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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
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60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 6th! Visit the Bunny in the Summit Court! You may visit the Easter Bunny for free, but to take photos with the Easter Bunny you must pay for a Photo Package. You can also Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit. With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater. The four days […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
The leprechauns are on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick's Day. Head to McMenamins Edgefield for multiple days of food & drink specials, McMenamins Irish Stout, live music and plenty of hijinks. March 14-17 | Free | All ages welcome LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 14 Roaming bagpiper Balloon artist […]
Enjoy a free family fishing event at Commonwealth Park Lake! Commonwealth Park is located at at 1095 SW Huntington Ave, Portland, OR 97225. This is an open fishing opportunity where participants will receive guidance from community mentors in the art of fishing. FISHING GEAR PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION! Rod & Reel Bait & Tackle Registration is […]
Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, young and old. When done, all it takes is a phone flashlight to project the image of the crescent moon (and whatever else they draw) […]
All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed in collaboration with Native educators, this program invites kids up to age 10 to explore the importance of waterways and canoes in Native life—from the […]
A free-family friendly drop-in event with storytimes, a family reading area, free book giveaways from Garden Home Community Library, arts & crafts provided by the THPRD Nature Mobile, a scavenger hunt in the library, and more. You can also learn how to decrease bird strikes on your windows. In conjunction with this event there is […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Head to the Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026 for dealers and private collector displays of unusual specimens of rocks (lapidary arts), fossils, gems and minerals! There's also door prizes, a silent auction, a kids corner fun and games, demonstrations of gold panning and more. Free Parking, Admission $1 for Adults cash […]
The 36th Annual Buckman Art Show and Sell returns on March 14, 2026, bringing together creativity, community, and celebration in the heart of Southeast Portland. This beloved annual event supports arts education at Buckman Elementary School. Browse and shop work from 100+ local Portland artists, discover original student artwork available for purchase, and enjoy a […]
Gem Faire events are open to the public and designed to be welcoming, educational, and accessible. At each show, attendees can explore fine and fashion jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, sparkling crystals, gold and silver, tools, supplies, and display materials—all under one roof. Gem Faire offers an opportunity to discover new materials, […]
Come hang with reptiles at the Portland Aquarium!! We’re teaming up with PDX Critters to bring you an up-close, hands-on experience you won’t forget. Get ready to meet incredible lizards, snakes, spiders, and more — and yes, you’ll even have the chance to hold some of these amazing animals! Whether you’re fascinated by scaly superstars, […]
Let's get together celebrate the one year anniversary of Always Here Bookstore in our brick-and-mortar bookshop anyway! Even if it's just for one day, we're inviting our community to share in the joy we feel for this queer bookstore managing to turn one years old(*). To celebrate, we're gonna do something cool: With the help […]
All aboard for St. Paddy’s fun! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in unforgettable style at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! Climb aboard for a 45-minute festive steam train adventure along the Willamette River—complete with St. Patrick’s Day décor and fun kids’ activities. Feel the thrill as the legendary Polson No. 2 […]
Learn how to build a boat, stay dry, and be competitive Previous racers and structure engineers will help you with your design. Pick up some free milk cartons and get started on your boat during Spring Break!
The Lobby at The Writers' Block“Seeing the What”March 5 – May 23, 2026818 NW Flanders, Portland Formerly located at The Ellen Browning Building, The Lobby returns this spring with a three-month pop-up exhibition at The Writers' Block Art Gallery. Titled Seeing the What, the exhibition takes inspiration from Henry David Thoreau’s observation: “The real question […]
Join Portland Youth String Ensemble for a playful, kid-friendly performance live at OMSI on March 14, with 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM shows. Designed especially for children ages 3–8, Cushion Concert is a perfect first concert experience, featuring beautiful live music in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Plus, families can play real instruments before each performance. […]
The Leodis V. McDaniel High School Theater Program proudly presents The Addams Family Musical with a live band! Get tickets now for one of seven family-friendly, spooky-kooky performances, March 5-14, 2026. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
A free, multi-day, all ages, festival full of fun to celebrate Irish Culture at Wonderlove! Enjoy vendors, live bands, foodcarts, and more! Lucky You! You have stumbled upon Wonderlove for our annual St. Patricks Day celebration! Saturday, March 14th: St Patricks Day Market All ages, free, family friendly, St. Patricks Day Market from 1:00PM-7:00PM! Enjoy the […]
Looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while making a real difference in our community? Dust off your favorite green attire and get ready for a day of food, music, and philanthropy! The 4th Annual Shamrock Feast and Fest is officially back! The afternoon is packed with family-friendly activities designed to raise money […]
For our winter session, the minis will take on this delightful classic! We’ll explore transformation, feeling like an outcast, and the importance of being kind to each other. Featuring ducks, swans, and many more pond dwelling creatures, this will be a great opportunity for our little actors to work on physical characters. It is free […]
Join us as we celebrate our newest guide dog teams, K9 Buddy partnerships, Orientation & Mobility Immersion clients, and breeder dogs. This public ceremony also honors GDB puppy raisers, volunteers, donors, and staff for their dedication and support of our life-changing mission. Families with children make great puppy raisers — they're key for socializing and […]
Head to The Judy for a celebration of the delightful intersection of math and art — from the stage to the dance floor to larger-than-life LEGO sculptures. The event runs from 2-3:30pm. First enjoy and Interactive Demonstration in The Black Box Theater: Dancing Math – Racheal Brown and Arshia Rajeshnarayanan walk you through how math […]
Grab your swimsuits and your lucky charms and dive into the fun at our Shamrock Splash! Join THPRD at the pool for a splashing good time with festive vibes, green-themed fun, and plenty of smiles. Bring the whole family and make a little splash of luck together! Preregistration is encouraged: https://www.thprd.org/activities/classnumber/SS300000
Top circus, comedy, music and variety acts come together for an exciting variety show to support Clowns Without Borders-USA (CWB). All proceeds from the show will support upcoming CWB projects in Central America. This show has been one of Portland’s top circus and comedy variety shows for 27 years. Fun comedy and variety for ages […]
Use a variety of repurposed materials to build a miniature scene in a box with SCRAP! PDX Learn the benefits of creative reuse through different art techniques! This event is first come first served due to limited space.
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
