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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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Preschool Open Play

OMEGA Gymnastics 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton, OR

Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be […]

$12 – $15

Earth Week Volunteer Crews! Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrate Earth Day all week by volunteering at Portland’s living museum of trees! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to […]

Free
PlayLab Drop In

PlayLab Drop In

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or […]

$10

Español y Música with Teacher Brittany

The REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United States

No Sign-ups necessary suggested donation $20 per family Sing in Spanish and English with Teacher Brittany around her Guitarra! Through the magic of finger play, imagination exercises and song, she is here to help […]

$10 – $20
The Nesting Course

The Nesting Course

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

The Nesting Course guides expecting parents through the essential aspects of preparing for life after baby arrives, focusing on both baby’s needs and the well-being of parents Each week covers […]

Free
The Lullaby Group at The Musikry

Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to […]

Free

Preschool Open Play

OMEGA Gymnastics 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton, OR

Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be […]

$12 – $15

Kindergarten Roundup Open House at Portland Forest School

Portland Forest School 2800 SE Harrison St, Portland, O, United States

Experience the benefits of a nature-based education at our private K-8 school in SE Portland, where academics come alive through daily outdoor immersion. With small class sizes and a curriculum focused on […]

Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

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. *No class on Jan […]

$1 – $10

Earth Week Volunteer Crews! Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrate Earth Day all week by volunteering at Portland’s living museum of trees! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to […]

Free
PlayLab Drop In

PlayLab Drop In

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or […]

$10

3’s & 4’s Family Martial Arts @ SWPMA PLAY! in SW Hillsdale

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

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 […]

$15

Messy Art at PlayLab

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Drop in to messy art class at the PlayLab, SCH's annex space. Create. Have Fun. Get Messy. This drop in class is perfect for littles 18 months to 5 years […]

$18

L’heure du conte avec Madame Jennifer

REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United States

Le temps des histoires en français Venez nous joindre pour écouter des histoires, danser, chanter et jouer avec des bulles. Et tout ça en français! Les enfants de 0 à […]

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Do Workshop (3-5 Months)-Free

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]

Free
The Lullaby Group at The Musikry

Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to […]

Free

Baby Playgroup @ the Literacy Kid Lounge

Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United States

Join Literacy Lady PDX at her brick and mortar space, the Literacy Kid Lounge for.baby playgroup. We will have storytime, music and play. Plus caregivers get to meet other caregivers […]

$10 – $20

Preschool Open Play

OMEGA Gymnastics 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton, OR

Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be […]

$12 – $15
Slime Time at FLIP

Slime Time at FLIP

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We set up the oobleck supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so you kids […]

$5 – $13

Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship 2025

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR

Verselandia! is the annual youth poetry slam championship presented by Literary Arts. It is the Grand Slam for the winners from individual school slams hosted by public high school librarians […]

$20

Earth Week Volunteer Crews! Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrate Earth Day all week by volunteering at Portland’s living museum of trees! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to […]

Free
Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale

Reedwood Friends Church 2901 SE STEELE ST, Portland, O, United States

Shop our annual rummage sale (30+ families!) and support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit preschool. Contact fundraising@brooklyncooppreschool.org for more information.

Free

Tiny Tumble and Play

Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United States

Hey there, parents! Looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We’ve got an amazing event just for the “littles” who never seem […]

$15
Lilac Days

Lilac Days

Hulda Kluger Lilac Gardens 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WA

The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens will be open for Lilac Days April 19 to May 11, 2025. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac […]

$10
Lilac Days

Lilac Days

Hulda Kluger Lilac Gardens 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WA

The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens will be open for Lilac Days April 19 to May 11, 2025. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac […]

$10

Sensory Art Exploration and Play

REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United States

Geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, though all are welcome! Each week we will explore mixing art and sensory exploration with a variety of projects. Come play in our space with […]

$10 – $20

Earth Month Free Geek Tech Collection Event at Washington Square Mall

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Washington Square in partnering with Free Geek to host a technology collection event in April in honor of Earth Month. Join us on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, […]

Free

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Free Things to Do

We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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