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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.
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 […]
Join Music Together of Portland for a free fall preview class! Sing, dance, jam, and play together with your little one(s) and other Portland families, and experience the magic of family and community music-making firsthand! Reservations required. See the full schedule at https://musictogether-pdx.com/demos.aspx. 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
Offering two weeks of drop-in classes before launching an 8-week series! Class offered on Wednesdays from 9:15-10am and 10:15-11am. Ages 16 months-3 years. Little ones build strength and coordination as they move to music and roll, jump, and climb through fun obstacle courses. This class offers a playful introduction to tumbling and movement! Please note, […]
This group offers conversation and connection around the ups and downs of the postpartum year while learning a new skill and making friends. Facilitated by a Certified Postpartum Doula with Bridgetown Baby. For babies and their caregivers, from the prenatal period through 12 months of age. At Sellwood Community House 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, […]
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 […]
Bonjour Bebes! French For Young Children with Madame Meggie $10-20 per family, drop-in suggested donation. Made for tiny ears, ages 0-36 months, grown-up welcome. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Kick off your Wednesday morning with live music, coffee, and community at The Heist! Join Portland kindie musician Mr. Ben for an interactive family singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Hosted inside The Heist’s spacious indoor gathering area, this weekly event pairs joyful music and movement with one of Southeast Portland’s favorite food […]
Step into the whimsical world of the Moomins with the Portland Finnish School! Enjoy a delightful bilingual story time experience in both English and Finnish, perfect for families and young readers alike. About Step into the whimsical world of the Moomins with the Portland Finnish School! Join them for a delightful bilingual story time experience […]
Red Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Pivot Studio, located in the historic Village Ballroom on NE Dekum St, for his weekly Wednesday morning family music and puppet show during the 2026-27 school year! Families are invited to come sing, dance, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Offering two weeks of drop-in classes before launching an 8-week series! Class offered on Wednesdays from 9:15-10 am and 10:15-11 am. Ages 16 months-3 years. Little ones build strength and coordination as they move to music and roll, jump, and climb through fun obstacle courses. This class offers a playful introduction to tumbling and movement! […]
Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8/$6 for siblings. *Please note, Open Gym will be closed on the following days: Red […]
On the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Stories. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission. The Discover Museum is temporarily closed weekdays from […]
Looking for a fun and engaging way to bond with your baby while encouraging their physical and cognitive development? Come play at our Baby Only Open Gym held every Wednesday 12:10-1:00pm. Babies and their caregivers can explore our super clean and fun gym space during this 50-minute play session. Staff will bring out age-appropriate toys, […]
Join us for an afternoon gymnastics class in the park! All levels welcome, ages 7+. Participants will gain strength, flexibility, and confidence while learning new tumbling skills and having fun outdoors! FREE! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 […]
A playful space for ages 3–5 to explore contemporary and modern dance through props, storytelling, characters, and their own ideas. Drop in September 30th or October 7th, then join the 8-week session running October 14th–December 9th, with no class Thanksgiving week. Click the link to learn more and register for the full session. Editor’s note: […]
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 […]
Join other bike-minded families on the first Wednesday of every month at Bike Social Hour, a place where everyone is welcomed and embraced by our community. Just show up and hang out! Bike Social Hour takes place every Wednesday, rain or shine. All ages are welcome any night, but first Wednesday of the month is […]
Ready to take those Hip-Hop skills a little further? Dancers build on foundational technique while exploring musicality, grooves, freestyle, confidence, and Hip-Hop history. Ages 8-12. 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 […]
All Ages. Gather your friends and family for an evening of friendly competition and lively entertainment. It's all about the thrill of the game, the possibility of winning fantastic prizes, and creating memories that will bring smiles to your faces. Our bingo games are designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a level playing […]
Free! Weekly OPEN MIC for all ages and all formats. Youth musicians are encouraged to attend! Musicians, vocalists, comedians, poetry, spoken word, full bands, storytellers, and more! Join us for the B-Side Records & Vintage Open Mic at 6:30pm on Wednesdays every week. We are located in downtown Milwaukie at 10801 SE Main Street. Close […]
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 […]
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.
✨ 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, […]
