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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 6th! Visit the Bunny in the Summit Court! You may visit the Easter Bunny for free, but to take […]
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, […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for […]
The leprechauns are on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick's Day. Head to McMenamins Edgefield for multiple days of food & drink specials, McMenamins Irish Stout, […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by […]
Find good books at this incredible book sale! Choose from over 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less and a variety of genres including children's books.
Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, […]
All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed […]
Our Swap & Play event by Papillon Collective is back just in time for spring cleaning! We buy a lot of stuff for our babies. And then they grow. Really fast! […]
Want to Eat More Veggies? Love Local? Try Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)! Bring the kids and enjoy a family-friendly event filled with fun activities. From farmer matchmaking to a cookbook […]
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, […]
Head to the Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026 for dealers and private collector displays of unusual specimens of rocks (lapidary arts), fossils, gems and minerals! There's […]
Gem Faire events are open to the public and designed to be welcoming, educational, and accessible. At each show, attendees can explore fine and fashion jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, […]
You asked. We’re extending it. 🍿 Our Sunday Family Movie Series rolls right into March at Ponzi — more cozy afternoons, more popcorn, more mac and cheese, more reasons to […]
Come hang with reptiles at the Portland Aquarium!! We’re teaming up with PDX Critters to bring you an up-close, hands-on experience you won’t forget. Get ready to meet incredible lizards, […]
Join us Sunday, February 15th, and March 15th from 11–4pm at the HDs Makers Market! We’re thrilled to feature and support local artisans Come shop small, support local, and enjoy […]
All aboard for St. Paddy’s fun! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in unforgettable style at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! Climb aboard for a 45-minute festive […]
Grab your bestie and enjoy the diverse playlist of acclaimed singers, Abigail Krawson and LaRiche Lamar. This classically trained duo draws their inspiration from all styles of music, exploring everything […]
This delightful neighborhood parade is short and sweet and full of fun. Date: Sunday, March 15th Time: Parade kicks off at 1:30, please gather no later than 1:00 P.M. Where: […]
A free, multi-day, all ages, festival full of fun to celebrate Irish Culture at Wonderlove! Enjoy vendors, live bands, foodcarts, and more! Lucky You! You have stumbled upon Wonderlove for […]
Celebrate at Portland's annual St. Paddy's Day Parade! It starts at 1:30pm sharp at Fernwood/Cleary School (33rd & Hancock).
Girls Rugby is pleased to offer FREE introductory clinics for girls in grades 2-8! Over the course of the clinic, players will have the opportunity to become rugby super stars […]
Heroes unite for a magical day of family fun and hoops — kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero, prince, or princess.
Welcome aboard the 9th Annual Shamrock Cruise! Come enjoy the annual Shamrock Cruise onboard the Portland Spirit for a three-hour cruise on the Willamette with the music and dance of […]
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, […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by […]
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 […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
