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, […]
Red Yarn & the Critters are excited to return to Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective’s Porch Concert Series on Saturday, September 14 at 10am! This free concert series happens every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from May through September. Local musicians perform on CPPAC’s porch while audiences watch from the lawn! Red Yarn […]
Saturday, 10am start time. Meet at the Nature Center- Join a naturalist on a walk through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary from week to week, and will be geared for ages 5 through adult, but all ages are welcome. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Groups of 10 or more, please contact the park […]
Join us for a morning of fun scientific exploration in the park. This year we are learning all about pollinators and decomposers. Bees, dragonflies, birds, oh my! This event is great for elementary and pre-k age kids to explore the wild world of the insects, birds, and decomposers that help keep our plant and animal […]
Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective is proud to present our 2024 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some […]
The Belmont Street Fair, held annually is one of the largest-attended street fairs in Portland. with food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances and live music on 3 different stages, and the first-ever kids zone, there are activities for all ages, the Belmont Street Fair is fun for everyone! The All new Kids […]
Join us every Saturday for kids’ storytime as we explore a new book. Powell's Books is honored to host author events at our locations in downtown Portland and Beaverton, Oregon.
A free family-friendly event. All are welcome. Join us for so many bilingual and multicultural experiences... Welcoming Week Walk Guided walk on Fanno Creek Trail Refreshments Cultural Story Time Festival Art and short stories for sale Bilingual storytime Write stories that will be donated to children and the elderly in Venezuela Please get in touch […]
Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival returns to The Judy this September! Get ready for a fun-filled weekend of a fun-filled weekend of music, theater, dance, and art. Tickets are pay-what-you-will starting at just $10. Here's why families LOVE Spotlight: "Loved being in a space that was designed with kids in mind!" "Great curation and diversity […]
Saturdays and Sundays, March through December Come celebrate decades of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to more decades of creativity, community, and countless memories! Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, […]
In the heart of Oregon, Mt Angel's Oktoberfest brings 350,000 people to the Bavarian village every September. The Northwest's oldest and best loved Folk Festival - celebrates the fruits of the harvest, and the goodness of Creation! There is something for everyone at the Mt Angel Oktoberfest. • Free extensive Kindergarten with children’s activities. • […]
Step into the rich tapestry of Polish culture at the 28th Portland Polish Festival, proudly held since 1993 as the largest and oldest celebration of its kind in the western United States! Join us on September 14th and 15th at 3900 N Interstate Ave for a weekend filled with authentic food, live music, captivating dance […]
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment. This special event has special guest drag performer Poison Waters. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
What goes “knee-deep, knee-deep”, sings in the night, crawls through the forest, and swims in ponds? That’s right….Amphibians! Join us to take a close look at some amazing critters while we explore where Tillamook State Forest amphibians live. Learn some of the best hiding spots for these slimy and moist creatures as you find out […]
Embrace the vibrant rhythms and flavors of Latine American culture at our "Saturday in the Park" events! Hosted by Bridging Cultures, this exciting celebration is our way of bringing the community together throughout the summer. Event Highlights: 🌮 Free Food - Indulge in mouthwatering Latine and American dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. 🎶 […]
Celebrate 5 years as a nonprofit community center with LIVE music with Red Yarn, free birthday cake, flower crowns, crafts, games and much more for all ages! Tour the newly-renovated building after months of ice-storm closure and see what SCH has to offer for families this fall! FREE!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and El Grito, Mexico’s Independence Day, at this free, family-friendly community festival. Explore Latino heritage and culture with delicious food, live music and performances, kids activities, games, authentic artisan vendors, and resource booths. Celebre El Grito, el Día de la Independencia de México, en este festival comunitario gratuito y familiar. Explore […]
Sellwood Community House(formerly Sellwood Community Center) is celebrating its 5th anniversary as a nonprofit community center. Free birthday cake and kid's lunches. Come for outdoor crafts including a giant cake painting, face painting and more!
We heard you loud and clear. Last year you loved ORHF and Multnomah County Animal Shelter’s special event and we are thrilled to announce that we’re combining two of your favorite things again: train rides and pet adoption! Come for the train ride, stay for the pets—or vice versa! Either way, we’re excited to see […]
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 […]
Portland’s Largest Mid Autumn Celebration Returns 🏮🌕 Join us for our 3rd annual Mid Autumn Festival in Portland, Oregon. Last year, we attracted over 10,000 attendees in a single night. And we plan on doing it again bigger & better! Happening on September 14th, 2024, from 2PM-10 PM at the new Hong Phat Supercenter, located […]
Literacy Lady PDX is opening a new space and will begin a fun Saturday afternoon open ended themed craft time! Space is limited, so tickets are required. There is something for all ages! Some of the themes will be: firefly jars, bookmark creating, kitty theme crafts/kitty crowns, rainbow streamer wand creating.
Portland locals Casey Gilly and Robin Robinson join Books With Pictures to celebrate their new book, Goth Parenting. This sweet, irreverent, hilarious book is perfect for alternative parents (or parents to be!) There will be crafts, snacks, and more. Come join in the spooky fun!
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portland, ME. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi and more at First Parish in Portland under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Rooster Rock State Park for the Autumnal Equinox Celebration in Sepetember! with Rose City Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation Sept 14 (Sat) – Autumnal Equinox Celebration at Rock and Stub Stewart, at dusk
On September 15 and 16, we are hosting “El Grito Portland,” the largest celebration in the Northwest during Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honoring the rich history, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose families come from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Do not […]
Enjoy workshops, tours, lectures, and events—all celebrating STEAM education—at the Oregon Science Festival! Learn more about the vast array of scientists, engineers, and innovators who are inspiring future generations around Portland.
Come join us for crafts, face painting and music! We are participating in Woodstock Gives back which is a day that local business support local charities. We will be giving 20% of our sales to Lewis and Woodstock Elementary. The event is from 10am -2pm, stop by and have some fun! Additional information for Woodstock […]
