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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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Crystal Skillman A Workshop Production on the Fir Acres Theatre MainStage Two Washington State teenage climate activists embark on an impulsive motorcycle journey to join a group of oil […]
Portland Youth Philharmonic opens Season 102 with a program that pairs personal roots with bold new voices. Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy is a piece deeply connected to Music Director David […]
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 […]
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 | […]
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and […]
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 […]
Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
The Dad Collective is a welcoming playgroup for anyone who identifies as a dad and their kiddos. It’s a space to connect with other dads, share stories, and let the […]
