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Wake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure. As the seasons change from spring to fall, the cheerful Frog and the more timid Toad plant a garden, go swimming, fly kites, and […]

As wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. To help residents prepare, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, in partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue, is hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Weekend with World Forestry Center at the Discovery Museum on April 27 and 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. […]

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 […]

Weekends starting April 13th through the 28th we'll have baby goat farm tours at 10 am & 1pm. Come get up close and personal with our mama goats & their little kids. Everyone but carried babies need a tour ticket. You'll also see our other awesome farm animals like ostrich, sheep, alpacas, and more! Book […]

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

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

Last year over 23,000 people attended Ag Fest to touch, taste and experience the incredible world of Oregon agriculture, in a fun-filled, festive environment. Our two-day event, aimed to help families better understand where their food, fiber and flora come from, is a unique learning experience, where hands-on exhibits make learning about Oregon’s vast agricultural […]

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, […]

Mimmit is well awarded educational and energy filled Finnish music group visiting Portland. Mimmit songs are very educational and energetic. The music style roots from the Finnish Karelian area. Mimmit has fusioned and promoted folk music as children's music a lot. Mimmit-group performs in Finnish and in English. Pauliina Lerche, who is the founder and lead of Mimmit was invited […]

Mimmit is a delightfully funny children's band formed by two sisters. Mimmit is a delightfully funny children's band formed by two sisters.   The mimes sing, dance and talk and are guaranteed to put the listeners in a good mood. The band's airy organic sound is a balm for parents' ears as well. Listen to […]

Put on your superhero costume to celebrate National Superhero day with a family-friendly bike ride with Kidical Mass PDX to our favorite comic shop. We’ll ride from the Sunnyside School playground to Books With Pictures at Abernethy School on neighborhood greenways and quiet streets, while listening to superhero music. Meet at 2:15pm, ride at 2:30 […]

Wake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure. As the seasons change from spring to fall, the cheerful Frog and the more timid Toad plant a garden, go swimming, fly kites, and […]

The Family Matinee Series presents Oregon Ballet Theatre 2 (OBT2). Established in 2015, OBT2 is composed of talented young dancers chosen from top levels of the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. On the cusp of a professional career, these gifted dancers perform a gorgeously curated collection of excerpts from iconic classical and contemporary ballets. The Sherwood Center for […]

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 […]

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

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 […]

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

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 […]

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

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

Join Adventures in Spanish for seven weeks of 7 weeks of playful learning filled with stories, songs, and interactive activities. Save the date for April 10, and be sure to secure your spot before they're gone! 📅 Wednesdays for 7 weeks 4/10-5/22 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM 👶 Ages 2-5 💰 $140 ($20 per class) […]

Join Adventures in Spanish for seven weeks of 7 weeks of playful learning filled with stories, songs, and interactive activities. Save the date for April 10, and be sure to secure your spot before they're gone! 📅 Wednesdays for 7 weeks 4/10-5/22 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM 👶 Ages 2-5 💰 $140 ($20 per class) […]

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!

Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and programs at the Tomorrow Theater in Southeast Portland are free. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

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 […]

In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way.  This class is taught as […]

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 […]

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) invites the community to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special presentation, "Our History, Our Museum: 60 Years of the Clark County Historical Museum," on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm. This engaging presentation will explore the rich history of the museum, from its humble beginnings to its […]

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 Fernhill Park Nature Patch – 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

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

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 […]

Fun-Filled Fridays with Sarah of Literacy Lady PDX! This Fall, get ready to make your Fridays extraordinary by joining Literacy Lady PDX in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks from 4-5 PM. We're all about creating a wonderful world of literacy and play, and we want you and your little ones to be a […]

Anglers of all ages, mark your calendars! The Hagg Lake Fishing Tournament is back for a second annual event on May 4, 2024. Hosted by Washington County Parks and supported by local partners, this family-friendly competition promises a day of fun and fishing at the lake. The tournament kicks off at 8:00 a.m. as anglers […]

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! […]

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. PRO TIP: Registration online does not guarantee a kit; it just saves you a step in store. Arrive right at 9 am for the best shot at a free kit! And check with your local […]

Culture Day is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples that provides an accurate cultural experience for the whole community. This free, all-ages event offers the chance to listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area. In a short forest […]

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 […]

Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]

Enjoy this weekly storytime, often with author visits! Be sure to check Powell's website to check for cancellations before heading out.

Children's entertainer and literacy advocate Nikki Brown Clown is coming to the Moon Garden! Join us for an hour of stories, music & movement followed by 1.5 hours of open play! Pack a snack and stay for 2.5 hours of big joy. Sat May 4 10:30 am Mudland Playspace Lloyd Center level 2 $12 per […]

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. […]

Join us on Saturday, May 4, at 11 AM for a delightful story time with our fantastic local author, Leslie Barnard Booth, featuring her captivating book, One Day this Tree Will Fall. Dive into the enchanting world where a tree's wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem, perfect for fans of Because of […]

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, […]

Mommy & Me Workshop! Make a floral craft together with your little one. This ticket is for one parent and one child to decorate a glass vase with pressed flowers and paint. After you have created your beautiful vase select your blooms to create a beautiful arrangement to take home. Min age is 5 years. […]

Will your home survive a wildfire? Do you know what part of your home is most vulnerable to fire? Visit the Tillamook Forest Center for answers to these questions, free information, demonstrations, and more with a wildfire awareness month kick-off celebration on Saturday, May 5th. Displays and information about how to protect your home from […]

Yoga-Themed Scavenger Hunt around Forest Grove Win over $200 worth of prizes from your favorite local businesses! Where to Meet: Starting Point: Parking lot behind Upstairs Yoga Finishing Point: Zesti Food Carts a map will be provided to show participants how to stay off busy streets, please stay on sidewalks or in designated bike lanes […]

This beautiful seasonal event is a special time for us to invite our friends and neighbors to enjoy uniquely Waldorf style games, activities, live music, artisan market, crafts, the procession of the animals with the May Court and traditional maypole dancing. Our Early Childhood teachers offer a sweet springtime puppet show for younger children. Families […]

Free Saturday Art Class at The Lobby at Ellen Browning Building We’ll kick off our artistic journey by visiting our mesmerizing exhibition. Guided by our knowledgable team, your child will discover the secrets hidden within iconic artworks. They’ll get to recreate their own versions of timeless masterpieces in a hands-on activity while learning more about […]

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) […]

Come join Tallulah's Daddy at Mississippi Pizza on the first Saturday of every month for musical fun! We'll sing and dance, make friends, and enjoy delicious food and beverages. Show starts at 5pm, cost is $10-20 per family suggested donation. Let's rock!

Finishing their 2024 spring performances, Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next! With provided handheld digital devices, the audience will get opportunities to select/vote — at numerous junctures in this mystery/detective thriller — which path the main characters will take next! Backed by a […]

You’ve probably seen “NYC's Jazzy R&B Duo” on HBO or Amazon, but this is your chance to experience their fun personalities at one of their shows! 📺🧐This playful couple might remind you of Lucy & Ricky, and if you like everything from Erykah Badu to Billie Holiday, you'll love grooving to their Soulful Sounds. 💃🏽🕺🏽🔥🎵Acute […]