Check out our Kids Calendar for in-person and virtual family Events.
We are proud to offer this popular community resource for things to do with kids in Portland. Always be sure to confirm information with the organizer for the most up-to-date information.
Featured Events
Dozer Day
Dozer Day is a fantastic weekend of family fun, putting kids in the DRIVER'S seat of heavy-construction machinery.
Get Lost in the Maze and Pick your Perfect Pumpkin @Bella Organic Farm
U-Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in a 7-acre corn maze this fall at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island.
October 2023 Digital Issue
Learn all the best places to go for spooky family fun at pumpkin patches, creepy displays and corn mazes. Plus a list of 30 kid-friendly shows and concerts and more.
How Doulas Support Parents and Partners
Did you know you can hire a professional guide for your labor and delivery process? Learn how doulas support birthing parents.
Charbonneau Festival of the Arts: Arts with Flair
This year’s festival will include a Fine Art Gallery and Artisan Vendor Shows (inside booths), student artwork from area high schools, jazz music performances, and our always popular silent auction fundraiser. Fee information, requirements, and key dates are included on the registration pages but here are few important upfront facts: Fine Artists have the option of …
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Spirit of Halloweentown
Spirit of Halloweentown takes place in the real city of St. Helens, Oregon at zip code 97051. We are open 24 hours a day to visit just like any other city. You can come walk around any weekday or weekend. We celebrate our haunted history and our movie locations from Halloweentown and Twilight mainly on …
Visit a Pumpkin Patch or Corn Maze in the Portland Metro Area
If you are looking for fall fun, check out these local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats. Find the full list here. Photography credit: Meg Asby
Davis Graveyard Halloween Home Haunt
This incredible home display is up October 1 – 31. Viewing from the street is available during daylight hours 7 days a week with lights on dusk to 10pm, M-Thu and special effects (fog, sound, video, animatronics) Fri/Sat dusk to 11pm, Sun dusk to 10pm Located at 8703 SE 43rd Milwaukie, OR 97222
Get Lost in the Maze and Pick your Perfect Pumpkin @Bella Organic Farm
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesU-Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in a 7-acre corn maze this fall at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island. Only 15 minutes outside of downtown Portland, you won’t have to drive far to partake in all your favorite fall festivities this year. Take the free hayride out to their pumpkin patch where you …
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The Herbert Sherbert Show!
taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Kate Carter and her guitar, along with her puppet, Herbert Sherbert, bringing engaging social emotional learning songs to families! $10 - $20 suggested donation - no one will be turned away
Tiny Tots Yoga
SW Hillsdale Playtime for Littles 6315 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, OR, United StatesAn engaging and creative introduction to yoga, mindfulness, and meditation through partner and group yoga-inspired play, music, storytelling, and dance. From using our imaginations to go on a yoga adventure to unwinding in peaceful relaxation, this is the perfect opportunity to bring out your own child within, have fun, and bond with your little one! …
Kids Story & Art Class at Awake Coffee & Art!
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORBring your little ones Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 10 AM for a storybook reading and art session! We'll have a hands-on art project after the reading. It could be water-color painting, making and playing with play dough, or another creative project to engage the young artists' talents! All materials included! Mondays & Wednesdays …
Music Monday at Hammer + Jacks!
REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United StatesCome 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 …
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group at Byenveni Baby
Byenveni Baby 12665 SW Hall Blvd, Portland, oregonJoin Midwife Sara Holt and Robin Nunez, IBCLC for support and community. This group meets Mondays at Byenveni Baby and all are welcome.
Magic Mondays at the 4th Wall
4th Wall PDX 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OREvery Monday, 6pm, Free - Grab your decks and mana up because it's Magic Monday! Sling some cardboard with us over a game or two of Casual Commander. Bring your own decks or use one of our presets. All ages and skill levels are welcome. There's pizza, popcorn, and beer too. Free to play!
Charbonneau Festival of the Arts: Arts with Flair
This year’s festival will include a Fine Art Gallery and Artisan Vendor Shows (inside booths), student artwork from area high schools, jazz music performances, and our always popular silent auction fundraiser. Fee information, requirements, and key dates are included on the registration pages but here are few important upfront facts: Fine Artists have the option of …
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Spirit of Halloweentown
Spirit of Halloweentown takes place in the real city of St. Helens, Oregon at zip code 97051. We are open 24 hours a day to visit just like any other city. You can come walk around any weekday or weekend. We celebrate our haunted history and our movie locations from Halloweentown and Twilight mainly on …
Visit a Pumpkin Patch or Corn Maze in the Portland Metro Area
If you are looking for fall fun, check out these local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats. Find the full list here. Photography credit: Meg Asby
Davis Graveyard Halloween Home Haunt
This incredible home display is up October 1 – 31. Viewing from the street is available during daylight hours 7 days a week with lights on dusk to 10pm, M-Thu and special effects (fog, sound, video, animatronics) Fri/Sat dusk to 11pm, Sun dusk to 10pm Located at 8703 SE 43rd Milwaukie, OR 97222
Community Impact Week
United Way is inviting you to get out and be a part of something special – Community Impact Week! Community Impact Week brings people together to participate in volunteer projects throughout the Portland area that results in thousands of volunteer hours for local non-profits. United Way’s Hands On Greater Portland volunteer program recruits nonprofits for volunteer projects …
Get Lost in the Maze and Pick your Perfect Pumpkin @Bella Organic Farm
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesU-Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in a 7-acre corn maze this fall at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island. Only 15 minutes outside of downtown Portland, you won’t have to drive far to partake in all your favorite fall festivities this year. Take the free hayride out to their pumpkin patch where you …
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Tiny Tumblers – 18 months-3 years
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonStretch, 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!
PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)
Columbia Children's ArboretumLadybug Nature Walk at Columbia Children's Arboretum – 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 …
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Preschool Prep
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonCome play and explore the preschool experience Tuesday mornings at SCH! Teacher Elaina will invite friends for open play, lead circle time with songs and stories and introduce families to the warm and playful Sellwood Community House preschool program.
Tiny Tumblers – 3 -5 years
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonStretch, 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!
Tuesday Story Time with Olive & Dingo
Uplifted Boutique and Makers Market 5404 SE 72nd Ave., Portland, TX, United StatesOlive and Dingo are local joy bringers and are wonderfully silly jesters! We invite you to join us for a weekly rockin’ kiddo and family show: Story Time, 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 …
Music with Mr. Hoo at The Wiggle Room
The Wiggle RoomMr. Hoo is back at The Wiggle Room. Have you been to Portland’s best indoor play gym? This is the perfect time to come check it out. The show is included with full day admission, which is just $12 per child ($8 for wobblers).
Multilingual Events, Music, and Games at Multnomah County Libraries for Latinx Heritage Month
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Multnomah County Library from September 15 - October 15! This cultural month honors the diversity of the Latin American community and its many contributions. Join the fun with multilingual events, music and games. ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina con la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah, del …
Charbonneau Festival of the Arts: Arts with Flair
This year’s festival will include a Fine Art Gallery and Artisan Vendor Shows (inside booths), student artwork from area high schools, jazz music performances, and our always popular silent auction fundraiser. Fee information, requirements, and key dates are included on the registration pages but here are few important upfront facts: Fine Artists have the option of …
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Spirit of Halloweentown
Spirit of Halloweentown takes place in the real city of St. Helens, Oregon at zip code 97051. We are open 24 hours a day to visit just like any other city. You can come walk around any weekday or weekend. We celebrate our haunted history and our movie locations from Halloweentown and Twilight mainly on …
Visit a Pumpkin Patch or Corn Maze in the Portland Metro Area
If you are looking for fall fun, check out these local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats. Find the full list here. Photography credit: Meg Asby
Davis Graveyard Halloween Home Haunt
This incredible home display is up October 1 – 31. Viewing from the street is available during daylight hours 7 days a week with lights on dusk to 10pm, M-Thu and special effects (fog, sound, video, animatronics) Fri/Sat dusk to 11pm, Sun dusk to 10pm Located at 8703 SE 43rd Milwaukie, OR 97222
Get Lost in the Maze and Pick your Perfect Pumpkin @Bella Organic Farm
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesU-Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in a 7-acre corn maze this fall at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island. Only 15 minutes outside of downtown Portland, you won’t have to drive far to partake in all your favorite fall festivities this year. Take the free hayride out to their pumpkin patch where you …
Get Lost in the Maze and Pick your Perfect Pumpkin @Bella Organic Farm Read More »
Kids Story & Art Class at Awake Coffee & Art!
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORBring your little ones Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 10 AM for a storybook reading and art session! We'll have a hands-on art project after the reading. It could be water-color painting, making and playing with play dough, or another creative project to engage the young artists' talents! All materials included! Mondays & Wednesdays …