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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 us for our 4th Annual Easter Harvest Celebration on Topaz Farm!
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There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]
Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember. Your family and friends will enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Willamette River, a delicious Northwest brunch buffet, mimosas or sparkling cider, live piano music, an appearance from Cinnabunny and ever-changing river views. Schedule Easter | Sunday, April 5, 2026 Morning Brunch Boarding: 9:30 […]
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a one-of-a-kind egg hunt at Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox! Kids will dig through the sand to find hidden Easter eggs (bring your own basket!), then trade them in for an Easter goodie bag. Plus, enjoy a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny! This event combines structured Easter fun with plenty […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
Join Plumper Farms for our very first Easter Egg Hunt! Spend the day exploring the farm, hunting for eggs, visiting the animals, and making sweet spring memories together! Help us create a new tradition and lasting memories. Hunt Times & Costs 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM Each hunt remains open for 15 […]
Celebrate Earth Month across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup! This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. Several all ages-friendly volunteer events are happening throughout April; visit their calendar to find to participate in! As volunteer projects are added, they will be listed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
April 4 and 5, Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to select Portland cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday. Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities, and help local economies thrive. Learn something new this month with a […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Join us for our 4th Annual Easter Harvest Celebration on the farm! Just choose the day and time you'd like your child to participate in an egg hunt below and come early (and stay after) to enjoy the farm and activities! Each ticket comes with: • Farm entrance and parking • Easter egg hunts for […]
60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun for ALL AGES at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island. On April 4th & 5th, Bella’s Bunny Hop will be jam packed with kinder, child, teen/adult, and allergy friendly egg hunts for the whole family. Hunt for eggs, win prizes, meet the Easter bunny, […]
Make the most of Spring Break with hands-on learning and fun at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum! From March 23–27, join us each day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a variety of engaging activities, crafts, and interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young learners. As an added bonus, […]
Pour eggs on your head! Make paper bunnies and enjoy the Easter scavenger hunt too. We aren't offering a traditional egg hunt, but we promise this will be even more fun. We also have fun Passover crafts set up as well, like our Matzo house and paper frogs with shooting tongues. $10/Person, Under Age 2 […]
Celebrate Passover at FLIP by making a Matzo House and Paper Frogs with Shooting Tongues. Also enjoy the Easter activities while you are here, including the infamous Egg Dump. All our normal exhibits will be available as well, like our Green Screen Stage and Cartoon-Making Room. $10/Person, Under Age 2 is Free Editor’s note: This […]
It’s Minions month at Ponzi! Sundays in April, 10 AM–12 PM, bring the kids for movie magic while you sip Ponzi wines, savor Rogue Creamery’s award-winning cheese flights, and indulge in chef Brandon’s elevated cheese fries, steak tacos, and chocolate stout crème brûlée. Movie Schedule: April 5: Despicable Me April 12: Despicable Me 2 April 19: Despicable […]
Celebrate Easter with at the annual Eagle Landing Golf Course Easter Egg Hunt, a fun outdoor event held rain or shine. Two hunts will be held, with the first beginning promptly at 10 am and the second at 12 pm. Please plan to arrive early, as each hunt will start on time and will not […]
Loyal Legion is hosting our first annual Easter Egg Hunt and everyone's invited! We are also firing up our brand new pizza ovens and in celebration kids eat free. That's right while supplies last we will be cooking up free slices for the kiddos. As with all of our Patio Pop-Ups there will be games, […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts. Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences: • Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo. • Get up close […]
This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for all ages. Highlights Free with admission • Magnolia Floral Showcase • Magnolia Walk in the Garden • Magnolia Coloring Activity • Floral Artist Meet & […]
This spring, take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with Lan Su Chinese Garden's intimate Garden Tea Tasting Series (March–May), led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and explore the stories behind centuries of tea culture. Your ticket includes admission to Lan Su […]
Visit the Easter Bunny and get a free 4x6 photo at Bass Pro Shops! Reservations open March 14. Monday-Thursday, March 30-April 2; 5pm-8pm Saturdays and Good Friday, March 21, 28 & April 3, 4; 11am-6pm Sundays, March 22 & 29 11am-4pm Easter Sunday, April 5 11am-3pm
All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express! Springtime is here, and it’s time for an egg-citing adventure! Hop aboard a festive Easter-themed steam train ride on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, and celebrate the season in style. Guess who’s hopping onboard? The Easter Bunny will be joining the ride to spread joy and cheer! […]
Enjoy a short post-service all-ages egg hunt for kids and families on Easter Sunday!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s Smash Hit Original Musical Returns! Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and discovers a world of music and madness. Featuring a four-piece jazz band live on stage! Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical March 28 - April 19 Weekends at 12pm & 3pm At The Judy in downtown Portland […]
At Holi, the Festival of Colors in Portland we celebrate the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. All nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate! DJ PRASHANT April 4 & 5 Pioneer Courthouse Square 12pm - 4pm. This is a vibrant FREE All Ages two-day event with music, dance, colors, […]
Marsh & Mallow is launching their almost every Sunday Goat Series — where you can hang with real goats while enjoying your favorite s’mores by the fire pits! Go pet goats, snack, and spend your Sunday at Director Park.
Come join us at Director Park after your Easter celebrations to cuddle some goats and enjoy some special edition Easter Brunch s'mores! Goat petting area is FREE for all. Please support our sponsors, Marsh & Mallow Co. by purchasing some yummy s'mores. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Prometheus Patch, a puppet who is still learning about the world, wants to share his lessons with you! After the story, Patch will lead you in making a craft based on the story. Both a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and a learning experience, you will want to join us for Story Time with […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
