The Portland Winter Light Festival brings families and friends together to enjoy incredible art and performances—all for free. The 2025 Portland Winter Light Festival lights up the city with large-scale interactive art installations, performances, and pop-up pieces in storefronts, retail spaces, front yards, and public spaces across Portland. Choose your path through a vibrant urban […]
Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music! Perfect for kids and adults alike!
The Amazing Bubble Man, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry […]
This beautifully staged adaptation of E.B. White’s beloved classic captures the humor, emotion, and timeless lessons about kindness, sacrifice, and the importance of standing by those we love. Families will laugh, cry, and cheer as they follow Wilbur’s journey from an ordinary piglet to a remarkable symbol of love and friendship. Feb 7 and 14 […]
Join us for the 10th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, celebrating a decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 7 - February 15, 2025, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: "A Light For Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future"—For our tenth year, we invite you […]
Enjoy a complimentary meal, live performances, kid games and DIY crafts, an art and calligraphy show, and more!
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 […]
Mr. Hoo now plays SWPMA PLAY! every third Monday of each month. We moved it up a week in 2025, to overlap with 'no school' holidays (so more families could come). Enjoy live music in a clean, safe, and open padded environment...where children are free to move around to the music and play. Open gym […]
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 […]
Preschool Skate is back! Tuesday & Wednesday mornings it's a special skating session just for kids 6 and younger and their families. It includes a 15-minute group lesson, snack time, and a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. One free adult per child. Shoes and Strollers are welcome on the skating floor during Preschool skate.
Bring your children and play indoors out of the weather. Families with children 6 and under are welcome to gather and interact developing motor and social skills during indoor play. Adult supervision is required.
Drop in for Dogman games, crafts, and more.
As a lower cost alternative to Lan Su's Dragon + Lantern Viewing Evenings, and for a more serene experience, enjoy a night of live traditional Chinese music performed by local Chinese-American musicians, accompanied by the peaceful glow of lanterns throughout the garden. (No dragon dance procession/performances.) SPECIAL EVENT FEB. 22: Sensory-Friendly Night Saturday, February 22 will […]
Preschool Skate is back! Tuesday & Wednesday mornings it's a special skating session just for kids 6 and younger and their families. It includes a 15-minute group lesson, snack time, and a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. One free adult per child. Shoes and Strollers are welcome on the skating floor during Preschool skate.
Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome. Register for zoom.
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 […]
NEW TIME! Thursday mornings at 10am, teacher David will be hosting a weekly music class for kiddos age 1-5! The class is called Music Exploration and eery week, you’ll learn about a different genre of music. Anywhere from rock, to jazz, to TV themes. You’ll also learn about the ABCs, 123s, and have a whole […]
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, […]
Bring your children and play indoors out of the weather. Families with children 6 and under are welcome to gather and interact developing motor and social skills during indoor play. Adult supervision is required.
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 […]
Music Exploration is a Music Class For Caregivers and Children 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! Drop In Class | $10 - […]
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.
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. […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the dishes! Only $5 per person.
Looking for indoor for the kids for the winter? Join Dragon Theater at PLAYDATE PDX every Friday at 6:00 for a FREE PUPPET SHOW!
Enjoy bird-watching with the Bird Alliance of Oregon and a rare farm visit in the off season at Topaz Farm. Time TBD, see topazfarm.com for the latest.
St. Johns Swapnplay’s 11th annual Preschool, Kinder & Camp Fair is coming up on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in North Portland. Deadline for learning organizations to register: February 1st, 2025 Find the registration link for organizations on our website and social media channels. This event is free for families to attend! We know families with […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
Special skating time for kids ten and younger! One free adult per paid child.
Come and meet our experienced preschool teachers and discover how the addition of gymnastics can help your child explore and learn about the world around them. Openings available for the 2025-2026 School Year.
