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From free events to splurges, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it off the list. Once you've found them all, return to the Security Office with your completed checklist for a small prize!* Checklists are available in […]
Find 10 hidden candy hearts in the Ledding Library for a prize, any time the library is open. Stop by the children's desk to get started. All ages.
Enjoy a day-trip (or a weekend trip) to Lincoln City for their special float drop days! Throughout the year extra glass floats are placed on Lincoln City beaches to find and keep. There will be over 3,000 floats on the beach throughout 2026. You and the kiddos have increased chances of finding glass floats during […]
Hunt for hand-blown glass hearts scattered throughout Tualatin parks and trails the entire month of February. Keep the heart as a reminder of the love we have for our city or share the love by hiding it again for another person to discover. Snap a photo and tag us at #ShareTheLoveTualatin. Brought to you by your […]
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 […]
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Dinosaur Takeover - Look out for dinosaurs at FLIP all February long! Come do some dino crafts, build a custom creature, and dig for fossils. While you are here, enjoy everything the museum has to offer, including our green screen stage, cartoon-making room, and play structure. You can also experience the cultural crafts we have […]
175+ of Portland's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail. The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Meet some of Portland's best makers and creators!
Back by popular demand, Bows + Arrows Social Co. proudly presents: "The Galentine Chapter" Gather your gal pals, put on your PJ's, and pack your coziest pillows! This cottagecore book-themed pajama party and movie night will feature: - Pajama Fashion Show - "Ribbons & Curls" Hair Styling Station - Bracelet-making at the Bead Bar - […]
Join The Foundation for a fun Valentine’s celebration just for youth ages 14–18! Hang out, enjoy music, games, and more! This Valentine’s Day weekend, The Foundation is showing some extra love to our teens with a fun and festive celebration just for them! Teens ages 14–18 to dress their best and join us for an […]
Valentine's Day/Winter Display Runs Daily 5 to 9 pm until Valentine's Day! 19242 Indian Springs Rd, 97035 Lake Oswego, OR We are a hubby wife team that has been decorating for over 17 years. We are on the Pacific NW Christmas website for all to see. In the past we've been on the California website […]
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.
Enjoy a free puppet show from Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses every Friday at 6pm at PlayDate PDX! Note: if your kiddos beg to play on the play structure, admission for that is $10 on Fridays.
The dance parties at Portland Winter Light Festival are back, and this year they're bringing you music in some new, and familiar places all over the city. with the Play bus! The outside of the Play bus will be covered in lights that move to the beat and sequence of music, fog machines, and disco […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
About Theatre in the Grove’s production of Winnie-the-Pooh This production of Winnie-the-Pooh is an amazing, heart-felt adaptation, by Sean Patrick Nill, of the original stories by A.A. Milne. New to the neighborhood and feeling out of place, Christopher Robin would rather retreat into his room than face the unfamiliar world outside. While a friendly neighbor […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it off the list. Once you've found them all, return to the Security Office with your completed checklist for a small prize!* Checklists are available in […]
Find 10 hidden candy hearts in the Ledding Library for a prize, any time the library is open. Stop by the children's desk to get started. All ages.
Enjoy a day-trip (or a weekend trip) to Lincoln City for their special float drop days! Throughout the year extra glass floats are placed on Lincoln City beaches to find and keep. There will be over 3,000 floats on the beach throughout 2026. You and the kiddos have increased chances of finding glass floats during […]
Hunt for hand-blown glass hearts scattered throughout Tualatin parks and trails the entire month of February. Keep the heart as a reminder of the love we have for our city or share the love by hiding it again for another person to discover. Snap a photo and tag us at #ShareTheLoveTualatin. Brought to you by your […]
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 […]
This is a test event. Please disregard as we fine tune technical things!
Get ready for Oregon’s Largest Indoor Garage and Vintage Sale, happening February 14–15, 2026, at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center – Jackman-Long Building in Salem! This massive two-day shopping event brings together hundreds of sellers, collectors, pickers, and bargain hunters under one roof for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend experience. Discover, Shop, and Treasure […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
