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Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail

Downtown Portland

Embark on a magical journey through the heart of Downtown Portland with Coraline's Curious Cat Trail! Trail Ends October 13th Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Coraline with this amazing Art Trail featuring 31 “Cats”. These beautiful Cat sculptures have become a canvas for local artists to design. We encourage you to see them […]

Free

Family Papermaking Workshop

Nordic Northwest 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR

Nordic countries are known for their beautiful paper crafts, including handmade paper. They’re also known for sustainability and recycling. In this workshop, you will do both, by learning how to make your own paper out of scraps! Using just scrap paper, water, a blender, and a paper mold, you’ll make your own unique creations to […]

$5.00 – $55.00

CANstruction PDX 2024

Pioneer Place 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Canstruction® is a unique international charity which hosts exhibitions and competitions of giant whimsical and wildly inventive sculptures made entirely out of full cans of food. After they are built, the teams of architects, engineers, and contractors display their structures to the public to compete for winning titles. At the end of the event, all […]

Free
Event Series Swan Island Dahlia Festival

Swan Island Dahlia Festival

Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013

We invite you to celebrate the season of Dahlias! A Rainbow of Color! Stroll through almost 40 acres and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 370 varieties. Fill your belly with yummy treats from our Food Carts, relax and enjoy the Live Music, attend our Sunday Farmer’s Market, or take one of […]

Free
Event Series Southeast Nurturing Circle

Southeast Nurturing Circle

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

The Southeast Nurturing Circle is a supportive space for parents - from pregnancy through baby’s 1st year - to gather and find community and support from Bridgetown Baby postpartum doulas and other families. In this weekly gathering, parents and caregivers discuss joys and challenges, share tears and laughter, and offer and receive empathy and ideas […]

$18
Event Series Messy Art

Messy Art

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Come play and explore with different art materials! Join us for unique, exciting (and messy!) art projects that your child will love. Ages 18 months-5 years, parent participation required. $18 drop-in or purchase a five-class punch card for $80. The class runs every Thursday through December 19th with an exception on Thanksgiving, November 28th.

$18
Event Series Indoor Play Park

Indoor Play Park

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Come mingle with other families and let your children move and play in our beautiful vintage gymnasium! We have a variety of riding toys, games to play, and the Imagination Playground to build. They'll beg to come back for more!  On Fridays, your little ones will love climbing, jumping, and exploring in our popular tumbling […]

$8

Music Exploration with Zazzy Zoe at Hammer + Jacks!

REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United States

Come sing and learn about music making in this weekly drop-in class with Zazzy Zoe! Every Thursday at 10:30AM, 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 […]

$10 – $15

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Alberta Rose Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Alberta Rose Theatre Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket […]

$34.00
Event Series Swift Watch

Swift Watch at Chapman Elementary

Chapman Elementary School

PLEASE NOTE: This season be prepared to see lower counts of Swifts as the month draws on. You can check numbers here. During the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see an incredible sight. One hour before sunset, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost […]

Free

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Alberta Rose Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Alberta Rose Theatre Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the […]

$34.00

Realms Unknown

Lewis River Golf Course 3209 Old Lewis River Rd, Woodland, WA

WHAT WE ARE The Realms Unknown Festival is a 3-day, all genre fantasy festival with camping, nestled on 50 acres of lush greens in Woodland, Washington on the Lewis River Golf Course. The event runs on September 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2024. We are an interactive event offering experiential activities and unique entertainment for all ages! Our […]

$40.00

Spanish Storytime & Play @ SWPMA PLAY

Southwest Portland Martial Arts 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR

Join Teacher Jessica of "Adventures In Spanish" every Third Friday for ongoing "Spanish Storytime & Play" meetups for littles ages 0-4 years (and their adults) at the clean, soft, padded play space of Southwest Portland Martial Arts play campus as part of their SWPMA PLAY! early childhood program. The greater PLAY! program centers on active […]

$5 – $20
Event Series Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace

Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace

taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

Join Mr. Hoo every 1st and 3rd Friday as he plays live music for children of all ages. A mix of original and classic songs, egg shakers for the kids to participate, dancing, jumping, flying and lots of fun! $10-$20 per family recommended donation.

$10 – $20
Event Series Tiny Tumble and Play

Tiny Tumble and Play

Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United States

Hey there, parents! Looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We've got an amazing event just for the "littles" who never seem to have enough fun! Bring your children aged 0-5 to our gym and let them have a blast with all sorts of exciting activities. They […]

$15
Event Series Indoor Play Park

Indoor Play Park

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Come mingle with other families and let your children move and play in our beautiful vintage gymnasium! We have a variety of riding toys, games to play, and the Imagination Playground to build. They'll beg to come back for more!  On Fridays, your little ones will love climbing, jumping, and exploring in our popular tumbling […]

$8
Event Series SENSORY ART EXPLORATION AND PLAY

Sensory Art Exploration and Play

REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United States

The confetti Crew at Hammer + Jacks is hosting a special drop in play!  Geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, though all are welcome! Each week we will explore mixing art and sensory exploration with a variety of projects. Come play in our space with no stress about making a mess! Aprons provided, plus we recommend […]

$15 – $25
Event Series Bookworm Baby Playgroup

Bookworm Baby Playgroup

Hammer + Jacks Toy Store 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR, United States

We kick things off with circle time, where stories come to life with movement and songs. We end circle time with bubbles, of course! Connect with other fantastic families and build lasting friendships in this Literacy Baby Playgroup! There is also a lot of crawling over each other and interactive play with toys and books.

$10 – $20
Event Series Books + Bubble Storytime

Books + Bubble Storytime

Hammer + Jacks Toy Store 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR, United States

Join Literacy Lady PDX at a new AFTERNOON time for Books + Bubbles! Come hear some stories, listen to music while playing sticks & move and shake with friends! We will end with stickers and stamps and of course there will be bubbles. This story time is geared towards 0-6, but all ages are welcome!

$5 – $10
Event Series FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

Central Plaza 520 SW 4th Ave, Portland, United States

FATHOM is a new immersive art experience produced by local Portland-based creative collective Roboto Octopodo. Featuring oodles of otherworldly undersea-themed creations in the heart of downtown Portland, FATHOM will delight and inspire visitors of all ages! Over 100 installations by 40+ local artists. Fully interactive, with touchable, climbable, and delightful artworks. Wheelchair, walker, and crutches […]

$3 – $22.
Event Series Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

Head to Oaks Park for a full day of family-friendly festival fun. Aside from the great beer and food activities will include wiener dog races, a chicken dance contest, a condiment art contest, cooking shows, and tons of fun and performances for the kids!  This Oktoberfest has activities for the whole family! Admission is $7 […]

$4 – $7
Event Series CCHM Haunted History Walking Tours

CCHM Haunted History Walking Tours

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us as we take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Friday and Saturday evenings in September and October, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum […]

$15 – $20
Event Series Swift Watch

Swift Watch at Chapman Elementary

Chapman Elementary School

PLEASE NOTE: This season be prepared to see lower counts of Swifts as the month draws on. You can check numbers here. During the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see an incredible sight. One hour before sunset, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost […]

Free

Teen Dance

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Come out to the Sellwood Community House for our first Teen Dance of the school year! This event is open to middle school students in 6th through 8th grades. $10 entry; pay at the door or purchase your ticket in advance: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/c51926a0-a74d-4e31-bc82-5a525deb6d68 Snacks and drinks available for purchase. No re-entry. Code of conduct strictly enforced.

$10

Free Fall Friday Night Movies at Yesteryear Farms

Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville, OR

The movie will start at 8 pm. They are outside and uncovered.  Please bring your own seating accommodations. No outside alcohol is allowed. September 6th: Monster House September 13th: Scooby Doo September 20th: Halloweentown September 27th: Ghost Busters October 4th: Hocus Pocus October 11th: Nightmare Before Christmas October 18th: Beetle Juice October 25th: The Adam's […]

Free

CouveCon Chapter 3

Vancouver Mall

COUVECON IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER! Don't miss Vancouver Mall's 3rd annual CouveCon event, bringing a whole new perspective to fandom accessibility with every available space filled with vendors, artists, and cosplayers. Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with excitement, innovation, and community spirit!

$5.00

Forest Grove’s 34th Annual Chalk Art Festival

Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR

This year, two of Forest Grove's signature events combine for community-wide harvest celebration. The Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival is a yearly Forest Grove tradition that is not to be missed! All are welcome to create imaginative masterpieces right on the sidewalk. There is no judging, only admiration. Registration is required to reserve your chalk art […]

$15

Free Beginning Ballet Series (Ages 6-11) at The Portland Ballet

The Portland Ballet 6250 S.W. Capitol Highway, Portland

Our Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 7, 14, and 21!  Is your child curious about dance? These free classes offer the perfect opportunity for young dancers, ages 6-11, to explore the fundamentals of ballet in a fun, welcoming space. Class Schedule:  11:45-12:45 pm – Boys 1:30-2:30 pm – Girls Learn more and […]

Free
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