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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to the iconic celebration at Lan Su, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
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 […]
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, […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn […]
Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric […]
Movement has teamed up with The North Face to make a nationwide Free Climbing Day possible by offering free access and gear rentals throughout the day at every gym. What's […]
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson […]
Enjoy free dental screenings for kids, explore our super-fun dental office exhibit, meet special guests, and jump into smile-worthy activities during Dental Health Month! Kids get free dental screenings at […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and […]
If you love rats, RATAPALOOZA is the place to be! Ratapalooza is a family-friendly rat show event for people of all ages. Activities at the show include: Rattastic Raffle Crafts […]
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, […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages. Opening day is February 17, with weekend activities through March 8—including cultural performances, lion dances, […]
MONSTER JAM® BRINGS FULL-THROTTLE FAMILY FUN TO MODA CENTER – FEBRUARY 27–MARCH 1, 2026 Experience the ultimate family motorsports event as Monster Jam® roars into Portland’s Moda Center for a […]
BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Emily Guizar of Bright Horizons! We’ll be reading This Is How We Play by Caroline Cupps & Jessica Slice and Everybody Is Different by […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard "The Bard" Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books are generously donated by our neighbors at Twin Rivers Books. Free […]
Have you ever wondered why Chinese people display red items and set off fireworks during Lunar New Year? Join a Lan Su storyteller for a fun Lunar New Year storytime […]
Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help […]
Join the fun on Saturday, February 28, 2026 for the 4th annual Mini Makers Market in SE Portland, featuring youth artisans from the Portland Metro area. All vendors are 18 […]
Head to Washington Square to celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional crafts, arts and performances, and make a wish on the Wishing Tree! Performance Schedule (TBD).
The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair is held annually at the Oregon Convention Center. Established by the Portland Chinese Times and operated in collaboration by the PCT, Portland Art & […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum […]
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with fun activities for the whole family at Lakeridge High School! 12:00 - 2:00 pm – Upper Gym Banh mi from Vina Deli […]
Looking for an outing that will literally "rock" your kids' world? This year, the 75th Annual Agate & Mineral Show is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee at OMSI, and it’s the […]
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests […]
Join us as we celebrate our newest guide dog teams, K9 Buddy partnerships, Orientation & Mobility Immersion clients, and breeder dogs. This public ceremony also honors GDB puppy raisers, volunteers, […]
February 28 | 2 pm | Free. Tickets required. Get ready to dance and sing along with Portland’s beloved kindie band bringing retro-pop charm and sunny, feel-good vibes to audiences […]
Seussical is a fantastical, family-friendly musical that weaves together beloved Dr. Seuss stories—primarily Horton Hears a Who! and Gertrude McFuzz—into one whimsical tale. Narrated by the Cat in the Hat, […]
Join Urban Forestry for a BIPOC-centered, story-time-like program with tree-themed story reading, songs, education, and tree-themed botanical art! Kids and adults are welcome to this tree-literacy winter experience! Hosted by […]
Fun for the whole family! Celebrate the year of the horse Saturday, February 28th at Garden Home Recreation Center. This FREE public event hosted in partnership with the Vietnamese American Veterans […]
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.
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
