Portland Dumpling Week
This February, warm up and show some love to Portland’s restaurant community with Dumpling Week. Now in its 12th year, the citywide celebration brings Portlanders together to explore dumplings in […]
Activities, events and local spots to keep the whole family entertained!
Connect with businesses that serve families, discover Portland’s family-friendly neighborhoods, and get the latest info from our e-newsletter and monthly print magazine.
Explore child care, preschool and private school options. Plus after-school activities and enrichment programs to reinforce your child’s learning.
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!
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages.
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.
This February, warm up and show some love to Portland’s restaurant community with Dumpling Week. Now in its 12th year, the citywide celebration brings Portlanders together to explore dumplings in […]
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, […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join School Psychology student Paula for fun and engaging storytime sessions in the Children’s Library. All are welcome! Location: UO Portland Library, 2nd Floor – Room 201 (Children’s Library) Editor’s note: This […]
Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips […]
Our program hosts weekly father-child interaction groups, monthly dads’ workshops, and monthly outings just for fathers and kids. We work to increase fathers’ confidence, competence, and help connect them with […]
Connect with others who understand the complex emotions that come with pregnancy. Whether you're feeling anxious, low, or just not yourself, Baby Blues Connection offers a free, supportive group for […]
Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her […]
Mysti Krewe of Nimbus presents: The 2026 Portland Mardi Gras Parade On Fat Tuesday, the heart of North Portland beats to the rhythm of brass and drums as the Portland Mardi Gras […]
Trivia Tuesday at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Test your knowledge and compete for Station Taphouse gift cards! Prizes: 1st - $35, 2nd - $28, 3rd - $21. See you there!
Older kids love to tumble too! This class is for tweens and teens who will enjoy increasing their strength, flexibility and fitness while learning new tricks–perfect for anyone who wants […]
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, […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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 […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and […]
Our cozy gymnastics studio transforms into a playful space filled with toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended fun. Littles are free to move, explore, and burn energy in a safe, indoor environment. […]
Get some morning wiggles out at Oaks Park Roller Rink where kiddos can skate at their own pace during their special toddler skate time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 […]
Enjoy a fun-filled morning of connection and playtime at our engaging and safe indoor play gym! Active play gym for 1-5 year olds. Coffee + tea for grown ups. Editor’s […]
We are so excited for the return of Bubbles + Books storytime! Join us for story, music and movement and play at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop. This is […]
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, […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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 […]
This is a test event. Please disregard as we fine tune technical things!
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 Thanksgiving […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our […]
Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. […]
Learn some simple, but tried and true massage techniques to massage your little ones, the Loving Touch® Method. Diana is offering some free baby massage classes to support parent baby […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.