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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!
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Is your child curious about ballet? Try it for free at The Portland Ballet! Our Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 6, 13, 20! Is your child curious about dance? These free classes offer the perfect opportunity for young dancers, ages 6-11, to explore the fundamentals of ballet in a fun, welcoming space. […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Take a break from cooking and treat the family to an easy diner this week! Portland’s very first Fried Chicken Week is a crispy, golden celebration of one of the city’s most beloved comfort foods! For one whole week, food businesses across Portland will come together to showcase their creativity and passion by offering specially […]
Hey! We're pedaling as fast as we can--back to see you! Ten Speed Theatre is a bike-powered puppet show designed to travel around NE Portland offering free shows in parks, libraries, farmers' markets and other community spaces. TSPT is a delightful cavalcade of short pieces--kind of a puppet variety show by way of Tex Avery's […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
FUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, & PLAY Come get OOEY GOOEY at The FLIP Museum on Thursdays. Kids (and parents) can make Flubber, Oobleck, and even Fluffy Slime in our STEAM room. There is no additional charge to participate and admission is just $8/person. While you're here, enjoy everything else FLIP has to offer, including our Cartoon-Making […]
Go view the incredible creations of Canstruction® at Pioneer Place as a family! Canstruction® is a unique international charity which hosts exhibitions and competitions of giant whimsical and wildly inventive sculptures made entirely out of full cans of food. After they are built, the teams of architects, engineers, and contractors display their structures to the […]
Red Yarn is thrilled to bring his high-energy music & puppet show to Mississippi Pizza Pub on 2nd & 3rd Thursday evenings throughout Fall 2025! Families are invited to come sing, dance, eat pizza, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable critter puppets. Red Yarn performs from 5:00-6:00pm 2nd & […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Take a break from cooking and treat the family to an easy diner this week! Portland’s very first Fried Chicken Week is a crispy, golden celebration of one of the city’s most beloved comfort foods! For one whole week, food businesses across Portland will come together to showcase their creativity and passion by offering specially […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). NOTE: Not located at […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
