Teenage romance blossoms in the production of “Meet Me in St. Louis.” The story follows a family as they anticipate the upcoming 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. But unrest comes to the family when the father announces that they’ll be moving to New York, leaving behind friendships, relationships and the arrival of the big fair. The musical features the songs “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song” and others. Presented by Metropolitan Performing Arts of Vancouver.
When: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal.
Admission: $8-$12.
Telephone: 360-975-1585.
On the Web: http://metropaa.org.
The musical is one of several entertainment options this weekend. Others include a lantern tour and a murder mystery.
2. Finding the perfect one
Haven’t picked a pumpkin yet? Visit the Pomeroy Living History Farm for a mile-long hayride through Pumpkin Lane, filled with “pumpkin people,” on the way to the farm’s pumpkin patch. Be sure to check out the hay-bale maze, children’s games, scarecrow making, animal petting and the Farm Cafe.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt.
Admission: $6, $4 for ages 3-11.
Telephone: 360-686-3537.
On the Web: pomeroyfarm.org.
3. Explore by lantern light
Bundle up and tour the grounds of Fort Vancouver’s palisade and nine buildings by lantern light. The 90-minute tour, guided by a park ranger, showcases fort life after the sun went down. Reservations required, be sure to call in advance.
