Families/Familias
More info below for Art in the Park, Park Playdate, Read and Play, Storytime, Science Saturdays, Toddler-Led Walks, Wednesdays Performances, and Zuke Races.
PARA FAMILIAS EN ESPAÑOL
Click here for the Free Meals schedule for youth ages 1-18 from McMinnville School District
Art in the Park
Thursdays | 6:00p-7:00p
- June 25-Tie Dye at East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave
- July 2-Bubble Painting at Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park
- July 9-Kites at West Hills Neighborhood Park
- July 16- Chalk Art at Chegwyn Neighborhood Park
- July 23- Suncatchers at Discovery Meadows Park
- July 30-Pinwheels at City Park
- August 6- Make Your Own Terrarium at Discovery Meadows Park
- August 13- Beaded Keychains at Wortman Park, off Lafayette Ave.
Early Learning Family Picnic
Thursday, August 21 | 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.
Family Performances
Thursdays | 2:00pm | Community Center
This is an educational and entertaining family-friendly performance for all ages. We will provide snack bags for youth, or bring your picnic dinner
- Jun 26 Mo Philips Music
- Jul 3 The Amazing Bubble Man
- Jul 10 Habiba's Village Storytelling
- Jul 17 enTaiko
- Jul 24 Pokemon Game Show
- *Jul 31 Power Play for the Planet *This show starts at 3pm
National Night Out
Tuesday | August 5 | 5:00pm-8:00pm Discovery Meadows Park
Please join McMinnville Police Department for the 2025 National Night Out event. This is an opportunity for community members to meet and get to know members of the police department. There will be activities and games for kids, as well as police demonstrations. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Park Playdates
Tuesdays and Thursdays in City Park 10:30-11:30am
Fridays 10:30a-11:30a see schedule below
Join us for a fun-filled park playdate where you will make new friendships for both kids and adults! We will have games, activities and a guided art project each week!
We'll see you in City Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or Fridays at the parks below.
- June 27 | Chegwyn Park
- July 11 | Discovery Meadows Park
- July 18 | West Hills Park
- July 25 | Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave. entrance 2051 NE Lafayette Ave.
- August 1 | Discovery Meadows Park
- August 8 | Chegwyn Park
- August 15 | Upper City Park
- August 22 | Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave. entrance 2051 NE Lafayette Ave.
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
Science Saturdays
Get ready for an action-packed Science Saturday! Dive into a world of hands-on fun with awesome projects. There’s something exciting for everyone! Bring your curiosity and get ready to experiment, explore and have a blast with science! Program will be between 1-1.5 hours depending on the projects.
- June 28 | Slime | 11:00am | Community Center
- July 12 | All About Bees | 11:00am | Senior Center
- July 19 | Catapults & Rockets | 11:00am | Joe Dancer Park, meet at playground
- July 26 | Egg Drop | 11:00am | Community Center
- August 9 | Bubbles & Water Experiments | 11:00am | Upper City Park, near Aquatic Center
Storytime in the Park
Wednesdays | 10:00a-10:30a | City Park
Bring a blanket for this outdoor family storytime suitable for birth through preschool.
Storytime finale is on Wednesday, August, 13 with special musical guest, Anne-Louise Sterry
Toddler-Led Walk
Mondays | June 23 – August 18 | 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 14 | 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.
Find more Summer Fun events here
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PARA FAMILIAS EN ESPAÑOL
Más información a continuación para Arte en el Parque, Leer Y Jugar, Caminata por Toddlers, Jugar en el Parque, Actuaciones Familiares, Hora de Cuentos, Sábados de Ciencias, y Carreras de Calabacines.
Arte en el Parque
Los Miercoles | 6:00p-7:00p
- 25 de junio-Tie Dye at East Wortman Park, Lafayette Ave
- 2 de julio-Bubble Painting at Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park
- 9 de julio-Kites at West Hills Neighborhood Park
- 16 de julio- Chalk Art at Chegwyn Neighborhood Park
- 23 de julio- Suncatchers at Discovery Meadows Park
- 30 de julio-Pinwheels at City Park
- 6 de agosto- Make Your Own Terrarium at Discovery Meadows Park
- 13 de agosto- Beaded Keychains at Wortman Park, off Lafayette Ave.
Leer Y Jugar
¡Visita el bibliobús y pide prestados algunos libros! Traiga su tarjeta de la biblioteca o regístrese para obtener una nueva. ¡vamos de vacaciones de verano con la “Rec Van” con diversión con temas vacacionales y actividades! 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
Caminata guiada por “Toddlers”
Lunes, del 23 de junio al 18 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 | 21 de agosto | 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 | 5 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
martes y jueves en Upper City Park (Parque atrás de la biblioteca)
¡Los viernes en un parque cerca de ti! Ver a continuación
10:30am a 11:30am
¡Acompáñenos a una cita de juegos en el parque llena de diversión donde hará nuevas amistades tanto para niños como para adultos! ¡Tendremos juegos, actividades y un proyecto de arte guiado cada semana! ¡Seguro que lo pasarás en GRANDE de forma divertida!
- 27 de junio | Chegwyn Park
- 11 de julio | Discovery Meadows Park
- 18 de julio | West Hills Park
- 25 de julio | Wortman Park, entrada de Lafayette Ave. 2051 NE Lafayette Ave.
- 1 de agosto | Discovery Meadows Park
- 8 de agosto | Chegwyn Park
- 15 de agosto | Upper City Park
- 22 de agosto | Wortman Park, entrada de Lafayette Ave. 2051 NE Lafayette Ave.
Los jueves a las 2pm* | Centro Comunitario, 600 NE Evans St. McMinnville
*Excepto el programa del 31 de julio a las 3pm
- 26 de junio Mo Philips Music
- 3 de julioThe Amazing Bubble Man
- 10 de julio Habiba's Village Storytelling
- 17 de julio enTaiko
- 24 de julio Pokemon Game Show
- *31 de julio Power Play for the Planet *Este programa comienza a las 3pm
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.
Sábados de Ciencia
sábados | 11:00a
¡Prepárate para un Sábado de Ciencia lleno de acción! Sumérgete en un mundo de diversión práctica con proyectos increíbles- ¡hay algo emocionante para todos! ¡Trae tu curiosidad y prepárate para experimentar, explorar y divertirte con la ciencia! El programa durará entre 1 y 1.5 horas (dependiendo de los proyectos).
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28 de junio | Slime | 11:00am | Centro Comunitario
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12 de julio | Polinizadores | 11:00am | Centro para Personas Mayores
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19 de julio | Catapultas y Cohetes | 11:00am | Joe Dancer Park (punto de encuentro cerca del parque infantil)
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26 de julio | Caída de Huevo | 11:00am | Centro Comunitario
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9 de agosto | Experimentos con burbujas y agua | 11:00am | City Park
Carreras de Calabacines
jueves | 14 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!
Encuentra más eventos de Summer Fun aquí
