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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!
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park is iconic, but there are less crowded options, too!
60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of egg hunting and farm fun! Each Egg Hunt & Activities ticket includes: A hunt for 12 eggs to trade for age-appropriate prizes Frolic in an egg field perfect for photos Time to play on the bounce pad, slides, hay maze & enjoy barrel wagon rides A […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
Before you collect your eggs for the day, frolic in the field for pictures, and play on our wonderful activities - join them for breakfast! The Easter Bunny will be doing photo ops and meet & greets during breakfast as well. PRICE DETAILS Adult Tickets: $35 Each Children's Tickets: $35 Each Every attendee 1 and […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Enjoy an eggciting day at the farm! Visit Triskelee Farm for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around. The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm! You can add on a baby animal farm tour at 10 am or 1 pm to see the mama sheep and their little lambs! Weekends […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Don’t miss French Prairie Garden's Tulip & Flower Fest, showcasing 10 acres of blooming tulips, the only U-pick Tulips (U-picks start April 4th) in the Willamette Valley, and family friendly activities. Tues - Fri Admission - includes the following ($9.99): - Obstacle Course - Farm Ninja Course - Access to Tulip & Daffodil Fields - Photo Ops - Bubble Station - Tire Swings - Tube Slide - Tire Pile - Hamster Rollers - Pedal Carts - Farm Animal Sanctuary - Small Hay Slides - Cornhole - Hand-pump Duck Races Sat-Sun […]
Hop on over to Goldfish Swim School West Linn on Sunday, March 29 from 2–4pm for splash-tastic Easter fun! Egg Hunt in the pool Open Swim (2–3:30pm, first-come, first-served) Snacks Crafts & dry-side activities (available until 4pm)To keep things safe and fun, egg hunts will take place in two time slots: 2:15–2:45pm (arrive by 2pm to check in) 3:00–3:30pm (arrive by […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]
Get some morning wiggles out at Oaks Park Roller Rink where kiddos can skate at their own pace during their special toddler skate time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM-11:30 AM. Enjoy skating fun, snack time, and a visit with Chipper the Squirrel. As part of this specialty session, Coach Amy teaches a 15-minute […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Don’t miss French Prairie Garden's Tulip & Flower Fest, showcasing 10 acres of blooming tulips, the only U-pick Tulips (U-picks start April 4th) in the Willamette Valley, and family friendly activities. Tues - Fri Admission - includes the following ($9.99): - Obstacle Course - Farm Ninja Course - Access to Tulip & Daffodil Fields - Photo Ops - Bubble Station - Tire Swings - Tube Slide - Tire Pile - Hamster Rollers - Pedal Carts - Farm Animal Sanctuary - Small Hay Slides - Cornhole - Hand-pump Duck Races Sat-Sun […]
Instructor supervised open play for all skill levels ages 24 months - 8 years old. One hour time includes warm up, event rotation areas, and play time. Ages 24 months - 8 years old. Co-Ed. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age.
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Our cozy gymnastics studio transforms into a playful space filled with toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended fun. Littles are free to move, explore, and burn energy in a safe, indoor environment. Adult supervision required. $8, $6 for siblings. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Get some morning wiggles out at Oaks Park Roller Rink where kiddos can skate at their own pace during their special toddler skate time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM-11:30 AM. Enjoy skating fun, snack time, and a visit with Chipper the Squirrel. As part of this specialty session, Coach Amy teaches a 15-minute […]
Enjoy a fun-filled morning of connection and playtime at our engaging and safe indoor play gym! Active play gym for 1-5 year olds. Coffee + tea for grown ups. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Don’t miss French Prairie Garden's Tulip & Flower Fest, showcasing 10 acres of blooming tulips, the only U-pick Tulips (U-picks start April 4th) in the Willamette Valley, and family friendly activities. Tues - Fri Admission - includes the following ($9.99): - Obstacle Course - Farm Ninja Course - Access to Tulip & Daffodil Fields - Photo Ops - Bubble Station - Tire Swings - Tube Slide - Tire Pile - Hamster Rollers - Pedal Carts - Farm Animal Sanctuary - Small Hay Slides - Cornhole - Hand-pump Duck Races Sat-Sun […]
Hop into a fun-filled Easter adventure featuring an egg hunt, a visit from our non-scary and sweet Easter Bunny, and plenty of playtime at LEKA Playland. Event is for ages 0–4 only. No exceptions. 🐰 Event Details Ages: 0–4 years. Age 4 is the oldest permitted participant for safety reasons. Please plan to arrive on time. Once the egg […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are drop-in age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
