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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!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
Embark on a magical holiday adventure aboard the Portland Spirit the whole family will love!
November Storytime at the Library! Join School Psychology student Paula for fun and engaging storytime sessions in the Children’s Library. 🕓 Time: 4:00–4:30 PM 📅 Dates: Tuesday, Nov 4 Monday, Nov 10 (moved due to holiday) […]
Rain has come to the Tillamook State Forest, turning trickling streams into roaring rapids - but are you ready to go with the flow? Join us at the Tillamook Forest […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre presents Harvey by Mary Chase Directed by Mark Putnam ***Nov 7-23 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm*** at The Stage at Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury […]
Join our 2-day Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival. The Anime Wonder experience will be showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, […]
Head to OMSI's Empirical Theater for a nostalgic showing of Jumanji! Visit the event host's website for specific showtimes. Tickets for the film $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | […]
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa […]
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, […]
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 […]
Visit Santa Land at the Milwaukie High School Holiday Bizarre, Saturday 11/15 9-4:00. Pictured with Santa, hair tinsel, face painting, crafts and more!
Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool class; At our […]
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, […]
Join longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, […]
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 […]
Meet at the Nature Center and join a Naturalist on a hike through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary week to week and are geared to ages 5 and up, but […]
Join us for a special storytime in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We’ll read Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard and share samples of […]
Looking for a fun Saturday activity for your preschooler? Join us for Cub Club, a free morning of stories, crafts, and seasonal fun—perfect for children ages 2–5! Cub Club meets […]
The community event is open to all and will feature fun activities for families, including a balloon artist, a hair tinsel station, and special author read-alouds from Allison Olson’s children’s […]
Discover the Edison difference — sign up for a one-hour Open House to explore our campus, meet our community, and see how we support every student.
Step into the world of Minecraft™—and beyond! At this interactive event, kids and families can experience geology in real life through hands-on fun with rocks and minerals straight from the game’s […]
It's story time! Join your Gresham police and firefighters for stories at the station. Enjoy refreshments and stories while you have fun learning learning about safety and the Fire and […]
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 […]
Triskelee Farm Holiday Markets Come join us at Triskelee Farm for our Markets on November 15th, and December 20th at 10:00 AM till 3 pm. Enjoy tasty food, drinks, a […]
“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 […]
SHOP UNIQUE GIFTS & SUPPORT LOCAL MAKERS AND GROUT ELEMENTARY! Adults and students vendors!
The 22nd Annual Market at BHS will take place on November 15th 2025 from 10-4! Get a start on holiday shopping at this fun event. Temporary location while Beaverton High […]
Head to the 2nd Annual Italia Holiday Artisan Fair, a festive event celebrating the holiday season with a delightful Italian flair! Join us on Saturday, November 15th, and Sunday, November […]
Celebrate autumn’s beauty at Lan Su as the garden transforms into a living gallery filled with hundreds of chrysanthemums. From cascading displays to large floral sculptures, every corner bursts with […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is the largest model railroad in the PNW. We model the 1950s PNW. Come and see a miniature world with plenty of steam trains […]
The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting […]
🎶 Red Yarn’s Family Concert 🎶Join beloved Portland family performer Red Yarn for an energetic, music-filled adventure! Blending folk music, puppetry, and storytelling, Red Yarn brings traditional American songs and […]
