StoryWalks are a creative and engaging way for adults and children to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors. Enjoy an interactive StoryWalk at one of Hagg Lake's prettiest trails now through the end of January. Portland author and illustrator Alison Farrell's picture book "The Hike" is displayed along a short stretch of Cedar Grove Trail …
Located in Downtown Gresham, The Musikry is hosting FREE MusikLabs for one week in January. What is a MusikLab? I'm glad you asked! MusikLabs are unstructured musical play times where children as young as 2 months can explore a variety of instruments and make music among friends. There are 12 different lab sessions throughout the …
Join us at Portland's favorite Lunar New Year nighttime event! Lan Su welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with several evenings of traditional lantern viewing evenings, when the garden glows with hanging red lanterns illuminating sweeping roof lines and the Lake Zither reflects the lights of large-scale floating lantern sculptures. The lantern viewing evenings at Lan …
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There is something special happening in Leavenworth every weekend in January! Picture a stunning backdrop of half a million brilliant lights, majestic mountains frosted with snow and an enchanting Bavarian village filled with fun. Come join us this January for Leavenworth’s Winter Karneval as we honor a German tradition dating back to the thirteenth century, …
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The mind-blowing, earth-shattering, tantalizing secrets of dragons REVEALED! When Mom runs down the street to pick up dinner, a boy and his faithful dog Leroy encounter a quartet of dancing dragons. Each one has its own unique style and personality, but they all have one thing in common: they’re hungry! This hilarious, dance-filled journey into …
The 4th Wall, Hawthorne's hottest new cafe, is showing quality cartoons new and old on a 150" projector screen all Saturday morning, every Saturday morning. We've also got plenty of hot Sisters Coffee, fresh breakfast sandwiches and pastries, free wifi, and of course sugary cereal!
Story Time with Literacy Lady PDX! There really is no better way to start your Saturday. We open for crafting at 9:00am and Miss Sarah comes by around 10:00am to start the soiree. She reads a few storybooks, sings a few songs, and there’s even a dance party with bubbles. It’s a very sweet experience! You …
Join us on Saturday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. for our seventh annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration, presented in partnership with the Oregon Historical Society. Our 150-foot dragon will be roaring out of quarantine to celebrate the holiday with lion dancers, performers, and a lively community parade through Old Town, Downtown, …
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Be part of the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest. Gong Xi Fa Cai!- “Wish you good prosperity in the New Year!” Visit Lan Su to experience the most colorful and joyous Chinese festival during the garden's 16-day Lunar New Year celebration. In accordance with the Lunar Calendar, the Lunar New Year celebration of the Year …
Powell's Books is hosting a Friends & Family Sale on Saturday, January 28! Get 25% off nearly everything all day and at all store locations.
Join Oregon State Park Rangers and volunteer Naturalists on a free nature hike to explore Tryon Creek’s forest and learn about the plants and animals that call this natural area home. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes, no registration needed, meet in front of the Nature Center by 10 am.
Join us for weekly in-person storytime at the library in October! We’ll share songs, stories & action rhymes. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Library Community Room. Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: All ages storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Baby storytime. Ages 0-18 months. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.: All ages storytime & family …
Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the Washington Square center court. Families can enjoy traditional crafts, dancing, story time and more. And don't forget to stop at the wishing tree, where you make a wish on red ribbon and toss it upon the tree in the hope that it'll stick …
OUR SOUP FESTIVAL IS BACK! BROWSE THE TASTY OPTIONS AND ORDER AMAZING SOUPS LISTED BELOW FROM OUR VENDORS. NOTE THAT THE SOUPS MAY NOT BE LISTED ON THE DELIVERY APPS SO CALLING IS THE BEST WAY TO ORDER! NEW! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SOUP AND ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD …
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by joining members of our community in a variety of fun activities for the whole family! 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Stop by the Children’s Library (lower level) to make red envelopes and hanging lanterns. Listen to a children’s story read in Chinese or Vietnamese, and learn the …
Enjoy these special events at a charming independent bookshop: Illustrator tips and tricks (fee required) - January 14 Author visit with Toni Thomas - January 21 Author visit with Laylah & Cameo Thomas - January 28
Chinese Lunar New Year to the Chinese community is the same as Christmas to Americans. People prepare banquets, gifts, fireworks, and performances to celebrate this special day to wish for a peaceful, harmonious, and fruitful upcoming year. Vancouver Chinese Association has hosted the Chinese New Year Celebration Gala for many years. After two years of …
A fresh batch of Serious Cupcakes! Get ready for a superb collection of premieres from new and newly-inspired choreographers, making delightful dances filled with BODYVOX’s signature athleticism, humor, and theater! As part of the Portland Performing Arts Vaccine Coalition and to keep audience members and performers safe, all attendees must present proof of being *up to date* on COVID-19 …
This annual tradition by The Oregonian/OregonLive invites restaurants around the city to showcase a special dumpling for the week, often at discounted prices. It's a great opportunity to try new-to-you restaurants.
Join us at Portland's favorite Lunar New Year nighttime event! Lan Su welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with several evenings of traditional lantern viewing evenings, when the garden glows with hanging red lanterns illuminating sweeping roof lines and the Lake Zither reflects the lights of large-scale floating lantern sculptures. The lantern viewing evenings at Lan …
Evening Lantern Viewing at Lan Su Chinese Garden Read More »
There is something special happening in Leavenworth every weekend in January! Picture a stunning backdrop of half a million brilliant lights, majestic mountains frosted with snow and an enchanting Bavarian village filled with fun. Come join us this January for Leavenworth’s Winter Karneval as we honor a German tradition dating back to the thirteenth century, …
Village of Lights Winter Karneval in Leavenworth, WA Read More »
The mind-blowing, earth-shattering, tantalizing secrets of dragons REVEALED! When Mom runs down the street to pick up dinner, a boy and his faithful dog Leroy encounter a quartet of dancing dragons. Each one has its own unique style and personality, but they all have one thing in common: they’re hungry! This hilarious, dance-filled journey into …
This class provides a comfortable, supportive environment for new parents and their little babes (about 6 weeks up to crawling) to spend some time together bonding while caregiver starts to regain strength and tone muscle, relieve stress and tension from the most common “new baby trouble spots”, the neck, shoulders and upper back, and work …
Be part of the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest. Gong Xi Fa Cai!- “Wish you good prosperity in the New Year!” Visit Lan Su to experience the most colorful and joyous Chinese festival during the garden's 16-day Lunar New Year celebration. In accordance with the Lunar Calendar, the Lunar New Year celebration of the Year …
World Forestry Center is offering free admission to our Discovery Museum on Sundays from November 13, 2022, through January 29, 2023 (excluding Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1 when the Museum will be closed). Located in Portland’s Washington Park just steps from the MAX Light Rail, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum will change the …
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OUR SOUP FESTIVAL IS BACK! BROWSE THE TASTY OPTIONS AND ORDER AMAZING SOUPS LISTED BELOW FROM OUR VENDORS. NOTE THAT THE SOUPS MAY NOT BE LISTED ON THE DELIVERY APPS SO CALLING IS THE BEST WAY TO ORDER! NEW! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SOUP AND ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD …
Themed craft days at Portland's favorite reuse arts and crafts studio!
This annual tradition by The Oregonian/OregonLive invites restaurants around the city to showcase a special dumpling for the week, often at discounted prices. It's a great opportunity to try new-to-you restaurants.
Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Story and Art! Class starts at 10am and is perfect for littles! Most days crafts and stories are geared toward 1-4s, but on no-school days we expect all ages! So bring the whole crew in, theres always some fun to be had. Crafts range …
Be part of the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest. Gong Xi Fa Cai!- “Wish you good prosperity in the New Year!” Visit Lan Su to experience the most colorful and joyous Chinese festival during the garden's 16-day Lunar New Year celebration. In accordance with the Lunar Calendar, the Lunar New Year celebration of the Year …
