For eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all […]
Join Codingal's exciting online HackYoung Olympiad 2024 for Grades 1 to 12. Showcase your coding and problem-solving skills. Whether you're new or experienced this competition is for you whether you're in elementary or high school. You can compete solo or in teams of up to three encouraging teamwork and skill improvement. The online format makes it accessible […]
The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens is a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. It contains an 1800s house and surrounding buildings and Gardens. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world […]
Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. The gardens will be opening for spring for upcoming Lilac days April 20th to May 12th! Please check the calendar* for details. Event […]
It’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
PORTLAND’S LARGEST FIESTA! The Cinco de Mayo fiesta boasts three full days packed with festivities and culturally immersive programming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. During the event, festival-goers can experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance, and sport. May 3rd 11am-11pm | May 4th 11am-11pm | May 5th 11am-11pm Carnival […]
Mountainside Market will be hosting a market with 20+ vendors at Hoffman Farms. We will be open Friday-Sunday 10-5, with extended hours on Friday 5/3 until 7pm for live music with Wil Kinky. Our store will be open with our local merchandise, pies and hanging baskets. Barn Door Brewing will also be there serving beer and we will be featuring Raptor […]
This is the perfect class for toddlers-pre K to get their first experience exploring music! Class instructor and early childhood music educator David Pollack sings and plays his guitar exploring musical genres far and wide. This gives little ones the chance to get up, dance, clap their hands, interact with their classmates and make new […]
Mr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every Friday at Taborspace! He'll play his guitar/ukulele and kazoo, and sing a mix of of traditional, not so traditional and original songs that will make everyone sing, shake, laugh and/or dance! $10 - $20 per family suggested donation.
Ladybug Nature Walk at Fernhill Park Nature Patch – 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 […]
Story and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday @10 am for story and kids crafts! Open time starts with a story. Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]
Indoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free
Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]
This fun weekly event is perfect for ages 0-4, but all ages are welcome! Join Literacy Lady PDX for storytime, music, movement and of course BUBBLES! Storytime lasts for about 25 minutes with stamps and stickers taking an extra 5 minutes. We will also have a dance party afterwards for those who want to stick […]
Join us for another fun-filled month! Meet new beautiful bilingual books and join us for story hour. The beautiful bilingual books keep coming! Meet other bilingual families at hora del cuento in May! ¡Únase a nosotros para un mes lleno de diversión! Ven a encontrar nuevos y hermosos libros bilingües y únete a nosotros para […]
SHINE playgroup is designed for ages 18mo-4yo. We’ll have 2-3 engaging play stations unless specified otherwise. The main stations will include (sensory, art, blocks). Playgroups provide opportunities to build attachment between adults and children as they play together, and share time and experiences. They also help children learn social skills as they negotiate with peers, resolve […]
Looking to create community and meet other new families? Join Sarah of Literacy Lady PDX for a Fun-Filled Fridays! Make your Fridays extraordinary by joining Literacy Lady PDX in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks from 1:00 - 1:45 PM. We're all about creating a wonderful world of literacy and play for even the […]
Mr. Hoo is at Portland's best indoor play space every 1st Friday as part of Multnomah Village's 1st Friday event. Open play from 4 - 5:30, music starts at 4:30. Silly songs, kids dancing, egg shaking, foot stomping and all sorts of fun! Reserve your spot here! Only $8 per person.
Come on out to see our mama sheep and their little lambs! We provide a fun, guided educational farm tour. Learn about what and why we farm! Tours will go in with many of our animals to pet and or feed them. We've got sheep, ostrich, goats, alpacas, and more! After the tour, we welcome […]
It’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
Every year, participating comic books stores throughout North America give away free comic books and host signings, sales and in-store events. Each shop offers a different amount of free comics but regardless of the offer, it’s a great opportunity to check out local comic book shops and see what they have to offer. Here is […]
Fourth-grader Naomi's field trip to a Women's History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves throughout U.S. history. From activists to athletes, artists and more, this musical features the stories of female trailblazers such as Harriet Tubman, Virginia Apgar, Ruby Bridges, Sally Ride, […]
Anglers of all ages, mark your calendars! The Hagg Lake Fishing Tournament is back for a second annual event on May 4, 2024. Hosted by Washington County Parks and supported by local partners, this family-friendly competition promises a day of fun and fishing at the lake. The tournament kicks off at 8:00 a.m. as anglers […]
Get ready for a science-tastic adventure with your little ones at The Little Lab! Join us Saturdays at 10 am in my backyard classroom space for our preschool class. For ages 3-6 years old. Each week, we embark on a new and exciting journey into the realms of buoyancy, electricity, dinosaurs, and so much more! […]
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. PRO TIP: Registration online does not guarantee a kit; it just saves you a step in store. Arrive right at 9 am for the best shot at a free kit! And check with your local […]
The St. Johns Farmers Market is fun for the whole family! Knock out your weekly grocery shopping and stop by our kids activity tent, equipped with coloring pages and a giant Connect Four! We also have a weekly scavenger hunt for kids: search high and low for Rosie the Squishmallow, who loves to hang out […]
Culture Day is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples that provides an accurate cultural experience for the whole community. This free, all-ages event offers the chance to listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area. In a short forest […]
Get outside with your little one and 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, […]
We are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]
RAIN OR SHINE! THIS SATURDAY! Join us at @wonderwoodsprings for a FREE fun time with art, food, music and more! SPACESTATION WONDERWOOD is happening on May the 4th from 10am - 4pm and will feature some out-of-this-world artists, tarot readings, @selfiebotpdx , @plastorm , @no1portland, face painting, fairy hair and more surprise guests!
