educational for kids

Volcano Day

Rice Museum of Rocks & MInerals

Come watch our trashcano erupt, touch a volcanic rock, learn about the different types of volcanoes, make some volcano crafts, and crack geodes! In our Northwest Gallery explore exhibits of Mt. Saint Helens memorabilia and memories, and share your story with us. Fun and educational for all ages, both outdoor AND indoor activities. Included with general admission. Free for members. […]

Play and Learn Fun for Dads and Kids

Orchards at Orenco Community Room 6520 NE Cherry Dr., Hillsboro, OR, United States

Dedicated Dads Play and Learn Group in Washington County is back! If you’re a Dad, Grandpa, Step-Dad, Uncle or Male Caregiver looking for a safe and fun place for you and your kids…this group is for you! We’ll meet the Third Saturday of each month with fun off-site field trips planned for December, March and […]

Free

Sesame Street Live

Keller Auditorium 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the […]

$30

Watershed Discovery Day at Mill Park

Mill Park 6201 SE Overland St., Milwaukie, OR, United States

Want to learn more about what a watershed is and what you can do to improve the water quality in one fun event? Pack a picnic lunch and join us Saturday, June 1st at Mill Park as we partner with Clackamas Water Environment Services, World Salmon Council, SOLVE and North Clackamas Park and Recreation and […]

Free

All About Trees: Storytime & Puppet-Tree at the World Forestry Center

World Forestry Center

Join us on Saturday, June 1st, at 12 noon for a story time and puppet show with fantastic local author Leslie Barnard Booth, featuring her captivating new book, One Day this Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree’s wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book for ages […]

Free

Forest Field Day Homeschool Program

Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

$12 – $15

Forest Field Day Homeschool Program

Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

$12 – $15

Storytime & Puppets in the Garden

Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

Calling curious kids and nature lovers! Join author Leslie Barnard Booth for a reading of One Day This Tree Will Fall, her new STEM book about the long and adventure-filled life of a tree. After storytime, enjoy an interactive puppet show featuring tree-dwelling animals of the Pacific Northwest.

Storytime & Puppet-Tree in the Garden

Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

Join local author Leslie Barnard Booth for storytime in the garden, featuring her beautiful new book One Day This Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book perfect for nature-lovers and curious kids. In addition to storytime, Leslie will put on […]

Storytime & Puppet-Tree at Sunrise Books

Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United States

Join local author Leslie Barnard Booth for storytime, featuring her beautiful new book One Day This Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book perfect for nature-lovers and curious kids. In addition to storytime, Leslie will put on an educational puppet […]

Storytime with Puppet-Tree and Craft

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Join local author Leslie Barnard Booth for STEM storytime, featuring her beautiful new book One Day This Tree Will Fall. Discover how a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical picture book perfect for nature-lovers and curious kids. In addition to storytime, Leslie will put on an educational […]

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