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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. […]
Portland Innovation Lab at Reed College offers highly engaging Robotics and Engineering camps for 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds. Our programs inspire creativity and innovation in a hands-on learning setting. 7/7-7/11 […]
Voted Best Arts Camp for four years running, Tucker Arts Camp returns this summer! Over eight weeks, children in preschool (age 4+) through fifth grade explore the art of storytelling through crafts, […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-12pm during the summer! Perfect for those cooler summer mornings for little ones. Drop-in for sensory exploration, and […]
For the experienced actor looking for the next challenge. Create complex characters and improve focus and performance techniques, while exploring skills that help you connect to scripts and fellow performers.
A beginning acting class for our young performers! Develop focus, collaboration, and character creation skills as you use your imagination to create a final class sharing with your ensemble of […]
Nike Kids Camp is a multi-sport camp that is geared towards building a foundation of techniques and skills that will help campers develop athletically. Campers will work on running, jumping, […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Nature Immersion camps invite campers to immerse themselves in nature. Exploring the vibrant forests of Tryon Life Community Farm and Tryon Creek State Park, kids can learn about plants, animals, […]
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and […]
Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every […]
Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 […]
Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
Don’t miss Brick Bending LEGO Art with viral sensation and Portland-based LEGO artist Jeff Sanders, whose mesmerizing, curved LEGO structures have enchanted over 250 million viewers online (check him out […]
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure! Learn how to create curved geometric shapes using LEGOs, explore Jeff’s stunning designs, and take part in collaborative builds. […]
The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for […]
Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Donkeys and Rita the Cow. Farmer Kat will meet on the main lawn at 10:15, then walk to see a different farm animal each week. […]
This Summer from June to August, we are giving kids what they need — freedom and space to build and create. At Bricks & Minifigs, kids will choose which activities […]
Let's make balloon animals and do face painting! Then, enjoy a heartfelt aerialist performance. Don't forget to attend the Free Lunch & Play by PP&R from 11 - 11:45am!
Head to select parks around Gresham for a free lunch and fun activities! No cost or registration. Location details and specific times are below. Activities include: 🎨 Arts and crafts […]
Create an original performance for family and friends! From magic tricks to dance numbers, you decide what goes on stage. Ensemble work, monologues, theater games, and songs are featured in […]
Explore multiple aspects of directing, both artistic and technical. Find the heart of the play, explore the musicality of language, inspire actors to give their best performance, and use tools […]
Build a world of full of muppets, puppets and other make-believe creations. Play theater games and learn how to make huge acting choices while you create your own imaginative world […]
Join us for this weekly, science-based guided outdoor adventure at Sellwood Park. Have your little one learn about the nature of our local habitat! A different nature-based activity is included […]
Streets should be played in! Sellwood Community House invites you to reclaim the carefree (and car-free!) joy of playing in the street! Join us for games, bubbles and more! This […]
The Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market in Forest Grove is a vibrant event on Main Street, right in the heart of downtown Forest Grove, where you can shop from a diverse […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. […]
Portland Innovation Lab at Reed College offers highly engaging Robotics and Engineering camps for 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds. Our programs inspire creativity and innovation in a hands-on learning setting. 7/7-7/11 […]
Voted Best Arts Camp for four years running, Tucker Arts Camp returns this summer! Over eight weeks, children in preschool (age 4+) through fifth grade explore the art of storytelling through crafts, […]
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]
For the experienced actor looking for the next challenge. Create complex characters and improve focus and performance techniques, while exploring skills that help you connect to scripts and fellow performers.
