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December 2021
Kids Story & Art Class at Awake Coffee & Art!
Come join us for an hour of story time, arts & crafts. Every Monday from 10-11am. Each week is different stories and a different craft for the kiddos. From making homemade playdoh to painting and everything in-between… We do it all! All ages are welcome. $5 dollar per class or buy 5 classes in bulk for $20! Admission includes a steamer or juice box for the kids. We encourage the parents to hangout chat with others and try out some…
Find out more »Drop in Play Gym at the Sellwood Community House!
Join us Monday through Friday at the Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. 10am to Noon. We have all new gym play toys for babies, littles and preschoolers. $6 drop in. All standard safety precautions!
Find out more »Music Together ® of Portland Free Winter Preview Week
Music Together of Portland invites you to join the musical fun! Try a free class during our Winter Preview Week, and experience firsthand the joy of family music-making! Check the website for a full Preview Class schedule. This winter, Music Together of Portland is offering both in-person and online classes with a variety of class types and locations. Whether you are indoors, outdoors, or online, prepare to have a blast singing, dancing, and jamming together in our weekly classes and…
Find out more »Music Quest Livestream Show
Come join me on Mondays for the time being, 10:30 AM-11:15 AM with music and laughter on a Music Quest! Let me take you on a livestream music and movement adventure. Songs, dancing, and a joke or two. Pirates, Cluster Flies, and a Riggabamboo!!! To watch and subscribe to Music Quest visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk74iUXISW0zLDyxYa1QZuQ Event is FREE with a $5 suggested donation to Portland Homeless Family Solutions or a charity of your choice. I normally do shows at Hammer + Jacks…
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 »Drop in Play Gym at the Sellwood Community House!
Join us Monday through Friday at the Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. 10am to Noon. We have all new gym play toys for babies, littles and preschoolers. $6 drop in. All standard safety precautions!
Find out more »Weekly Sleep Support Group Online
We meet every Tuesday from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm on zoom. This is a time for parents to come and discuss all sleep-related topics, questions and concerns for families with children 0-12 months. You can drop in whenever you want – there’s no registration and it’s free. We’ll check in, answer your questions, share our struggles and wins and address your unique concerns and situations. There are many ways to parent, and there are many ways to sleep. Regardless of what…
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 »Prenatal Feeding Class for ALL parents, LGBTQ+ inclusive
Pre-natal feeding class for ALL parents who will be welcoming a baby or babies into the world via: adoption, birth or surrogacy! Class taught by lactation/feeding consultant & your local pediatrician Class taught virtually now, eventually will be in person w/virtual opt-in Cost: FREE
Find out more »LIVE Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson
Please 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 gift! Duplicate silhouette portraits and frames will be available to add to your order. Your completed silhouette portrait will ship to you after the event.…
Find out more »Drop in Play Gym at the Sellwood Community House!
Join us Monday through Friday at the Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. 10am to Noon. We have all new gym play toys for babies, littles and preschoolers. $6 drop in. All standard safety precautions!
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 »Drop in Play Gym at the Sellwood Community House!
Join us Monday through Friday at the Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. 10am to Noon. We have all new gym play toys for babies, littles and preschoolers. $6 drop in. All standard safety precautions!
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 »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 »LIVE Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson
Please 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 gift! Duplicate silhouette portraits and frames will be available to add to your order. Your completed silhouette portrait will ship to you after the event.…
Find out more »Drop in Play Gym at the Sellwood Community House!
Join us Monday through Friday at the Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. 10am to Noon. We have all new gym play toys for babies, littles and preschoolers. $6 drop in. All standard safety precautions!
Find out more »Family Performance Fridays
Every Friday at 10 a.m., join us at Sellwood Community House for music from some of Portland's top children's performers. 1st Fridays - Jessa Campbell and the Saplings 2nd Fridays - Red Yarn 3rd Fridays - Music with Mr. Hoo 4th Fridays - Kelli Welli 5th Friday (October 29th) - Mr. Hoo and Kelli Welli - special Halloween show going until noon Admission is $12 for one child, $8 per additional sibling. Masks are required. This event is held outdoors…
Find out more »Postpartum / Baby & Me Yoga
This class provides a comfortable, supportive environment for new parents and their little babes (about 6 weeks up to crawling) to spend some time together bonding while caregiver starts to regain strength and tone muscle, relieve stress and tension from the most common “new baby trouble spots”, the neck, shoulders and upper back, and work on stabilizing the abdominal wall, lower back, and pelvis after pregnancy and childbirth. You and your baby will play while you practice yoga, occasionally sing…
Find out more »Metropolitan Performing Arts presents: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Good grief! Follow the antics of good old Charlie Brown as he spends a day pondering the meaning of life. In between kite-flying escapades, baseball games and failed attempts to win the heart of The Little Red-Haired Girl, he finds support and friendship with Linus, his sister Sally, nemesis Lucy, musical genius Schroeder – and, of course, man’s best friend, Snoopy! Fun for the whole family, come see the timeless Peanuts characters come to life in this fun, high spirited…
Find out more »Outdoor Pop-Up Market
Come join us each weekend at The Colony Collective and shop our Pop-up booth located outside Sparrow Bakery on Richmond & Lombard. The parking lot also has family-friendly food carts from Farm Food, Bodacious Beans, Beto's Taqueria, and more to come soon! You can shop fresh outdoor gear for adults & kids like sun hats, back-to-school gear, camping needs, hiking packs, and beach toys before or after your outdoor exploration in North Portland. I look forward seeing you and your…
Find out more »Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center
Open by reservation each Saturday from 10am-4pm, the Pearson Field Education Center is the ideal location for youth of all ages to experience STEM education through aviation. We feature a flight simulator lab, vertical wind table, glider building, historic airplanes and collections on display, and various educational programs. To keep our guests, volunteers and staff safe, new health and safety guidelines have been put into place. Beginning September 2020, all guests must make a reservation online or by phone to…
Find out more »Cinderella – The Musical Panto
About this event Presented by The Portland Panto Players Cinderella is a boisterous, family-friendly theater event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue and a few wink-wink jokes for the adults. Every Panto is based on a well known story adapted to include popular songs and funny and outrageous characters who will get both kids and adults shouting, laughing, and having a wonderful time. Our production this year follows the adventures of Cinderella and Prince Charming. Shout at the wicked stepsisters and cheer…
Find out more »Cinderella – The Musical Panto
Cinderella -The Musical Panto is a boisterous, family-friendly holiday event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue, great music, and a few wink-wink jokes for the adults. Every Panto is based on a well known story and is adapted to include popular songs and funny and outrageous characters who will get both kids and adults shouting, laughing, and having a wonderful time. Bring your loudest cheering voices and with your help, Cinderella may discover her heart's desire. Save $3 per ticket using…
Find out more »Young Entrepreneurs Workshop
Do you have a product you'd like to sell to the public? Brainstorm ideas for items to sell at our Thrift 'N Gift event. Start from scratch or ask our staff to help you fine tune an existing product. Open to girls ages 11-14.
Find out more »Metropolitan Performing Arts presents: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Good grief! Follow the antics of good old Charlie Brown as he spends a day pondering the meaning of life. In between kite-flying escapades, baseball games and failed attempts to win the heart of The Little Red-Haired Girl, he finds support and friendship with Linus, his sister Sally, nemesis Lucy, musical genius Schroeder – and, of course, man’s best friend, Snoopy! Fun for the whole family, come see the timeless Peanuts characters come to life in this fun, high spirited…
Find out more »Cinderella – The Musical Panto
Cinderella -The Musical Panto is a boisterous, family-friendly holiday event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue, great music, and a few wink-wink jokes for the adults. Every Panto is based on a well known story and is adapted to include popular songs and funny and outrageous characters who will get both kids and adults shouting, laughing, and having a wonderful time. Bring your loudest cheering voices and with your help, Cinderella may discover her heart's desire. Save $3 per ticket using…
Find out more »Metropolitan Performing Arts presents: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Good grief! Follow the antics of good old Charlie Brown as he spends a day pondering the meaning of life. In between kite-flying escapades, baseball games and failed attempts to win the heart of The Little Red-Haired Girl, he finds support and friendship with Linus, his sister Sally, nemesis Lucy, musical genius Schroeder – and, of course, man’s best friend, Snoopy! Fun for the whole family, come see the timeless Peanuts characters come to life in this fun, high spirited…
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 »Outdoor Pop-Up Market
Come join us each weekend at The Colony Collective and shop our Pop-up booth located outside Sparrow Bakery on Richmond & Lombard. The parking lot also has family-friendly food carts from Farm Food, Bodacious Beans, Beto's Taqueria, and more to come soon! You can shop fresh outdoor gear for adults & kids like sun hats, back-to-school gear, camping needs, hiking packs, and beach toys before or after your outdoor exploration in North Portland. I look forward seeing you and your…
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