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July 2022
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Rome comes to Portland! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings experienced at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, patrons can view the world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God's finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This special collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel is reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The…
Find out more »Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett presents Dinolandia in downtown Portland May 31–September 10, 2022. The immersive walk-through two-story museum features more than 50 species of dinosaurs, ranging from the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the massive floor-to-ceiling T. Rex! Per Mike's signature style, all 1,000+ cutouts will be made from reclaimed plywood and recycled paint. Grammy nominated children’s artist Billy Kelly provides original music for the exhibit. Dinolandia takes place in the beautiful 22,000 square foot corner retail space located at 710…
Find out more »Pedalpalooza Family Friendly Rides
Double check at their website, as rides are subject to change! https://www.shift2bikes.org/pedalpalooza-calendar/ June 4 - 9am PSU Farmers Market Ride June 5 - 6:30am Team NPF Cycle in the Willamette Valley June 5 - 11:00 AM Let me be Perfectly Queer Eastbank Esplanade June 9 - 6 pm Sketchbooks in Parks - Irving Park June 10 - 7:00 pm 20th Anniversary Filmed by Bike at Hollywood Theatre June 11 - 9 am PSU Farmers Market, 12:30pm All Bodies on Bikes…
Find out more »Waterfront Blues Festival and Fireworks
We love music fans of ALL ages at the Waterfront Blues Festival and thanks to our friends at Buick GMC of Beaverton, kids 12 and under receive free admission to the festival. We’ll have fun for the whole family including: Kids dancing lessons A family area and activities A special youth music showcase with Friends of Noise on Saturday and Sunday
Find out more »Pedalpalooza Family Friendly Rides
Double check at their website, as rides are subject to change! https://www.shift2bikes.org/pedalpalooza-calendar/ June 4 - 9am PSU Farmers Market Ride June 5 - 6:30am Team NPF Cycle in the Willamette Valley June 5 - 11:00 AM Let me be Perfectly Queer Eastbank Esplanade June 9 - 6 pm Sketchbooks in Parks - Irving Park June 10 - 7:00 pm 20th Anniversary Filmed by Bike at Hollywood Theatre June 11 - 9 am PSU Farmers Market, 12:30pm All Bodies on Bikes…
Find out more »Tree Time! Preschool Walk
Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come 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 Arboretum. Tree Time! walks are held Mondays…
Find out more »Waterfront Blues Festival and Fireworks
We love music fans of ALL ages at the Waterfront Blues Festival and thanks to our friends at Buick GMC of Beaverton, kids 12 and under receive free admission to the festival. We’ll have fun for the whole family including: Kids dancing lessons A family area and activities A special youth music showcase with Friends of Noise on Saturday and Sunday
Find out more »Magic the Gathering: Casual Commander
Grab your decks and mana up because it's Magic Monday! Sling some cardboard with us over a game or two of casual commander. All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your own deck or use one of ours. There's pizza, popcorn, and beer too. FREE TO PLAY!
Find out more »Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Rome comes to Portland! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings experienced at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, patrons can view the world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God's finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This special collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel is reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The…
Find out more »Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett presents Dinolandia in downtown Portland May 31–September 10, 2022. The immersive walk-through two-story museum features more than 50 species of dinosaurs, ranging from the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the massive floor-to-ceiling T. Rex! Per Mike's signature style, all 1,000+ cutouts will be made from reclaimed plywood and recycled paint. Grammy nominated children’s artist Billy Kelly provides original music for the exhibit. Dinolandia takes place in the beautiful 22,000 square foot corner retail space located at 710…
Find out more »Free Summer Reading Event and Book Exchange at Lents Park
Corresponding with Portland Parks and Rec’s Free Lunch + Play program, the Bookmobile Babe hosts a Summer Reading Camp and Book Exchange in Lents Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1:30pm this summer! Each week features a theme and a corresponding book, read-aloud and an art activity. FREE, all-ages welcome and no sign-up required!! This week’s theme: “Ohana Means Family”, Ilima Loomis OBOB PAIRING: “Measuring Up”, Lily LaMotee ART ACTIVITY: draw your perfect beach where you would enjoy your poi
Find out more »Tallulah’s Daddy at Alberta Street Pub
Come join Tallulah's Daddy for an acoustic show on the spacious outdoor patio at Alberta Street Pub, every Tuesday at 12:15! We'll sing songs, dance, and shake shakers. Food and drink available, and there is a suggested donation of $5 per person.
Find out more »Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Rome comes to Portland! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings experienced at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, patrons can view the world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God's finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This special collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel is reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The…
Find out more »Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett presents Dinolandia in downtown Portland May 31–September 10, 2022. The immersive walk-through two-story museum features more than 50 species of dinosaurs, ranging from the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the massive floor-to-ceiling T. Rex! Per Mike's signature style, all 1,000+ cutouts will be made from reclaimed plywood and recycled paint. Grammy nominated children’s artist Billy Kelly provides original music for the exhibit. Dinolandia takes place in the beautiful 22,000 square foot corner retail space located at 710…
Find out more »Mr. Hoo at Alberta Street Pub
Mr. Hoo will sing songs for families every Wednesday at lunch! Get some great food and sit on the back patio and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo entertains with his guitar, kazoo and silly songs about lady bugs and dinosaurs and other stuff. Doors open at noon, $5 per person.
Find out more »Family Game Night
Tonight we’re turning it over to the families, all ages and sizes are welcome to play! We’ve got Mario Kart, we’ve got Smash Bros, we’ve got Jackbox Games. This isn’t a tournament, it’s just a good time. We’ve also got pizza, popcorn, and root beer on tap. A little something for everybody!
Find out more »Pedalpalooza Family Friendly Rides
Double check at their website, as rides are subject to change! https://www.shift2bikes.org/pedalpalooza-calendar/ June 4 - 9am PSU Farmers Market Ride June 5 - 6:30am Team NPF Cycle in the Willamette Valley June 5 - 11:00 AM Let me be Perfectly Queer Eastbank Esplanade June 9 - 6 pm Sketchbooks in Parks - Irving Park June 10 - 7:00 pm 20th Anniversary Filmed by Bike at Hollywood Theatre June 11 - 9 am PSU Farmers Market, 12:30pm All Bodies on Bikes…
Find out more »Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Rome comes to Portland! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings experienced at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, patrons can view the world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God's finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This special collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel is reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The…
Find out more »Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett presents Dinolandia in downtown Portland May 31–September 10, 2022. The immersive walk-through two-story museum features more than 50 species of dinosaurs, ranging from the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the massive floor-to-ceiling T. Rex! Per Mike's signature style, all 1,000+ cutouts will be made from reclaimed plywood and recycled paint. Grammy nominated children’s artist Billy Kelly provides original music for the exhibit. Dinolandia takes place in the beautiful 22,000 square foot corner retail space located at 710…
Find out more »Free Summer Reading Event and Book Exchange at Lents Park
Corresponding with Portland Parks and Rec’s Free Lunch + Play program, the Bookmobile Babe hosts a Summer Reading Camp and Book Exchange in Lents Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1:30pm this summer! Each week features a theme and a corresponding book, read-aloud and an art activity. FREE, all-ages welcome and no sign-up required!! This week’s theme: “Ohana Means Family”, Ilima Loomis OBOB PAIRING: “Measuring Up”, Lily LaMotee ART ACTIVITY: draw your perfect beach where you would enjoy your poi
Find out more »Mr. Ben music for kids and their families!
Mr. Ben plays live music the whole family will love! He’s been a stalwart in the Portland kids music scene for well over a decade. The Oregon Public House is the nation’s first non-profit gastro-pub. Together they’re offering you the chance to get the whole family fed, keep the kids entertained through dinner, and not have any dishes to do afterwards! All that, and a huge selection of beer on tap?! Yeah. This ones a no brainer. :-)
Find out more »Tabletop Thursdays
Boardgames, boardgames, boardgames! Somewhere between Sorry, Scrabble, Sushi Go, and Settlers of Catan, we’re taking over the tabletops tonight. All ages and skill levels welcome, FREE TO PLAY! Pizza, popcorn, and beer available!
Find out more »PAM CUT Outdoor Movies
PAM CUT continues the Portland tradition of watching a film under the stars and makes it a little extra, with thematic and experiential surprises galore. See full list of films here: https://pamcut.org/screenings-experiences/cinema-unbound-outdoor-screenings/#movies A PAM CUT summer screening will be a complete experience, with giveaways, contests, games, and sing-alongs that make the film come alive in new and exciting ways. Think Face/Off with Nic Cage or John Travolta facemasks, spooky stories before a screening of The Babadook, a BYO Stuffed Animal sing-along for Sing 2,…
Find out more »Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Rome comes to Portland! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings experienced at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, patrons can view the world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God's finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This special collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel is reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The…
Find out more »Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett presents Dinolandia in downtown Portland May 31–September 10, 2022. The immersive walk-through two-story museum features more than 50 species of dinosaurs, ranging from the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the massive floor-to-ceiling T. Rex! Per Mike's signature style, all 1,000+ cutouts will be made from reclaimed plywood and recycled paint. Grammy nominated children’s artist Billy Kelly provides original music for the exhibit. Dinolandia takes place in the beautiful 22,000 square foot corner retail space located at 710…
Find out more »Kids Concert Series
Grab the kiddos, their costumes, a picnic lunch and head out to the Garden for some kid focused live music! Each Friday in July we will have different artists perform in the Far Meadow from 11-12pm, the gates to the garden will open at 10am. The concert music is geared toward toddler aged children but all are always welcome. Picnicking is allowed on event days in the Dino Meadow and Far Meadow (the grassy fields in the upper garden closest…
Find out more »New Parents Meet up! Babies under 2
New parent meetup for kids under two! This is a great time to meet other parents in conversation and good laughs, enjoy tasty drinks and treats, grab lunch or take a walk in the sunshine! Toys for littles are clean and out for them to enjoy.
Find out more »Open Mic Night at Hammer+Jacks
Welcoming all budding storytellers, comedians, musicians, and poets! We’re hosting Hammer + Jacks Open Mic Night and you’re invited to sign up! 🎤✨ REGISTER ONLINE, LIMITED SPOTS. This is a welcoming, low-stakes environment for kids to practice performing in front of a small audience and being part of an audience themselves. Finding the courage to get up on stage can show it’s fun to try new things, which makes the idea of “messing up” not so scary! Self-esteem can soar…
Find out more »Open Mic Night at Hammer+Jacks
Welcoming all budding storytellers, comedians, musicians, and poets! We’re hosting Hammer + Jacks Open Mic Night and you’re invited to sign up! 🎤✨ REGISTER ONLINE, LIMITED SPOTS. This is a welcoming, low-stakes environment for kids to practice performing in front of a small audience and being part of an audience themselves. Finding the courage to get up on stage can show it’s fun to try new things, which makes the idea of “messing up” not so scary! Self-esteem can soar…
Find out more »PAM CUT Outdoor Movies
PAM CUT continues the Portland tradition of watching a film under the stars and makes it a little extra, with thematic and experiential surprises galore. See full list of films here: https://pamcut.org/screenings-experiences/cinema-unbound-outdoor-screenings/#movies A PAM CUT summer screening will be a complete experience, with giveaways, contests, games, and sing-alongs that make the film come alive in new and exciting ways. Think Face/Off with Nic Cage or John Travolta facemasks, spooky stories before a screening of The Babadook, a BYO Stuffed Animal sing-along for Sing 2,…
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