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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!
Come in your boo-tiful costumes for a morning of spooky crafts, cider, and trick-or-treating fun around the building at Garden Home Recreation Center! Note: the event is 9am-12pm. Cost: Drop in rates apply- Out of district: $8 / In district: $5.75
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, […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are drop-in age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with […]
TODDLER STORYTIME at your favorite neighborhood bookstore! Wiggles, giggles, and great stories await! Join us at Sunrise Books, your community children's bookstore, for a magical morning of stories, songs, and early learning fun—just right for toddlers ages 1–3. 🗓️ When: EVERY THURSDAY at 10am 📍 Where: Sunrise Books 💵 Cost: Free and open to the public(donations encouraged) 👪 Caregivers welcome to participate! Enjoy a […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
“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 protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
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 […]
Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Best suited to 12months-5 years. Cost: $8, $6 for siblings
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 […]
Are you ready for cosplay, performances, and fandom festivities? Head to Kumoricon for a weekend of anime and Japanese pop culture with cosplay, panels, and so much more! Don’t miss the excitement! There's even the KumoriMarket, featuring a curated collection of artists, exhibitors, and independent creators from around the world. Check the event host's website […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
Big Al's is throwing the ULTIMATE Halloween Party and giving you: -Free bowling + shoes -Free arcade hour + claw machine -Costumes = Free goodie bags -Spooky eats, music & more! Beaverton & Vancouver locations! Bring the family, bring the costumes...it's gonna be a scream! Check the event host's website for time details!
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 […]
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 this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
There's nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the Portland metro area has lots of frightful opportunities. Many have coupons on their sites or through internet coupon sites, so you could even get a discount on your shivers. Some also offer VIP tickets for an extra charge that takes you to the front of […]
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 […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.
Want to a low key, crowd free fall pumpkin experience? Head to Triskelee Farm. Free admission to the market and pumpkin area. Come for kids fall activities! Kids activity pass includes; a scavenger hunt around the farm, bounce house, games, and pumpkin decorating. Come anytime between 10-3pm stay as long as you'd like between those […]
“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 protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Whatever your age, start your trick-or-treating early at Lloyd Center. It's warm and dry inside! Costumes encouraged but not required!
Join us for the Wooodstock Spoooktacular on Friday, October 31st. Trick-or-treat at Woodstock businesses from 3-5:30 pm, and check out the Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween fun at Homestead Schoolhouse from 4-5:30pm!
Inviting all ghouls, goblins, and Baby Yodas to enjoy a fun walk throughout Bethany Village Shopping Centre for an entertaining afternoon of trick-or-treating on Friday, October 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Convenient parking will be accessible at Laurel Parc Senior Living Community, Bethany Athletic Club, QFC, Walgreens, and other nearby parking areas. Please […]
