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Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, we explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI. From May 3rd – 31st, 2025, we highlight the stories, the culture, and […]
Let’s celebrate the women who make life beautiful! Join Vancouver Mall for a special Mother’s Day event filled with joy, creativity, and a little indulgence on Saturday, May 10th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This gathering for Vancouver Mall MyPerks members will take place in the MyPerks Lounge (located on the upper level near Vans) and will include: 🥂 Festive Drinks & Brunch Bites – Toast […]
May 9-11, 2025: Mother’s Day Special Drop: 50 floats Be on the lookout for the colorful twinkle of a hand-blown glass float for Mom when you’re exploring our beaches. As the name says, Finders Keepers! Discover random acts of findness in Lincoln City, with one of our defining promotions—Finders Keepers. Over 3,000 glass treasures are […]
Shopper information for our 2025 Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale Our 2025 plant sale will be held May 9th and 10th from 9-3 by appointment only, and Sunday, May 11th from 10-1 with no appointments needed. Foundation members received early access to sign up for shopping appointments. To everyone that shops at our Mother’s Day […]
K9 Sports Agility Trials will take place in the Dr. Jack Giesy Arena. Location: 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA 9864 Dr. Jack Giesy Arena Event Hours: Friday, May 9th, 8:30am - 5:00pm Saturday, May 10th, 8:30am - 5:00pm Sunday, May 11th, 8:30am - 4:00pm Free Admission. Free Parking. Enter through Purple Gate.
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts. The FLIP Museum stands for Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play […]
Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For 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! Sliding Scale $10 […]
Ladybug Nature Walk at Powell Butte – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: 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 borrow a small […]
Free community gatherings for families with young children. 2nd and 4th Fridays from 10:00-11:30 am. 2nd Fridays: playgroup / 4th Fridays: enrichment class, childcare (for ages 12 mo – 5 yrs) provided with RSVP. 2025 Dates & Topics: January 24: Parenting for Social Justice Empowering children to stand up for others with empathy and action […]
The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens will be open for Lilac Days April 19 to May 11, 2025. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac Society and the National Historic Site during Lilac Days 2025, as well as many other Specialty Days! Visit the Lilac Days page for more detailed information. During […]
We’re kicking off spring by celebrating all the amazing mothers in our lives — and we’re doing it in style on the farm! Join us May 9th & 10th for a beautiful springtime event featuring Mountainside Market Scholls and their incredible lineup of local vendors. You’ll find everything from handmade goods and baked treats (hello, […]
Enjoy high-energy folk songs and puppet friends with Red Yarn, every second Friday at the Sellwood Community House! Stay for indoor play park after the show. $10/child. Adults free.
Attention parents and book enthusiasts. Join us for a morning on the farm where we will gather weekly to read enchanting stories. Each week will bring new tales and possible guest readers for you and your child to enjoy. Fridays in May at 10:30am. Switching to Wednesdays in June. Free!
Join our fun-loving teachers for stories, activities, play time and a puppet show. This special event is free. Registration is required as space is very limited. If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask you to cancel your reservation so a space may open up for another. My Gym Gripper Socks are REQUIRED for […]
