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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!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
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) […]
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 […]
We invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 | […]
Celebrate 110 years the the Kennedy School! Enjoy specials, music, face painting, cupcakes and fun all day! Live music in the Gym The Make * 2-4pm Brooklyn Del * 4:30-6:30pm […]
🍩✨ LABUBUS 4 FOOD – Collectibles Mega Drop & Community Food Fundraiser ✨🍩 Recognizing how hard it’s been for local families who’ve lost their food benefits, we’ve been offering free […]
Get ready for the ultimate shopping experience at the NW Largest Mega and Vintage Sale! 🎉 With over 450 unique vendors featuring everything from vintage treasures to unbeatable deals, this […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, […]
Enjoy a fun 30 minute class in Spanish! Designed for 2-5 year olds to experience a language immersion classroom with a parent or guardian, these sample classes are fun and […]
Enjoy a fun 30 minute class in Mandarin! Designed for 2-5 year olds to experience a language immersion classroom with a parent or guardian, these sample classes are fun and […]
You and your child are invited to a Japanese Sing & Play! A Sing & Play is a free, 30-minute sample class for children ages 2 to 5, together with […]
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, […]
Palisades World Language School PTO and Lake Oswego Sustainability Network present a community swap event to bring families together to reuse and share gently used children's clothing, shoes, books, toys […]
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 […]
A two-day event celebrating Nordic history, craftsmanship, and community! Nordic Northwest invites you to explore its annual Nordic Vintage & Treasure Sale, a beloved community event featuring an extensive selection […]
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 […]
Thinker Toy's turns 31 this November! As is our tradition, we use this day to give back to you, our incredible Portland community. Join us in-store for raffles, giveaways and a […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
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 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 […]
Bricktastic! is an amazing and fun opportunity to share your joy of playing with LEGO® bricks! It’s easy to participate: Enter one of our categories — Monsters — vEhicles — […]
We've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by […]
Experienced fixers will attempt to repair or mend your items and may teach you how to fix them yourself. Bring your small appliances, small electronics, clean clothes and textiles that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come shop, sample, and savor! Gobble Up is the perfect place to knock out your holiday shopping for all those foodies in your life, find your hostess gifts for holiday […]
Literary Arts’ Portland Book Festival, presented by Wells Fargo, returns Saturday, November 8, 2025 to ten stages at six partner venues in downtown Portland’s south Park Blocks. The festival will feature on-stage author […]
The 36th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival will return November 7-9, 2025 at the Westside Commons Wingspan Event & Conference Center. This Festival is one of the largest holiday […]
