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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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All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!

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HDS Maker’s Market

Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United States

Shop from local vendors! Support local businesses! Eat food cart food!

Free
Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

We've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by and wants to make art with you. It seems nice enough. Come check out all the activities - great for preschool and grade-school-aged kids. While […]

Free – $8

Picture a Bird: Family Friendly Drawing & Writing Workshop

A Children's Place Bookstore 1423 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR, United States

In this free, interactive workshop, author-educator Leslie Barnard Booth and author-illustrator-educator Elizabeth Haidle invite audiences of all ages to explore the ways in which birds and birding sharpen our skills of observation and spark creativity. Connecting nature, literature, and art, this workshop is intentionally intergenerational and open to all skill levels. The workshop opens with […]

Free
SCRAP PDX Sunday Crafternoons

Sunday Crafternoon

SCRAP PDX 619 SE 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon

Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]

$10 – $15
Crafty Storytime

Crafty Storytime

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Every Monday-Wednesday at FLIP, we focus on a specific culture, community, or holiday and offer stories and crafts on that theme. This week, we are highlighting World Adoption Day (Nov. 9). Arrive by 10:30 if you want to hear the story. The crafts will focus on hand-art and will be available the whole day, 9:30-1:30. […]

$8

Pokémon Party

Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR

Join us for Pokémon-themed crafts and games on this no school day for the Beaverton School District.

Free
Crafty Storytime

Crafty Storytime

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Every Monday-Wednesday at FLIP, we focus on a specific culture, community, or holiday and offer stories and crafts on that theme. This week, we are highlighting World Adoption Day (Nov. 9). Arrive by 10:30 if you want to hear the story. The crafts will focus on hand-art and will be available the whole day, 9:30-1:30. […]

$8
Messy Art

Messy Art

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Dive into messy, sensory fun in this process art class for little ones! Each week, we’ll explore open-ended materials and creative freedom—focusing on the joy of making, not the final product. Adult participation required. Join for the full 5 week session, or drop in! Ages 18 months-5 years

$18
Crafty Storytime

Crafty Storytime

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Every Monday-Wednesday at FLIP, we focus on a specific culture, community, or holiday and offer stories and crafts on that theme. This week, we are highlighting World Adoption Day (Nov. 9). Arrive by 10:30 if you want to hear the story. The crafts will focus on hand-art and will be available the whole day, 9:30-1:30. […]

$8
Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

We've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by and wants to make art with you. It seems nice enough. Come check out all the activities - great for preschool and grade-school-aged kids. While […]

Free – $8
Art Class for Kids

Art Class for Kids

Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Art Class Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Dates: November 6,13, 20 \ December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall and winter for an engaging hands-on art class where children explore different materials and learn how to find joy in creating. This is a drop off […]

$15
Toddler Time: Learning Together

Toddler Time: Learning Together

Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our free Toddler Time: Learning Together parent-child classes for ages 2-4! This is a fun way to introduce preschool style learning alongside a parent/caregiver in a fun, relaxed environment. We will play, do crafts, learn a little Italian together, and make community! We hope you can join on the following Friday mornings: […]

Free
Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

We've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by and wants to make art with you. It seems nice enough. Come check out all the activities - great for preschool and grade-school-aged kids. While […]

Free – $8
Portland Holiday Market

Portland Holiday Market

Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]

Free – $12
Rain Festival

Rain Festival at the Tillamook Forest Center

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Rain has come to the Tillamook State Forest, turning trickling streams into roaring rapids - but are you ready to go with the flow? Join us at the Tillamook Forest Center as we plunge into the world of surging rivers, spawning salmon, and the inner workings of watersheds to celebrate the ways in which rain […]

Anime Wonder

Anime Wonder

Clark County Event Center

Join our 2-day Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival. The Anime Wonder experience will be showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, Activations, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more. Immerse yourself in a two-day escape into the awesome world […]

$40

Cub Club: Storytime and Craft

Portland Christian Elementary School 11845 SE Market St., Portland, O, United States

Looking for a fun Saturday activity for your preschooler? Join us for Cub Club, a free morning of stories, crafts, and seasonal fun—perfect for children ages 2–5! Cub Club meets from 10–11 AM on the PC Preschool & Elementary School campus. Upcoming Cub Club dates: December 13 (story and craft) and January 10 (open gym).

Free

FREE Family-Friendly Author Event

Robinwood Station 3706 Cedaroak Dr, West Linn, OR, United States

The community event is open to all and will feature fun activities for families, including a balloon artist, a hair tinsel station, and special author read-alouds from Allison Olson’s children’s books, Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story and Learning About My Friend’s Adoption: An Open Adoption Story. National Adoption Awareness Month is recognized every […]

Free
Portland Holiday Market

Portland Holiday Market

Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]

Free – $12
Rain Festival

Rain Festival at the Tillamook Forest Center

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Rain has come to the Tillamook State Forest, turning trickling streams into roaring rapids - but are you ready to go with the flow? Join us at the Tillamook Forest Center as we plunge into the world of surging rivers, spawning salmon, and the inner workings of watersheds to celebrate the ways in which rain […]

Anime Wonder

Anime Wonder

Clark County Event Center

Join our 2-day Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival. The Anime Wonder experience will be showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, Activations, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more. Immerse yourself in a two-day escape into the awesome world […]

$40
Portland Holiday Market

Portland Holiday Market

Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]

Free – $12
Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

We've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by and wants to make art with you. It seems nice enough. Come check out all the activities - great for preschool and grade-school-aged kids. While […]

Free – $8
SCRAP PDX Sunday Crafternoons

Sunday Crafternoon

SCRAP PDX 619 SE 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon

Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]

$10 – $15

Holiday Tree Lighting at the Holiday Crafts & Ale Festival

ilani 1 Cowlitz Wy, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Guests are invited to ilani for its annual tree lighting celebration on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. All will gather at the valet parking lot for the ceremony to meet Santa, sing carols and officially start the holiday season. This is part of the ilani Holiday Crafts & Ale Festival that takes place Saturday […]

Free
Messy Art

Messy Art

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Dive into messy, sensory fun in this process art class for little ones! Each week, we’ll explore open-ended materials and creative freedom—focusing on the joy of making, not the final product. Adult participation required. Join for the full 5 week session, or drop in! Ages 18 months-5 years

$18
Art Class for Kids

Art Class for Kids

Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Art Class Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Dates: November 6,13, 20 \ December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall and winter for an engaging hands-on art class where children explore different materials and learn how to find joy in creating. This is a drop off […]

$15
Parents’ Night Out

Parents’ Night Out

Hidden Creek Community Center 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Parents can enjoy an evening out while kids have fun with arts & crafts, group games, and more! Don't worry about dinner - this fun night includes pizza, juice, fruit and a dessert!   Please note that participants must be self-sufficient in the bathroom. Staff do not provide toileting support.

$30
Toddler Time: Learning Together

Toddler Time: Learning Together

Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our free Toddler Time: Learning Together parent-child classes for ages 2-4! This is a fun way to introduce preschool style learning alongside a parent/caregiver in a fun, relaxed environment. We will play, do crafts, learn a little Italian together, and make community! We hope you can join on the following Friday mornings: […]

Free
Silverton Christmas Market

Silverton Christmas Market

Oregon Garden Resort

Enjoy an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! This annual event offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Explore their authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy […]

$12 – $20

OBT 2025 Holiday Craft Fair

Oregon Buddhist Temple 3720 SE 34th Ave., Portland, OR

You are invited to Oregon Buddhist Temple's 10th Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 22, 9am-3pm. Admission is free and all are welcomed! Over 30 local artisans will be featured, showcasing various handmade crafts made from wood, yarn, fabric, paper, clay, and many more. Spread the word to your family, friends, and community, and we […]

Free

Brentwood-Darlington Winter Artisan Market

Brentwood-Darlington Community Center 7211 SE 62nd Ave, Portland, O, United States

The Brentwood-Darlington Winter Market returns for its 3rd year! This neighborhood favorite brings together local makers, artists, and small businesses for a cozy day of community and creativity. Explore handmade goods, holiday treats, and gifts created by our talented neighbors. There will also be a kids market again, to showcase some of our talented kids […]

Free
Silverton Christmas Market

Silverton Christmas Market

Oregon Garden Resort

Enjoy an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! This annual event offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Explore their authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy […]

$12 – $20

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