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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to splurges, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of a Disney animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. Not only will this inspire demanding young audiences, but the fantastical themes of this ballet will […]
Join us at SWPMA PLAY! in SW Hillsdale Town Center, every third Monday for music time with popular local artist/musician, Mr. Hoo! This padded play space is bright, clean, fully enclosed - and great for babes, crawlers & little ones who love to boogie. Children ages 0-5 are welcome. Ticket price includes 1 child and […]
Mysti Krewe of Nimbus presents: The 2026 Portland Mardi Gras Parade On Fat Tuesday, the heart of North Portland beats to the rhythm of brass and drums as the Portland Mardi Gras Parade lights up Mississippi Avenue. This free, family-friendly event unites Portlanders of all ages in a celebration of creativity, joy and community. Expect dazzling costumes, […]
Enjoy live music, traditional áo dài performances, lion dances and food vendors serving Vietnamese favorites in Clackamas, hosted by the Vietnamese Community of Oregon. Event starts at 11am and is free!
Welcome the new year with plenty of good fortune! This year, we'll be celebrating the Year of the Horse. The celebration will kick off with a vibrant lion dance performance by the White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance at noon. Enjoy family-friendly crafts, such as a horse New Year card, paper collage lantern, and buttons […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Bring in the Year of the Horse with an afternoon of incredible performances: 1:00 pm Korean Dance / Oregon Korean Performing Arts 1:30 pm Folk Songs / Rulin Xiu, singer 2:00 pm Line Dances / Vietnamese Seniors Social Club 2:30 pm Lion Dance / International Lion Dance
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
The library will celebrate Lunar New Year with events and reading recommendations in February. The main celebration is at Midland Library on February 21. Enjoy lion dance from the White Lotus team, be in awe of the art of Wushu from Summit Wushu Academy, do crafts and more!
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
FEB 22 - FREE EVENT - 1:30-5:00 - We are excited to be hosting the City of Hillsboro’s Lunar New Year Celebration this year. We’ve been talking about it for so long, we’re starting to go HORSE! We will offer a range of crafts celebrating cultures from across Asia, including China, Korea, and Vietnam. Around […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with fun activities for the whole family at Lakeridge High School! 12:00 - 2:00 pm – Upper Gym Banh mi from Vina Deli and Chinese food such as noodles and egg rolls available for purchase Arts and crafts from local vendors available for purchase Kids can decorate red […]
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
Fun for the whole family! Celebrate the year of the horse Saturday, February 28th at Garden Home Recreation Center. This FREE public event hosted in partnership with the Vietnamese American Veterans & Families will feature: Multiple lion and dragon dances, cultural dances, martial arts demos, Taiko Portland Drummers, and Lucky Red Envelopes from 4 – 6 pm. […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Celebration, organized by the Portland Chinatown Museum and co-presented with the Oregon Historical Society. Welcome the Year of the Horse on Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Local lion dance teams and community performers will join PCM to kick off […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
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