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May 2022
7th Vanport Mosaic Festival
The Vanport Mosaic is a memory-activism platform. We amplify, honor, present, and preserve the silenced histories that surround us in order to understand our present, and create a future where we all belong. This event is part of the Portland Rose Festival's event series.
Find out more »Tiny Tumblers
Second session added by popular demand! Tiny Tumblers is an opportunity for your preschooler to learn body awareness, coordination and confidence. Building these skills is a great introduction to the basics of gymnastics and tumbling. Students will also learn gym safety and patience, like taking turns through a fun positive learning environment. Drop-ins welcome!
Find out more »Prenatal Yoga
This class is designed to provide pregnant people with a safe space to connect with their changing bodies as well as other parents to be, connecting their experience to others in their community as well as that of birthing people throughout history, tapping into the innate wisdom within. You will be guided through asana that prepares you for pregnancy, giving birth, and provides a foundation for postpartum recovery. It will help you cultivate a new awareness that will assist you…
Find out more »Seed at the Square
CETI invites you to a wondrous creative experience focused of transformative rejuvenation. For more information, CLICK HERE. Efflorescence: The dome, acting as an enormous seed in the square, will house a mesmerizing and meditative video experience drawing upon botanical phenomena and responsive to the presence of visitors. Let Us Cultivate Our Garden: Externally, the seed blossoms into a massive floral sculpture through a web-based augmented reality layer encouraging and incorporating interaction with visitors and their mobile devices. The Welcome Dome is…
Find out more »Story Time at Hammer + Jacks
Story time every Friday at 10a and 11a at Hammer + Jacks Toy Store! **PLEASE REGISTER AT THEIR WEBSITE AS THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.** Story time schedule will include (25-30 minutes): • Opening Song with shakers and dancing while everyone arrives • Story • Sing Along Song • Story • Dance and Movement with instruments brought from home • Bubbles • Story • Goodbye Song • Final dance for those wanting more movement Recommended donation for Story time is…
Find out more »Kids Music & Story at Sellwood Community House
1st Fridays: Jessica and the Saplings 2nd Fridays: Red Yarn 3rd Fridays: Mr. Hoo 4th Fridays: Kelli Welli 5th Fridays: Music Quest $12/$6 sibling
Find out more »Ready Set Kindergarten at Beaverton Main Library
A special 6-session series for families! We will help you get your child excited for Kindergarten with music, stories, art and play. Participants will get free books! Ages 4-5. Registration required. Held on Fridays or Sundays. (Online Saturdays)
Find out more »Tallulah’s Daddy Concert at Oregon Public House
I'm so excited to get back to live in-person performing! Every Friday at 5pm I'll be at @oregonpubhouse in their spacious community room — starting March 4th! Please be advised that adult patrons will have to show proof of vaccination, and there is still an indoor mask mandate (as of March 4). Let's be safe and have fun! This show is free, with a suggested donation of $10-20 per family.
Find out more »Portland Rose Festival CityFair
Enjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront! Rose Festival’s waterfront activities all take place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland. At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features - carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment - all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River. On May 30, don't miss Kids, Clowns and Characters, featuring the best in children's entertainment, including magic,…
Find out more »En sus marcas, listos, ¡Kínder! (en Main)
Una serie especial de seis sesiones para familias. ¡Con música, historias, arte, y juegos practicaremos habilidades con el aprender! Participantes recibirán libros de regalo. Edades 4-5 años. Se requiere registración.
Find out more »Rose Festival Opening Night & Fireworks
Nothing says "Let's get this party started!" quite like carnival rides, live music, food, drink and fireworks! The Portland Rose Festival's return in 2022 will bring out the biggest, baddest fireworks in town! A full concert by fan favorite Hit Machine will warm up the crowd and the fireworks begin just after dark, exact time TBA.
Find out more »Vanport the Musical
World Stage Theatre presents Vanport the Musical! May 20 - June 5, 2022 Most enjoyed by ages 8 and up In collaboration with Northwest Children's Theater Part of the 2022 Vanport Mosaic Festival Welcome to Vanport, a city located between Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA that thrived during World War II. On the heels of the Great Depression, people were eager to find work and make money. When Henry Kaiser put out a call for workers in his shipyard, people…
Find out more »Portland State Theater Production: No Exit
The School of Music & Theater presents “No Exit,” Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialist drama in which three deceased characters find themselves locked together in a room, forced to confront their life choices and each other’s judgment for eternity. "In life," Sartre wrote, "we are condemned to be free, but in death these three are just condemned." Proof of Vaccination for all patrons age 12+ or proof of negative COVID test within the last 48 hours will be required of all attendees.
Find out more »Portland State School of Music: Percussion Scholarship Concert
Retiring School of Music & Theater faculty Joel Bluestone, current faculty and percussionist Chris Whyte and percussionist John Pennington are joined by pianist Rick Modlin and special guest faculty French hornist Daniel Partridge. Donations support the scholarship fund for the Portland Summer Percussion Academy, prioritizing scholarship awards for students who will enrich and increase the diversity of the camp and future of the percussion field.
Find out more »Learn with Hillsboro Parks
Hillsboro Parks offers fun events every Saturday. The Wetlands Exploration Days are free. Check out their May offerings: May 7: 9:00 amHealthy Hillsboro 5k 10:30 amYoung Scientists Club 10:30 amBasics of Birding 1:30 pmWetlands Exploration Days --- May 14 10:30 amMinecraft Madness 1:30 pmWetlands Exploration Days --- May 21 10:00 amSip & Shop Fundraiser 10:30 amYoung Scientists Club 10:30 amNature Walk: Evergreen Park 1:30 pmWetlands Exploration Days --- May 28 10:00 amIntergenerational Archery
Find out more »Saturday Morning Cartoons
The 4th Wall, Hawthorne's hottest new cafe, is showing quality cartoons new and old on a 150" projector screen all Saturday morning, every Saturday morning. We've also got plenty of hot Sisters Coffee, fresh breakfast sandwiches and pastries, free wifi, and of course sugary cereal!
Find out more »Seed at the Square
CETI invites you to a wondrous creative experience focused of transformative rejuvenation. For more information, CLICK HERE. Efflorescence: The dome, acting as an enormous seed in the square, will house a mesmerizing and meditative video experience drawing upon botanical phenomena and responsive to the presence of visitors. Let Us Cultivate Our Garden: Externally, the seed blossoms into a massive floral sculpture through a web-based augmented reality layer encouraging and incorporating interaction with visitors and their mobile devices. The Welcome Dome is…
Find out more »Tree Time! Preschool Walk
Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come 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, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. Tree Time! walks are held Mondays…
Find out more »Portland Saturday Market
Welcome to Portland Saturday Market. Operating since 1974, this is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Located in Portland's historic Old Town, the Market is the most popular shopping destination for local handcrafted goods. Seasonally the Portland Saturday Market offers free Kids Activities ranging from puppet shows, science fairs, juggling school, creative arts activities and much more. Check the website for event times. We offer a unique opportunity for people to meet local NW…
Find out more »Howard’s Heart Summer Kickoff!
Come join Howard's Heart, a non profit supporting teens in foster care, for their Summer Kickoff at Level Beer! From 11a-1pm, your kids can dance to Mr. Ben and the Rock-n-Roll Fairy, get balloons from Not Your Average Joe Mishkin, have their faces painted by Mystique's Fancy Faces, and more! Free of charge, donations encouraged.
Find out more »Howard’s Heart Summer Kick-Off
May 28th, 2022 at Level Beer, 5211 NE 148th Ave, Portland from 11AM-10PM. Our first-annual Summer Kickoff event will include: • Food, Fun, & Foster Care Education! • All Food Sales Benefit Teens in Care • Kid’s Performers, Face Painting, Balloons 11AM-1PM • Live Music and Trivia 1PM-9:30PM • Cornhole Tournament All Day Sign Up Here!
Find out more »Open Farm Days at Zenger Farm
We have Open Farm Days every Sat. 11:30am-3pm through the fall. Each week has a different theme - check the website for details. Pay as you can model, see website for suggested registration fee, starting at $5 for families who identify as low-income and increasing based on income.
Find out more »Portland Rose Festival CityFair
Enjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront! Rose Festival’s waterfront activities all take place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland. At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features - carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment - all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River. On May 30, don't miss Kids, Clowns and Characters, featuring the best in children's entertainment, including magic,…
Find out more »Multnomah County Fair at Oaks Park
The Multnomah County Fair will take place May 28-30, 2022 at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon. The fair features three full days of family fun including competitive exhibits, musical and stage performances, a car show, pioneer village, as well as small animal activites. In addition, to all the fair activities, visitors can also enjoy the awesome amusement rides at Oaks Amusement Park plus all the delicious fair foods that you can imagine! Admission is free, rides require a ride…
Find out more »Seussical Jr. Play
The Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family…
Find out more »Last Stop on Market Street at Oregon Children’s Theatre
CJ and his Nana journey through familiar territory: their own neighborhood. CJ would rather be anywhere else, but from their seats on the Number 5 bus, Nana helps CJ realize that looks can be deceiving, everyone has a story to share, and that beauty can be found anywhere…if you know how to look for it. A blend of hip-hop, Motown, gospel, and rap, this musical will have you off your seat and on your feet all the way to the…
Find out more »Vanport the Musical
World Stage Theatre presents Vanport the Musical! May 20 - June 5, 2022 Most enjoyed by ages 8 and up In collaboration with Northwest Children's Theater Part of the 2022 Vanport Mosaic Festival Welcome to Vanport, a city located between Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA that thrived during World War II. On the heels of the Great Depression, people were eager to find work and make money. When Henry Kaiser put out a call for workers in his shipyard, people…
Find out more »Baby Goats at LEKA Playland
Events at LEKA sell out FAST. Reserve your spot on their website well in advance. Baby goats will be at LEKA on Saturday, May 28! Sessions are from 2-4 pm or 4-6 pm.
Find out more »Portland State Theater Production: No Exit
The School of Music & Theater presents “No Exit,” Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialist drama in which three deceased characters find themselves locked together in a room, forced to confront their life choices and each other’s judgment for eternity. "In life," Sartre wrote, "we are condemned to be free, but in death these three are just condemned." Proof of Vaccination for all patrons age 12+ or proof of negative COVID test within the last 48 hours will be required of all attendees.
Find out more »Icicle’s Rock and Roll Kid’s Puppet Show
Hello, Hello, Hello, Ping Pong the Panda here. Come on out for some safe fun in the sun this Memorial Day Weekend as the Portland Puppet Museum opens its beautiful Outdoor Garden Theater. Saturday May 28th and Sunday May 29th at 2pm to 3pm. Join Icicle the Baby Blues Lion and Rufus the Banjo playing Hound Dog as they present "Icicle's Rock and Roll Kid's Puppet Show". Take a magical journey into the rock and roll songs of the 60's,…
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