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Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship.
Oregon’s favorite springtime event. From hot air balloons, wine tastings, and our specialty gift shop to our food & craft market, children’s play area, and endless photo opportunities. Our farm began growing tulips in 1975. And, in 1984, we opened our fields for Easter weekend… the rest, you may say, is history. Today, our tulip fields are open for Tulip Festival each spring, from […]
Hop Into Spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Capture the magic of spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Bring your little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and create heartwarming memories with a keepsake photo. With a festive backdrop and plenty of smiles, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season! The Bunny's […]
4/16/2025: MLA K-8 Middle School Open House 4/17/2025: MLA K-8 Elementary School Open House
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Jan 28th. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with others, […]
Drop in to messy art class at the PlayLab, SCH's annex space. Create. Have Fun. Get Messy. This drop in class is perfect for littles 18 months to 5 years of age. Adult participation required. No registration required. Cost include materials and open play at the PlayLab after class! Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AM.
Leap into Spring Break with a sprinkle of fairy dust and a splash of froggy fun March 22–April 19! Step into the magical world of Frog Hollow, where enchantment awaits at every turn. Craft dazzling fairy wings, fold frogigami, build fairy homes, meet the Bayou Princess & Tinker Fairy from Emerald Kingdom Parties, and enjoy even more surprises! […]
Join us every Thursday at 10:30AM in Hammer + Jacks, come for a special music lesson filled with singing, movement and music with Zazzy Zoe! 🥁🎶 During these interactive music sessions, participants will begin to learn and practice simple fundamentals of music, all while having a blast singing and/or acting out silly and interesting songs […]
Hop into the Magic of Spring! The Easter Bunny is making a special stop at Vancouver Mall! Gather your family and friends for a festive photo experience filled with springtime joy and magical memories. March 28 – April 19 Lower Level, JCPenney Court Hours Monday – Friday: 11AM-7PM Saturday: 10AM-8PM Sunday: 11AM-6PM Reservations are recommended but […]
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 […]
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS.
Join Literacy Lady PDX at her brick and mortar space, the Literacy Kid Lounge for.baby playgroup. We will have storytime, music and play. Plus caregivers get to meet other caregivers in a warm welcoming environment! Ages newborn to wobbly walkers.
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
Join in for a children’s clothing swap, for sizes newborn through 5T, then stay with your little ones for open play time! Drop in or register in advance.
