Educational

Crossroads for Oregon Education: Funding, Outcomes, and Next Steps for Our Schools

Lincoln High School

From last November’s historic teacher strike in Portland Public Schools to reports of major budget shortfalls in several districts, school funding, class size, and educational outcomes have become a daily topic of conversation across Oregon. At the same time, recent data showed that Oregon is the only state in the nation where students have fallen further behind […]

Free

Greater Portland Young Parent Fair

Kingpins Family Entertainment Center 3550 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR

What is it? This event designed for teen/young parents up to 25 years of age. So we make sure it is not only helpful but fun as well. Picture a resource fair with free games, food, & prizes.      HOW IT WORKS: Visit resource tables to obtain stamps, stamps equal raffle tickets. Raffle tickets […]

PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Powell Butte Nature Park (Meet near the Visitor’s Center at Powell Butte, up the hill from SE 162nd Avenue and Powell Boulevard)

Ladybug Nature Walk at Powell  Butte Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow […]

$5

Forest Field Day Homeschool Program

Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

$12 – $15

Archaeology Roadshow

Portland State University Hoffmann Hall Plaza 1833 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

The 12th Archaeology Roadshow Returns to PSU Campus   The Archaeology Roadshow once again returns to Portland State University, Saturday, May 11, 10 am- 2 pm.  Come immerse yourself in the history and archaeology of Oregon through our exhibits and hands-on activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists from PSU, Tribes, museums, private and nonprofit organizations, […]

Free

Steelhead Release

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

In the Tillamook State Forest, salmon live in the cool, clear rivers that run through the Coast Range. Join us to explore life cycles, habitat requirements, and the underwater oasis of these dynamic fish. After a short presentation, we will walk to Jones Creek and release the tiny fry that were raised in our visitor […]

Celebrate National Train Day with a Train Ride!

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR

Join us for a springtime train ride in vintage and open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland. Spring brings out the best in Oregon’s landscape and wildlife, offering an opportunity to glimpse of a bevy of deer! Snacks and adult & kid-friendly beverages will be available for purchase. Onboard activities for […]

$2 – $20

PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge (Meet at the North Parking Lot, on SE Milwaukie at the intersection with SE Mitchell)

Ladybug Nature Walk at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children […]

$5

S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids

Powerland Heritage Park 3995 Brooklake Rd., Brooks, OR

Get ready for 62 acres of fun at Oregon's most unique kids' event! S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids returns to Powerland Heritage Park on Saturday, May 18th, for a full day of hands-on activities and fun the whole family will love. Join us for a day of excitement, learning, and adventure at the award-winning Powerland Heritage […]

Volcano Day

Rice Museum of Rocks & MInerals

Come watch our trashcano erupt, touch a volcanic rock, learn about the different types of volcanoes, make some volcano crafts, and crack geodes! In our Northwest Gallery explore exhibits of Mt. Saint Helens memorabilia and memories, and share your story with us. Fun and educational for all ages, both outdoor AND indoor activities. Included with general admission. Free for members. […]

Water Works! – Workshop

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm 29089 SE Kelso Road, Boring, OR, United States

Join us on Sunday, May 19th, 1pm - 4pm, for a workshop called “Water Works!" In this workshop, we’ll do a deep dive into how we can be water-wise in the dry and wet seasons. Through an exploration of rain gardens, berms, swales, drip-line irrigation and more, you will learn water conservation techniques within the […]

$10

PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Baltimore Woods

Ladybug Nature Walk at Baltimore Woods – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow a […]

$5

Watershed Alliance Environmental Film Series

Vancouver Community Library 901 C Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Now in its 14th year, the Watershed Alliance's Environmental Film Series is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to June! Held at the Columbia Room of the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Pizza will be provided […]

Free

PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Duniway Park Lilac Garden

Ladybug Nature Walk at Duniway Park Lilac Garden – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children […]

$5

Watershed Discovery Day at Mill Park

Mill Park 6201 SE Overland St., Milwaukie, OR, United States

Want to learn more about what a watershed is and what you can do to improve the water quality in one fun event? Pack a picnic lunch and join us Saturday, June 1st at Mill Park as we partner with Clackamas Water Environment Services, World Salmon Council, SOLVE and North Clackamas Park and Recreation and […]

Free

All About Trees: Storytime & Puppet-Tree at the World Forestry Center

World Forestry Center

Join us on Saturday, June 1st, at 12 noon for a story time and puppet show with fantastic local author Leslie Barnard Booth, featuring her captivating new book, One Day this Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree’s wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book for ages […]

Free

$5 Day at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's most popular financial access program. Explore the museum's permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Plus, enjoy significant discounts on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine.

$2

Speaker Series – Race, Gender, and Monsters: What Vampires and Werewolves Reveal About Ourselves and Our Culture

Fourth Plain Forward 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Why do some monsters seem to resonate through time? What do they say about our social and cultural anxieties around difference—in particular race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, and ability? This talk explores the shifting meanings vampires and werewolves have taken in popular culture, with a particular focus on the 1980s through the 2000s. In addition, […]

Free – $10

History on Tap: Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour

The Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main St., Vancouver, WA

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE) are proud to announce a collaborative event celebrating 50 years of pride, inclusivity, and fundraising with an immersive presentation. Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour will explore the history of drag, storytelling, and the impactful fundraising and community outreach […]

Free – $5

Forest Field Day Homeschool Program

Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

$12 – $15

Forest Field Day Homeschool Program

Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

$12 – $15

2024 Juneteenth Oregon Community Parade and Festival

Lillis-Albina Park

The Annual Juneteenth Oregon celebration kicks off with a spirited parade, setting the stage for a festival with live music, entertainment, educational opportunities, and art. Attendees can savor delicious food, explore community resources, visit cultural booths, and enjoy a dedicated children's area. This event is more than a festival; it's a celebration of freedom, African […]

Free

Storytime & Puppet-Tree in the Garden

Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

Join local author Leslie Barnard Booth for storytime in the garden, featuring her beautiful new book One Day This Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book perfect for nature-lovers and curious kids. In addition to storytime, Leslie will put on […]

Watershed Alliance Environmental Film Series

Vancouver Community Library 901 C Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Now in its 14th year, the Watershed Alliance's Environmental Film Series is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to June! Held at the Columbia Room of the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Pizza will be provided […]

Free

Randall Children’s Hospital Touch-A-Truck event

Clackamas Community College – Harmony Campus 7300 SE Harmony Road, Portland, OR, United States

Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is pleased to invite families and children of all ages to the second annual Touch-A-Truck event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 29, 2024, at Clackamas Community College, located at 7300 S.E. Harmony Road in Portland. This is a hands-on event where children of […]

Free

Storytime & Puppet-Tree at Sunrise Books

Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United States

Join local author Leslie Barnard Booth for storytime, featuring her beautiful new book One Day This Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book perfect for nature-lovers and curious kids. In addition to storytime, Leslie will put on an educational puppet […]

$5 Day at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's most popular financial access program. Explore the museum's permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Plus, enjoy significant discounts on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine.

$2

Storytime with Puppet-Tree and Craft

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Join local author Leslie Barnard Booth for STEM storytime, featuring her beautiful new book One Day This Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book perfect for nature-lovers and curious kids. In addition to storytime, Leslie will put on an educational […]

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