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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The gates open at 11:00am, allowing visitors to board the train promptly at 11:30am. We are open each Sunday May-October 11am-4pm unless we have a special […]
Enjoy chopping for vintage clothes, jewelry and home goods! This family-friendly event happens the last Sunday of the month, April-October. Rain or Shine.
The popular train park will be decorated for Halloween all October, but children can trick-or-treat the last Sunday in October, from 11 am-4 pm, as they explore Molalla Train Park. It’s free to visit, and train rides are free, too! Keep in mind that the park is only open on Sundays and they are volunteer-run. […]
Sunday Family Fun Day at Oak Knoll Winery Bring the whole crew—no babysitter needed! Join us for a relaxing, family-friendly afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we’ve got fun indoor and outdoor activities lined up to keep everyone entertained. What to Expect👨👩👧👦 Fun for Everyone Adults: Sip and savor tasting flights, enjoy wine by […]
Pokéween & trick or treat is coming to the Portland area! October 25th & 26th! FREE POKÉMON TRICK OR TREAT BUCKET EACH DAY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! $5 Adult Admission! Kids 12 & Under FREE with paid adult! October 25th & 26th Portland Pokéween & Trick Or Treat! 11am-6pm Saturday & 11am-5pm Sunday VIP Access 10am-11am […]
Grizelda the Green is a grouchy witch who absolutely, positively, HATES Halloween! So this year, she’s cooked up a plan to end the holiday once and for all. But both she and the trick-or-treaters are in for some surprises that will make this the most memorable Halloween ever! Fly on over and join author A.A. […]
Pirates & Pumpkins Family Cruise with Island Style Charters – Celebrate Fall on the Willamette! Set sail this fall with Island Style Charters for a family-friendly adventure full of pirates, pumpkins, and Halloween fun! Our one-hour Pirates & Pumpkins Cruise is perfect for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages. Come in your favorite […]
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly and geared toward children aged 2 & […]
Join us for Booverton 2025 on October 26th from 1 PM to 3 PM in Beaverton, OR! This year, we’re turning up the excitement with multiple locations packed full of activities and fun for all ages. 🎃 Trick-or-Treating Alert! Over 25 local businesses will be participating in our Trick-or-Treating event, encouraging you to explore and […]
Upper School (Grades 9-12) Catlin Gabel’s open house events offer prospective families an opportunity to explore what makes us Oregon’s top independent school. Visit our 67-acre campus, check out classroom spaces, meet teachers, and hear directly from school leadership about our academic programs and extracurricular offerings. Families are welcome to attend with their children.
Juniors Derby Discovery Day is a FREE way for your 7-17 year old to try roller derby! Are you curious about roller derby? Want to see if it’s the right fit for your future skater? Reserve your spot at Juniors Discover Derby Day, a FREE event designed to introduce parents and youth skaters to the exciting […]
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
ROSEWAY PARKWAY NEIGHBORS PRESENT: THE 2025 ROSEWAY PARKWAY HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE GATHER ON THE SOUTHERNMOST GREENSPACE OF THE ROSEWAY PARKWAY AT NE 72ND & SANDY AT 2PM, HEAD NORTH TO PRESCOTT & THEN LOOP BACK. (Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tupDoVFjdEbcpvi89) SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26 - 2PM Show off your costume and enjoy homes decorated for Halloween! Note: *Many houses […]
Get ready for a spook-tacular time of family fun! Kids can trick-or-treat from creatively decorated car trunks, then enjoy games, prizes, and festive fun at this Halloween Carnival.
🎃 Save the Date 👻 Sunday, October 26th | 3pm The Monster March is back! March with the zombies and stroll with the skeletons in one of Sellwood Moreland’s most beloved Halloween traditions! The march starts and ends at Llewellyn Elementary. Come early to snag delicious goods from Llewellyn’s bake sale which raises funds for […]
Take the one-hour train ride on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi and back on a train decorated for the season. Costumes are highly encouraged, and kids will receive a special gift bag. This train is not scary. Complimentary apple cider is included. *Note for 2025, tickets should be available after the first […]
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 week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Come join Moms in the same season of life as you! MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school. We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children (ages o-5 years) while you share, laugh and learn with other moms just like you. Join us in a safe community that encourages and equips. […]
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, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off the vine, get lost in 7-acre Corn Maze, visit with farm animals, take a ride on the cow train/grain train, snack on an elephant ear, […]
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 social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
KidDo-Re-Mi is a group music class for babies/toddlers, and their adult! Join us for exciting songs and activities designed to enrich our connection with music, and nurture a love of music theory. Class is held on Mondays from 10:00-11:00, in NE Portland near the Grotto (contact Mary for exact address). Sign-up for the whole 10-week […]
Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 25–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Boo Bash Activities: • Explore fluorescent fun in our Glow Zone. • Wander the straw bale maze and take farm-stand photos. • Press apples into cider with Farmer Flower. (Weekend Only) • Watch exciting science demos with our favorite mad […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn maze. This year’s Maize theme is a tribute to a wild harvest where nature, nostalgia, and northwest pride grow tall. For a quarter of a […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a […]
Wear a costume and dance to silly and slightly scary music! An indoor costume parade follows this event. Ages 1-8.
FREE SPOOKY MOVIE NIGHTS ✨👻🎃🍿 with FREE POPCORN every Monday in October at The Heist! Movies start at 5pm (end time is approximate). Movie lineup (check event host website in case something changes): October 13: Ghostbusters, The Addams Family October 20: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands October 27: Halloween Scream
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 week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
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 beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people (generally ignore their phones) take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as 9:00 […]
