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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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Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

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 […]

Free – $8
Toddler Sound Bath & Learn

Toddler Sound Bath & Learn

Aloka — Sound Bath House 1607 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Toddler Sound Bath & Learn (Ages 2-6) GUIDE — Graham Slick DURATION — 30 minutes LOCATION — Aloka — 1607 SE 3rd Ave. Portland OR 97214 (Map) VIBE — Listen, […]

$25
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“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 […]

$8
Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
Toddler Storytime & Play

Toddler Storytime & Play

Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United States

TODDLER STORYTIME at your favorite neighborhood bookstore! Wiggles, giggles, and great stories await! Join us at Sunrise Books, your community children's bookstore, for a magical morning of stories, songs, and early learning fun—just […]

Free
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

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 […]

Free – $8
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“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 […]

$8
Community House Open Gym

Community House Open Gym

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy […]

$8
Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

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 […]

Free – $8
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“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 […]

$8
Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]

Holiday Wreath Making

Holiday Wreath Making

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Bring the beauty of the forest home this winter by creating a winter wreath. Participants will use a variety of natural materials that were harvested from our very own state […]

Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns

The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and […]

Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market

Norse Hall 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

New Sweden is proud to host their 4th Annual Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market, on Saturday, November 29, at the historic Norse Hall in Portland, Oregon. Guests will get in the […]

Free – $8
BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]

Free
Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

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 […]

$5 – $8

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect […]

Free
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“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 […]

$8
Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]

Bard Storytime with the Bard!

Bard Storytime at Wonderwood

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!

Free
Holiday Wreath Making

Holiday Wreath Making

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Bring the beauty of the forest home this winter by creating a winter wreath. Participants will use a variety of natural materials that were harvested from our very own state […]

Music with Mr. Ben

Music with Mr. Ben

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

Free

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Free Things to Do

We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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