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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to splurges, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
Find 10 hidden candy hearts in the Ledding Library for a prize, any time the library is open. Stop by the children's desk to get started. All ages.
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local and national collaborators. Free admission for children 17 and under Free First Thursdays – Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month […]
Get ready for Oregon’s Largest Indoor Garage and Vintage Sale, happening February 14–15, 2026, at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center – Jackman-Long Building in Salem! This massive two-day shopping event brings together hundreds of sellers, collectors, pickers, and bargain hunters under one roof for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend experience. Discover, Shop, and Treasure […]
Let's celebrate heart day (aka Valentine's Day) with some cookie decorating, thumbprint heart ornaments, storytime, dance party and balloondrop! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us this Valentine’s Day at the Elsie Stuhr Center for Miah’s Morning of Love — a heart-warming celebration where people of all ages and abilities come together to share stories of romance, friendship, caregiving, vulnerability & surrender, healing and hope found through LOVE-filled connections This joyful gathering will be hosted by Soraya from Gigi's Playhouse. […]
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 perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]
Head to The Butterfly Effect to paint pottery and celebrate love with your loved ones! They will be open for all ages from 10am-6pm for all ages, and everyone who paints will receive a complimentary cupcake!
This special Black History Month edition of Rainbow Storytime features Lady Berri and friends, sharing Black and queer joy with drag and overall fabulousness! Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment. […]
Make friends while creating. Kids ages 3-5 can play with DUPLOs; kids ages 4-11 can play with LEGOs.
Wing It is an interactive show for families that introduces children to the fundamentals of live theatre, with plenty of humor for adults. Join our wacky forest friends for fun-filled Saturday morning shows that include song, dance and fun! Don’t miss our Valentine’s Day Show coming up on Saturday, Feb. 14! Best of all, it’s […]
Enjoy Family Friend's Valentine's party at Q center - focused around LOVE, cookies, and crafts! Meet up with new friends and old, and partake in fun holiday traditions with your kiddos and amongst other queer families. They'll have card and collage making supplies, kids activity stations, snacks, and sugar cookies (from our buds @villevelobakeshop) to […]
Our Valentine’s Day Play Party is a chance to celebrate with some extra valentines fun mixed into playtime. We’re adding themed activities throughout the party, including a heart scavenger hunt, a card making station, and music playing during open play to keep things festive and light. Kids can jump in at their own pace while […]
ILYouth2 and the Portland Insectarium are stoked to be bringing you ❣️🪲LOVE BUGS🐝💕 an all ages Valentines Day celebration!!!!! 📸🐛 LIVE BUG PHOTO BOOTH 2-4pm $5 per edited photo (funds go to the Insectarium!) 🕷️👀 LIVE BUG POP-UP 2-4pm $5-10 to see the bugs (funds go to the Insectarium!) 🐞👑 BUG THEMED DRAG SHOW 4pm […]
About Theatre in the Grove’s production of Winnie-the-Pooh This production of Winnie-the-Pooh is an amazing, heart-felt adaptation, by Sean Patrick Nill, of the original stories by A.A. Milne. New to the neighborhood and feeling out of place, Christopher Robin would rather retreat into his room than face the unfamiliar world outside. While a friendly neighbor […]
Enjoy a special Black Family Storytime celebrating African American heritage, art and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult and other family members), will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment.
175+ of Portland's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail. The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Meet some of Portland's best makers and creators!
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a joyful evening featuring Bluey & Bingo at Play & Ponder! This special 90-minute Valentine experience is designed for young children and their grown-ups to enjoy playful games, creative crafting, sweet treats, and unforgettable family moments together. This is a ticketed event, so purchase ahead of time! 💙 Meet & Greet with Bluey & BingoHigh-energy […]
Sweetheart Dance 2026 takes place on February 14th — twirl away the night with your adorable little one in this vibrant celebration. Formerly called the Daddy Daughter Dance, this night features everything from waltzes to spirited disco grooves! Let the rhythm of the night lead your footsteps! All lovely school-age kids are welcome to dazzle […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
Find 10 hidden candy hearts in the Ledding Library for a prize, any time the library is open. Stop by the children's desk to get started. All ages.
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local and national collaborators. Free admission for children 17 and under Free First Thursdays – Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month […]
Get ready for Oregon’s Largest Indoor Garage and Vintage Sale, happening February 14–15, 2026, at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center – Jackman-Long Building in Salem! This massive two-day shopping event brings together hundreds of sellers, collectors, pickers, and bargain hunters under one roof for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend experience. Discover, Shop, and Treasure […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
The Amazing Bubble Man Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry […]
Get hands-on with tie-dye tissue art and sponge stamping in February—where science meets creativity! Sunday, February 1 | 3:30–4:30 pm 📍 Brookwood Library in Hillsboro Sunday, February 15 | 1:30–2:30 pm 📍 Shute Park Library in Hillsboro Perfect for curious minds and creative hands.
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
