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All the candy, before bedtime! Sponsored by Sellwood Community House.
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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 […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
From Sauvie Island corn mazes to charming family farms throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, our Pumpkin Patch Guide lists all the spots that deliver pumpkins, hayrides, animals, treats and plenty of fall fun. Plus, it's organized by region so you can easily find your perfect fall adventure. Be sure to check the farm's website before […]
Sometimes you just need a room where the littles can play and everyone can settle in. Open Play welcomes families for drop-in playtime at Laurelhurst Studio Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, starting October 2. Come make yourself at home. 10/drop-in. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun, come as you are, bring […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch fun. With free farm admission, free parking, and free hayrides, your family can create your own farm adventure and pay as you go for a […]
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival! Corn Maze, Hayrides, Slides, Bounce Pillow. Bounce Pad, Chicken Bouncer, Farm Animals, Donuts, Cider and SO MUCH MORE Monday-Saturday 9-6 Sunday 9-5 Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closing at 4pm on October 31st
Come mingle with other families and let your children move and play in our tumbling studio! Your little ones will love climbing, jumping, and exploring in our safe, padded space. Your child will beg to come back for more! $8/$6 for siblings. Fridays | 9:15 - 11:00am | Ages 0-5 Saturdays | 9:15am - 12:00pm […]
Stop in at FLIP and paint some pumpkins with us. Thanks to a donation from Frog Pond Farm, we have many small pumpkins to choose from. While you are here, enjoy all our exhibits, including our new Revolving Sushi Restaurant, Sensory Space Ship, and Scream Room. FLIP is great fun for families with kids up […]
Alternately hosted by Bridgetown Baby IBCLCs, birth and postpartum doulas from Alma Midwifery, and perinatal professionals from Jewell Chiropractic & Wellness, each week’s group offers different perspectives on the postpartum journey. Join fellow parents around the circle to connect, learn, and resource yourself for the ups and downs of parenting a newborn. Free, open to […]
Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for children ages 0 to 5. This is the perfect opportunity for your little one to explore movement, build gross motor skills, and socialize in a […]
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, […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden and experience the awe-inspiring artistry of NUNO, the iconic Japanese textile design studio. Featuring vibrant and compelling fabrics created across eight specific regions of Japan, NUNO’s championing of small community makers illuminates the breadth and depth of contemporary Japanese textile design. This unforgettable exhibition includes site-specific installations and a hands-on touch […]
Red Yarn returns the 2nd Friday of every month, bringing high energy folk songs and puppet friends to children of all ages. Drop-in and enjoy the show, and stay to play afterward. 10:30-11:15 (performance), 11:15-12:15 (open play). Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Local Milwaukie Musician Cameron Ford and his 2-year old daughter Sadie lead "Tiny Tunes" at 11AM Fridays in the cozy living room show space at B-Side Records. Expect "Wheels on The Bus", "Itsy Bitsy Spider", and other classics to sing along and clap to. Egg shakers for EVERYone! Editor’s note: This event is a community […]
The Explore Your Park Series is a free program for all ages that offers hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, creature features, guided park tours, and more. Events will be 2 hours in length and attendees can drop in to participate for any amount of time during that period. This program visits different Portland parks each month […]
Mark your calendar for Gardner School's annual book swap on Friday, October 9, from 11 am. to 3 pm! Families are invited to bring gently used books, puzzles, and games to trade with one another. This year's swap also features a chili cook-off and cornbread competition. Sign up here to participate. Editor’s note: This event […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required and on a […]
From October 9-11, the Hood River Valley Harvest Festival fills Hood River's waterfront with more than 80 artists and makers under three marketplace tents, plus a farmers market, food carts, live music, children's activities, and local beer, cider, wine, and spirits. Advance tickets are $10 (plus a $2.51 Eventbrite fee) and are valid for all […]
Visit Mike Bennett's brand new indoor haunted attraction! It's family friendly, but still spooky.... Dead Media Video Rentals has a problem! Their manager was alphabetizing the horror section when he played a tape marked DO NOT PLAY! Now they can't find him. Go help, they need you! Check it out between October 1 through November […]
Find the rhythm, build confidence, and get moving. Dancers explore grooves, musicality, foundational technique, freestyle, and the history of Hip-Hop. Drop in on September 30, October 2, October 7, or October 9 before the 8-week session begins October 14 and runs through December 9, with no class Thanksgiving week. Click the link to learn more […]
Snuggle into the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop with PJs and Storytime! We will have light snacks, storytime, a craft and lots of play! $10 for first child and $7 each additional child.
The annual Lantern Walk is a magical tour through Sellwood Park where, as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, we can come together with our community and let our lights shine bright. Enjoy a journey through the park with whimsical vignettes and lovely music all long the way, and then stay to […]
Cascadia Putting Club is partnering with Migration Brewing to bring a 9-hole mini golf course to their rooftop patio at the PacWest Center in downtown Portland! (Technically it's a 3rd-floor patio, but it has rooftop views and rooftop mini golf sounds pretty cool, right?) Mini golf is just $5 to play, the patio is open […]
Crow Manor is a crow-themed murder mystery inside a historic Northeast Portland home, where people are disappearing and the crow population keeps growing. Something is decidedly fowl. Step inside this beautiful old house to explore the mystery, with tiny surprises tucked throughout the house and plenty of reasons to look twice. Read about our experience […]
Make a splash at North Clackamas' Aquatic Park's Halloween-themed teen swim night! Enjoy a spooktacular evening of swimming, music, games, and festive poolside fun. Hunt for floating pumpkins, hang out with friends, and celebrate the season with Halloween-themed activities throughout the night. Advanced registration required. Grades 6–9. Fee: NCPRD $9; non-resident $14
This 2026 season, Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Cricket & the Wren’ — memorable family fun and Artful athleticism under the circus big top. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a […]
The Pirates of Pinehurst is an exciting combination of animatronics, lights, fog, sound, and video. The show was written and conceived by the patrons who live on Pinehurst Court and lasts about 10 minutes. The best way to experience the show and the decorations, is on foot! Please park close to the intersection of Woodhaven […]
Six guest choreographers bring their own eerie ideas to the stage for an evening of dance at BodyVox Dance Center. Prefer an afternoon outing? There’s a 2 pm performance on the final Saturday, so book asap if you want that matinee slot. When: October 8–10 and 15–17, 2026, at 7:30 pm; additional matinee October 17 at […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Cornelius Public Library or Tualatin Public Library today! Both are hosting events with a variety of activities, crafts and food.
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 […]
