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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!
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way. This class is taught as […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the […]
Visitors can enjoy kid's activities including drawing, clay, painting and storytimes, and a kid parade along with incredible artist booths, live music, food, and more at this free annual festival that attracts thousands of attendees each year. For information about specific activities and performances, see the event host's Maps and Festival Schedule for specific locations […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.
Join Mr. Hoo every 1st and 3rd Friday as he plays live music for children of all ages. A mix of original and classic songs, egg shakers for the kids to participate, dancing, jumping, flying and lots of fun! $5 per person.
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the […]
There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take […]
Get ready for a day of pure family fun at the PDX Parent Family Festival on beautiful Sauvie Island! We’re bringing all the things families love — and it’s all FREE! Meet adorable farm animals Dance to live kids’ music from Red Yarn, Jessa Campbell, Olive Rootbeer, and Tallulah's Daddy Get creative with crafts & hands-on activities Enter […]
Visitors can enjoy kid's activities including drawing, clay, painting and storytimes, and a kid parade along with incredible artist booths, live music, food, and more at this free annual festival that attracts thousands of attendees each year. For information about specific activities and performances, see the event host's Maps and Festival Schedule for specific locations […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Groovin Guppies Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool group; At […]
The 3rd Annual Family Play Day includes 25 child-serving organizations, each providing a playful way to engage you and your kids. The stage show will feature hourly performances from Journey Theater, Metropolitan Performing Arts, School of Rock, Kekekui Foundation and Groove Nation — all featuring kids performing their hearts out. This event is FREE! Waterfront […]
Grammy-nominated children’s storyteller and musician Robbi Hall Kumalo performs at “Saturday Mornin’s Music!,” Beaverton’s newest concert series for children, sponsored by the Portland FolkMusic Society (PFS). Robbi combines song, dance, storytelling, and poetry for dynamic live performances with a focus on healing. Each month, a different family and/or kindi musician performs music and songs geared […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Community Jam Session and Drum Circle: Experience this joyful and energetic group making music in a fun and welcoming space. Drums are provided or bring any instrument of your choice. All […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Music & Mindfulness: Your whole family can enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Ethos […]
Come have fun with Matt (Tallulah's Daddy), Dan (Pointed Man Band) and Eric (Mr. E) for a full rock band show at Portland's premier venue for family music, Mississippi Pizza! Expect a mix of original songs and fun covers, with the band singing and playing guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Doors open at 4:30, show […]
