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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.
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
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 […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Cherise Arthur, author of Oliver’s Magical Adventures. Cherise Arthur is a native of Oregon. She loves writing, reading, riding horses, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She loves researching and is in the process of writing her next book and finding interesting people to work […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
We’re excited to bring back our popular event, “Tiny Builders, Big Ideas: Fun with Recycled Art,” an event where kids can express themselves through imaginative building and crafting using recyclable items. This event is designed to spark the creativity of little eco-warriors while teaching them the importance of reusing and recycling materials in new and […]
We’re excited to bring back our popular event, “Tiny Builders, Big Ideas: Fun with Recycled Art,” an event where kids can express themselves through imaginative building and crafting using recyclable items. This event is designed to spark the creativity of little eco-warriors while teaching them the importance of reusing and recycling materials in new and […]
SUMMER KIDS' CONCERTS Saturdays | July 12 - August 30 10am to 12pm - New Time! Join Bridgeport Village for fun, free family entertainment! Dance to Portland's Top Children's Musicians - plus enjoy special activities like hula hoops, ribbons, bubbles & more! July 12th - Mr. Ben July 19th - Red Yarn July 26th - […]
It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some great local musicians while you picnic […]
SAVE THE DATE! FREE FUN Open Garden Event The Multnomah County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden is hosting a free “drop-in” event which is open to all. Take a self-guided tour through their one-acre educational garden featuring several different sections. Learn about small fruits and vegetables, native and perennial plants, pollinators, creating habitat, gardening methods and […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center 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, a […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Kids of all ages can experience the amazing transformation of fibers to fabric with this globally recognized artist. Learn the science of wool and the chemistry of creating fabric using only your bare hands! Play with a giant Rainbow Art Parachute, made at the museum during Janice Arnold’s last residency at HOCM, and be a […]
Head to Wonderwood's Fantastic Worlds Market for a magical day featuring: -40+ local vendors -Unicorns & Goats -Live Music! -Book Signing! -Sweet & Savory Food! … and SO much more!
Come see model trains! Club members will have trains set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby. All ages.
