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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!
Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We break out the OOBLECK and FLUBBER supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so your kids can explore this fun STEM, sensory experience. Of course, all the normal exhibits will be available as well, including the cartoon-making room, green […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts. The FLIP Museum stands for Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play […]
Free community gatherings for families with young children. 2nd and 4th Fridays from 10:00-11:30 am. 2nd Fridays: playgroup / 4th Fridays: enrichment class, childcare (for ages 12 mo – 5 yrs) provided with RSVP. 2025 Dates & Topics: January 24: Parenting for Social Justice Empowering children to stand up for others with empathy and action […]
Did you know May is Water Safety Month? Join us at Little Nestlings for a special event featuring our friends from Goldfish Swim School – West Linn! This fun, family-friendly hour is packed with essential water safety tips just in time for summer. What to Expect: Hands-on water safety lessons for kids and families Try-on time with real lifejackets to help […]
Hey dads, moms, and little green thumbs—get ready to celebrate spring in the sweetest way! The weekend after Mother’s Day, join us for a joyful Family Planting Event at Kitchen Garden Playschool in Gladstone, OR! What to expect: Hands-on planting fun made just for little ones (ages 3–5) Quality bonding time in the garden Tips […]
Nature & science alert! Come get hands on and learn about invasive species in Hillsboro including the destructive Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. This free interactive event for the whole family will feature activities including: 🌿 Beanbag toss 🌿 Ring toss 🌿 Scavenger Hunt 🌿 Crafts 🌿 Storytime 🌿 Observation Station on the deck 🌿 More! […]
Come learn the gentle art of massaging your infant in a safe community space. Each week we will be working with a different part of your baby's body. There will be plenty of time for connecting with your baby and making community. Each session is $20 per family Led by Amber, RN, Certified Infant Massage […]
The Nesting Course guides expecting parents through the essential aspects of preparing for life after baby arrives, focusing on both baby’s needs and the well-being of parents Each week covers key topics designed to foster a smooth transition, for first time or experienced parents. The class aims to help you feel more confident, and to […]
Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We break out the OOBLECK and FLUBBER supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so your kids can explore this fun STEM, sensory experience. Of course, all the normal exhibits will be available as well, including the cartoon-making room, green […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts. The FLIP Museum stands for Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Join us for a day of discovery and learning dedicated to one of nature's most adaptable creatures! Coyotes can survive and even thrive in many different kinds of environments – including in cities and our backyards. Coyote-palooza is a family- and pet-friendly event that will feature booths where you can learn about coyote identification and […]
🌈 Love Makes A Family at Little NestlingsSaturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍 Little Nestlings Early Learning Center | West Linn, OR🎟 Free and open to all families! Join us for a joyful morning celebrating love, family, and inclusion as we kick off Pride Month together! This free family event is designed […]
Join us on Saturday, May 31, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Floyd Light Middle School, located at 10800 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216, for a fun and family-friendly event packed with activities, resources, and inspiration! Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, a bike rodeo for kids, and […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
