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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!
Come hear festive cheer at the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Christmas concert.
Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
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 […]
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, […]
ReClaim It’s annual winter pop-up fundraiser, Holiday Shop 2025, is a celebration of local creativity and sustainable gift giving! Held the first two weekends in December in downtown Portland, this […]
This year’s Winter Fair is going to be more magical than ever before! Be dazzled by over 200,000 shimmering lights and enchanting scenes. This half-mile walk will whisk you through […]
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 […]
~Join us for an evening of festive joy~ Community vendors (students and adult makers) will be selling handcrafted creations , baked goods, art, seasonal items and more!
✨ Holiday Magic is Coming to Literacy Kid Lounge! 🎄 Celebrate the season with Magical Storytime with Santa, a festive experience filled with wonder, joy, and cozy holiday traditions for […]
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Santa's Sweet Shoppe and Storytime, proudly presented by Bows + Arrows Junior Socials! A morning full of Christmas Classics for Kids! Admission includes... […]
✨ Holiday Magic is Coming to Literacy Kid Lounge! 🎄 Celebrate the season with Magical Storytime with Santa, a festive experience filled with wonder, joy, and cozy holiday traditions for […]
Join us for our annual Holiday Market, a magical seasonal event featuring over 70 local artisans and vendors offering handcrafted gifts, festive décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Hosted at our Farmington […]
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! December's Cub Club meets from 10–11 AM […]
❄️ Winter Wonderland: A Magical Family Experience ❄️ Step into a world of winter magic at Little Nestlings! Join us for a joyful morning filled with hands-on exploration, seasonal creativity, […]
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 […]
The Oregon Maker's Market craft fair is teaming up with Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare, a game store in Sherwood, OR, to bring you all things local, all things handmade, […]
Come join us for a day to experience the Magic of a Waldorf school: a thoughtfully integrated curriculum supported by a thriving community. There will also be a puppet show […]
Explore a magical Winter Wonderland full of fun for the whole family, including winter crafts, games, and our special guests – baby goats from Portland Goat Parties! You can also […]
ReClaim It’s annual winter pop-up fundraiser, Holiday Shop 2025, is a celebration of local creativity and sustainable gift giving! Held the first two weekends in December in downtown Portland, this […]
Did you know the Lloyd Center has science camps, art classes, music lessons, game stores, magic shows, light saber martial arts, ice skating, roller skating, pickleball, game stores, and more? […]
Celebrate Oregon’s state tree with a day of forest fun! Join us for Doug Fir Day, a family-friendly day of forest-inspired fun—make, learn, and play as we celebrate the Douglas-fir and […]
Head to Cedarwood for their marvelous Winter Faire anytime between 12 pm and 5:30 pm. There is something for guests of all ages to enjoy at this event! Cedarwood’s Winter […]
Join Positive Charge PDX at Cookies for a Cause! Choose one or all: Bring homemade cookies or purchase cookies to donate Assemble cookie bags Create holiday cards Deliver cookies and […]
Music, Culture, and Puro Corazón. This event is crafted to connect families, lift local voices, and create economic empowerment for our artists and entrepreneurs. Head to Las Posadas Navideñas, Portland’s […]
Mark your calendars for DAWN’s third annual Ukrainian Winterfest! Join us for a celebration featuring live music, traditional dances, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food and drink for sale, a […]
Class Experience Last year, we had so much fun sewing gingerbread stuffies, we wanted to do it again this year! We are making snowmen this time. You and your child […]
This year’s Winter Fair is going to be more magical than ever before! Be dazzled by over 200,000 shimmering lights and enchanting scenes. This half-mile walk will whisk you through […]
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 […]
Join us for our annual Holiday Market, a magical seasonal event featuring over 70 local artisans and vendors offering handcrafted gifts, festive décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Hosted at our Farmington […]
Join us as we spend a morning making and decorarting ornaments and reindeer food. We will be: mixing up a bag of food for Rudolf decorating your own creative label […]
ReClaim It’s annual winter pop-up fundraiser, Holiday Shop 2025, is a celebration of local creativity and sustainable gift giving! Held the first two weekends in December in downtown Portland, this […]
Join us for our kid-friendly Holiday Open House, December 14, 1-3 p.m., in our warm and cozy yurt. We’ll have kids' craft activities designed by a Montessori-trained educator, festive refreshments, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
