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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!
Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, we explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI. From May 3rd – 31st, 2025, we highlight the stories, the culture, and […]
Music with Morah Flip Frish, Sensory Activities with Morah Chaya Citron, Friends & More! For Moms and Babies 6 weeks- 18 Months Thursdays at 8:45-9:45 May 15 and May 29 At The Gan - 6612 SW Capitol Hwy RSVP: jportland.com/register Contact: Chaya@PortlandJewishPreschool.com Facilitated by The Gan Preschool
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Jan 28th. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Immerse yourself into peony paradise. With 30 acres of peony fields and a 2 acre display garden to stroll through, there is something for everyone. Our truck, flower cart, display garden and fields, make for perfect photo opportunities that will leave all your friends in awe. Free Parking / Admission Pet Friendly Picnics Encouraged Wheelchair […]
Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We break out the OOBLECK and FLUBBER supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so your kids can explore this fun STEM, sensory experience. Of course, all the normal exhibits will be available as well, including the cartoon-making room, green […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with others, […]
Join us every Thursday at 10:30AM in Hammer + Jacks, come for a special music lesson filled with singing, movement and music with Zazzy Zoe! 🥁🎶 During these interactive music sessions, participants will begin to learn and practice simple fundamentals of music, all while having a blast singing and/or acting out silly and interesting songs […]
Ready, Set, Go! is designed to introduce young children (ages 18 mos-5years) to the basics of sports and physical activity in a safe, supportive, and energetic environment. Through games, interactive exercises, and fun activities, little ones will develop essential motor skills, coordination, balance, and teamwork—while having a blast!
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Immerse yourself into peony paradise. With 30 acres of peony fields and a 2 acre display garden to stroll through, there is something for everyone. Our truck, flower cart, display garden and fields, make for perfect photo opportunities that will leave all your friends in awe. Free Parking / Admission Pet Friendly Picnics Encouraged Wheelchair […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts. The FLIP Museum stands for Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play […]
Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For Ages 1 - 5! Run by Teacher David, every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere from Rock, to Jazz to TV Themes! We also learn about our ABC's, our 1,2,3's and have a whole lot of fun! Sliding Scale $10 […]
