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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!
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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, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties […]
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Month across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup! This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. Several all […]
Shop for quality kid items for a bargain! You'll find: Clothing Baby supplies Toys and books Outdoor supplies Feeding, bedding, bath and decor Home items Admission is free on regular […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
The Sci-Fi Film Fest is back! For five weeks this spring, the festival will showcase over 30 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Looking for a simple way to give back as a family this spring? Positive Charge! PDX’s Period Power Project offers an easy, meaningful opportunity for kids and adults to help […]
Show up with the Lents community get involved with the West Lents Floodplain Restoration along Johnson Creek!! Joint Work Party: Green Lents / Malden Court Community Orchard City of Portland / Bureau of Environmental Services Saturday […]
Help clean up ISP campus and the surrounding community!
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun! Drop-in for crafts, sensory exploration, open-ended play, and so much fun! Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must […]
Join us for Pancake Play Day, a playful spring event designed for families and the broader community. This upbeat morning event features pancakes, live music from Ants Ants Ants, and […]
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.
Multi-Family Fundraiser Sale for Puddletown Montessori April 18th and 19th (Sat & Sun) from 9A-3P Clothing for ALL ages Shoes Toys & Games Baby Gear Furniture Housewares Sports Collectibles Frames […]
Rose City Rollers, Portland's legendary roller derby league, hosts annual Juniors All Star tournament, Bridge City Riot! Happening from April 17th-19th at the Hangar at Oaks Park, it's family-friendly fun […]
Designed for kids ages 5–12, this interactive morning features activity stations, a hands-on seminar (from 10:00 - 11:00 am), and live demonstrations—perfect for kids to explore martial arts in 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 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 […]
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson […]
Celebrate Earth Day with SOLVE and the City of Sherwood. Oregon Spring Cleanup (Trashpalooza! Sherwood) will be Saturday, April 18, 2026. Meet at Cannery Square at 10:00am, each group will be given a […]
Since 1970, folks all over the world have come together during the month of April to advocate for environmental protections and take action to care for our ecosystems. SOLVE invites […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]
Take your mini-builder to Lowes for a morning of constructing! Register ahead of time to reserve a spot. Each workshop lasts about 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the age […]
Shop local and support local makers at Triskelee Farm's Earth Day Market! Enjoy baby goat tours, local vendors, food and drink while you're there!
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, […]
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts. Live […]
Fun for everyone! Go to Multnomah Village on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to enjoy an engaging day of community activities, art, music, shopping, and food that celebrate and support Earth […]
Lilac Days is April 18 – May 10, 2026. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
