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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 longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Jan 28th. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as […]
Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.
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, […]
Launch Pride month at the Multnomah County Library on June 1, 2025 with an Indigiqueer Pride Gathering, featuring Two-Spirit performers and events. Join us in honoring the voices and experiences of the Two Spirit and Indigiqueer community. Come enjoy a special Pride storytime and art activities for children; a presentation by special Two-Spirit guest Lorne James; and […]
On the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.
Portland Book Week starts June 6th, so let's celebrate at the Literacy Kid Lounge! We will have storytime, crafts, bubbles and finish with a balloon drop! Space is limited, so tickets are required. All ages, but geared towards ages 12 months - 5 years.
Calling all dads! Join us for a morning of bonding, bubbles, and book adventures where you and your little one can play, connect, and make memories together!
BOLD invites you to a very special children’s storytime with author Sue Dockstader. Sue will be here to read from The Adventures of Henry the Field Mouse and share her activity book! Join Henry, the tiny but curious field mouse and his wildlife friends on their escapades exploring the English countryside! Children ages 3-7 will be delighted […]
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. Note: two locations for this event on June 7: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Northwest Library 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Hollywood Library
📍 Little Nestlings Early Learning Center | West Linn, OR 🎟 Free and open to all families! Join us for a magical morning celebrating the wonderful world of ladybugs! This free family event invites young children and their caregivers to explore the joy and beauty these tiny garden helpers bring. 📖 Storytime: The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric […]
Saturday baby playgroup is here! Come a get to know other caregivers and the babies in their lives! This is a monthly playgroup that you will sign up for at the beginning of the session. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months. Storytime with Literacy Lady PDX, interactive play, music and movement and a […]
liz performs 3 short stories using miniature handmade puppets and her odd yet silly sense of humor. She retells ancient stories with a modern twist, each with its own time tested lesson: An elephant teaches the value of listening, a leaky bucket proves perfection isn't everything and a young boy learns the power of his […]
Saturday baby playgroup is here! We will spend time getting to know other caregivers and their sweet babies. Storytime, music and baby movement, and play will be part of the event. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months.
liz performs 3 short stories using miniature handmade puppets and her odd yet silly sense of humor. She retells ancient stories with a modern twist, each with its own time tested lesson: An elephant teaches the value of listening, a leaky bucket proves perfection isn't everything and a young boy learns the power of his […]
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. Time: 6:15pm-7pm
