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Kid's Calendar

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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  • Wild Coast Film Festival

    Columbian Theater 1102 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR

    The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit.  With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater.  The four days […]

    Free – $25
  • Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

    SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

    Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]

  • Paper Cup Projectors for Ramadan at FLIP

    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, young and old. When done, all it takes is a phone flashlight to project the image of the crescent moon (and whatever else they draw) […]

    Free – $10
  • Journeys of the Water – STEAM in Local Native Traditions – Pt. 1

    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed in collaboration with Native educators, this program invites kids up to age 10 to explore the importance of waterways and canoes in Native life—from the […]

    Free – $10
  • Family Martial Arts (Ages 3/4) @ SWPMA PLAY!

    SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

    Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are drop-in age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with […]

    $15 – $25
  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, run and explore at this gem of a garden.  The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]

    Free – $8
  • Speed Puzzling Night

    Speed Puzzling Night
    Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United States

    Think you’re the fastest puzzler in town? 🧩 Join us for Speed Puzzling, hosted by @portlandpuzzle starting Thursday, October 23rd at 7PM at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Complete a 500-piece puzzle as fast as possible. ⏱️ The 1st-place winner takes home $100! Sign up ahead of time to secure your spot — walk-ins are welcome, but extra puzzles […]

    $35
  • Wild Coast Film Festival

    Columbian Theater 1102 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR

    The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit.  With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater.  The four days […]

    Free – $25
  • Lucky the Leprechaun Hide & Seek

    Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]

    Free
  • Paper Cup Projectors for Ramadan at FLIP

    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, young and old. When done, all it takes is a phone flashlight to project the image of the crescent moon (and whatever else they draw) […]

    Free – $10
  • Journeys of the Water – STEAM in Local Native Traditions – Pt. 1

    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed in collaboration with Native educators, this program invites kids up to age 10 to explore the importance of waterways and canoes in Native life—from the […]

    Free – $10
  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, run and explore at this gem of a garden.  The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]

    Free – $8
  • Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026

    Forest Grove National Guard Armory 2950 Taylor Way, Forest Grove, OR, United States

    Head to the Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026 for dealers and private collector displays of unusual specimens of rocks (lapidary arts), fossils, gems and minerals! There's also door prizes, a silent auction, a kids corner fun and games, demonstrations of gold panning and more. Free Parking, Admission $1 for Adults cash […]

    $1
  • Red Yarn at SCH!

    Red Yarn at SCH!
    Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

    Join us for a lively Red Yarn concert, perfect for young children and their families! Oregon’s own Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) blends folk-rock music and puppetry into a high-energy, engaging show that brings American roots traditions to life. $15, $13 for siblings Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    $13 – $15
  • Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement Class

    Beaverton City Library

    Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required and on a […]

    Free
  • Lucky Charms Edition of the Portland Night Market

    Portland Night Market 100 SE Alder Street, Portland, OR

    Portland Night Market is having a special Lucky Charms edition of the market! It’ll be an incredible weekend of fun with epic eats, delicious drinks, interactive art, live music, fun photo moments, bingo, karaoke, charm bracelets and Portland’s best vendors! March 13+14 4pm-11pm 100 SE Alder Street Portland, Oregon 97214 FREE to all ages

    Free to attend
  • The Gothard Sisters at The Old Church Concert Hall

    The Old Church Concert Hall 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Celebrate the coming of Spring with internationally acclaimed Celtic folk group The Gothard Sisters. The three sisters present a high-energy, festive evening weaving together Celtic fiddle tunes, Irish songs and ballads, Irish step dancing and more. Great for the whole family - a perfect annual tradition! This event is over $30. We only include links […]

    $30 – $40
  • Wild Coast Film Festival

    Columbian Theater 1102 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR

    The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit.  With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater.  The four days […]

    Free – $25
  • Lucky the Leprechaun Hide & Seek

    Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]

    Free
  • Baby Animal Tours at Triskelee Farm

    Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

    Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]

    $15
  • St. Patrick’s Day at McMenamins Edgefield

    McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR

    The leprechauns are on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick's Day. Head to McMenamins Edgefield for multiple days of food & drink specials, McMenamins Irish Stout, live music and plenty of hijinks. March 14-17 | Free | All ages welcome LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 14 Roaming bagpiper Balloon artist […]

    Free to attend
  • Cedar Hill’s Free Family Fishing Day Event

    Commonwealth Lake Park

    Enjoy a free family fishing event at Commonwealth Park Lake! Commonwealth Park is located at at 1095 SW Huntington Ave, Portland, OR 97225. This is an open fishing opportunity where participants will receive guidance from community mentors in the art of fishing. FISHING GEAR PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION! Rod & Reel Bait & Tackle Registration is […]

    Free
  • Paper Cup Projectors for Ramadan at FLIP

    Paper Cup Projectors for Ramadan at FLIP
    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, young and old. When done, all it takes is a phone flashlight to project the image of the crescent moon (and whatever else they draw) […]

    Free – $10
  • Journeys of the Water – STEAM in Local Native Traditions – Pt. 1

    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed in collaboration with Native educators, this program invites kids up to age 10 to explore the importance of waterways and canoes in Native life—from the […]

    Free – $10
  • Kids’ Mornings at Oaks Park Roller Rink

    Kids’ Mornings at Oaks Park Roller Rink
    Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

    Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson taught by a certified coach. One adult skates free per child. Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM $13 per child 10 & younger only

    $13
  • Feathered Friends Fun Day

    Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, Oregon

    A free-family friendly drop-in event with storytimes, a family reading area, free book giveaways from Garden Home Community Library, arts & crafts provided by the THPRD Nature Mobile, a scavenger hunt in the library, and more. You can also learn how to decrease bird strikes on your windows. In conjunction with this event there is […]

    Free
  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, run and explore at this gem of a garden.  The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]

    Free – $8
  • Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026

    Forest Grove National Guard Armory 2950 Taylor Way, Forest Grove, OR, United States

    Head to the Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026 for dealers and private collector displays of unusual specimens of rocks (lapidary arts), fossils, gems and minerals! There's also door prizes, a silent auction, a kids corner fun and games, demonstrations of gold panning and more. Free Parking, Admission $1 for Adults cash […]

    $1
  • Reptiles at The Portland Aquarium

    Reptiles at The Portland Aquarium
    The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

    Come hang with reptiles at the Portland Aquarium!! We’re teaming up with PDX Critters to bring you an up-close, hands-on experience you won’t forget. Get ready to meet incredible lizards, snakes, spiders, and more — and yes, you’ll even have the chance to hold some of these amazing animals! Whether you’re fascinated by scaly superstars, […]

    Free!
  • Shamrock Special Steam Train Ride

    Shamrock Special Steam Train Ride
    Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

    All aboard for St. Paddy’s fun! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in unforgettable style at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! Climb aboard for a 45-minute festive steam train adventure along the Willamette River—complete with St. Patrick’s Day décor and fun kids’ activities. Feel the thrill as the legendary Polson No. 2 […]

    Free – $24.00

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