CRAFTY—It’s one of the city’s signature holiday events: Crafty Wonderland is the single hugest gathering of the region’s makers of everything from artisanal spirits to potholders. If you can concentrate on your shopping goals despite the overwhelming options, there are truly unique gifting riches to be had. MARJORIE SKINNER
Oregon Convention Center, Hall D, 777 NE MLK, Sat & Sun, 11 am-6 pm, FREE
DINOSAURS—You might think Walking with
Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular is for kids, but you… well, you’re right. HOWEVER. As a 34-year-old who giddily clapped the entire time when these things last came to Portland, I assure you that seeing life-size—and impressively lifelike—dinosaurs stomping and roaring and prowling and fighting in the Moda Center is pretty awesome. ERIK HENRIKSEN
Moda Center, 1 Center Ct, Wed-Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm, Sun 1 & 5 pm, $24.50-64.50, all ages