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Traditional brunch favorites, seasonal salads, grilled tri-tip with chimichurri sauce, assorted pastries + so much more! Seating between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults + kids 11 + up: $55 Kids 4-10: $20 Kids 0-3: FREE  

Bring your mom for a cozy brunch and a little shopping. With over 50 local handmade crafters and artists, fresh flower bouquets by Sweet Styles Company, a light brunch made fresh by Mother Hen's Pit Stop, and even a gift wrap booth, you are sure to have a special day with your mom. We can't […]

Grab a spot and join us this weekend for Open Play by Reservation! Admission includes 2 hours of play time for one child and up to two adults. Socks are required and waiver must be signed before entry. MOTHERS DAY 1/2 OFF COFFEES FOR MOM & MOTHERS DAY CRAFT Join us on Mother’s Day to […]

Join us for OMSI Mother's Day Brunch, brought to you by OMSI's Theory restaurant. Menu Poached Salmon Baked Asparagus & Wild Mushroom Frittata Eggs Benedict Rosemary Potatoes Sour Cream Hashbrown Au Gratin Bagel Bar with Local Mar See Bakery Bagels and Schmears Carved Ham Breakfast Classics Seasonal Salads Maple-Bacon Cinnamon Rolls Special Kids Only Buffet! Build […]

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 for our 5th Annual Mother's Day Farm to Plate Brunch, a family-friendly and all ages event! Enjoy a private day on the farm, exclusively for Mother’s Day brunch customers! Our resident Farm to Plate Chefs, Janelle and Christian Ephrem, have two amazing 5-course prix fixe meals (for two) available — and we have kids […]

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 […]

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

Butterfly Effect Art Space is a mother-daughter owned business, so OF COURSE we love to celebrate Moms of all kinds! This Mother's day, moms enjoy 15% off pottery and will be showered with treats, love, and appreciation for all their hard work! Also featuring the musical stylings of Flip Frisch from 2pm-4pm

COME CHECK OUT Wood & Other Wonders @wowmarketpdx So many makers, builders, creators, hand-made mavens & woodworkers. We even have a travelling lathe shop, mobile forge & glass workers ! ITS DIFFERENT, innovative & supportive of our local maker community like never before! Demos, classes, how-tos, and take home projects! EVERY MARKET will be fuelled […]

The Musikry and Literacy Lady PDX are teaming up to bring storytime to Gresham! Join every second Sunday of the month for a fun and interactive storytime at the Musikry with Ms. Sarah. We will gather to hear stories, sing songs, play some rhythm sticks and end with stamp and sticker as you leave. Storytime […]

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, […]

All ages are welcome for Family Flix, but these shows are a place parents to bring kids who haven’t mastered the fine art of sitting still for 90 minutes. For Family Flix we keep the lights a little brighter, the sound a little quieter, and attendance below full occupancy. We’ll also have $5 kid’s combos […]

This Mother's Day, celebrate the life-giving force that is MOM with an experience she'll treasure forever and a gift she'll never forget. At this Mother's Day cake-decorating workshop, decorate a classy, colorful, floral-themed cake. Make it even more personal by choosing a color scheme mom's sure to love! Bonus: There's beer and wine for sale! Mom-osa, anyone? […]

The Mother and Child Union:  A Musical, Poetic, and Neuroscientific Journey In this multi-media event, we celebrate mothers through a combination of classical and modern music, poetry, and a fascinating look into all the ways that motherhood changes the brains of both mothers and children throughout their lives. The program will be narrated by author, public speaker, […]

Show some love for your furry best friends, and help the Humane Society at the same time! Join Artist Instructor Hannah Complin The price of the event includes transfer, canvas, paint, and instruction. In addition, 10% of proceeds from all Paint-Your-Pet Sundays will be donated to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. All supplies and […]

Dr. Larry Sherman, narrator/host Naomi LaViolette, singer-songwriter Julian Kuerti, conductor Portland Chamber Orchestra Program: Including the music of Paul Simon, Schumann, Ravel, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Bill Withers, and more! In this multi-media event, we celebrate mothers through a combination of classical and modern music, poetry, and a fascinating look into all the ways that motherhood […]

Jump up, get down! It's a new weekly music show at Backyard Social! Join Mr. Hoo for a special Mother's Day show to kick off the series. Mr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups with songs that will have the crowd clapping, stomping, dancing, flying, spinning, swinging and jumping.  Outside on the […]

THE EXPERIENCE Join us for a heartwarming Mother’s Day celebration with a special screening of “Steel Magnolias.” This iconic film beautifully captures the resilience, strength, and boundless love that mothers embody every day. Bring your loved ones for this celebration of the remarkable moms in our lives. We have goodie bags for the first 50 […]

JOIN US! MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) is a bi-monthly gathering designed to connect Moms of children 0-5 years.   Childcare with interactive programming is available for your children while you gather, share, laugh and learn with other moms in your same season of life.  We meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month September-May.  

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 […]

Join us for a free monthly meet-up in our cozy, spacious lobby to gather with other parents and find the community support you deserve. Group will be limited to 5 family spots per month. This event will soon be weekly! Come check us out!

Join this community celebration! The New York based band TLV will deliver a high-energy performance, local youth organizations will be offering family friendly activities and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the cafe. Extra security measures will be in place this year.

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 […]

Join us for what will be one of the most FUN ribbon cuttings of the season! Chicky Play Museum Café & Indoor Playground features endless opportunities for imaginative play, hands-on-learning, and laughter for kids ages 0 – 8. Enjoy snacks, meet the Chicky Play staff, and check out the variety of interactive exhibits and play […]

Join us for our New Parent Support Circle! Jewell Chiropractic is located in the vibrant Kenton neighborhood and we are hosting our support group every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 12- 1 PM! This group is led by one of our amazing doulas. We welcome all new or expecting parents from the community. […]

Get ready for a science-tastic adventure with your little ones at The Little Lab! Join us Saturdays at 10 am in my backyard classroom space for our preschool class. For ages 3-6 years old. Each week, we embark on a new and exciting journey into the realms of buoyancy, electricity, dinosaurs, and so much more! […]

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

Mr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every 3rd Wednesday at Pilea Play! 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!.  Come check out this awesome indoor play space in SW Portland […]

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

Jenny Wizbang presents a high energy, fun for the whole family show offering a musical experience complete with zany sound effects, puppetry, an Italian word for the day, sing-a-longs & sound-a-longs for the whole family!

Join Friends of Tryon Creek and local author, illustrator, and naturalist Audrey Sauble for a seasonal storytime series. We will gather in the Nature Center to share stories of flora and fauna of the park with a short activity or hike for a series of 6 events from March through June. Best suited for children […]

Step right up to the most enchanting extravaganza in town. Prepare to be spellbound as the mesmerizing magic  turns your ordinary day into an extraordinary spectacle of wonder and laughter. 🤣😂 Get ready for a side-splitting showcase of magical mayhem that's perfect for kids and kids-at-heart! Watch in awe as objects disappear, reappear, and sometimes […]

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 […]

Looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We've got an amazing event just for the "littles" who never seem to have enough fun! Bring your children aged 0-5 to our gym and let them have a blast with all sorts of exciting activities. They can enjoy tumbling […]

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 […]

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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge – 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 […]

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 […]

Join us every Friday at 10:30 AM for a delightful morning of storytelling with the fantastic child literacy advocate, @literacyladypdx! 🎶🕺📚 Join us for story time featuring a wonderful mix of engaging stories, sing-alongs, and fun movement breaks. And of course, we can't forget the bubbles — because who doesn't love bubbles? 🎈🎉 The length of our storytime may vary depending on […]

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 […]

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 […]

Help celebrate the new playground and renaming of Cook Park to Cook Family Park. Join us on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:30-8 PM. Grab your picnic blanket and join us at Cook Family Park to celebrate the grand opening of the new inclusive playground. We will also be commemorating the renaming of Cook Park […]

Shorter musical (1 to ½ hours with an intermission), General Seating The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. *ASL Interpreter will be […]

This is a PG-13 show. Get ready for a night of confounding illusions, exciting music, extreme stunts, and the hilarious comedy magic of world-class illusionist Mark Benthimer and master ventriloquist Scott Davis. PLUS, see a variety of Mayhem You never know what you'll get at Friday Night Magic & Mayhem! Mark, whose credits include performances at […]

Get ready for a science-tastic adventure with your little ones at The Little Lab! Join us Saturdays at 10 am in my backyard classroom space for our preschool class. For ages 3-6 years old. Each week, we embark on a new and exciting journey into the realms of buoyancy, electricity, dinosaurs, and so much more! […]

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 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 […]

Get ready for 62 acres of fun at Oregon's most unique kids' event! S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids returns to Powerland Heritage Park on Saturday, May 18th, for a full day of hands-on activities and fun the whole family will love. Join us for a day of excitement, learning, and adventure at the award-winning Powerland Heritage […]

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, […]

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 […]

In this free, hands-on workshop, explore endless possibilities for crafting your own dazzling parade float ahead of the Fred Meyere Junior Parade on Wednesday, June 5th. Join decorating and float-building demonstrations, gather inspiration, and let your imagination soar alongside fellow parade enthusiasts. Children of all ages are welcome with adult supervision. The Rose Festival will […]

Enjoy a leisurely hike to celebrate a conservation success story! See the delicate Fender's Blue Butterfly and its host plant, Kincaid's Lupine, and learn about the efforts that have brought this butterfly back from the brink of extinction. Fender's Blue Trail #23 All ages welcome for hikes. Walks are typically around two miles, unless specified […]

Come watch our trashcano erupt, touch a volcanic rock, learn about the different types of volcanoes, make some volcano crafts, and crack geodes! In our Northwest Gallery explore exhibits of Mt. Saint Helens memorabilia and memories, and share your story with us. Fun and educational for all ages, both outdoor AND indoor activities. Included with general admission. Free for members. […]

So many interesting Little Libraries in our neighborhood! Join us on a relaxing 2 mile looping resident walk focusing on these little library spots, bring books to trade.  Read alouds and neighborhood history will be featured. Kid friendly!  Rockybuttehistory@gmail.com

Enjoy a beautiful day at our May Market at Triskelee Farm. Shop from local makers sharing their unique, handmade goods! Snuggle a baby goat on a tour, eat local farm to fork food. Fun for the whole family. We’ll have kids crafts and a bounce house. Free admission to enter the farm and walk around […]

GIANT ORIGAMI art class for ages 3 and up + adult SAT MAY 18 at 10:30 am at Mudland Playspace in Lloyd Center Mall. $24 per participant, includes 1.5 hours open play after art class! Come learn large-scale origami folding in a class designed for adults and children collaborating together! Instructor Yuki Martin will show […]

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, […]

P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book skates, swerves, and leaps from page to stage in Go Dog, Go! Dogs rule in this fantastical world. Yellow Dog, Blue Dog, Red Dog and dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes can do it all from singing & dancing to snorkeling & driving! They howl at the moon. They […]

Join us for our last open house of the school year. May 18th from 11am-2pm. Tour the main campus and then you'll get a chance to go see the farm campus. Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm is an independent Waldorf school serving pre-K to 8th grade. We offer robust academics, small class sizes, integrated arts […]

STEM playgroup is here!!! EVERY SATURDAY at 11am. This playgroup is designed for ages 2-100! We’ll have blocks to stimulate imagination and creativity, help hone fine motor skills, encourage problem solving skills and spatial reasoning and more! This playgroup is $7. We’ll have 6 different variations of blocks for all ages to enjoy! We’ll also […]

Daring kids take on newspaper giants in this toe-tapping underdog story inspired by the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike. Featuring “King of New York,” “The World Will Know,” and more empowering anthems from the original Disney film, this musical will have you singing, dancing, and seizing the day! Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Music […]

Join us for an afternoon of breath work, painting and connection. We will be painting old glass throwaways to look like ceramics. Art supplies are provided, no experience necessary, this is low stakes fun! Spark your creativity and let us do the set up/clean up; this is for you. Sign up is required! Space is limited. […]

A pop-up jumble sale of bazaar proportions! Artists & artisans, upcycled & repurposed, live music, drink specials & tasty treats, face painting, fairy hair & arts & crafts. Piles of FREE STUFF, and fun for the whole family!

It's Portland's greatest magic show for all ages! Get ready for two hours of confounding illusions, exciting music and the hilarious comedy magic of world-class illusionist Mark Benthimer and master ventriloquist Scott Davis. Mark, whose credits include performances at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, The Portland TrailBlazers, casinos nationwide, Cabo Wabo Cantina with […]

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 […]

P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book skates, swerves, and leaps from page to stage in Go Dog, Go! Dogs rule in this fantastical world. Yellow Dog, Blue Dog, Red Dog and dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes can do it all from singing & dancing to snorkeling & driving! They howl at the moon. They […]

Taiko! Breakdancing! Modern Song Collaborations with the Portland Youth Philharmonic!  Be there for the wild stylings of youth Taiko group enTaiko; combined with the breakdancing stylings of Walle Brown.  One show only, so mark your calendars now.

Daring kids take on newspaper giants in this toe-tapping underdog story inspired by the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike. Featuring “King of New York,” “The World Will Know,” and more empowering anthems from the original Disney film, this musical will have you singing, dancing, and seizing the day! Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Music […]

Dedicated Dads Play and Learn Group in Washington County is back! If you’re a Dad, Grandpa, Step-Dad, Uncle or Male Caregiver looking for a safe and fun place for you and your kids…this group is for you! We’ll meet the Third Saturday of each month with fun off-site field trips planned for December, March and […]

Join us at the Milwaukie Community Center on May 18 for a captivating performance by Oregon Ballet Theatre 2! Enjoy an afternoon of classic and contemporary dance with something for the whole family, including classical works from Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and La Bayadère. This year’s performance will also feature original choreography from OBT’s Artistic […]

Shorter musical (1 to ½ hours with an intermission), General Seating The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. *ASL Interpreter will be […]