Every February, Portland celebrates its love for dough-wrapped delights with Dumpling Week, a citywide celebration featuring inventive dumpling creations that you won't find anywhere (or anytime) else. This is the 11th year of the infamous week where dumplings are featured at a number of restaurants across the city.
One of the robots from the mysterious Mechan Inc. company. This robot explored the universe for an alternate power source by Tyler FuQua Creations. Feb 7-15, 24/7 Multnomah County Library 801 SW 10th Ave Portland, Oregon, 97205 MAP #: D20
Capture the Love at Our Valentine’s Day Photo Booth! Strike a pose and snap the perfect Valentine’s Day photo on our iconic lips sofa! Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, besties, or flying solo, this is your moment to shine. Find the booth at Center Court
🌟 Coming February 2025: LNY Food Fest! 🐍✨ Save the date! White Lotus invites you to celebrate Lunar New Year with a feast of flavors from Portland’s vibrant AAPI community. Here’s the scoop: 🍜 What: A festive food celebration featuring delicious bites and drinks from local AAPI vendors. 📅 When: February 15 & 16, 12 […]
Pointed Man Band (a.k.a. Dan Elliott) continues the fun at “Saturday Mornin’s Music!” Beaverton’s newest concert series for children, sponsored by the Portland FolkMusic Society (PFS). Fueled by an ambition to create music that both parents and children alike can enjoy with their family and friends, Pointed Man Band bring their music to life through […]
Kids will love making noise with Kids Junk Orchestra! Through the use of non-conventional items such as buckets and recycled items, youth learn how to create various sounds and rhythms. This class focuses on group cooperation, basic rhythm drumming skills, team building, specialized drumming instruction and a safe environment to perform musically at the Troutdale […]
Explore the world of paper puppets in this hands-on multimedia workshop designed by professional artists liz howls and Sarah Eaton. In this 1 hr workshop, children will create their own running horse puppet with an illustrated background and learn basic puppeteering techniques to animate their puppet. Unicorn Paper Puppets Workshop is at Mucky Ducky Theatre […]
Join us on Saturday, February 15th for our 3rd annual Mini Makers Market in SE Portland, featuring over 60 youth artisans. All vendors are 18 and younger. Come out and support these young entrepreneurs by shopping for handmade items including fiber arts, clay, baked goods, jewelry, art and more! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at […]
A petting zoo, but with synthesizers! Drop in between 1 - 3 p.m. to befriend, pet, and play an array of electronic instruments courtesy of Synth Library Portland. Synth Library Portland is a collectively-run arts non-profit providing low-cost access to electronic music gear and education.
People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state's history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century.
Explore the world of paper puppets in this hands-on multimedia workshop designed by professional artists liz howls and Sarah Eaton. In this 1 hr workshop, children will create their own running horse puppet with an illustrated background and learn basic puppeteering techniques to animate their puppet. Unicorn Paper Puppets Workshop is at Mucky Ducky Theatre […]
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 […]
Gather your gal pals, put on your PJ’s, and pack your coziest pillows! This Eras themed pajama party and movie night will feature: Pajama Fashion Show Red Lip station + Heart Eye Facepaint Bracelet-making at the Bead Bar Time Magazine Photo Backdrop (+ kittens)! 1989 Classic Party Games Themed Prizes + Heart Glasses Open Dance […]
Join us for FamJam’s first indoor event at @jajapdx, celebrating the last night of the @portlandwinterlightfestival! Enjoy vinyl beats from DJs Peace One (@peace_cma_ ) and Frank OG, plus live music from @dadbod_pdx. Come through on Saturday, February 15th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for ramps, rails, basketball, art tables, music, and free food for everyone. All […]
Join us for the Little Luminaries Procession Live Participatory Event by the Northwest Children's Theater. Feb 15 - Meet at The Judy at 6:15, start at 6:30 PM The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway Ave Map #D23
Mark your calendars for the most enchanting night of the year! Sweetheart Dance 2025 takes place on February 15th, and we invite you to twirl away the night with your adorable little one in this vibrant celebration. Formerly called the Daddy Daughter Dance, this night features everything from waltzes to spirited disco grooves! Let the […]
Experience a giant interactive Light Bright by artists Octavio Garcia and Lannie Kali at Portlands oldest food cart pod, Midtown Beer Garden! Food, full bar, music and glow sticks for the kids. Feb 7-15, 6–9 PM Midtown Beer Garden 431 Harvey Milk st Portland, Oregon, 97204 MAP #: D46
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 […]
Nightly from 6-10 PM as part of the city-wide festival Since our inception, light features have been an integral part of the joy and wonder that Oaks Park has brought to our community. Enjoy a walk down the midway and view the artistry of light from dynamic modern ride lights to the charm of our […]
See this majestic life-sized unicorn that glows with dazzling color and unicorn magic that flows inside her golden horn by artist Jonas Hartley. Feb 7-15, 6–10 PM Westward Whiskey65 SE Washington St Portland, Oregon, 97216 Southeast Portland MAP #: SE12
The universe is full of portals through time and space. Join us on mission through them. The universe is made of wormholes in the blanket of space. Find the portal that connects the East and West by artist Tungsten HeArt. Feb 7-15, 6–10 PM Gardners and Ranchers Building1399 SE 3rd Ave Portland, Oregon, 97214 Southeast […]
Discover a glowing enchanted forest that brings together the work of over 20 local artists, all inspired by the meowgic, whimsy, & meowstery of cats from the Artists of GiftyKitty. Feb 7-15, 6–10 PM GiftyKitty 3719 N Mississippi Ave Map #N15
It’s like karaoke but the song is your city by artist Curious Ear. Feb 7-8 & 14-15, 6–10 PM Big Pink111 SW 5th Ave Portland, Oregon, 97204 Downtown Downtown Portland (Westside) MAP #: D75
Crafted from hundreds of thousands of LEGO elements, Good Grief is an immersive sculpture that explores emotion through perspective, light and sound by Erik Mattson, Carl Faber, Rodolfo Ortega, Jeff Sanders and John Ellingson/NWCT. The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon, 97205 MAP #: D24
Capture the Love at Our Valentine’s Day Photo Booth! Strike a pose and snap the perfect Valentine’s Day photo on our iconic lips sofa! Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, besties, or flying solo, this is your moment to shine. Find the booth at Center Court
Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at all times. Takes place at the 10th Ave. location. $10 per participant (includes parent/caregiver). Please refrain from wearing any fragranced products.Goal: to […]
Kick off the 15th MLS season and 50th club anniversary of the Portland Timbers with the annual Victory Log blessing ceremony taking place at the World Forestry Center on Sunday, February 16, at 12:00 PM. Join Timber Jim, Timber Joey, and members of the Timbers Army as they bless this season’s Victory Log, generously provided […]
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 […]
Join Columbia Play Project for free play. Themes: Jan 26: Markerspace: Build a Robot! Sensory space with feature kinetic sand. Jan 27: Markerspace: Build a Robot! The Sensory table will feature kinetic sand. Other activities may include Big Blue Blocks, Duplos, Trains or the wind tunnel. Feb 2: Markerspace: The Science of Sound! Sensory space […]
