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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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60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 6th! Visit the Bunny in the Summit Court! You may visit the Easter Bunny for free, but to take […]
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, […]
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. […]
Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, […]
Visit FLIP on 3/11 at 10:30 for our first walking lecture about the importance of play in cognitive development, the role of adults in the process, and early warning signs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Join us every other Wednesday at 6:30 PM for 5 exciting rounds of Bingo! Bingo is free to play and family-friendly! We will have prizes from the Station Taphouse and […]
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, […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness […]
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 us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, […]
All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Instructor supervised open play for all skill levels ages 24 months - 8 years old. One hour time includes warm up, event rotation areas, and play time. Ages 24 months […]
The Lobby at The Writers' Block“Seeing the What”March 5 – May 23, 2026818 NW Flanders, Portland Formerly located at The Ellen Browning Building, The Lobby returns this spring with a […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
Come visit Tucker Maxon School and see why families love our school!
Join us for Open House - January 15th and March 12th at 6:00 pm in the Pavilion on the All Saints campus. Meet our team and discover a faith-centered education […]
Think you’re the fastest puzzler in town? 🧩 Join us for Speed Puzzling, hosted by @portlandpuzzle starting Thursday, October 23rd at 7PM at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Complete a 500-piece puzzle as fast […]
The Leodis V. McDaniel High School Theater Program proudly presents The Addams Family Musical with a live band! Get tickets now for one of seven family-friendly, spooky-kooky performances, March 5-14, […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
