Free Lunch + Play With PP&R
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 […]
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The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
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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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
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 […]
Join Laura Bowman (Lower Cowlitz/Cree) to learn about the traditional significance and practical uses of native plants. Create a medicine bundle, make a custom tea mix, and sample teas Laura […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
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 […]
Join Laura Bowman (Lower Cowlitz/Cree) to learn about the traditional significance and practical uses of native plants. Create a medicine bundle, make a custom tea mix, and sample teas Laura […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
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 […]
A play on “flea”, the Wonderwood Springs Flea Market is a street fair highlighting our animal friends, companions, and family through artists, vendors and featured organizations! The day will include […]
Celebrate Milwaukie's newest community hub! 1847 Food Park is hosting its official Grand Opening Celebration, and you’re invited to a fun filled day with local makers, fantastic food, craft beverages, […]
Join us for open ended arts and crafts. We will have different mediums and crafts to explore at the Literacy Kid Lounge. This event is all ages, but geared for […]
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 […]