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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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  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • 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 shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]

    Included with museum admission

  • Multicultural Kids Festival 2026

    Ventura Park Elementary School 145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more

    Last year’s Multicultural Kids Festival was one to remember! Thousands of families came together to celebrate cultures from around the world through music, dance, games, food, hands-on activities, and unforgettable memories. We’re excited to do it all again this year! September 27, 2026 Ventura Park, Portland Multicultural Kids Festival 2026 The festival will also give […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • Free Home Depot Kids Workshops

    Free Home Depot Kids Workshops
    Home Depot

    The Home Depot Kids Workshops is a free hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Skills such as following step-by-step instructions, working with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting. The Workshops are hosted by store associates who also serve as Workshop Captains. Children should be accompanied by a […]

    Free

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • Hillsboro Art Walk

    Hillsboro Art Walk
    Hillsboro Downtown Cultural Arts District

    Enjoy Art Walk in Hillsboro's Downtown Cultural Arts District! Hillsboro’s Art Walk is a grassroots-organized event produced by local businesses and creative spaces invested in art, creativity, and community connection. Let live music carry you along Main Street and the Avenues as you discover local artists, explore unique restaurants and boutiques, and enjoy the night with […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • 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 shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]

    Included with museum admission

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • Free Home Depot Kids Workshops

    Free Home Depot Kids Workshops
    Home Depot

    The Home Depot Kids Workshops is a free hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Skills such as following step-by-step instructions, working with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting. The Workshops are hosted by store associates who also serve as Workshop Captains. Children should be accompanied by a […]

    Free

  • 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 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, […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

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