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Featured Events
A Year with Frog & Toad
Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure.
Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship
Portland's best youth poets compete for the title of Grand Slam Champion at the Verselandia Youth Poetry Slam Championshp.
April Digital Issue
Our April issue is our Arts issue including membership information for local performing arts companies and a list of where you can find painting classes plus an artist profile on Aaron Nigel Smith.
Portland-Area Earth Day Events
This year there are many family-friendly events to do on Earth Day, April 22, including celebrations and volunteer opportunities.
OMSI Sci-Fi Film Festival
OMSIFor eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all […]
HackYoung Olympiad 2024
Online Event N/A, PortlandJoin Codingal's exciting online HackYoung Olympiad 2024 for Grades 1 to 12. Showcase your coding and problem-solving skills. Whether you're new or experienced this competition is for you whether you're in elementary or high school. You can compete solo or in teams of up to three encouraging teamwork and skill improvement. The online format makes it accessible […]
Kid’s Yoga at Happy Baby Play
Happy Baby Play 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, ORJoin Nicole for Kids Yoga, a delightful introduction to yoga for toddlers aged 2-4 years old! Experience the calming benefits of yoga while bonding with your little one. 📅 Date: April 10th ⏰ Time: 9:15-9:45am Cost: 🌟 Members: $15 💼 Non-members: $25 Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! One caregiver is welcome to […]
Portland Mercury’s Pizza Week
The Portland Mercury's Pizza Week is back, giving pizza lovers the chance to get special slices from some of Portland's finest purveyors of pizza pies... for a mere three dollars each! That's right: Each slice is just THREE MEASLY DOLLARS or, at participating venues, a WHOLE PIE for $24. (You heard correctly: Once again this year certain Pizza Week participants […]
Food Cart Week
Taste your way through Portland's incredible food carts. Download the passport to visit them all! This is a wonderful opportunity to support small businesses and the food cart culture in PDX. (No prizes are associated with this event.)
Oregon Spring Cleanup with SOLVE Oregon
Join us in celebrating Earth Day across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup. This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. As volunteer projects are added, they will be listed at the link below. https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/oregon-spring
A-WOL Aeros youth performance
a-wol dance collective 5260 NE 32nd Avenue, Portland, OREGON, United StatesTHE A-WOL AEROS PRESENT: REACH FOR THE SKY A-WOL Dance Collective YOUTH COMPANY's Spring performance! 513 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR (on the corner of Grand and Schuyler, one block north of Broadway) April 19th-21st Friday 7:00 pm Saturday 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday 3:00 pm Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
Spring Baby Farm Animal Tours at Triskelee Farm
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, OregonCome on out to see our mama sheep and their little lambs! We provide a fun, guided educational farm tour. Learn about what and why we farm! Tours will go in with many of our animals to pet and or feed them. We've got sheep, ostrich, goats, alpacas, and more! After the tour, we welcome […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalIt’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
$1 Earth Day Sale at Buffalo Exchange
On Saturday, April 20th, starting at normal store opening hours, all Buffalo Exchange locations (excluding outlets) will have an awesome selection of clothing, shoes and accessories for just $1 apiece! 100% of proceeds from the sale will benefit Goats of Anarchy and their dedication to the rescue and rehabilitation of farmed animals with disabilities. The $1 Sale […]
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WAEach year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. The gardens will be opening for spring for upcoming Lilac days April 20th to May 12th! Please check the calendar* for details. Event […]
NW’S LARGEST Garage Sale & Vintage Sale
Clark County Event Center +1 moreOver 600 Indoor Booths for NW'S LARGEST Garage Sale & Vintage Sale Saturday April 20th 2024 Clark County Fairgrounds & Event Center ~ 17402 NE Delfel Rd. Ridgefield WA 98642 off I-5 ~ Exit 9 ~ 15 Minutes North of Portland General Admission 8AM~5PM Adults $8 Early Birds 7AM Adults $20 Kids Under 12 Free […]
A Year with Frog & Toad
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United StatesWake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure. As the seasons change from spring to fall, the cheerful Frog and the more timid Toad plant a garden, go swimming, fly kites, and […]
Oregon Spring Cleanup with SOLVE Oregon
Join us in celebrating Earth Day across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup. This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. As volunteer projects are added, they will be listed at the link below. https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/oregon-spring
Stumptown Coffee New West End Cafe – Grand Opening Celebration!
Stumptown Coffee - West End Downtown 1140 SW Washington St., Portland, OR, United StatesThe new Stumptown Coffee, located at 1140 SW Washington, Suite 103, officially opens its doors to the public on Saturday, April 20 at 8am. The first 50 people to visit the cafe will receive a free beverage courtesy of Oatly along with a curated Stumptown Coffee gift bag. From 10am-2pm, DJ LEV will be spinning […]
Earth Day in Multnomah Village
Multnomah VillageFun for everyone! Come to Multnomah Village on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to enjoy a full day of art, music, shopping, food, drinks, and a range of engaging community activities that celebrate and support Earth Day!
Earth Day Oregon Restoration Work Party in Forest Park — Location TBD
Forest ParkCome and join us for Earth Day Oregon 2024! We'll be celebrating Earth Day throughout Forest Park with multiple stewardship opportunities! This stewardship event accessible to everyone, so please join us, and bring along all your friends and the whole family! All training, tools, and materials will be provided by FPC along with snacks and […]
Parent/Child Playtime
Thriving Wildflowers is hosting parent/child playtime Saturdays in April from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Stop in and enjoy our indoor and outdoor play space and special projects for adults and children to do together.
Paw Patrol Live!
Veterans Memorial Coliseum 300 N Ramsay Way, Portland, ORCalling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. It’s up to the pups to catch those clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a […]
Saturday Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)Get outside with your little one and 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, […]
The Little Lab Science Classes
The Little Lab 5116 SE Mason Lane, Milwaukie, OR, United StatesGet ready for a science-tastic adventure with your little ones at The Little Lab! Join us Saturdays at 10 am in my backyard classroom space for our preschool class. For ages 3-6 years old. Each week, we embark on a new and exciting journey into the realms of buoyancy, electricity, dinosaurs, and so much more! […]
Drop In Art! @ Awake Coffee & Art
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORWe are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]
Mystery Mineral Day
Rice Museum of Rocks & MIneralsBring up to five of your unidentified rocks or minerals to the museum – our panel of experts will tell you what they are! We will also have a host of fun activities, including geode cracking and thunder egg cutting. Free for members. General admission prices for non-members. Geode cracking and thunder egg cutting priced separately.
Earth Day Work Party at Boise Eliot Native Grove
Boise Eliot Native Grove 300 N Ivy St., Portland, ORWelcome to the 7th Annual Earth Day Work-Party for Boise Eliot Native Grove! Please sign up at Solve for this event https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000Rl1hd2AB/boise-eliot-native-grove-7th-annual-earth-day-work-party This year we'll be refreshing our paths with wood chips, weeding, trimming and garbage pick up and willow wattle weaving. Bring your gloves, your masks (for viral safety while working in close contact), work […]
Baby Goat Tours at Triskelee Farm
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, OregonWeekends starting April 13th through the 28th we'll have baby goat farm tours at 10 am & 1pm. Come get up close and personal with our mama goats & their little kids. Everyone but carried babies need a tour ticket. You'll also see our other awesome farm animals like ostrich, sheep, alpacas, and more! Book […]
Triskelee Farm Earth Day Market
Come celebrate Mother Earth with local makers sharing their homemade, sustainable goods! This Saturday the 20th from 10am-4pm at our Earth Day Market. We’ll have baby goat tours, kids crafts, bounce house, drinks, and farm to table food. Fun for the whole family. Free admission to walk around and shop. Baby goat tours require tickets. […]
Earth Day
The Butterfly Effect Art Space 7829 SW Capitol hwy, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us with the Multnomah Village Business Association for an Earth Day neighborhood beautification project! Pick up trash, remove invasive species and install native plants, clean up our parks, and earn volunteer hours! Find more information at the MVBA website. When you're all done, swing by the studio and get a free plant with purchase […]
Spring Makers Market
Dennis' 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United StatesDennis’ 7 Dees Garden Center in Vancouver is hosting a Spring Makers Market featuring over 25 makers, artists, and craftspeople from around the Pacific Northwest. Handmade, botanically focused ceramics, jewelry, and art will be set and sold among the beautiful blooming Spring flowers at our largest nursery. Entry is free and snacks and drinks from […]
Earth Day Celebration at Oregon Garden
Earth Day at The Oregon Garden is a free day of celebrating our planet! Guests of all ages are invited to grow their environmental stewardship by visiting with environmentally-conscious exhibitors, engaging in educational activities and exploring the Garden! Stay tuned for our 2024 event lineup! Previous activities have included mini golf, face painting, educational lectures, forest tours, […]
Earth Day Market at Triskelee Farm
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, OregonCome celebrate Mother Earth with local makers sharing their homemade, sustainable goods! We’ll also have baby goat tours, kids crafts, bounce house, and farm to table food. Snuggle a baby goat on a tour, eat local food farm to fork food. Fun for the whole family. Free admission to walk around, tours require tickets. Book […]