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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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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 […]
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, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties […]
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Month across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup! This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. Several all […]
Shop for quality kid items for a bargain! You'll find: Clothing Baby supplies Toys and books Outdoor supplies Feeding, bedding, bath and decor Home items Admission is free on regular […]
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 […]
The Sci-Fi Film Fest is back! For five weeks this spring, the festival will showcase over 30 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. […]
Looking for a simple way to give back as a family this spring? Positive Charge! PDX’s Period Power Project offers an easy, meaningful opportunity for kids and adults to help […]
Multi-Family Fundraiser Sale for Puddletown Montessori April 18th and 19th (Sat & Sun) from 9A-3P Clothing for ALL ages Shoes Toys & Games Baby Gear Furniture Housewares Sports Collectibles Frames […]
Rose City Rollers, Portland's legendary roller derby league, hosts annual Juniors All Star tournament, Bridge City Riot! Happening from April 17th-19th at the Hangar at Oaks Park, it's family-friendly fun […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
It’s Minions month at Ponzi! Sundays in April, 10 AM–12 PM, bring the kids for movie magic while you sip Ponzi wines, savor Rogue Creamery’s award-winning cheese flights, and indulge in chef […]
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 […]
Celebrate the kick off of Earth Week with World Forestry Center!! Enjoy the Discovery Museum for free today as part of World Forestry Center’s Free Day Series celebrating our 60th […]
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 […]
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, […]
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts. Live […]
Lilac Days is April 18 – May 10, 2026. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. […]
Don’t miss French Prairie Garden's Tulip & Flower Fest, showcasing 10 acres of blooming tulips, the only U-pick Tulips (U-picks start April 4th) in the Willamette Valley, and family friendly […]
This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for […]
Do you know how you will survive when the Big One hits? Play some video games and find out! Join us before the Library opens to try out Cascadia 9: […]
Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to Mike's new studio! Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. Reptiles include lizards, snakes, […]
This spring, take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with Lan Su Chinese Garden's intimate Garden Tea Tasting Series (March–May), led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal […]
Join us Sunday, April 19th from 11am–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love featuring and supporting these amazing and unique local artisans Come shop small, support local, grab some […]
All of our lives are a patchwork of stories, much like a quilt. Explore the quilted story of Walter and Alice Smith, the very first homesteaders to call the upper […]
Join World Forestry Center for an engaging Forest Stories event featuring Silpa Kona, author of the award-winning children’s book “A Monster on My Trail.” This author reading is included with […]
Northwest Children’s Theater’s Smash Hit Original Musical Returns! Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and discovers a world of music and madness. Featuring a four-piece jazz band […]
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating what we Artifact believe in most - reuse, repair and community 🌿 Join Artifact Creative Recycle, Sunday, April 19th for a day of hands-on experiences, […]
We are excited to host Cares Northwest and WonderWords for an afternoon of fun and learning. From 1-2, Wonder Words is presenting information on play milestones, the role of play […]
Prometheus Patch, a puppet who is still learning about the world, wants to share his lessons with you! After the story, Patch will lead you in making a craft based […]
Scrumpy Forest Farm near Sandy, OR, invites families to come to our farm and forest for an afternoon of crafting in the wild. Bring your own crafting project, or enjoy […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
