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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!
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The Lake Area Artists Show and Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This years event, hosted at the Lakewood […]
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, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sci-Fi Film Fest is back! For five weeks this spring, the festival will showcase over 30 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. […]
Volunteer as a family in Forest Park to observe Earth Day this year! Training, tools and materials are provided by the Forest Park Conservancy. This is happening at multiple sites […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day all weekend with year two of the North Portland Book Crawl! With three new stops, new maps, and double the prize package supporting your local bookstores […]
Meal planning just got easier! Have a fun and delicious dinner the whole family will love... The Portland Mercury's Pizza Week is back, giving pizza lovers the chance to get special […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Looking for a simple way to give back as a family this spring? Positive Charge! PDX’s Period Power Project offers an easy, meaningful opportunity for kids and adults to help […]
In celebration of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year (theme: History of East Portland), enjoy an expanded 3-day event with multiple activities happening each day including the famous Roses in […]
Oregon Ag Fest is a family fun event with over 25 free hands-on activities for kids! Ride ponies, watch chicks hatch, dig for potatoes and so much more! Have fun […]
IMA Academy invites families to drop-in for this fun ballet class where we discover ballet moves while jumping and crawling through an obstacle course, pretending to be animals, and playing […]
We will be removing invasives like ivy and blackberry, picking up litter, dragging fallen limbs into piles, and weeding the new beds of native plant to help give them a […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun! Drop-in for crafts, sensory exploration, open-ended play, and so much fun! Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must […]
Join the City of Troutdale and SOLVE for our Earth Day celebration in the forest at Columbia Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We'll […]
This free neighborhood swapping event, and help promote sustainability within our community. Start your spring cleaning now, and plan ahead to drop off your items within our donation hours! Then, […]
Kids, families and friends learn the fun of fishing. At each event ODFW staff and volunteers will provide equipment, and teach new anglers how to rig their line, cast a […]
Shop the annual Brooklyn Cooperative Preschool rummage sale and support our school! Our community of families have donated toys, baby gear, other kids' items, books, clothes, housewares, electronics, furniture, and […]
Delight in beautiful peony blooms at Adelman Peony Gardens this spring! Free admission and free parking, this is a gorgeous way to spend a few hours, plus tons of perfect […]
Part voice lesson, part karaoke, part costume party…need we say more?! In this expressive and engaging vocal workshop, students explore techniques to sing with confidence as they jam out to […]
FLIP has a variety of crafts for different age levels this month to honor Arab Heritage Month. Khanda Mosaics: Use coloring pages, glue, and tissue paper to create beautiful, traditional […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a mini concert at the Wetlands! Enjoy the latest compositions by Julian Saporiti focused on the natural world, including a piece inspired by Jackson Bottom Wetlands […]
Meet local author Fern Wexler for a storytime, coloring, and a community weaving project celebrating family diversity! Join us for a heartwarming morning celebrating family, creativity, and community! We’re thrilled […]
Join us for a new storytime series: Last Saturday Storytime + Indie Bookshop Day! Every last Saturday of the month we will gather for stories and play at the Literacy Kid […]
Join us for a heartwarming morning celebrating family, creativity, and community! We’re thrilled to welcome guest author Fern Wexler to share their beautifully inclusive children’s book, Families of a Feather: […]
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 […]
Have fun clearing invasive blackberry and feeding it to the goats at TLC Farm! We are proud to partner with SOLVE.org as part of its Oregon Spring Cleanup month. Learn […]
Harriet Tubman Student Council is excited to host our 2nd Annual Earth Day Community Clean Up! We are looking for families and community members to join us in beautifying our […]
