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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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Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25. Visit Memorial Day weekend for […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun! Drop-in for crafts, sensory exploration, open-ended play, and so much fun! Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
Join us for our Indoor Nature Play Park! Enjoy self-guided, nature-based activities with your child! We will be open rain or shine! Cost is $5.75- $8 per child. We can't […]
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 […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Test your knowledge of recreation in the Tillamook State Forest in a lively game of Jeopardy like you've never seen it played before! Everyone will be involved as "volunteer" contestants […]
Have you heard about the latest and greatest dance craze called ‘dipping?’ A drab, grey, little bird told us that it’s the best! This sing-songy little swimmer is flying into […]
Join us as we celebrate our newest guide dog teams, K9 Buddy partnerships, Orientation & Mobility Immersion clients, and breeder dogs. This public ceremony also honors GDB puppy raisers, volunteers, […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25. Visit Memorial Day weekend for […]
Bring your Littles to Experiment PDX to experience the magic of science, with a different lesson each class! Plus, enjoy free museum admission afterwards. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Have you heard about the latest and greatest dance craze called ‘dipping?’ A drab, grey, little bird told us that it’s the best! This sing-songy little swimmer is flying into […]
Test your knowledge of recreation in the Tillamook State Forest in a lively game of Jeopardy like you've never seen it played before! Everyone will be involved as "volunteer" contestants […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25. Visit Memorial Day weekend for […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun! Drop-in for crafts, sensory exploration, open-ended play, and so much fun! Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun! Drop-in for crafts, sensory exploration, open-ended play, and so much fun! Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
Join me for a play-based music and movement class for young children and their caregivers. I’m a music educator with over 20 years of experience working with children, and I […]
Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
