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Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a “Five Kind Acts” theme.
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There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun, come as you are, bring […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch fun. With free farm admission, free parking, and free hayrides, your family can create your own farm adventure and pay as you go for a […]
Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from food truck vendors while you're there! There's live music on the weekend — it's the perfect easy outing in a colorful, beautiful setting. This year […]
After School Happy Hour at Salt & Straw is buy one scoop, get one free for rewards members, Monday–Thursday, 3–5 pm, September 8–30. Download the @saltandstraw app and join their free rewards program. New members get a free single scoop! Their delicious Apple Ice Cream Series is available through September 24. Note: Rewards enrollment is […]
Free! Weekly OPEN MIC for all ages and all formats. Youth musicians are encouraged to attend! Musicians, vocalists, comedians, poetry, spoken word, full bands, storytellers, and more! Join us for the B-Side Records & Vintage Open Mic at 6:30pm on Wednesdays every week. We are located in downtown Milwaukie at 10801 SE Main Street. Close […]
While the swifts are no longer roosting at Chapman Elementary in Northwest Portland, they've moved on to other spots in the area! We cannot guarantee that you'll see them roost, but if you head to the below locations just before dusk you might get to watch this incredible birding spectacular. Our media friends at The […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
A mushroom-centered event unlike any other! The Radical Mycology Convergence is a biennial celebration of mushrooms and the people that love them. This family-friendly event includes: a scavenger hunt with prizes, a short virtual-reality experience about a mushroom cleaning up pollution, a barn art exhibition, farm exploration, food, music, and accessible introductions to fungi and […]
Come join us for playtime, singing, basic American Sign Language, moving and shaking and friend-making! Our beautiful enclosed space is covered in soft mats, ideal for young children to crawl, roll, climb, and explore. Clean equipment is brought out each day; the modular play area and toys change from class to class. Longtime teachers Lara […]
Join Music Together of Portland for a free fall preview class! Sing, dance, jam, and play together with your little one(s) and other Portland families, and experience the magic of family and community music-making firsthand! Reservations required. See the full schedule at https://musictogether-pdx.com/demos.aspx. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun, come as you are, bring […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch fun. With free farm admission, free parking, and free hayrides, your family can create your own farm adventure and pay as you go for a […]
Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from food truck vendors while you're there! There's live music on the weekend — it's the perfect easy outing in a colorful, beautiful setting. This year […]
Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry picking, live music, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! Families are invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 AM before gathering for an interactive outdoor singalong with Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben at 10 AM. Designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups, Mr. Ben’s […]
VILLAGE GREEN PLAYDATES Thursdays | June - September 10am to 11am Bridgeport Village Playdates return this summer with weekly mornings designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for them. Sponsored by Nuna. Each Thursday, little ones are invited to explore, play, and make new friends in a relaxed outdoor setting, while caregivers connect, unwind, […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required and on a […]
This class is designed for folks who are at least 4 weeks postpartum and uses yoga and rehabilitative exercises to regain core strength, relieve pelvic floor imbalances, ease neck and back tension. Class starts with a check-in that fosters community and helps the teacher tailor the session to the attendees. Babies are welcome to attend […]
Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Check the event host's website for confirm the event is happening […]
Part arts festival, part outdoor science lab, this one-of-a-kind event invites curious people of all ages to explore mushrooms (and all fungi) through hands-on workshops, wild food, natural dyes, citizen science, immersive art, live music, games, growing demonstrations, and nighttime nature walks. No mushroom knowledge required—just bring your curiosity. Day passes begin at $25, children […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way. This class is taught as […]
After School Happy Hour at Salt & Straw is buy one scoop, get one free for rewards members, Monday–Thursday, 3–5 pm, September 8–30. Download the @saltandstraw app and join their free rewards program. New members get a free single scoop! Their delicious Apple Ice Cream Series is available through September 24. Note: Rewards enrollment is […]
Join the City of Gresham for a Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt for a fun, family-friendly adventure on the trail! • Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 • 3:30-5:30 pm • Wy'East Trail (meet at the East County Library entrance along the trail) Practice bike and pedestrian safety through hands-on challenges and scavenger hunt clues. Enjoy free snacks, resources, […]
Red Yarn performs his high-energy family music & puppet show at Mississippi Pizza two to three times per month in Fall 2026! Starting in September, Red Yarn will play at this wonderful family pizzeria on 2nd, 3rd and some 4th Thursday evenings from 5 pm-6 pm. Families are invited to come eat, drink, sing, dance, […]
While the swifts are no longer roosting at Chapman Elementary in Northwest Portland, they've moved on to other spots in the area! We cannot guarantee that you'll see them roost, but if you head to the below locations just before dusk you might get to watch this incredible birding spectacular. Our media friends at The […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
