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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
All the candy, before bedtime! Sponsored by Sellwood Community House.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Come join us for playtime, singing, basic American Sign Language, moving and shaking and friend-making! Our beautiful enclosed space is covered in soft mats, ideal for young children to crawl, roll, climb, and explore. Clean equipment is brought out each day; the modular play area and toys change from class to class. Longtime teachers Lara […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun, come as you are, bring […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch fun. With free farm admission, free parking, and free hayrides, your family can create your own farm adventure and pay as you go for a […]
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival! Corn Maze, Hayrides, Slides, Bounce Pillow. Bounce Pad, Chicken Bouncer, Farm Animals, Donuts, Cider and SO MUCH MORE Monday-Saturday 9-6 Sunday 9-5 Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closing at 4pm on October 31st
For our littlest movers, this playful class uses props, themes, characters, and storytelling to get bodies moving and imaginations going. Try a drop-in on September 29 or October 1, then join the 8-week session beginning October 13 and running through December 8, with no class Thanksgiving week. Click the link to learn more and register […]
Thanks to generous support from Frog Pond Farm, FLIP is offering pumpkin painting at no additional cost in October, while pumpkins last. Make them as beautiful - or as messy - as you wish. While you're here, you will have to check out our new kids' revolving sushi restaurant, sensory spaceship, and scream room. If […]
Join Teacher Lara and Sifu Wally for an amazing family martial arts experience on the matted EC space at Southwest Portland Martial Arts (located inside the Multnomah Arts Center). This class meets twice weekly on Tu/Th from 10-10:40 am (following Tu/Th "Sing, Sign & Play" meetup from 9-9:50 am). Children must be accompanied by a […]
Red Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Taborspace Sanctuary on Tuesday mornings for a weekly family music and puppet show. Families are invited to come sing, dance, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable critter puppets. Red Yarn performs from 10:00-10:45 each Tuesday morning of the school year, […]
Join Music Together of Portland for a free fall preview class! Sing, dance, jam, and play together with your little one(s) and other Portland families, and experience the magic of family and community music-making firsthand! Reservations required. See the full schedule at https://musictogether-pdx.com/demos.aspx. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Offering two weeks of drop-in classes before launching an 8-week series! Dancers will learn classic ballet stories, technique, and general gross motor skills for dance and development. Caregivers must remain on-site and be prepared to offer support if needed. Ages 2-5. *Please wear something comfortable that you can move in. Barefoot, socks, or ballet/jazz shoes. […]
Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8/$6 for siblings. *Please note, Open Gym will be closed on the following days: Red […]
Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Check the event host's website for confirm the event is happening […]
Little dancers get moving with rhythm, grooves, musicality, and foundational Hip-Hop technique. Drop in September 29th, October 1, October 6 and October 8, then keep dancing through the registration based 8-week session, October 15–December 10, with no class Thanksgiving week. Click the link to learn more and register for the full session. Editor’s note: This […]
Mighty Tumblers (ages 3–5) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00–3:45 PM Rolling, jumping, climbing, and obstacle-course fun to build strength, balance, and coordination. Drop-in classes are happening October 6th and 8th, followed by eight-week sessions beginning the week of October 13th. Drop in for $18 per class or register for the full series. Editor’s note: This event […]
Ages 4-7: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5 pm Ready for rolls, cartwheels, bridges, and handstands? Little gymnasts can build confidence and learn the basics. Drop-in classes are happening October 6 and 8, followed by eight-week sessions beginning the week of October 13th. Drop in for $20 per class or register for the full series. ~~~ Ages […]
Intro to Ballet will be held Tuesdays at 4:45-5:45 p.m. from September 8, 2026 in six-week sessions for dancers ages 12-18. This introductory class is designed for young men new to ballet in a fun and supportive environment. Ballet is powerful cross-training for athletes in all sports. It develops core strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, posture, […]
Enjoy Art Walk in Hillsboro's Downtown Cultural Arts District! Hillsboro’s Art Walk is a grassroots-organized event produced by local businesses and creative spaces invested in art, creativity, and community connection. Let live music carry you along Main Street and the Avenues as you discover local artists, explore unique restaurants and boutiques, and enjoy the night with […]
Trivia Tuesday at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Test your knowledge and compete for Station Taphouse gift cards! Prizes: 1st - $35, 2nd - $28, 3rd - $21. See you there!
The all-new Worlds Collide Concert Tour brings together the worlds of "Descendants," "ZOMBIES," and for the very first time, "Camp Rock," in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. A pop concert of the highest caliber, this year’s cast features an exceptionally talented lineup of Disney stars including Malachi Barton ("ZOMBIES 4," "Camp Rock 3"), Liamani Segura […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Join Music Together of Portland for a free fall preview class! Sing, dance, jam, and play together with your little one(s) and other Portland families, and experience the magic of family and community music-making firsthand! Reservations required. See the full schedule at https://musictogether-pdx.com/demos.aspx. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun, come as you are, bring […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch fun. With free farm admission, free parking, and free hayrides, your family can create your own farm adventure and pay as you go for a […]
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival! Corn Maze, Hayrides, Slides, Bounce Pillow. Bounce Pad, Chicken Bouncer, Farm Animals, Donuts, Cider and SO MUCH MORE Monday-Saturday 9-6 Sunday 9-5 Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closing at 4pm on October 31st
Offering two weeks of drop-in classes before launching an 8-week series! Class offered on Wednesdays from 9:15-10am and 10:15-11am. Ages 16 months-3 years. Little ones build strength and coordination as they move to music and roll, jump, and climb through fun obstacle courses. This class offers a playful introduction to tumbling and movement! Please note, […]
