This weekend the city is offering fun for the whole family! Get outside and check out one of Portland’s largest street fairs, attend an after-school snack cooking class, oh yeah – and hang out with your favorite Lord of the Rings actors, Elijah Wood and Sean Astin – say whaaaaaat?!

Rose City Comic-Con: September 9th-11th

Portland’s premier pop-culture event, Rose City Comic Con, is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone. While its primary focus is on comics, comic creators and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and everything in between. Its goal is to provide you with a rewarding, fun, family-friendly event experience. And, don’t miss guest appearances by Elijah Wood and Sean Astin!!

Belmont Street Fair: September 10th

The Belmont Street Fair is one of the largest-attended street fairs in Portland. With food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances, and activities for all ages, the Belmont Street Fair is fun for everyone – don’t miss out!

Kids Class – After School Snacking: September 10th

In Bob’s Red Mill Kids Class, a professional chef will lead your child in the creation of a couple of tasty afternoon snacks! They’ll be making peanut butter protein balls with your child’s choice of add-ins from our many options, a top your own mini pizza crust bar and a fun drink! The mini pizzas will be baked during class and ready to enjoy fresh out of the oven. You’ll be able to take home your peanut butter protein balls for your child to enjoy over the next week!

Free Online Guided Meditation – September 10th

After the hustle and bustle of the exciting weekend, who couldn’t benefit from a little zen? An instructor will help you learn and practice meditation and teach you how to apply it to different and difficult situations in your life. The type of meditation is a gentle and easy technique called ‘Sahaja Yoga’ which is practiced in more than 100 countries and is always free. Reserve your spot today to experience balance and peace of mind.