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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!
Scale a towering 25-foot rock wall and race to the top to ring the victory bell!
A night of enchantment at Hillsboro Ballpark awaits.
Come check out this exciting new market by Lan Su Chinese.
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 […]
You've become trapped in the 8-bit world of Minecraft and the only way back to reality is through the locked boxes that you see before you. Make sure you read the clues carefully and pay attention to everything you see to get out. For families with children ages 8+. Registration required. Register for the 11 […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Step into a world of imagination and wonder at our Children’s Puppet Show! Families are invited to gather on the O.O. Howard House lawn for a delightful afternoon of storytelling, laughter, and puppet adventure. Our puppeteers will bring characters to life with engaging tales that captivate young audiences and spark creativity. FREE event! Event Schedule: 11:00 am […]
In collaboration with the Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program, OMM invites you to join us in the Historic Park for lawn games, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, challenge courses, and more. Free and fun for kids of all ages to enjoy.
Real History! Real Fun! On the Philip Foster Farm! Come visit Philip Foster Farm on the Oregon Trail where you can come visit our local historians and get a guided tour of our grounds, historical buildings and homes. We have historical hands on activities for the kids and a 1850"s store where one can purchase […]
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 […]
Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
Create a glowing frog lantern with Craig Jacobrown, then light up the Museum with a joyful luminary parade. It's a celebration of creativity and community. Don’t miss this whimsical experience that will have your little hopper beaming! Craig Jacobrown is a multi-media creator dedicated to blurring the lines between art and activism. He revels in […]
🎨✨ Arts Alive 2025 ✨🎶 Celebrate the creativity of SE youth and kids at this year's Block Party! Arts Alive returns this year, and we’ve got some exciting plans! We’re celebrating the vibrancy of SE Portland families with all things arts: activites, marketplace, youth gallery, interactive music and dancing on the SoundsTruck NW stage, plus […]
You’re invited to our annual Tonga Day celebration on Saturday, August 16th at Gateway Discovery Park! Bring your family, friends and neighbors to this fun summer festival featuring delicious food, handcrafted goods, and stunning performances representing the cultures of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Chuuk, Hawaii and Tahiti. What is Tonga Day? Tonga Day is an annual event […]
Get ready, Portland – the Rockstar Energy Open is back! After drawing 25,000 fans in its debut year, this epic three-day celebration of skate culture returns to Waterfront Park with world-class competitions, live music, art and nonstop energy. Watch top pros including Rockstar athletes Keegan Palmer (two-time Olympic gold medalist), fan-favorite Chris Joslin, and defending […]
Nothing says summer like a sunny afternoon and a scenic train ride! Treat yourself to a 45-minute journey with scenic views along the Willamette River. Whether you're with family, friends, or just looking for a relaxing escape, this is the perfect way to enjoy the season. The best part? These are the lowest ticket prices […]
Two sets of identical twins, masters (Antipholus) and servants (Dromio), were separated by shipwreck. Antipholus of Syracuse arrives in Ephesus and Adriana mistakes him for her husband (E.Antipholus).. S.Antipholus gets a gold chain E.Antipholus ordered, but then E.Antipholus is arrested for not paying. Confusion reigns until Antipholus' parents are found
The Tony Award-winning musical based on the Victor Hugo novel returns to Broadway Rose for our Teen Summer Production. Jean Valjean, a man condemned to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, finds only hatred and suspicion when he is released on parole. From Valjean’s adoption and […]
