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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!
Create magical memories at Barnes & Noble Holiday Storytime.
Attend the My People’s Market for a weekend of live music, art and food.
Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Wild Arts Festival Celebrates its 45th year, at the Wingspan Event Center December 6 & 7, 2025 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 […]
It's Time for Dave & Buster's Annual Breakfast with Santa! A Holly Jolly Magical Morning filled with fun & festivities for the whole family to enjoy! Kick off the season with […]
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 […]
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Wild Arts Festival Celebrates its 45th year, at the Wingspan Event Center December 6 & 7, 2025 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 […]
Craft fair supporting Girl Scout Troop 10015! Free entry. $1 raffle basket tickets.
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 […]
We are hosting a Holiday Social at our place, Idle Thyme Farm & Events. Come see Santa and get your photo with him, drop off a letter to the north […]
Join the OJMCHE Education Department for a free afternoon of Hanukkah crafts and storytime! Materials will be provided and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Families with kids […]
Join us at My People’s Market, December 6th and 7th (11-5 pm) at the Oregon Convention Center, for a weekend of live music that’ll get you moving, art that inspires, […]
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 […]
Head to this FREE, family-friendly outdoor event filled with festive cheer. Enjoy live musical performances, seasonal treats, and kids’ activities. Santa will be on hand for photos and, of course, […]
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 […]
Celebrate Chanukah at Mommy & Me! Join us for a festive morning filled with Chanukah-themed activities, joyful music and movement with Flip Frisch, and meaningful moments shared with other moms. […]
Enjoy PacWest Pop-Up Holiday Market on Wednesday, December 10th, from 12–5 PM inside the PacWest Building (1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Downtown Portland). This festive event was created to bring together the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
