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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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January 2026
Jan 23 @ 8:00 am - Feb 28 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 24 @ 8:00 am - Mar 1 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 25 @ 8:00 am - Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 25 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bluey Play Day at West Linn Library

West Linn library 1595 Burns St, West Linn, O, United States

Attention fans of Bluey! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting celebration, where imagination and creativity come to life! Inspired by the beloved animated series, this program is designed […]

Free
Jan 25 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum

Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed […]

Included with museum admission
Jan 25 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday Family Fun Day at Oak Knoll Winery

Oak Knoll Winery 29700 SW Burkhalter Rd, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Bring the whole crew—no babysitter needed! Join us for a relaxing, family-friendly afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we’ve got fun indoor or outdoor activities lined up to keep […]

Free
Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Portland Tacos, Tequila and Tamales Festival

Portland Tacos, Tequila and Tamales Festival

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

Get ready for a flavorful weekend at the 2nd Annual Portland Tacos, Tequila, and Tamales Festival, happening Expo Center! Bringing together the best of Portland’s food scene with a celebration […]

Free – $22
Jan 26 @ 8:00 am - Mar 3 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am - Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 28 @ 8:00 am - Mar 5 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bubbles + Books at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop

Bubbles + Books at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop

Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United States

We are so excited for the return of Bubbles + Books storytime! Join us for story, music and movement and play at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop. This is […]

$15
Jan 29 @ 8:00 am - Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 30 @ 8:00 am - Mar 7 @ 4:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 31 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free Kids Workshop: Chick Craft

Wilco Stores

Head to a Wilco store near you for a FREE Chick Craft Kid's Workshop on Saturday, January 31st starting at 11 am! Kids will have a blast assembling and decorating […]

Free
Jan 31 @ 8:00 am - Mar 8 @ 5:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tryon Open Classroom: January Theme: Natural Ink

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Join Friends of Tryon Creek in our Nature Classroom space. Open for parents and children visiting the park to come and experience nature-themed arts and crafts, and learn about animals, […]

Free
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Free
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Children’s Storytime: Julie Showers, Marie Showers, and Eva Wrzesinski, Toby’s Farm Adventure

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Julie Showers and Marie Showers, co-authors of Toby's Farm Adventure, and Eva Wrzesinski, illustrator of Toby's Farm Adventure. Farm Fun! Join us for […]

Free
February 2026
Feb 1 Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]

Free – $26
Feb 1 @ 8:00 am - Mar 9 @ 5:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lunar New Year Celebration: Vancouver Chinese Association

Vancouver Community Library 901 C Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Enjoy vibrant celebration of the 2026 Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese music, storytelling, and crafts for all ages. Discover the rich history and customs associated with the energetic Year […]

Free
Feb 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Gan – Portland Jewish Preschool TU B’SHVAT FAIR & CONCERT

The Gan 6612 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR

The Gan – Portland Jewish Preschool TU B’SHVAT FAIR & CONCERT Sunday, February 1 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: The Gan 6612 SW Capitol Hwy Portland Free and Open […]

Free
Feb 2 Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]

Free – $26
Feb 2 @ 8:00 am - Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Feb 3 Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]

Free – $26
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am - Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Feb 4 Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]

Free – $26
Feb 4 @ 8:00 am - Mar 12 @ 5:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Feb 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Drop-in Art at West Slope: Hidden Message Valentines

West Slope Library 3678 SW 78th Ave, Portland

Every first Wednesday of the month, drop-in to West Slope Community Library to pick out some new books and make art together. This month, learn how to make a hidden […]

Free
Feb 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bubbles + Books at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop

Bubbles + Books at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop

Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United States

We are so excited for the return of Bubbles + Books storytime! Join us for story, music and movement and play at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop. This is […]

$15
Feb 5 Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Black History Month at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]

Free – $26
Feb 5 @ 8:00 am - Mar 13 @ 5:00 pm Waning Gibbous Art Show

Waning Gibbous Art Show

yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!

Free
Feb 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tumble Tots Valentine’s Day Fun

Garden Home Recreation Center 7475 SW Oleson Rd

Spread the love this Valentine's Day! Make your little one smile with our Tumble Tots drop-in program and all the heart-themed crafts & activities. Adult participation is required & drop-in […]