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Breathing. Room Exhibit features renowned Indian artist Ranjani Shettar’s Portland Debut
The Lobby at Ellen Browning Building 2871 SE Division Street, Portland, United StatesCurated by Sima Familant, Breathing. Room opens October 18, showcasing renowned artist Ranjani Shettar’s first exhibition in Portland. Her monumental installation Morning Song—crafted from lacquered wood by Indian artisans—explores the balance between industrialization and nature. The exhibit invites viewers to pause and reflect on space and stillness. Also featuring works by Jeff Elrod, Naotaka Hiro, Kwangho Lee, Kwon Young-Woo, and […]
ORS Youth Choir “Drop In” Rehearsal
Want to give ORS Youth Choir a try for free? Drop in for a rehearsal in the month of January before enrollment closes on January 30th. Serving singers kindergarten through 12th grade! Three locations in Beaverton, Sellwood, and Vancouver.
Snowman Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageSNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT January 1-31 | during center hours Get ready for a winter adventure! Families are invited to bundle up and join in Bridgeport Village’s Snowman Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office and set off on a frosty journey to find 15 hidden snowmen in the windows of stores […]
The Snowflake Treasure Hunt in Happy Valley
Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecresst Rd., Happy Valley, ORThe hunt is on this January, and it’s your chance to put your treasure-hunting skills to the test with an exciting winter challenge in Happy Valley! Each week, a replica snowflake will be hidden in one of the city’s beautiful public parks. Clues to its location will be shared every Monday starting 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 on […]
Snowman Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageSNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT January 1-31 | during center hours Get ready for a winter adventure! Families are invited to bundle up and join in Bridgeport Village’s Snowman Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office and set off on a frosty journey to find 15 hidden snowmen in the windows of stores […]
The Snowflake Treasure Hunt in Happy Valley
Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecresst Rd., Happy Valley, ORThe hunt is on this January, and it’s your chance to put your treasure-hunting skills to the test with an exciting winter challenge in Happy Valley! Each week, a replica snowflake will be hidden in one of the city’s beautiful public parks. Clues to its location will be shared every Monday starting 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 on […]
Sensory Friendly Music w/Emilie Wright
REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United StatesNo sign-ups needed please join us! Suggested donation to support this event is$5-$15 per child This sensory friendly music group will feature dimmed lights, acoustic instruments, and plenty of opportunities for movement and tactile exploration. Although each group will vary slightly based on the needs of those in attendance, you can expect a greeting song, […]
Preschool Skate at Oaks Park
Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, ORPreschool Skate is back! Tuesday & Wednesday mornings it's a special skating session just for kids 6 and younger and their families. It includes a 15-minute group lesson, snack time, and a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. One free adult per child. Shoes and Strollers are welcome on the skating floor during Preschool skate.
Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Holgate Library
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Multnomah County Library! Join us for fun events with calligraphy, music and much more.
Lunar New Year Peacock Dance by YZ Dance Studio
Collective Oregon Eateries CORE PDX 3612 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesGet ready for a special evening this Wednesday, January 22nd. Join us for a Lunar New Year Peacock Dance performance by the talented youth group from YZ Dance Studio (悦姿舞蹈工作室). Watch the young performers aged 4 to 16, present a colorful display of culture and creativity. The Peacock Dance symbolizes good luck, happiness, beauty, and […]
Rip City Remix vs Salt Lake City Stars
Chiles Center at the University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR, United StatesLed by head coach Sergi Oliva, Rip City Remix returns for its second season at the Chiles Center on the University of Portland’s campus in North Portland this for the 2024-25 season. Games will continue to offer a family-friendly experience for fans at an accessible price point, with the chance to witness some of the […]
Snowman Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageSNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT January 1-31 | during center hours Get ready for a winter adventure! Families are invited to bundle up and join in Bridgeport Village’s Snowman Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office and set off on a frosty journey to find 15 hidden snowmen in the windows of stores […]
The Snowflake Treasure Hunt in Happy Valley
Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecresst Rd., Happy Valley, ORThe hunt is on this January, and it’s your chance to put your treasure-hunting skills to the test with an exciting winter challenge in Happy Valley! Each week, a replica snowflake will be hidden in one of the city’s beautiful public parks. Clues to its location will be shared every Monday starting 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 on […]
Music Exploration with Teacher David
Wonderwood Springs 7410 N Chicago Ave, Portland, ORNEW TIME! Thursday mornings at 10am, teacher David will be hosting a weekly music class for kiddos age 1-5! The class is called Music Exploration and eery week, you’ll learn about a different genre of music. Anywhere from rock, to jazz, to TV themes. You’ll also learn about the ABCs, 123s, and have a whole […]
Family Martial Arts For Ages 3/4 @ SWPMA PLAY!
SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United StatesJoin longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with others, […]
Indoor Play Park
Cedar Hill Recreation CenterBring your children and play indoors out of the weather. Families with children 6 and under are welcome to gather and interact developing motor and social skills during indoor play. Adult supervision is required.
Music Exploration with Zazzy Zoe at Hammer + Jacks
Hammer + Jacks Toy Store 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesCome sing and learn about music making in this weekly drop-in class with Zazzy Zoe! 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 while having a […]
Snowman Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageSNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT January 1-31 | during center hours Get ready for a winter adventure! Families are invited to bundle up and join in Bridgeport Village’s Snowman Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office and set off on a frosty journey to find 15 hidden snowmen in the windows of stores […]
Fan Expo Portland
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, PortlandIf you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Portland. All 30,000 of them. Show Hours: Friday 3 PM – 8 PM^ Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM Sunday 10 AM – […]
Studio Ghibli Film Festival at OMSI
OMSIJoin OMSI for our annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival on the largest movie screen in Portland! Watch all your favorites, from My Neighbor Totoro to Kiki’s Delivery Service, to kick off 2025.
The Snowflake Treasure Hunt in Happy Valley
Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecresst Rd., Happy Valley, ORThe hunt is on this January, and it’s your chance to put your treasure-hunting skills to the test with an exciting winter challenge in Happy Valley! Each week, a replica snowflake will be hidden in one of the city’s beautiful public parks. Clues to its location will be shared every Monday starting 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 on […]
Music Exploration – A Music Class For Caregivers and Children Ages 1-5
Wonderwood Springs 7410 N Chicago Ave, Portland, ORMusic Exploration is a Music Class For Caregivers and Children Ages 1-5! Run by Teacher David, every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere from Rock, to Jazz to TV Themes! We also learn about our ABC's, our 1,2,3's and have a whole lot of fun! Drop In Class | $10 - […]
Tiny Tumble and Play
Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United StatesHey there, parents! 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. […]
Stuffy Storytime at Sunrise Books
Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United StatesKids read to an audience of stuffed and unstuffed friends. Bring your stuffy and let's have some fun! I created this event as another away to increase a love of readership with the littles. I'll do a read-aloud and than kids will have an opportunity to do a read-aloud to their stuffed audience. This event […]
Late In The Day Open Play @ SWPMA PLAY! Ages 0-4
SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United StatesJoin longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for pop-up afternoon and evening meetups in January for littles ages 0-4. Families asked, and so we're trying out pilot PM playtimes...to help with late in the day […]
Free Puppet Show every Friday at PLAYDATE PDX
Playdate PDXLooking for indoor for the kids for the winter? Join Dragon Theater at PLAYDATE PDX every Friday at 6:00 for a FREE PUPPET SHOW!
Snowman Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageSNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT January 1-31 | during center hours Get ready for a winter adventure! Families are invited to bundle up and join in Bridgeport Village’s Snowman Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office and set off on a frosty journey to find 15 hidden snowmen in the windows of stores […]
Studio Ghibli Film Festival at OMSI
OMSIJoin OMSI for our annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival on the largest movie screen in Portland! Watch all your favorites, from My Neighbor Totoro to Kiki’s Delivery Service, to kick off 2025.
The Snowflake Treasure Hunt in Happy Valley
Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecresst Rd., Happy Valley, ORThe hunt is on this January, and it’s your chance to put your treasure-hunting skills to the test with an exciting winter challenge in Happy Valley! Each week, a replica snowflake will be hidden in one of the city’s beautiful public parks. Clues to its location will be shared every Monday starting 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 on […]
Village of Lights Winter Karneval in Leavenworth
LeavenworthPicture a stunning backdrop of half a million brilliant lights, majestic mountains frosted with snow and an enchanting Bavarian village filled with fun. Come join us this January for Leavenworth’s Winter Karneval as we honor a German tradition dating back to the thirteenth century, commonly referred to as ‘Fasching’. You can expect to see a […]