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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
Go view the incredible creations of Canstruction® at Pioneer Place as a family! Canstruction® is a unique international charity which hosts exhibitions and competitions of giant whimsical and wildly inventive sculptures made entirely out of full cans of food. After they are built, the teams of architects, engineers, and contractors display their structures to the […]
Celebrate El Grito, Mexican Independence Day, this coming September 14 and 15 at the Moda Center! El Grito Portland, the largest free community event in the Pacific Northwest, is a unique celebration that not only commemorates the Independence of Mexico and other Latin American countries but also marks the beginning of the National Hispanic Heritage […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Take a break from cooking and treat the family to an easy diner this week! Portland’s very first Fried Chicken Week is a crispy, golden celebration of one of the city’s most beloved comfort foods! For one whole week, food businesses across Portland will come together to showcase their creativity and passion by offering specially […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Red Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Taborspace Sanctuary on Tuesday mornings for a weekly music & 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 10:00-10:45am on most Tuesday mornings of the school year […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
Join us for storytime filled with songs, rhymes and stories that are just right for your active toddler! Ages 12 to 36 months. Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 AM-11:00 AM | Ages 12-36 months Both locations: Cedar Mill Library & Bethany Library Annex
Go view the incredible creations of Canstruction® at Pioneer Place as a family! Canstruction® is a unique international charity which hosts exhibitions and competitions of giant whimsical and wildly inventive sculptures made entirely out of full cans of food. After they are built, the teams of architects, engineers, and contractors display their structures to the […]
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS.
Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips encouraged) is a relaxed space for families to sing, move, and socialize together. We have indoor and outdoor seating, scratch-made local dinners, and 12 drinks on tap plus […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Take a break from cooking and treat the family to an easy diner this week! Portland’s very first Fried Chicken Week is a crispy, golden celebration of one of the city’s most beloved comfort foods! For one whole week, food businesses across Portland will come together to showcase their creativity and passion by offering specially […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
