Check 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 as there may be changes.
If you’d like to submit an event, click here, or read more about the types of activities we include on the calendar.
Halloween Window of Wonders!
Just because Halloween will require social distancing this year doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate! Get in the mood with the new Halloween window display, completely viewed from the sidewalk! The centerpiece of this tableau is a haunted dollhouse, made by Bunny with a Toolbelt proprietress’ parents when she was a kid! Now it’s filled with …
Family Favorites Workshop: Scribe
VirtualGo behind the scenes of Beaverton Civic Theatre’s family favorite productions in 1-hour interactive Zoom workshops and learn about arts and science! Find your writing inspiration by going behind the scenes of Beaverton Civic Theatre’s productions and see the props, costumes and set pieces that brought these stories to life! Clue: the Musical will help …
Online Fitness & Dance Classes for All Ages!
VirtualDance with Joy Studios is offering online fitness and dance classes 7 days a week. Dance with Joy Studios is an art and activity wellness center offering daily fitness, dance and wellness activities, for students of all ages! We are dedicated to being a positive force in the world, adding joyful moments to each day, for …
Oregon Zoo Live
Go behind the scenes to meet animals and connect with our animal care staff. Tune in for new videos every week on our Facebook page or watch on YouTube. After each live video, come here for at-home ideas to learn more about these animals and how to help them. The activities, developed by our award-winning education team, are …
Visual Scavenger Hunt
Gilbert House Children's Museum 116 Marion St NE, SalemVisual Scavenger Hunt Throughout the month of October Visit Salem Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the North and West sides of Gilbert House Children's Museum and see if you can spot the characters hidden in our windows. Once you have found them all, bring your completed checklist to the Parrish House (the green …
Milwaukie Ledding Library Grab & Go Crafts
Pick up a free grab & go storytime craft bag and then join our virtual storytime from home. Watch new videos each week on the library’s Facebook(link is external) page or YouTube channel(link is external). Bags available outside the front door while supplies last. Craft for ages 5 & under. https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library/storytime-and-grab-go-craft
Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Storytime at Home
Storytime at Home Monday–Friday | 10:30 am | Facebook and Youtube Facebook: facebook.com/CedarMillLibraries Recorded videos also on YouTube: youtube.com/user/CedarMillLibrary/ Instagram: instagram.com/cedarmilllibrary/ Baby Time Mondays | October 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30 am | Facebook and Youtube Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their adults. Songs and Rhymes for Young Children with Marta or Steve Tuesdays | Oct 6, 20 | …
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NWCT Weekly Sign Waving for Black Lives Matter
NWCT stands against racism and racial violence. You are invited to join NWCT staff, students, and families this Tuesday from 4pm-6pm for our weekly sign waving event to remind our Portland community that Black Lives Matter. Bring your own signs that amplify positive racial justice messages, or use our supplies to make one. This is …
Online Fitness & Dance Classes for All Ages!
VirtualDance with Joy Studios is offering online fitness and dance classes 7 days a week. Dance with Joy Studios is an art and activity wellness center offering daily fitness, dance and wellness activities, for students of all ages! We are dedicated to being a positive force in the world, adding joyful moments to each day, for …
Oregon Zoo Live
Go behind the scenes to meet animals and connect with our animal care staff. Tune in for new videos every week on our Facebook page or watch on YouTube. After each live video, come here for at-home ideas to learn more about these animals and how to help them. The activities, developed by our award-winning education team, are …
Visual Scavenger Hunt
Gilbert House Children's Museum 116 Marion St NE, SalemVisual Scavenger Hunt Throughout the month of October Visit Salem Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the North and West sides of Gilbert House Children's Museum and see if you can spot the characters hidden in our windows. Once you have found them all, bring your completed checklist to the Parrish House (the green …
Triskelee Farm Tours!
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West LinnTriskelee Farm is open for private and small group tours available by appointment only. The tours will be outside, and we will be practicing social distancing and sanitizing touch points between groups. Enjoy a guided educational farm tour that takes you to meet our lovely farm animals. We have alpacas, goats, pigs, ostriches, peacocks, ponies …
PP&R Ladybug Walk at Pier Park (9:30am)
Pier Park N Bruce Ave and N James St., PortlandLadybug Walk at Pier Park – 9:30am Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. Walks are child-directed and open-ended. Children learn through questions, observation, and play. Nature educators walk with the families in small groups that move slowly through the park. We stop often, allowing children …
Music with Mr. Hoo Online
VirtualMr. Hoo will play his ukulele, guitar and/or kazoo and sing silly, upbeat, mostly original songs for kids and their grown ups. Every Wednesday.
Family Tour at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, PortlandJoin us for a family friendly tour at Hoyt Arboretum with your Kindergarten through 2nd grader. This tour will focus on the diverse life cycles and adaptations of trees that allow them to survive in environments from all around the world. Come learn in our living tree museum! All walks are 2 hours and led …
LIVE Virtual Silhouette Event with Karl Johnson
VirtualPlease join third generation Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson at a LIVE Virtual Event where he will create hand silhouette portraits of your child while you watch! Each one takes just minutes and all ages are welcome, even the squirmy ones. Karl can snap a photo if your little one is wiggly. These make a great …
Native Story Hour
VirtualCome sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles -- everyone is welcome.
Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Storytime at Home
Storytime at Home Monday–Friday | 10:30 am | Facebook and Youtube Facebook: facebook.com/CedarMillLibraries Recorded videos also on YouTube: youtube.com/user/CedarMillLibrary/ Instagram: instagram.com/cedarmilllibrary/ Baby Time Mondays | October 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30 am | Facebook and Youtube Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their adults. Songs and Rhymes for Young Children with Marta or Steve Tuesdays | Oct 6, 20 | …
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PP&R Ladybug Walk at Pier Park (11:00am)
Pier Park N Bruce Ave and N James St., PortlandLadybug Walk at Pier Park – 11:00am Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. Walks are child-directed and open-ended. Children learn through questions, observation, and play. Nature educators walk with the families in small groups that move slowly through the park. We stop often, allowing …
Drawing Club… Bob Ross Style!
VirtualThis kid-friendly club has no barrier to entry. Draw everything. Draw nothing. Whether you are looking to brush up on your drawing skills or just love watching the drawing process, seasoned artist Isaac Fletcher Weiss is ready to share his thoughts on drawing with you while hopefully making you laugh.
Online Fitness & Dance Classes for All Ages!
VirtualDance with Joy Studios is offering online fitness and dance classes 7 days a week. Dance with Joy Studios is an art and activity wellness center offering daily fitness, dance and wellness activities, for students of all ages! We are dedicated to being a positive force in the world, adding joyful moments to each day, for …
Oregon Zoo Live
Go behind the scenes to meet animals and connect with our animal care staff. Tune in for new videos every week on our Facebook page or watch on YouTube. After each live video, come here for at-home ideas to learn more about these animals and how to help them. The activities, developed by our award-winning education team, are …
Visual Scavenger Hunt
Gilbert House Children's Museum 116 Marion St NE, SalemVisual Scavenger Hunt Throughout the month of October Visit Salem Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the North and West sides of Gilbert House Children's Museum and see if you can spot the characters hidden in our windows. Once you have found them all, bring your completed checklist to the Parrish House (the green …
Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Storytime at Home
Storytime at Home Monday–Friday | 10:30 am | Facebook and Youtube Facebook: facebook.com/CedarMillLibraries Recorded videos also on YouTube: youtube.com/user/CedarMillLibrary/ Instagram: instagram.com/cedarmilllibrary/ Baby Time Mondays | October 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30 am | Facebook and Youtube Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their adults. Songs and Rhymes for Young Children with Marta or Steve Tuesdays | Oct 6, 20 | …
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Milwaukie Ledding Library- Read to the Dogs
VirtualWatch your child’s confidence grow as they read their favorite books to a therapy dog through virtual interactive reading sessions. Join Dove Lewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams for a 30-minute online session. Register with Dove Lewis.
Sensory Friendly Boo Bash
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, OlympiaJoin us for a sensory-friendly Boo Bash experience. This is a special event for families of children with autism or other special needs to provide private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum. The Boo Bash Festival offers Halloween-inspired activities, costumes, and more without the fright! Explore a straw bale maze, press apples into cider, …
Virtual DIY Costume Contest
Gilbert House Children's Museum's Virtual DIY Costume Contest What will you be for Halloween? We want to see what creative costumes you can come up with at home! Share your photos with us and be entered into our first ever Virtual Costume Contest. Send photo of your child in their costume to [email protected] by 4pm …
Online Fitness & Dance Classes for All Ages!
VirtualDance with Joy Studios is offering online fitness and dance classes 7 days a week. Dance with Joy Studios is an art and activity wellness center offering daily fitness, dance and wellness activities, for students of all ages! We are dedicated to being a positive force in the world, adding joyful moments to each day, for …
Oregon Zoo Live
Go behind the scenes to meet animals and connect with our animal care staff. Tune in for new videos every week on our Facebook page or watch on YouTube. After each live video, come here for at-home ideas to learn more about these animals and how to help them. The activities, developed by our award-winning education team, are …
Visual Scavenger Hunt
Gilbert House Children's Museum 116 Marion St NE, SalemVisual Scavenger Hunt Throughout the month of October Visit Salem Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the North and West sides of Gilbert House Children's Museum and see if you can spot the characters hidden in our windows. Once you have found them all, bring your completed checklist to the Parrish House (the green …
