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yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesHand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
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Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
Join us for a cozy indoor/outdoor 2 Day Winter Wellness Weekend featuring Vendors, Our New Outdoor Tent / Mocktail Menu, Food Carts, & more! WHAT TO EXPECT: -Over 20 Health & Wellness Vendors featuring a variety of goods and products to help get your new year started off on a great foot! Featuring items such […]
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 […]
Come explore Ilan Katan's nurturing, playful environment, meet our educators, and learn more about our program for children 6 weeks through Pre-K. Registration is not required to attend! This event is designed for ages 0-5. Link to register: https://fs29.formsite.com/yqKYQG/ds7ohsfvfq/index
Join the Literary Arts Bookstore for a very special event with Charise Mericle Harper for the release of her latest graphic novel, Wrong Friend! About the book: What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier! Charise and Casey […]
Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up by the fire and read! The Clackamas Bookshelf has thousands of books, all 50 cents or less. Kids books are just 10 cents. CDs, DVDs & jigsaw puzzles, too. DONATIONS of used books can be dropped off during the sale. Or deliver inside Clackamas Les Schwab on […]
You're invited! Please join us for an open house at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Milwaukie on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 11am - 3pm. Come see what makes our school special - tour the school, meet our staff, and discover a welcoming, faith-filled learning environment for your child. Now accepting applications for […]
Bring the whole crew—no babysitter needed! Join us for a relaxing, family-friendly afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we’ve got fun indoor or outdoor activities lined up to keep everyone entertained. A Fun Day for Everyone Project for January - Fuzzy Ball Heart Shapes For Adults: Sip and savor with tasting flights, wine by […]
Join us for a cozy indoor/outdoor 2 Day Winter Wellness Weekend featuring Vendors, Our New Outdoor Tent / Mocktail Menu, Food Carts, & more! WHAT TO EXPECT: -Over 20 Health & Wellness Vendors featuring a variety of goods and products to help get your new year started off on a great foot! Featuring items such […]
Join Us at the Mother's Wellness Fair! Hey moms! Ready for a day all about you? This fair is dedicated to supporting moms from pregnancy to menopause with resources from vendors that are businesses, practitioners, and nonprofits that support moms. There will be over 14+ companies and individuals sharing their expertise including baby wearing, postpartum […]
Get ready for a flavorful weekend at the 2nd Annual Portland Tacos, Tequila, and Tamales Festival, happening Expo Center! Bringing together the best of Portland’s food scene with a celebration of Latin American cuisine and culture. Enjoy pop-up shops and goods for sale from local artists, as well. Admissions Saturday Admission Adult: $22.00 - includes […]
As a child during the Mexican Revolution, a young Frida Kahlo helps her mother dress the wounds of soldiers and discovers the world of photography through her father. With the onset of Polio, her parents keep her away from bullies and other harm in the streets, but she is so lonely. With the help of […]
Blast off through the solar system as the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra performs Gustav Holst's The Planets with vivid storytelling narrated by All Classical Radio's Christa Wessel. The Planets... and Beyond! tells the story of humanity's millennia-long fascination with our solar system's wandering celestial bodies with thrilling music and never-before-seen dazzling projected imagery. It doesn't end there! With pre-concert activities […]
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 […]
The Portland Mercury proudly presents its newest, most mouthwatering member of the Food Week Family: Wiener Week! From January 26 to February 1, the city’s boldest chefs will craft their most creative, flavor-packed wieners for just $8 a pop. It's a tasty dinner made easy for busy parents - win-win! The event host's site lists all […]
Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
Come join Moms in the same season of life as you! MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school. We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children (ages o-5 years) while you share, laugh and learn with other moms just like you. Join us in a safe community that encourages and equips. […]
🌊 Make Waves at Our Ocean-Themed Class! 🐬 Come explore an aquatic adventure on Monday, January 26th, from 9:30–10:15 AM in SE Portland! This engaging 45-minute class blends music, movement, and playful learning. Our theme this week is “Under the Sea”, featuring sea-inspired songs, stories, and hands-on activities that little ones will love! 🐚🎵 Price […]
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 […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Classes occur at: 9:50am; 10:40am; and 5:20pm! Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required. HEART STRINGS MANDARIN […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.