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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!
Join Columbia Play Project for our free first Sunday Community Play Day!
Find big and small ways to celebrate the moms and mother-figures in your life!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join Oregon Ballet Theatre’s second company, OBT2, on a stop during their 2026 Spring Tour! OBT2 serves as a cultural ambassador of the performing arts throughout the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy the magic of ballet with a special performance at Milwaukie Community Center. Meet the dancers and have your photo taken with them after the performance! $4 […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Join Portland Japanese Garden for Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. Our festival will feature an exciting range of family-friendly activities! Come listen to taiko performances, learn origami, and enjoy displays of koinobori, or cloth carp streamers. Children’s Day Program All day: Koinobori displays in the Cathy Rudd Cultural […]
Prepare yourselves for a family-friendly dance party featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs, remixes, and iconic pop anthems from the movies. Costumes, dancing, and shining bright are encouraged! All ages. This event is over $30. We only include links for higher-priced events from our advertisers — but it’s easy to find with a […]
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Columbia Dance Spring Showcase May 23–24, 2026 Join us as Columbia Dance students take the stage to showcase all they’ve learned this year! Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Qn83qDApg&t=10s Performance Times (4 total): Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 PM Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 PM Adult $20, […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Columbia Dance Spring Showcase May 23–24, 2026 Join us as Columbia Dance students take the stage to showcase all they’ve learned this year! Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Qn83qDApg&t=10s Performance Times (4 total): Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 PM Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 PM Adult $20, […]
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 […]
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Union PDX – Festival:26 May 28–31, 2026 | Foster Theater (SE Portland) + Livestream Union PDX – Festival:26 returns with four days of contemporary dance, featuring **2 world premieres and 3 Portland premieres** by artists from Oregon, California, and Texas. The program spans Contemporary, Kathak, Danza Azteca, and Countertechnique, with live performances, post-show artist talks, […]
Union PDX – Festival:26 May 28–31, 2026 | Foster Theater (SE Portland) + Livestream Union PDX – Festival:26 returns with four days of contemporary dance, featuring **2 world premieres and 3 Portland premieres** by artists from Oregon, California, and Texas. The program spans Contemporary, Kathak, Danza Azteca, and Countertechnique, with live performances, post-show artist talks, […]
Union PDX – Festival:26 May 28–31, 2026 | Foster Theater (SE Portland) + Livestream Union PDX – Festival:26 returns with four days of contemporary dance, featuring **2 world premieres and 3 Portland premieres** by artists from Oregon, California, and Texas. The program spans Contemporary, Kathak, Danza Azteca, and Countertechnique, with live performances, post-show artist talks, […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Union PDX – Festival:26 May 28–31, 2026 | Foster Theater (SE Portland) + Livestream Union PDX – Festival:26 returns with four days of contemporary dance, featuring **2 world premieres and 3 Portland premieres** by artists from Oregon, California, and Texas. The program spans Contemporary, Kathak, Danza Azteca, and Countertechnique, with live performances, post-show artist talks, […]
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
BOBA DASH 2026 – Downtown Beaverton Get ready for the ultimate boba experience in Downtown Beaverton. Boba Dash is a self-guided tasting event where you’ll explore local shops, try exclusive drinks, and experience the energy of downtown with your friends. With a live K-Pop DJ, pop-up vendors, and interactive stops along the way, this is […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
