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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!
Join Columbia Play Project for our free first Sunday Community Play Day!
Find big and small ways to celebrate the moms and mother-figures in your life!
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
Rockwood Market Hall celebrates four years with an afternoon honoring the many cultures that make up the Rockwood community! Enjoy live performances, food from Market Hall micro-restaurants, a farmers market, and family activities for all ages. Performance Schedule: • 12:00–1:00 PM — Mariachi Viva México • 1:00–1:10 PM — Special Speaker, Ana Muñoz • 1:10–2:00 […]
Join Tallulah's Daddy on the first Saturday of every month at Portland's premier venue for family music, Mississippi Pizza! We'll sing, dance, shake and sing, all while enjoying delicious food and refreshing beverages. Show starts at 5pm, arrive early for best seats and to get your food order in. $5 per person.
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.
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
Join us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an amazing lineup of vendors, live music, and food carts. Plus it's dog friendly! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Join Portland Japanese Garden for Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. Our festival will feature an exciting range of family-friendly activities! Come listen to taiko performances, learn origami, and enjoy displays of koinobori, or cloth carp streamers. Children’s Day Program All day: Koinobori displays in the Cathy Rudd Cultural […]
Prepare yourselves for a family-friendly dance party featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs, remixes, and iconic pop anthems from the movies. Costumes, dancing, and shining bright are encouraged! All ages. This event is over $30. We only include links for higher-priced events from our advertisers — but it’s easy to find with a […]
Classical Up Close for Kids are free 45-minute concerts that will thrill children of all ages. See the musicians of the Oregon Symphony describe and play their instruments in a friendly, interactive, and engaging way. Just show up! This is not a ticketed event. NOTE: There are two concerts on the same day. Editor’s note: […]
Duo pianists Lisa Marsh and Connie Titterington perform an exciting program to benefit Hopewell House Hospice. All proceeds will be donated to the Hopewell House which provides compassionate end of life care. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Portland Youth Philharmonic ends Season 102 with music that explores identity, reinvention, and imagination. Dvořák’s My Homeland Overture brings warmth and lyrical charm, while Aaron Copland’s El Salón México offers a colorful, folkloric portrait of a Mexico City dance hall. Chosen in honor of Copland’s 125th birthday, it reflects the season’s recurring theme of place and […]
Get the wiggles out before naptime with stories, songs, and lots of dancing at the Oregon City Public Library. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged for each date. 18 seats available for babies age 0-24 months.
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 […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Occurs at 9:50am, 10:40am and 5:20pm. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 […]
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 love creating spaces where kids can explore music in a way that feels natural, joyful, and developmentally right for them. In each class, we’ll focus […]
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Friends, it's time to celebrate! The Ground is throwing a Cinco de Mayo party at Stillwater, and we want everyone there - neighbors, families, and anyone who believes a great taco can change the mood of an entire afternoon. Grounded Table and Pura Vida are squaring off in a community taco-off. Every taco you buy comes with a token […]
Enjoy Art Walk in Hillsboro's Downtown Cultural Arts District! Hillsboro’s Art Walk is a grassroots-organized event produced by local businesses and creative spaces invested in art, creativity, and community connection. Let live music carry you along Main Street and the Avenues as you discover local artists, explore unique restaurants and boutiques, and enjoy the night with […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
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 […]
PYP's Camerata ensemble will spotlight seldom-heard voices in classical music including William Boyce, Edward Elgar and Ruth Gipps. This concert is an ideal introduction to classical msuic for new audiences that will also engage seasoned concertgoers. Recommended for ages 8+.
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
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 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 […]
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.
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
