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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!
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 […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
Join longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for a Saturday play session for littles ages 0-4. This monthly meetup involves pulling out a large collection of blue, foam play museum blocks...and working […]
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, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Meet at the Nature Center and join a Naturalist on a hike through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary week to week and are geared to ages 5 and up, but all ages are welcome. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Groups of 10 or more should contact the park in advance. 8/23 – Trees of […]
Autumn Morning Gathering at Little Nestlings Saturday, September 20 | 10–11 AM Join us as we welcome the first days of autumn with a cozy family morning at Little Nestlings! We’ll gather for a seasonal storytime, then explore fall-inspired hands-on activities together: Storytime – A fall-themed book to spark wonder about the changing seasons. Pinecone Birdfeeders […]
Join the Pacific Northwest CSA Coalition for Rooted and Rising: A Farm to Table Brunch Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20 from 10 AM–Noon in downtown Portland! Celebrate the farmers who feed our communities and support local food access programs while enjoying a delicious brunch made with ingredients sourced within 15 miles of Portland. Featuring live jazz by Happy […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
Come join us at Triskelee Farm for a fun-filled day at our Farm Market event! Every 3rd Saturday from 10:00 AM - 3pm for a day filled with local artisans, and delicious food. Support sustainable businesses and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Triskelee Farm. -June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20 Snuggle a baby […]
Step into the lived experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War through reenactments, demonstrations, interactive activities, living historian engagements, and more with the help of the Sons of Civil War Union Veterans, 26th NY Colored Regiment, and NW Civil War Council. Free and fun for all ages!
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Held on the beach at the D River State Recreation Site, the annual Fall Kite Festival is a longstanding family vacation tradition. Experience two days of kite-flying activities and let your heart soar! Enjoy exciting kite demonstrations by experts, kite-making, and of course the colorful, giant kites floating above the beach! The Fall Kite Festival […]
🎉 Join Us for Farm Fest! 🐣🌽** Get ready for a fun-filled day on the farm with **chef-crafted bites, Family Friendly Entertainment, feeding an ostrich, and educational farm talks. Saturday Sept 20th 10am-5pm **ticket include:** * Magician at 11am * Music throughout the day * wine tasting from Parra Wine *🧠 Interactive learning zones * […]
Celebrate and honor the beauty and diversity of cultures through storytelling at Conestoga Recreation Center. Make your own bookmark, create your own story booklet, taste food favorites from around the world, and more!
