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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month! Join us for a fun-filled day of music, cultural performances, and educational workshops. Listen to the captivating storytelling by Karen Kitchen, the powerful live […]
Did you know the Lloyd Center has science camps, art classes, music lessons, game stores, magic shows, light saber martial arts, ice skating, roller skating, pickleball, game stores, and more? […]
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared […]
A Musical Comedy of Ghoulish Delights at the Historic Barclay Theater Don't miss your chance to see The Addams Family like never before. With a story full of twisted humor, heart, and […]
Come try lacrosse at Bolts Lacrosse Pick Up & Play clinic on November 5th and 8th — register for FREE! Open to all kids ages 14 and younger. Registration: https://link.statstak.io/TMKrTpU
Come see what's rockin' inside Youth Music Project, Clackamas County's only nonprofit music school! Sample group classes, test drive instruments, meet instructors, buy used gear, watch live student performances, sing […]
