Families/Familias
More info below for Art in the Park, Bookmobile, Park Playdate, STEM Explorers, Storytime, Summer Fun Saturdays, Toddler-Led Walks, Wednesdays Performances, and Zuke Races.
PARA FAMILIAS EN ESPAÑOL
Summer Fun Kickoff
Friday | June 21 | 1:00p-7:00p | McMinnville Senior Center and Upper City Park
Start your summer off right with music, activities, popsicles, and more! Performances throughout the day will get your toes tapping and body moving! Bring a blanket or chair.
Art in the Park
Thursdays | 6:00p-7:00p
- June 27-Tie Dye at East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave
- July 11-Collaborative "Spray" Painting at Upper City Park
- July 18- Make Your Own Terrarium at Discovery Meadows Park
- July 25- Chalk Art at Chegwyn Neighborhood Park
- Aug 1- Kites at West Hills Neighborhood Park
- Aug 8-Friendship Bracelets at Wortman Park, off Lafayette Ave.
- Aug 15- Beaded Keychains at Discovery Meadows Park
Bookmobile (formerly Read and Play)
Play with our staff, borrow books, and learn something new! Bring your library card or sign up for a new one. Everyone is welcome!
Mondays 10:30a-12p Redwood Commons, McMinnville
Tuesdays 10:30a-12p Villa del Sol, McMinnville
Wednesdays 10:30a-12p Joel Perkins Park, Lafayette
Thursdays 10:30a-12p Tice Apartments, McMinnville
Fridays 10:30a-12p Carlton City Hall, Carlton
Early Learning Family Picnic
Thursday | August 22 | 4:00p-7:00p, Discovery Meadows Park
Presented by Yamhill Community Care's Early Learning Hub
Enjoy free food, games, health screenings, entertainment, Early Learning Hub swag bags, and raffle prizes while learning about resources from community organizations. Activities are targeted for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.
National Night Out
Tuesday | August 8 | 5:00p, Discovery Meadows Park
National Night Out is the community's opportunity to meet with and get to know members of the police department. There will be activities and games for kids, as well as police demonstration. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Park Playdate
Mondays | 10:30a-11:30a
Meet up with other families at the playground! On the Fridays when "Park Playdate" is not happening, head to Upper City Park for STEM Explorers at 10:30am
- Jul 5 | Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park, playground for ages 2-12
- Jul 12 | Upper City Park, playground for ages 2-12
- Jul 19 | East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave, Playground for ages 6-12
- Aug 2 | Chegwyn Neighborhood Park, playground for ages 2-12
- Aug 9 | West Hills Neighborhood Park, playground for ages 2-12
- Aug 23 | Discovery Meadows Park, playground for ages 2-12
Performances at Wortman Park
Wednesdays | 6:00p-7:00p | Wortman Park off Lafayette Ave.
This is an educational and entertaining family-friendly performance for all ages. We will provide snack bags for youth, or bring your picnic dinner
- Jul 10- Paradise of Samoa (youth Polynesian dance troupe)
- Jul 17- Jeff Evans (magic and silly guy)
- Jul 24- Jessa Campbell and the Saplings (Talking Heads and other parodies/cover songs)
- Jul 31-Nathalia Palis (English-Spanish bilingual music)
- Aug 7-Red Yarn (Folk music that adults and kids will enjoy)
STEM Explorers
Occasional Fridays | 10:30a-11:30a | Upper City Park
Attend Park Playdates on the Fridays when STEM Explorers is not happening
- Jun 28- Tidepool Tango presented by Oregon Coast Aquarium. Learn how your favorite invertebrates move with the rhythm of the tides. The program begins with a short presentation followed by time for participants to ask questions and explore biological artifacts.
- Jul 26-Creature Teachers. Explore the weird and wonderful world of reptiles! Snake-lovers won’t want to miss this wildlife visit, ending with a brief meet and greet with the animals.
- Aug 16-Nature Play with Outdoor Education Adventures. Enjoy some family-friendly nature activities.
Storytime in the Park
Wednesdays | 10:30a-11:00a | City Park
Bring a blanket for this outdoor family storytime suitable for birth through preschool.
Storytime finale is on Wednesday, August, 14 with special musical guest, Teacher Brittanny singing bilingual songs
Summer Fun Saturday
Saturdays | 10:30a-12:00p
- Jun 29-Adaptive Family Fun at Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park
- Jul 6-Hop-a-Park Day (visit any park!)
- Jul 13-Tree and Bird Walk at Tice Park
- Jul 20-World Chess Day at Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park
- Jul 27-Downtown Art Walk, meet at McMinnville Library
- Aug 3-Disc Golf at East Wortman Park, off Lafayette Ave.
- Aug 10-Picklebal at Lower City Park Courts
- Aug 17-Scavenger Hunt at Chegwyn Neighborhood Park
Toddler-Led Walk
Tuesdays | June 25 – August 13 | 10:00a-11:00a | Galen McBee Airport Park
Toddlers take the lead on this trail walk through Airport Park, in partnership with Yamhill Valley Community Doulas.
Zuke Races
Thursday | Aug 15 | 12:30p-2:30p, McMinnville Farmers Market
All materials are provided for you to turn an oversized zucchini into a zuke racer!
Have an abundace of zucchinis? Contact jeanna.parks@mcminnvilleoregon.gov to coordinate your donation.
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PARA FAMILIAS EN ESPAÑOL
Más información a continuación para Arte en el Parque, Bibliobús, Caminata por Toddlers, Jugar en el Parque, Actuación en Wortman, Exploradores STEM, Hora de Cuentos, Sábados de Summer Fun, y Carreras de Calabacines.
Inicio de Diversión de Verano
viernes | 21 de junio | 1:00pm a 7:00p | City Park and McMinnville Senior Center
¡Comience bien el verano con música, actividades, paletas heladas y más! ¡Las actuaciones durante todo el día harán que tus pies se muevan y no pares de bailar!
Trae una manta o una silla.
Arte en el Parque
jueves | 6:00p-7:00p
- 27 junio-Tie Dye, East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave
- 11 julio-Pintura Colaborativa, Upper City Park
- 18 julio- Crea tu propio Terrario, Discovery Meadows Park
- 25 juio- Arte con tiza, Chegwyn Neighborhood Park
- 1 agosto- Cometas, West Hills Neighborhood Park
- 8 agosto-Pulseras de la Amistad, Wortman Park, off Lafayette Ave.
- 15 agosto- Llaveros con Cuentas, Discovery Meadows Park
¡Visita el bibliobús y pide prestados algunos libros! Traiga su tarjeta de la biblioteca o regístrese para obtener una nueva.¡vete de vacaciones de verano con la “Rec Van” con diversión con temas vacacionales y actividades STEAM! Abierto a todos.
- lunes 10:30a-12p Redwood Commons, McMinnville
- martes 10:30a-12p Villa del Sol, McMinnville
- miercoles 10:30a-12p Joel Perkins Park, Lafayette
- jueves 10:30a-12p Tice Apartments, McMinnville
- viernes 10:30a-12p Carlton City Hall, Carlton
Caminata guiada por “Toddlers”
Miércoles, del 26 de junio al 14 de agosto, de 10:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. | Galen McBee Airport Park
Los niños pequeños toman la iniciativa en esta caminata por el sendero Airport Park, en asociación con Yamhill Valley Community Doulas.
Picnic Familiar de Aprendizaje de Edad Temprana
jueves | 20 julio | 4:00p-7:00p, Discovery Meadows Park
Presentado por Early Learning Hub de Yamhill Community Care
Disfrute de comida gratis, juegos, exámenes de salud, entretenimiento, bolsas de regalos del Early Learning Hub y premios de rifas mientras aprende sobre los recursos de las organizaciones comunitarios. Las actividads están dirigidas a niños de 2 a 5 años, pero todos son bienvenidos.
Noche de National Night Out
martes | 1 agosto | 5:00p, Discovery Meadows Park
Patrocinado por el Departmento de Policía de McMinnville. ¡Conoce a los ayudantes de su comunidad, y, disfruta de la música, la casa inflable y las actividades!
Jugar en el Parque
lunes | 10:30a-11:30a
¡Reúnase con otras familias en el parque! Los viernes, cuando no haya "Jugar en el Parque", dirígete a Upper City Park para Exploradores STEM a las 10:30 a.m.
- 5 de julio | Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park, patio de recreo para las edades 2-12
- 12 de julio | Upper City Park, patio de recreo para las edades 2-12
- 19 de julio | East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave, patio de recreo para las edades 6-12
- 2 de agosto | Chegwyn Neighborhood Park, patio de recreo para las edades 2-12
- 9 de agosto | West Hills Neighborhood Park, patio de recreo para las edades 2-12
- 23 de agosto | Discovery Meadows Park, patio de recreo para las edades 2-12
Actuación en Wortman
miércoles | 6:00p-7:00p | Wortman Park de la Ave. de Lafayette
Esta es una presentación familiar educativa y entretenida para todas las edades. Proporcionaremos bolsas de bocadillos para los jóvenes o traiga su cena tipo picnic.
- 10 de julio - Paradise of Samoa (danza juvenil de Salem mostrará danzas polinesias)
- 17 de julio - Jeff Evans (Comedia y truco de magia)
- 24 de julio - Jessa Campbell and the Saplings (música por Talking Heads y más)
- 31 de julio -Nathalia Palis (música en ingles y español)
- 7 de agosto -Red Yarn (Música folklórica que disfrutarán grandes y pequeños)
Exploradores STEM
viernes ocasionales | 10:30a-11:30a | Upper City Park
Asista a las citas para Jugar en el Parque los viernes cuando no haya Exploradores STEM.
- 28 de junio- ¡Únete al Acuario de la Costa de Oregón para una fiesta de baile temática de pozas de marea! Aprende cómo se mueven tus invertebrados favoritos-y cómo no se mueven-al ritmo de las mareas. El programa comienza con una breve presentación seguida de tiempo para que los participantes hagan preguntas y exploren artefactos biológicos.
- 26 de julio -Creature Teachers. ¡Explora el extraño y maravilloso mundo de los reptiles! Los amantes de las serpientes no querrán perderse esta visita a la vida silvestre, que termina con un breve encuentro con los animales.
- 16 de agosto -¡Únase a Outdoor Education Adventures para realizar algunas actividades en la naturaleza para toda la familia!
Hora de Cuentos
miércoles | 10:30a-11:00a | City Park
Traiga una manta para esta hora de cuentos al aire libre, apto para edades 0-5.
¡La sesión final del 14 de agosto contará con la maestra invitada musical Brittany de Portland! Canciones en ingles y español.
Sábado de Summer Fun
sábado | 10:30a-12:00p
- 29 de junio- Diversión Familiar Adaptable, Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park
- 6 de julio - Visita cualquier parque
- 13 de julio - Paseo por la Naturaleza, Tice Park
- 20 de julio - Día Mundial del Ajedrez, Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park
- 27 de julio - Caminata del Arte, Empieza en la biblioteca
- 3 de agosto -Disc Golf en East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave.
- 10 de agosto -Pickleball, Canchas de City Park
- 17 de agosto - Búsqueda del Tesoro, Chegwyn Neighborhood Park
Carreras de Calabacines
jueves | 15 de agosto | 12:30p-2:30p, McMinnville Farmers Market
¡Todos los materiales se proporcionan para que puedan reutilizar calabacines de gran tamaño en un zuke racer!
