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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!
Huehca Omeyocan, ancestral Mexica, Chichimeca, Aztec Music and Dance. Huehca Omeyocan will close Día de Muertos with a special ceremonial event full of color and dance. Performance at The Haven. […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
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 […]
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community […]
Head to a Home Depot near you at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for free kids workshops! While supplies last. Each month is a different activity. […]
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 | […]
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 […]
Everyone is invited to come together to discover & celebrate this special cultural event! Día de Los Muertos, celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America, is a time to […]
People of all ages are invited for holiday shopping from over 30 vendors, Antique Treasure Tables, holiday treats and a full Cafe open all day. There will be a Kids […]
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 […]
“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 […]
This week's Museum Takeover is all about SENSORY LEARNING. Come make art and explore mysteries in ways that engage the senses. While you're at it, explore the rest of what […]
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 11-3 PM for our 8th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at Zenger Farm! Don't miss out on Oaxacan Cuisine prepared by La Cuchara, live […]
Calling all kids who love to design, construct and create! Each of our two events features a take-home craft, fun Magnetic Wonder Tiles activities, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guardians, […]
Join us for our annual Day of the Dead celebration with food, activities and as-always, our community altar. November 1st : Story telling with Atzin Xomalli from 2-4pm Free flower […]
Decorate your bike for Día de los Muertos and then go on a bike ride together! Check event host website as details become available. Bike decorating at Noon; Ride leaves […]
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the MESO Makers Market! Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate life, and uplift our community in a day filled with culture, color, and […]
Join Kindie performer Jenny Wizbang for a fun, playful and interactive hour of tunes and treats! LEARN HOW TO: Make rhythms & sound effects Make an affordable, healthy & yummy snack Reduce […]
Learning to draw mushrooms can be a lot of fun for artists of all levels. Mushrooms offer simple shapes and amazing colors and patterns. Learn how to depict mushrooms using […]
Let’s celebrate Día de los Muertos, a colorful and meaningful Mexican tradition that honors life and memory of those who are no longer with us. Celebremos el Día de los Muertos, […]
A free Halloween & Día de los Muertos bike & pedestrian festival on the Green Loop. Bring your costume, your bike, your curiosity! 🎃 What’s Happening at The Witching Hour? […]
Honor tradition and celebrate life at our special Día de Muertos Celebration. Enjoy live music, beautifully decorated altares, the colorful Catrina Contest, and Calaveritas Literarias Contest. Capture memories at our […]
Join Vegan Scouts and Try Vegan PDX for our biggest event of the year, Harmless Halloween! Thank you to our sponsor, NW Veg, for helping us bring this event to *death*! New this year: VIP […]
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mexican culture at the Dia de los Muertos event, hosted by the Spirit of Gresham! This vibrant celebration invites you […]
Join Matt (aka Tallulah's Daddy) at Mississippi Pizza on the first Saturday of every month for musical fun! We'll sing, dance and shake, all while enjoying delicious food and tasty […]
FREE family-friendly walk-through Halloween display created by a mother and daughter duo. Every year it gets bigger and better. This is our 3rd year as CARNAVAL DES ZOMBIE. Ringmaster tour […]
By Crystal Skillman A Workshop Production on the Fir Acres Theatre MainStage Two Washington State teenage climate activists embark on an impulsive motorcycle journey to join a group of oil […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of […]
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 […]
