: (Thompson Park) Learn how Geocaching works! Participants will learn how to operate a GPS receiver and play the game successfully. Equipment is provided! You must pre-register at the Parks and Rec office on 4th St. in The Dalles. Time: 10AM. Cost: $5/Family. - 7/23
Youth Fishing Trip: For ages 8 and up. Kids 14 and older will need a fishing license. No experience necessary. We'll teach your child the basics of fishing along with wilderness survival skills and what to do if they get lost in the woods. Event takes place at Kingsley Reservoir near H.R. Event goes from 9am until 3pm and cost is $15. Register at Parks and Rec. (The Dalles) by calling 541-296-9533. - 7/21
Insectigations Session 2: From 9AM-Noon for Ages 5-9. Cost: $30. Call Wasco Co. Parks and Rec for more info: 541-296-9533
Lego Robotics: From 9AM-3PM for 4th through 8th graders. Fee: $10. Located at South County (Maupin Area). Call 4-H for more info: 541-296-5494 - 7/18 and 7/19
"Make Your Own Book of the Columbia River" (1-4PM) at Family Fun Day at the Maryhill Museum on 7/16
Fort Dalles Days Parade: 10AM downtown The Dalles. - 7/16
Trip to Pendleton Water Park: Enjoy the water slides and spray fountains at Pendleton Water Park! Transportation is provided! Cost: $20 and must bring own lunch. Call Parks and Rec at 541-296-9533 to register! - 7/8
Kids Gardening Camp: Wasco County Master Gardeners will teach your 8-12 year old child about vegetable gardening giving them a connection to the environment, the food web and the community! Located at The Dalles Imagination Garden. Day camp runs 6/27 through 7/1 from 9AM until Noon. Cost: $30. (Scholarships are available).
Summer Art Camp at The Dalles Art Center! Classes begin June 21st and include painting, drawing, mask making and ceramics. Children 6-8 attend from 10:30AM-NOON and kids ages 9-14 attend from 1PM until 3PM. Cost: $15/class with additional lab fees for some classes. For more info, check out TheDallesArtCenter.org. - 6/21
The Dalles Skate Park Grand Opening: Ribbon cutting at 1PM followed up by a showcase and competition. Free giveaways and hot dogs! - 6/18
Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Kids Race: Tries to 12 year olds! Races go from 1-4PM. Check out BreakAwayPromotions.com for more info! - 6/18
Alice in Wonderland Play: Bring your lawn chair to The Dalles City Park for a family-fun show. Follow Alice through her adventures in Wonderland as she meets The Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, and others! Directed by Lowry Browning. Sponsored by Dean Dollarhide State Farm Agent. Play starts at 11AM on Saturday, June 18th.
Swimming Lessons: At Ted Walker Memorial Pool in The Dalles. Available for kids of all ages. Call 541-298-2020.
10th Annual Easter Egg Scramble: Location: Sorosis Park, The Dalles. When: 11AM on 4/23/11. Find more details for this great event by going to our Gorge Events page! - 4/23
