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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 […]
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas […]
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. […]
Over a two-day period each spring some 3,000 kids, their families and friends, about 10,000 persons in all, from all over SW Washington and the greater Portland area, gather at Salmon […]
Join us for our free Toddler Time: Learning Together parent-child classes for ages 2-4! This is a fun way to introduce preschool style learning alongside a parent/caregiver in a fun, […]
Meet Raptors with The Falconer! Discover the ancient art of falconry and the important role these birds play in nature. It’s going to be a hoot! Presented by: Watson's Sponsored […]
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 […]
Our cozy gymnastics studio transforms into a playful space filled with toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended fun. Littles are free to move, explore, and burn energy in a safe, indoor environment. […]
Celebrate Passover at FLIP by making a Matzo House and Paper Frogs with Shooting Tongues. Also enjoy the Easter activities while you are here, including the infamous Egg Dump. All […]
Pour eggs on your head! Make paper bunnies and enjoy the Easter scavenger hunt too. We aren't offering a traditional egg hunt, but we promise this will be even more […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in […]
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 […]
An indoor play group at Grace City Portland! Moms and kids birth through 5th grade are welcome. This is a collaborative group where moms and kids are in the same […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step into a world of wonder at the Mt. Hood Rock Club's 2026 Rock & Gem Show! 📅 Save the Date: April 10, 2026 - April 12th, 2026 🕙 Hours […]
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 […]
Join us for a lively Red Yarn concert, perfect for young children and their families! Oregon’s own Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) blends folk-rock music and puppetry into a high-energy, […]
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 […]
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 […]
It's never too early to start nurturing your little one's learning and growth! Join Music Together of Portland for a free preview of their special Babies music class, designed for […]
Get ready to make this your best summer yet! Head to Summer Preview at Cedar Hills Park and get an exclusive look at all the exciting camps, classes, and events […]
The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Go meet […]
Dive into the high-energy world of Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters, a laser show designed to thrill fans of all ages. Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit […]
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
Enjoy a free puppet show from Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses every Friday at 6pm at PlayDate PDX! Note: if your kiddos beg to play on the play structure, admission […]
⚡️Ancient myth and teen angst collide in this high-voltage rock musical adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, where young people learn that the things that make us different are the […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
