Families living in or visiting the Portland area can experience a fun afternoon at the Portland Saturday Market. Enjoy the diversity of this open-air market any Saturday or Sunday afternoon March through Christmas Eve.

This may just be the place for the kids to discover budding artists in themselves as they walk through the artisan booths, look in wonderment at the wares and talk to the artisans. An amazing array of goods can be found here that include items such as stained glass, jewelry, metal sculptures, tie-dyed clothing, bamboo flutes and many more unique pieces.The whole story can be found at http://maxredline.typepad.com/maxredline/2011/08/skimming-through-the-market.html

At the food court you-ll find international fare, good ol- American grub, and festival foods. The opportunity is there to introduce the family to Greek, East African, Mexican, Asian, or perhaps another ethnic food that will be a new experience for them. If their taste buds are craving something familiar, how about having a burger or tasty barbeque? For dessert it-s homemade ice cream!

Twice each day you can listen to musicians performing on the Main Stage. The acts change with each performance so there-s always variety in what you-ll hear.

Leashed dogs are welcome too. So pack up the family and head on out.