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
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 […]
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!
The Oregon City Lions Club hosts the Teddy Bear Parade, a one-hour processional over a 1.10-mile route and an Oregon City tradition for almost 30 years! The Teddy Bear Parade gathers NEW teddy bears and stuffed animals that are given to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency rooms, children’s help centers, hospitals and women’s shelters […]
Children's entertainer and literacy advocate Nikki Brown Clown is coming to the Moon Garden! Join us for an hour of stories, music & movement followed by 1.5 hours of open play! Pack a snack and stay for 2.5 hours of big joy. Sat May 4 10:30 am Mudland Playspace Lloyd Center level 2 $12 per […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. […]
Join us on Saturday, May 4, at 11 AM for a delightful story time with our fantastic local author, Leslie Barnard Booth, featuring her captivating book, One Day this Tree Will Fall. Dive into the enchanting world where a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem, perfect for fans of Because of […]
No Sign-up needed all are welcome for this hands on story adventure! Join us on Saturday, May 4, at 11 AM for a delightful story time with our fantastic local author, Leslie Barnard Booth, featuring her captivating book, One Day this Tree Will Fall. Dive into the enchanting world where a tree's wounds and decay […]
Mommy & Me Workshop! Make a floral craft together with your little one. This ticket is for one parent and one child to decorate a glass vase with pressed flowers and paint. After you have created your beautiful vase select your blooms to create a beautiful arrangement to take home. Min age is 5 years. […]
Will your home survive a wildfire? Do you know what part of your home is most vulnerable to fire? Visit the Tillamook Forest Center for answers to these questions, free information, demonstrations, and more with a wildfire awareness month kick-off celebration on Saturday, May 5th. Displays and information about how to protect your home from […]
This beautiful seasonal event is a special time for us to invite our friends and neighbors to enjoy uniquely Waldorf style games, activities, live music, artisan market, crafts, the procession of the animals with the May Court and traditional maypole dancing. Our Early Childhood teachers offer a sweet springtime puppet show for younger children. Families […]
