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Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, family fun, and much more! Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon. This bilingual event will be open between 11 am and 11 pm Friday-Sunday and from 4 pm to 10 pm on Monday, May 5th with special attractions and […]
Spring has sprung—and so have the baby animals! Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch […]
Join the Mt. Hood Rock Club for a family-friendly weekend exploring the wonders of geology. This free event offers: One free rock to every child Kid’s Corner: Interactive educational games and hands-on activities designed to inspire young rock enthusiasts. Exhibit Displays: Discover stunning lapidary artistry, exceptional mineral specimens from around the globe, and remarkable local finds curated by […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts.
Make sure your bike is rolling smoothly and safely during the Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair on Friday, May 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Multnomah Arts Center. There will be free activities for everyone, including: Learn-to-ride clinic for adults and children just starting out on a bike Helmet fitting and distribution […]
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! First Fridays he plays with his band, the Hooligans, featuring his son Aidan on bass and friend Jeydon on drums. Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo & the Hooligans play fun music for families. […]
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market is taking over the Oregon Convention Center May 2-3, 2025. More than 200 local artists are featuring fun, creative and one-of-a-kind goods. General Admission - Timed Entry Tickets Required - $4 Saturday, May 3rd 11am-5pm Pre-Show Ticketed Shopping Event - $20 Friday, May 2nd 5pm-9pm To continue offering […]
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions with the musicians in a way no other concert series in Portland offers. There are no tickets for these concerts, and seating is first-come first-seated. […]
VSAA Theater proudly presents our spring show…Mousetrap!! The show opens April 24th and will continue for the 25th, 26th, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Let your and family know because this show will have you shaking in your seats!
See How They Run By Philip King Directed by Rick Hoover May 2 – 18 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224 The swift action, impossibly hilarious situations and rib-tickling plot in this long-running London hit will leave audiences exhausted with laughter. In an English vicarage, the vicar […]
Join us for the classic tea experience! We will once again be honoring the spunky redhead that we all know and love with an "Anne of Green Gables" themed menu featuring assorted savories/sandwiches, various desserts, scones, and of course tea - all inspired by the beloved novels. . To make your request, please click the […]
Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, family fun, and much more! Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon. This bilingual event will be open between 11 am and 11 pm Friday-Sunday and from 4 pm to 10 pm on Monday, May 5th with special attractions and […]
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mt. Hood Meadows. Snowboarders and skiers aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills—and their balance—by skimming 100 feet across a frigid pond. The competition is right in the base area, making it a prime spot for spectators to watch all […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is pleased to announce dates of our upcoming Spring Open House . Come see us May 3 and May 4! Get your tickets online at CGMRC.com. General admission from 10 am to 4:30pm ( doors close at 5pm) Price : 3yo through 11yo - $5 […]
