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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages.
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to the iconic celebration at Lan Su, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
This February, warm up and show some love to Portland’s restaurant community with Dumpling Week. Now in its 12th year, the citywide celebration brings Portlanders together to explore dumplings in every form, savory and sweet, steamed and fried, at restaurants across town. All dumpling specials are $14 or less.
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 […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you could be one of the lucky adventurers to find one! Every Monday at 10am, a new clue will drop online, leading explorers to secret spots […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local and national collaborators. Free admission for children 17 and under Free First Thursdays – Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]
Take your mini-builder to Lowes for a morning of constructing! Register ahead of time to reserve a spot. Each workshop lasts about 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the age of the child and the complexity of that month’s kit. Workshops are generally recommended for kids ages 4 through 11 with parent or guardian supervision. […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and cultural symbols through fun, interactive projects. From folding simple paper lanterns to creating vibrant Nian Hua (年畫) woodblock prints, each session offers a way to […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages. Opening day is February 17, with weekend activities through March 8—including cultural performances, lion dances, family crafts, and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations. Lantern sculptures will be on view during the day, and Fridays feature a Mini Horse Meet & Greet from […]
Bring the whole crew and celebrate music with the next generation of music lovers! Nearly two decades ago, Music Millennium created this day to spark curiosity and share the magic of record stores with kids—and 18 years later, it’s still one of our favorite traditions. Expect live music from kid-friendly artists, fun family activities, raffles […]
Get ready for a fun free event with kid-favorite crafting material Wikki Stix! We’ll make wacky glasses, a bow tie and more. Children can even try out featured products! Parents and guardians, be sure to check in when you arrive for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore e-gift card! This is a free, walk-in event held at […]
Bring in the Year of the Horse with an afternoon of incredible performances: 1:00 pm Korean Dance / Oregon Korean Performing Arts 1:30 pm Folk Songs / Rulin Xiu, singer 2:00 pm Line Dances / Vietnamese Seniors Social Club 2:30 pm Lion Dance / International Lion Dance
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
Join Urban Forestry for a BIPOC-centered, story-time-like program with tree-themed story reading, songs, education, and tree-themed botanical art! Kids and adults are welcome to this tree-literacy winter experience! Hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division.
The library will celebrate Lunar New Year with events and reading recommendations in February. The main celebration is at Midland Library on February 21. Enjoy lion dance from the White Lotus team, be in awe of the art of Wushu from Summit Wushu Academy, do crafts and more!
February 21 from 5 pm-8 pm at The Heist food carts, the Lewis Elementary PTA is hosting a fundraising, kid-friendly community concert to help the Lewis 5th graders go to OMSI Science Camp this spring. A local band, along with parents, teachers and staff will perform. $15 per person for entry. 4 and younger free. […]
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, and an illuminated Dragon Dance procession. 5:30–7:00 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM Every Wednesday–Sunday, February 18 – March 1, 2026 | Separate Tickets Required Lan Su Members […]
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 […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you could be one of the lucky adventurers to find one! Every Monday at 10am, a new clue will drop online, leading explorers to secret spots […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local and national collaborators. Free admission for children 17 and under Free First Thursdays – Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and cultural symbols through fun, interactive projects. From folding simple paper lanterns to creating vibrant Nian Hua (年畫) woodblock prints, each session offers a way to […]
Enjoy the Discovery Museum for free today as part of World Forestry Center’s Free Day Series celebrating our 60th anniversary. Explore interactive exhibits, take part in family-friendly activities, and connect with community partners through special programming that highlights forests, wildfire preparedness, and sustainability. The Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber. Editor’s note: This event […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages. Opening day is February 17, with weekend activities through March 8—including cultural performances, lion dances, family crafts, and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations. Lantern sculptures will be on view during the day, and Fridays feature a Mini Horse Meet & Greet from […]
An afternoon with acclaimed artist Nick Cave featuring a lecture, music, and hands-on artmaking as part of Miller Family Free Day. Programming invites audiences of all ages to engage with Cave’s expansive artistic practice through his piece on view in Conductions: Black Imaginings II and a live conversation with the artist, moderated by Rukaiyah Adams, Chief Executive Officer […]
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]
11 AM–1 PM | Limited seating—RSVP in bio Feb 1 – Soul 🎷 Spark your creativity Grammy weekend! Feb 8 – The Bad Guys 2 🏈 Teamwork + laughs = Super Bowl Sunday fun! Feb 15 – Chang Can Dunk ⛹️♂️ Hoops and heart for All-Star weekend! Feb 16 – Inside Out 2 ⭐ Emotions, adventure, and leadership for President’s Day! Feb […]
Family Fun Day – February 22: Leprechaun Crafting Bring the whole crew—no babysitter needed! Join us on Saturday, February 22 for a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we’ll have fun indoor and outdoor activities to keep everyone entertained. A Fun Day for Everyone February Craft Project:Kids will create their own playful […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
