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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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Our last story of the year will be The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The kids will get a chance to play a variety of different bugs and experience a story all […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Love, disguise, and transformation take center stage in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy reimagined in the context of Queer joy. Join us in the Forest of Arden for a playful, poetic […]
Family owned and operated peony grower selling fresh cut peony stems and plants. Clip your own bouquet or we will cut your selection for you. Come stroll our two acres […]
THPRD's splash pads are scheduled to open on May 22 for the 2026 summer season! With sunny skies and warmer temperatures in the forecast, it's the perfect time to cool […]
Coyotes can survive and even thrive in many different kinds of environments – including in cities and our backyards. Coyote-palooza is a family- and pet-friendly event that will feature booths […]
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 […]
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 […]
The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Kids, look for […]
It’s Baby Animal Season at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville! Looking for things to do with kids near Portland or Salem this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog […]
While World Bee Day was technically on May 20th, our bee theme will continue until June 1st. Come make bees with various art supplies, following our suggested method or your […]
Join Friends of Tryon Creek in our Nature Classroom space. Open for parents and children visiting the park to come and experience nature-themed arts and crafts, and learn about animals, […]
Pride at Multnomah County Library is a special time to celebrate our local LGBTQIA2S+ community. Join the library for fun family-friendly events, crafts, storytimes, and much more!
Join Gresham firefighters and police at Fire Station 72. Enjoy refreshments and activities for kids while learning about public safety work and the Fire and Police Levy.
Buzz on over for the Junior League of Portland’s 2nd Annual Party with the Pollinators Event on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.! This free, family-friendly (ages 4+) […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]
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, […]
Mark your calendar: Artists at NW Marine Art Works are opening their studio doors for a dynamic two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31. Guests will watch artists […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard "The Bard" Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books are generously donated by our neighbors at Twin Rivers Books. Free […]
Take an EV for a spin — and make a day of it! Join us for a free EV Ride & Drive at the Portland Community Resiliency Fair on May […]
Gateway Discovery Park, 10520 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220. May 30, 2026, 11 am-3pm. Free, All Ages. Join us for the 14th annual Archaeology Roadshow in Portland on Saturday, […]
Creativity blossoms and kids’ imaginations grow at two free in-store events in May! Both events feature a garden-themed, take-home craft kids decorate with Magic Stix markers and the chance to get hands-on with nature-inspired finds in […]
Fun reigns at the Fred Meyer Junior Parade from the moment the lovable Fred Bear cuts the ribbon to the last float that goes down the street. Children from all parts […]
The Burnside Bridge turns 100 this year! On May 30, 2026, Multnomah County, in partnership with multiple agencies and organizations, will host the Burnside Bridge Centennial celebration – a once-in-a-lifetime […]
This summer, Mike Bennett Studios is hosting their annual fair series at Wonderwood Springs, and kicking it off with the first fair on Saturday, May 30th, 12pm-6pm: THE RAT KING’S […]
It's time for Oaks Amusement Park's 121st anniversary birthday bash! For a limited time, get unlimited Ride Wristbands for just $19.05 each when you purchase online. Then enjoy a day packed with: The […]
