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The Samoan cultural crafts have been a hit this month. If you haven't had a chance to make flower necklaces or some of the pattern art, make sure to come by soon to try it out. It's fun for big kids - and toddlers too! While you're here, as always, you can enjoy all our normal […]
P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom, flower, and animal mosaics to decorate the Children's Garden! Kathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing artistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative engagement helps […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group games Special guests About SKIP: Free lunches and activities are available to all youth up to age 18. There is no cost to participate. No […]
Join us at The Shack for Wednesday “Cotton Candy and Crafts!” Shack staff will serve up cotton candy while local legends, and former Park Directors, Gail and Nancy lead a FREE featured craft each week. No registration necessary- kids do not need to be accompanied by an adult if they are old enough to head […]
Celebrate community with Midland library staff and get ready for Portland's Pride Parade! Express yourself with DIY swag items—buttons, bracelets and more.
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com for tickets and details! Kids 12 and under get in free! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
The Samoan cultural crafts have been a hit this month. If you haven't had a chance to make flower necklaces or some of the pattern art, make sure to come by soon to try it out. It's fun for big kids - and toddlers too! While you're here, as always, you can enjoy all our normal […]
Join us for FREE creative, colorful crafts under the shade of the trees at Sellwood Park. Set with intention for ages 18 months-5 years but all are welcome! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom, flower, and animal mosaics to decorate the Children's Garden! Kathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing artistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative engagement helps […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]
Beneficial Bugs – Garden Heroes 🐞Join us for a fun, hands-on exploration of the beneficial insects that help our gardens grow! Kids will learn about ladybugs, bees, butterflies, praying mantises, and other garden helpers while discovering how these tiny creatures pollinate flowers and naturally protect plants from pests. We'll go on a bug hunt through […]
The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 – July 30. Kids, adults, neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, music, fun and meaningful connection. This free community art […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group games Special guests About SKIP: Free lunches and activities are available to all youth up to age 18. There is no cost to participate. No […]
Bring your friends and come listen to story at Fresh Love! Fun coloring sheets custom made for us by Julz Clementine, and a great menu of fresh smoothies and other snacks are available for purchase. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com for tickets and details! Kids 12 and under get in free! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
The Samoan cultural crafts have been a hit this month. If you haven't had a chance to make flower necklaces or some of the pattern art, make sure to come by soon to try it out. It's fun for big kids - and toddlers too! While you're here, as always, you can enjoy all our normal […]
P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom, flower, and animal mosaics to decorate the Children's Garden! Kathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing artistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative engagement helps […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found on a the farm. Some weeks they will be creating art with flowers, other weeks they will be painting together, or creating a bug hotel. […]
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com for tickets and details! Kids 12 and under get in free! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
A free hands-on building event where young children create tiny homes, bridges, parks, and gathering spaces as part of a shared tiny world. Join us for Build a Tiny World at Little Nestlings Early Learning Center. This free community event invites young children to build, imagine, and collaborate using simple open-ended materials. Children will create tiny homes, […]
Santa is making a one-day summer stop at Frog Pond Farm! Join us for Christmas in July and step into Santa’s Workshop. From 10 AM–2 PM, kids can visit with Santa and paint their own birdhouse or ornament to take home. This activity is complimentary with farm admission, while supplies last. Admission also includes a […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field 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, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
