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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!
Metropolitan Youth Symphony’s season finale featuring Beethoven’s Ninth!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
Free! All Ages! Daytime Dancing! Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and enjoy great music before bedtime? Daytime Dance at Wonderlove brings house and dance music to an early-evening, all-ages-friendly setting with DJ Symbolism, live instrumentation, and surprise horn moments — “house with horns.” Come dance, meet good people, enjoy the Wonderlove vibe, […]
Grab your boots & scoot on over! This is a great opportunity to teach your little ones how to line dance! Join us THIS Saturday night for a toe-tappin’, boot-scootin’ good time at our Line Dancing Fundraiser, presented by @milwaukiedanceteam! Kick things off with an hour of beginner-friendly instruction, then hit the floor and dance the […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Come experience our amazing dance classes for free on this demo day. 3:00-3:50pm - Pre-Ballet, for ages 3-5yrs. 4:00-5:00pm - Ballet/Jazz Combo, for ages 6-9yrs. Register and we will text to confirm we've placed your kiddos in the correct class time for their age. My Gym dance classes focus on making dance fun and approachable […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Enjoy upbeat and danceable songs with local kindie musician, Kelli Welli!
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Free! All Ages! Daytime Dancing! Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and enjoy great music before bedtime? Daytime Dance at Wonderlove brings house and dance music to an early-evening, all-ages-friendly setting with DJ Symbolism, live instrumentation, and surprise horn moments — “house with horns.” Come dance, meet good people, enjoy the Wonderlove vibe, […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
HOLI HAI! After four sold-out Holi Festivals Anjali & The Kid bring their color throw experience to Forest Grove for their biggest Holi yet featuring all organic colors handmade by farmers and tribal communities in India. A Bollywood and Bhangra dance party in the grass with Anjali's Gulabi Gang dance troupe and the PDX Bhangra […]
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July with an unforgettable evening of music, community, and summer fun at Foothills Park along the Willamette River. Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. with food trucks, face painting, balloon twisting, and a festive photo booth for all ages to enjoy before the music starts. From 8:00–10:00 p.m., dance the night away with Dancehall Days, […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Summer Ballet Intensive: July 6 - August 1 The Portland Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive offers dancers ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop their technical and performance skillss. Dancers spend full days in the studio, six days per week, studying ballet technique, pointe, performance workshop, contemporary, and more. Crafted to meet the needs and goals of […]
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
This Family Pride Story Hour is a queer-led and LGBTQ+-themed dance party where LGBTQ+ families can share and connect in community. Parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 6, will enjoy this joyful and supportive drag event with local celebrity, Poison Waters.
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest invites the Portland Cully Neighborhood and surrounding communities for an 8-week summer dance program at the Bienestar Community Center. Ramòn Rodriguez will be teaching kids ages 7-12 from 11:00am-12:00pm and teens ages 13-17 from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Monday beginning June 15th. No prior experience is required to join. This series of dance classes […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
