Hispanic Heritage Month Library Celebrations
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.
Activities, events and local spots to keep the whole family entertained!
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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!
All the candy, before bedtime! Sponsored by Sellwood Community House.
It’s back! Pack some snacks and follow our Google Maps route to the best displays in Portland
Everything from haunts for teens to toddler-friendly fun, we’ve got Halloween covered.
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 […]
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 […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
✨ Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish ✨ Join us for a joyful hour of stories, songs, and play — all in Spanish! Our fun-filled sessions are designed for young children and families to explore language through movement, music, and imagination. This event takes places at multiple libraries and bookstores across the area, […]
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 […]
Head to the pumpkin patch at historic Kirchem farm! Open all weekends in October (Saturday and Sunday). Offerings include: pumpkins on the vine (over 25 varieties), apple cider donuts fried in tallow, hayrides, corn maze, a kids zone and play structure, face painting, food trucks and more! Pricing Admission: $5 per person Kids under 1: […]
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 […]
Head to the pumpkin patch at historic Kirchem farm! Open all weekends in October (Saturday and Sunday). Offerings include: pumpkins on the vine (over 25 varieties), apple cider donuts fried in tallow, hayrides, corn maze, a kids zone and play structure, face painting, food trucks and more! Pricing Admission: $5 per person Kids under 1: […]
Join us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an amazing lineup of vendors, live music, and food carts. Plus it's dog friendly! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Level up your weekend at IKEA during the YXSTABY launch event, happening October 10-11! IKEA Family members can register for an exclusive YXSTABY event keychain and enjoy a variety of gaming-inspired activities throughout the weekend. Test your gaming trivia knowledge, show off your creativity and come dressed as your favorite gaming character to receive a […]
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
Kids become the detectives in a one-of-a-kind, non-scary Halloween adventure! Autumn, a tiny fairy who helps bring Oregon its beautiful fall colors, has mysteriously disappeared before finishing her annual rounds. Sherlock Holmes thinks he knows what happened. Lenora Holmes isn’t so sure. Now they need young detectives to help solve the case. Families become part […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! Northwest Children's Theater's signature fall event returns. The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an interactive live storytime. Then it’s time for a splendiferous dance party and enchanting sing-a-long! Don’t forget to save room for scary delicious Halloween treats at […]
Join us for a festive fall gathering, featuring samples of over 15 local apples, sips and nibbles from Bauman's On Oak, and a chance to win a $300 gift card. Come one, come all...this free event is open to all ages! Inside Providore Fine Foods (2340 NE Sandy Blvd) Editor’s note: This event is 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joy Mail Project is a volunteer cardmaking event for teens interested in uplifting others! Participants will gather in the children's library, before we open to the public, and get creative for a good cause. Teens will decorate and write encouraging messages in cards that will be sent to pediatric patients at Providence St. Vincent Medical […]
Viewer beware; you’re in for some FLAIR! Clarklewis Restaurant returns for spooky season with the Drag-It Halloween Brunch, Sunday, October 11! Join Portland’s best all-ages inclusive drag brunch for our next installment. It officially fall, and we’re bringing out our best costumes for the occasion. Every performer is bringing their best Hallow’s Eve tricks, along […]
Shady Dell Train Park will be open for our Public Fun Days this year on Sundays only from 11 am-4 pm through October 25, 2026! Enjoy an adorable free train ride run by volunteers (and supported by donations). Train rides start at 11:30 am. The last trains leave the station 15 minutes prior to the park […]
Join PAM CUT @ The Whitsell for our kids and family series ScreenPLAY! featuring Addams Family. This dark comedy cult classic follows the Addams family as they are preyed upon by predatory loan sharks, a devious brother, and prying neighbors. Featuring an incredible cast, this movie is fun for the whole family. Monster Mash artmaking […]
Visit the Spirit of Halloweentown, where the magic of Halloween comes to life in the heart of St. Helens! Each year, this charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, […]