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We are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]

Join us every Sunday this Spring for a musical storytime and craft!

Come make a shadow puppet and play in the Moon Garden! Shadow puppetry class with Summer Olsson Sun May 5 at 10:30am Using pre-cut materials, participants will play with light, colors, and shapes to create fantastic images and creatures with shadows. Perfect for playing with in the Moon Garden shadow theater, stay to play after […]

Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, is commemorated each year in Japan on May 5th to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. Portland Japanese Garden’s celebration of the festival will feature a range of family-friendly activities. Come listen to taiko performances, learn origami, enjoy displays of koinobori, or cloth carp streamers. You can also explore the Garden […]

Saturdays and Sundays, March through December Come celebrate decades of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to more decades of creativity, community, and countless memories! Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, […]

Join us for May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend at Washington Square View Star Wars LEGO creations from PortLUG, meet LEGO Masters Season 4 Contestant Kelly Bartlett, experience a live LEGO building demonstration, Build a LEGO Spacecraft* and take it home with you, Meet members of the Cloud City Garrison (501st Legion) […]

Get ready to fiesta like there's no mañana! 🎉 We're thrilled to invite you to our Cinco de Mayo/Latin Fiesta event at Happy Baby Play on Sunday, May 5th! What's included: 🥳 SNACKS: Indulge in delicious chips and guacamole! 🎉 CHARACTER VISIT, STORY TIME, AND PHOTO OPP WITH MIRABEL: Meet and greet with Mirabel, the […]

"Classical Up Close for Kids" is a free 45-minute edutainment concert that children of all ages will enjoy. See the musicians of the Oregon Symphony describe and play their instruments in a friendly, engaging way. Just show up! This is not a ticketed event.

• TRACTOR PARADE: 2:00 PM START TIME Parade starts at North Plains Elementary, turns South on Main Street, then East on Commercial Street. Yes, we will throw candy! Please join us at The Last Waterin’ Hole for our after party! • FREE CONCERT AT THE LAST WATERIN’ HOLE 31594 NW Commercial St., North Plains, OR […]

"Classical Up Close for Kids" is a free 45-minute edutainment concert that children of all ages will enjoy. See the musicians of the Oregon Symphony describe and play their instruments in a friendly, engaging way. Just show up! This is not a ticketed event.

Get outside with your little one and 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, […]

Story and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday  @10 am for story and kids crafts!  Open time starts with a  story.  Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to  lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]

Indoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free

Come sing and dance every Monday at 10:30am! We are excited to share with you some musical fun and movement with local kindie musicians! No matter the week, there's always some music and fun happening on Monday mornings in the REC Room! Join us at 10:30 am for an hour of music and movement with […]

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.  Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. Please pre-register as spots […]

Curious about how to eat more locally grown food? 👩‍🌾🥕🥩 Join us for a FREE event Monday May 6th at @viviennepdx all about the benefits of Community Supported Agriculture as well as the learning curve. Sip on wine while we have a lively conversation and Q&A with local farmers and CSA veterans 🍷 Learn about: 🌻The benefits […]

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.  Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. […]

Stretch, dance and practice basic gymnastics skills! This class is offered at two times each Tuesday: 9:15-10am for children 18 mo. to 3 year years, and at 10:15-11am for kiddos ages 3-5. Have kids of different ages? Feel free to choose the age group that best suits your children and your schedule!\ New location for […]

We are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]

Treat your kids to our weekly Tueday family fun kid rockin’ good time: It's Story Time with Olive and Dingo, where we sing our dreams, wiggle, and perform delightful and wild stories for kids. We crack jokes, read books, make music, and bring the best out in your kiddos. At the end of the 35ish […]

Mr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at The Wiggle Room! He’ll play his guitar/ukulele and kazoo, and sing a mix of of traditional, not so traditional and original songs that will make everyone sing, shake, laugh and/or dance! This is the perfect time to come check […]

1.5 hr nighttime play session $35 a child Tea party favors, drinks & light snacks (fruits, cheeses, light bites) for adults & children Coffee & Tea for adults A Mother’s Day backdrop for sweet pictures with your family (bring your camera) Mother’s Day crafts for all kids Kids will get to build a real flower […]

Bard Bingo at Portland Artist Mike Bennett's Wonderwood Springs is a lively bingo event hosted by a traveling bard's musical musings. Held every Tuesday night from 7pm to 9pm at 8811 N Lombard Street, this event features four exciting rounds with cards priced at $5 each. It's cash-only, offering chances to win various prizes such […]

Story and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday  @10 am for story and kids crafts!  Open time starts with a  story.  Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to  lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]

Indoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free

No sign-up needed come play and shop every Wednesday Come explore our indoor playground on Wednesdays we waive the fee if you make a purchase of $25 or more! For more information about our play area follow this link

1.5 hr nighttime play session $35 a child Tea party favors, drinks & light snacks (fruits, cheeses, light bites) for adults & children Coffee & Tea for adults A Mother’s Day backdrop for sweet pictures with your family (bring your camera) Mother’s Day crafts for all kids Kids will get to build a real flower […]

Join local author Sara Behrman for this PJ Library event where she will read from her book, 'The Sea Hides a Seahorse' and lead the group in a coloring activity. This event welcomes the whole family!

From last November’s historic teacher strike in Portland Public Schools to reports of major budget shortfalls in several districts, school funding, class size, and educational outcomes have become a daily topic of conversation across Oregon. At the same time, recent data showed that Oregon is the only state in the nation where students have fallen further behind […]

Join educators, Wally & Lara Jones for the return of ongoing, weekly "Sing, Sign & Play" drop-in classes/meetups for littles ages 0-3 years (and their adults) at their clean, soft, padded play space of Southwest Portland Martial Arts in Hillsdale Town Center @ 6315 SW Capitol Highway 97239. Q's? info@southwestportlandmartialarts.com Loads of super fun soft […]

Join us EVERY THURSDAY at 10am is TODDLER STORYTIME!!!!! We’ll sing, dance do a read aloud and have a rockin good time!!! Perfect for ages 18mo-4years. This storytime is FREE however, we accept donations to keep it going! Can’t wait to see ya!

We are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]

Come sing and learn about music making in this weekly drop-in class with Zazzy Zoe! New weekly event!! Every Thursday at 10:30AM, come for a special music lesson filled with singing, movement and music with Zazzy Zoe! 🥁🎶 During these interactive music sessions, participants will begin to learn and practice simple fundamentals of music, all […]

What is it? This event designed for teen/young parents up to 25 years of age. So we make sure it is not only helpful but fun as well. Picture a resource fair with free games, food, & prizes.      HOW IT WORKS: Visit resource tables to obtain stamps, stamps equal raffle tickets. Raffle tickets […]

Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING  GROWNUPS.

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

This is the perfect class for toddlers-pre K to get their first experience exploring music! Class instructor and early childhood music educator David Pollack sings and plays his guitar exploring musical genres far and wide. This gives little ones the chance to get up, dance, clap their hands, interact with their classmates and make new […]

Story and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday  @10 am for story and kids crafts!  Open time starts with a  story.  Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to  lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]

Mr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every Friday at Taborspace! He'll play his guitar/ukulele and kazoo, and sing a mix of of traditional, not so traditional and original songs that will make everyone sing, shake, laugh and/or dance! $10 - $20 per family suggested donation.

Ladybug Nature Walk at Powell  Butte Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow […]

Indoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free

Join us for another fun-filled month!  Meet new beautiful bilingual books and join us for story hour. The beautiful bilingual books keep coming! Meet other bilingual families at hora del cuento in May! ¡Únase a nosotros para un mes lleno de diversión! Ven a encontrar nuevos y hermosos libros bilingües y únete a nosotros para […]

SHINE playgroup is designed for ages 18mo-4yo. We’ll have 2-3 engaging play stations unless specified otherwise. The main stations will include (sensory, art, blocks). Playgroups provide opportunities to build attachment between adults and children as they play together, and share time and experiences. They also help children learn social skills as they negotiate with peers, resolve […]

Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool families, and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based nature activities. Each […]

Looking to create community and meet other new families? Join Sarah of Literacy Lady PDX for a Fun-Filled Fridays! Make your Fridays extraordinary by joining Literacy Lady PDX in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks from 1:00 - 1:45 PM. We're all about creating a wonderful world of literacy and play for even the […]

Tualatin High School Theater presents: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents […]

Hippie Chick is THE ORIGINAL all-women’s race!  In 2024, we are once again returning to the birthplace of this great event at Champoeg State Park (commonly pronounced sham-POO-ee). What a perfect time and the perfect setting to run and walk…MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND!! Let’s celebrate together and build our community one mile at a time, hand in hand! Don’t Delay: Space is […]

Tualatin High School Theater presents: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents […]

Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, raffle prizes, live music, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add […]

The St. Johns Farmers Market is fun for the whole family! Knock out your weekly grocery shopping and stop by our kids activity tent, equipped with coloring pages and a giant Connect Four! We also have a weekly scavenger hunt for kids: search high and low for Rosie the Squishmallow, who loves to hang out […]

We’re excited to introduce Family Yoga sessions at Happy Baby Play! 🧘 Bring your little ones and join us for a yoga session designed for kids and adults alike. The perfect opportunity to bond as a family! What’s included: 🌟 What: Yoga for the entire family plus an hour of open play! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: Kids […]

Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m. Come join us at our Aardvark Community Park to PLAY and connect with other families! Campus Address: 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223 Tours of the Lower School are available.

Get outside with your little one and 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, […]

The 12th Archaeology Roadshow Returns to PSU Campus   The Archaeology Roadshow once again returns to Portland State University, Saturday, May 11, 10 am- 2 pm.  Come immerse yourself in the history and archaeology of Oregon through our exhibits and hands-on activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists from PSU, Tribes, museums, private and nonprofit organizations, […]

The Multnomah County Master Gardeners Association (MCMGA) invites the community to our annual celebration of all things plants! Free admission! Everyone is welcome! Incredible plants! Over 220 varieties of locally, organically grown veggies, herbs and edible flowers will be on sale at great prices. Throughout the day workshops demonstrating how to grow and prepare home-grown […]

We are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]

Celebrate Spring with Birds and Wildflowers at Silver Falls Take part in free activities to discover the natural beauty of spring at Silver Falls. Activities include: · Guided birding and plant walks · Wildflower show · Nature-themed presentations and discovery tables · Bird crafts · Native plant sale with proceed benefiting the Friends of Silver Falls · Live raptor presentations featuring […]

Free Family Festival for young children and families with Olive and Dingo!  PCPO will be hosting our second annual city wide festival and early learning fair at Oaks Park in Portland! Activities and performers all day. The event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. Timmy Jim & Jen Kids Jam at 11:40 […]

Join us in creating a beautiful pink and floral themed charcuterie platter for your Mother's Day celebration. Ticket includes all supplies to make 1 charcuterie platter, wine spritzer with pastries and pink lemonade.

¡Celebra con Nosotros! ¡Te invitamos a nuestra Celebración Día De Las Madres en Linda Letra Bilingual Books! Ven y disfruta de un día especial dedicado a todas las madres. Vamos a crear un regalo especial para mamá. ¡No te lo puedes perder! Fecha: Sábado 11 de Mayo de 2024 Horario: 10:00 AM Lugar: Linda Letra Bilingual Books ¡Ven con tu […]

Hello, neighbors! It's time! The beloved St. Johns Bizarre returns Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown St. Johns! (Find us at N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard — and all across the surrounding blocks!) We've got a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more, all […]

Mr. Hoo is at Portland’s best indoor play space every 2nd Saturday. Open play from 9:30 – 11:30, music starts at 10. Silly songs, kids dancing, egg shaking, foot stomping and all sorts of fun! Reserve your spot here! $20 for the first child, $10 for siblings, included 2 adults free.

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.  Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. […]

Saturdays and Sundays, March through December Come celebrate decades of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to more decades of creativity, community, and countless memories! Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, […]

The Portland Ballet presents John Clifford’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a family friendly and witty confection of a ballet, danced to Felix Mendelssohn’s gorgeous music. This amusing and elegant adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy showcases a variety of challenging choreography: the fleet-footedness of fairies, the antics of rustics, and the  style and grace of nobility. The […]

Join us for a springtime train ride in vintage and open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland. Spring brings out the best in Oregon’s landscape and wildlife, offering an opportunity to glimpse of a bevy of deer! Snacks and adult & kid-friendly beverages will be available for purchase. Onboard activities for […]

Tualatin High School Theater presents: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents […]

The Portland Ballet presents John Clifford’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a family friendly and witty confection of a ballet, danced to Felix Mendelssohn’s gorgeous music. This amusing and elegant adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy showcases a variety of challenging choreography: the fleet-footedness of fairies, the antics of rustics, and the  style and grace of nobility. The […]