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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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  • Jurassic Quest Brings Life Size Dinosaurs to Portland

    Jurassic Quest Brings Life Size Dinosaurs to Portland
    Clark County Event Center & Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, W, United States

    Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric creatures in an immersive environment designed for all ages. The event also offers a dedicated Sensory Hour for families who prefer a lower sensory experience, […]

    $30 – $100

  • Mini Horse Meet & Greet at Lan Su Chinese Garden

    Mini Horse Meet & Greet at Lan Su Chinese Garden
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

    Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan Su every Friday during Lunar New Year! Opening Day on February 17 will feature a special zodiac animals ceremony with one of last year’s incredible […]

    Included with general admission

  • Jurassic Quest Brings Life Size Dinosaurs to Portland

    Jurassic Quest Brings Life Size Dinosaurs to Portland
    Clark County Event Center & Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, W, United States

    Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric creatures in an immersive environment designed for all ages. The event also offers a dedicated Sensory Hour for families who prefer a lower sensory experience, […]

    $30 – $100

  • Ratapalooza

    Wingspan Event & Conference Center 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124⁠, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    If you love rats, RATAPALOOZA is the place to be! Ratapalooza is a family-friendly rat show event for people of all ages. Activities at the show include: Rattastic Raffle Crafts for all ages Rat Show Rat Merchandise  And of course, RATS!   Entry is $10 for RatspacNW members and $15 for the general public. Kids 5 and […]

    $10 – $20

  • Portland Parks ‘Explore Your Park Series’ at Mt Scott Park

    Mt Scott Park 5530 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

    Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help participants learn about the plants and animals that call that park home. The program is free, open to all ages, and drop in style. Come […]

    Free

  • Jurassic Quest Brings Life Size Dinosaurs to Portland

    Jurassic Quest Brings Life Size Dinosaurs to Portland
    Clark County Event Center & Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, W, United States

    Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric creatures in an immersive environment designed for all ages. The event also offers a dedicated Sensory Hour for families who prefer a lower sensory experience, […]

    $30 – $100

  • Portland Parks ‘Explore Your Park Series’ at Columbia Park

    Columbia Park Meet near the tennis courts at the park entrance near N Winchell Street and Foss Avenue

    Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help participants learn about the plants and animals that call that park home. The program is free, open to all ages, and drop in style. Come […]

    Free

  • Mini Horse Meet & Greet at Lan Su Chinese Garden

    Mini Horse Meet & Greet at Lan Su Chinese Garden
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

    Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan Su every Friday during Lunar New Year! Opening Day on February 17 will feature a special zodiac animals ceremony with one of last year’s incredible […]

    Included with general admission

  • Owl Fest at Tryon Creek

    Tryon Creek State Natural Area

    Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 3pm. Explore the world of owls at Tryon Creek State Natural Area! Take a guided hike, dissect an owl pellet, interact with a live Great Horned Owl, and connect with our staff and volunteers to learn about owl habitats and HOOO might be living in your own backyard! SCHEDULE […]

    Free

  • Portland Parks ‘Explore Your Park Series’ at Columbia Park

    Columbia Park Meet near the tennis courts at the park entrance near N Winchell Street and Foss Avenue

    Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help participants learn about the plants and animals that call that park home. The program is free, open to all ages, and drop in style. Come […]

    Free

  • Lee Farms Easter Egg Hunt

    Lee Farms Easter Egg Hunt
    Lee Farms

    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 […]

    $18

  • Lee Farms Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

    Lee Farms Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
    Lee Farms

    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 […]

    $35

  • Lee Farms Easter Egg Hunt

    Lee Farms Easter Egg Hunt
    Lee Farms

    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 […]

    $18

  • Lee Farms Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

    Lee Farms Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
    Lee Farms

    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 […]

    $35

  • Lee Farms Easter Egg Hunt

    Lee Farms Easter Egg Hunt
    Lee Farms

    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 […]

    $18

  • Oregon Ag Fest

    Oregon Ag Fest
    Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, OR

    Each April, Ag Fest is presented as a two-day, hands-on, activity-filled festival. It’s held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The goal is to provide an educational experience for the whole family that is really fun. And, they keep it affordable! Kids age 15 and under are free! With over 25 hands-on activities and […]

    Free – $15

  • Oregon Ag Fest

    Oregon Ag Fest
    Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, OR

    Each April, Ag Fest is presented as a two-day, hands-on, activity-filled festival. It’s held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The goal is to provide an educational experience for the whole family that is really fun. And, they keep it affordable! Kids age 15 and under are free! With over 25 hands-on activities and […]

    Free – $15

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