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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!
Join us for our 4th Annual Easter Harvest Celebration on Topaz Farm!
These Portland-area events make it easy to honor the planet in the City of Roses.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park is iconic, but there are less crowded options, too!
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 […]
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 […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by […]
Make the most of Spring Break with hands-on learning and fun at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum! From March 23–27, join us each day from 9:00 AM to […]
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 […]
MomCo is a supportive community of moms seeking connection, growth, and a breath of fresh air. We meet regularly at Grace City Portland for a more structured and routine time […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Find kids' books as well as young adult books at the Rose City Reads Book Sale! Every book at this special sale is just $1...go cultivate a love of reading […]
Visit the Easter Bunny and get a free 4x6 photo at Bass Pro Shops! Reservations open March 14. Monday-Thursday, March 30-April 2; 5pm-8pm Saturdays and Good Friday, March 21, 28 […]
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 […]
Hop into a fun-filled Easter adventure featuring an egg hunt, a visit from our non-scary and sweet Easter Bunny, and plenty of playtime at LEKA Playland. Event is for ages 0–4 only. No […]
Mr. Hoo rocks out at Mississippi Pizza every 1st and 3rd Friday at 5 p.m. After a long week, nobody wants to figure out dinner, entertain the kids and clean […]
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon's huge plant & garden art sale, Hortlandia, returns April 3–4 to Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro. Discover rare and sought-after plants from 70+ vendors […]
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.
Dive into fun with the whole family at our Easter Family Swim—eggs, splashes, and smiles await! Get ready for a splashin' good time this Easter! Bring the whole family to […]
Make a splash at the Duck Dive! Join THPRD in the pool and dive to collect special prize ducks! Before or after your pool time, head over to the gymnasium […]
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 […]
This festive event is filled with movement, smiles, and springtime fun. Kids 3 years - 12 years will enjoy an exciting egg hunt throughout the gym, playful activities, and plenty […]
Perform at Youth Music Project’s Teen Open Mic Nights! Are you a musician aged 13-18? Come on down and share your songs with a live, supportive audience. This is an […]
In I love from memory, Nate Orton presents a new body of paintings, woodburns, and books rooted in close observation and the quiet persistence of memory. Working from a pocket […]
Josh has been seen on the primetime CW television show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” “Masters of Illusion Live!”, and “Celebrities of Magic”. Josh Farley: The Magic Across America Tour […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
