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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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60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
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 photos with the Easter Bunny you must pay for a Photo Package. You can also Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance […]
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 […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit. With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater. The four days […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
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 reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking […]
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 we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
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, […]
Head to the Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026 for dealers and private collector displays of unusual specimens of rocks (lapidary arts), fossils, gems and minerals! There's also door prizes, a silent auction, a kids corner fun and games, demonstrations of gold panning and more. Free Parking, Admission $1 for Adults cash […]
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 three-month pop-up exhibition at The Writers' Block Art Gallery. Titled Seeing the What, the exhibition takes inspiration from Henry David Thoreau’s observation: “The real question […]
Gem Faire events are open to the public and designed to be welcoming, educational, and accessible. At each show, attendees can explore fine and fashion jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, sparkling crystals, gold and silver, tools, supplies, and display materials—all under one roof. Gem Faire offers an opportunity to discover new materials, […]
Portland Night Market is having a special Lucky Charms edition of the market! It’ll be an incredible weekend of fun with epic eats, delicious drinks, interactive art, live music, fun photo moments, bingo, karaoke, charm bracelets and Portland’s best vendors! March 13+14 4pm-11pm 100 SE Alder Street Portland, Oregon 97214 FREE to all ages
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 for that is $10 on Fridays.
Celebrate the coming of Spring with internationally acclaimed Celtic folk group The Gothard Sisters. The three sisters present a high-energy, festive evening weaving together Celtic fiddle tunes, Irish songs and ballads, Irish step dancing and more. Great for the whole family - a perfect annual tradition! This event is over $30. We only include links […]
The Leodis V. McDaniel High School Theater Program proudly presents The Addams Family Musical with a live band! Get tickets now for one of seven family-friendly, spooky-kooky performances, March 5-14, 2026. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
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 […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit. With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater. The four days […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
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 animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
The leprechauns are on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick's Day. Head to McMenamins Edgefield for multiple days of food & drink specials, McMenamins Irish Stout, live music and plenty of hijinks. March 14-17 | Free | All ages welcome LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 14 Roaming bagpiper Balloon artist […]
Enjoy a free family fishing event at Commonwealth Park Lake! Commonwealth Park is located at at 1095 SW Huntington Ave, Portland, OR 97225. This is an open fishing opportunity where participants will receive guidance from community mentors in the art of fishing. FISHING GEAR PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION! Rod & Reel Bait & Tackle Registration is […]
Come build your queer family community with other LGBTQIA+ families for our monthly Queer Kin Collective gathering, this time hosted at the amazing Second Shapes Bookstore in Kenton! Parents-to-be also very welcome, as are kids of all ages (though we seem to veer quite young :) ) Always free, with donations appreciated as we are […]
Enjoy the outdoors and volunteer as a family — help us clean up camp! Clean cabins for summer Clean bath house Clean outdoor food prep area Bring a sack lunch, water bottle and rubber gloves. Dress for the weather! Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, young and old. When done, all it takes is a phone flashlight to project the image of the crescent moon (and whatever else they draw) […]
All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed in collaboration with Native educators, this program invites kids up to age 10 to explore the importance of waterways and canoes in Native life—from the […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Spring into water safety! Join us March 14 for family-friendly tips, life jacket try-ons & fun with Goldfish Swim School. 🌊 Spring Into Water Safety! 🌞 Free Family Event at Little Nestlings Saturday, March 14 | 10:00–11:00 AM Spring break is around the corner, and summer will be here before we know it! Whether you're […]
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson taught by a certified coach. One adult skates free per child. Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM $13 per child 10 & younger only
A free-family friendly drop-in event with storytimes, a family reading area, free book giveaways from Garden Home Community Library, arts & crafts provided by the THPRD Nature Mobile, a scavenger hunt in the library, and more. You can also learn how to decrease bird strikes on your windows. In conjunction with this event there is […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
