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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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See How They Run

Rise Church in Tigard 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR

See How They Run By Philip King Directed by Rick Hoover May 2 – 18 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224 The […]

$12 – $17
Portland Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

Portland Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

Tom McCall Waterfront Park 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, family fun, and much more! Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon. This bilingual event […]

$11 – $25

Mt. Hood Pond Skim

Mt. Hood Meadows 14040 OR 35, Mount Hood, O, United States

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mt. Hood Meadows. Snowboarders and skiers aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills—and their balance—by […]

$10 – $40

Spring Open House at the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club 2505 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, United States

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is pleased to announce dates of our upcoming Spring Open House . Come see us May 3 and May 4! Get your tickets online […]

$3 – $12

The Home Depot Kids Workshop Special Event “The Parrrty”

The Home Depot store # 4001 13700 NW Science Park Dr., Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our yearly tradition! Aside from our normal workshop there will be a special splash of fun!!! You don't want to miss this event!!! Our Monthly Kids Workshop […]

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

Indigenous Culture Day

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Culture Day is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples that provides an accurate cultural experience for the whole community. This free, all-ages event offers the […]

Free

Opening Weekend at Frog Pond Farm

Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States

Spring has sprung—and so have the baby animals! Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always […]

$12
BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]

Free

Springtime With the Birds

Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United States

Spring is in the air, and our feathered friends are calling! Join us for a joyful, nature-inspired family morning filled with creativity, curiosity, and connection. Designed with young children and […]

Free

Tree Time! Preschool Nature Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family […]

$5.00 – $8.00

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Free

Mother’s Day Craft Pop Up & Indigenous Marketplace

10402 NE Sandy Blvd. 10402 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

Join us to celebrate Mother's Day at this FREE community event featuring different DIY crafts, vendors, food, and drinks. Indigenous Marketplace will be featuring amazing vendors with perfect gifts!

Free
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

Free Comic Book Day!

Books With Pictures 1401 SE Divistion St., Portland, OR

FCBD Is a yearly event, held the first Saturday in May! This year we are pulling out all of the stops, so make sure you come on down to Books […]

Free

Moms Uncorked: The Pamper and Play Motherlode

Downtown Hillsboro

On May 3rd from 10am to 9pm the charming streets of historic downtown Hillsboro are about to get a delightful infusion of camaraderie and Cabernet! Get ready, amazing moms of […]

$17 – $22
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

You're invited to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party! Put on your tea party finest and join Northwest Children's Theater for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, an interactive and magical new […]

$20 – $25

Interactive Storytime and Craft with Author Megan Woodward

Literary Arts 716 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR

Join local author Megan Woodward at the Literary Arts Bookstore, for a hilarious interactive reading of her picture book THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED, which will be followed by […]

Free

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Will your home survive a wildfire? Do you know what part of your home is most vulnerable to fire? Visit the Tillamook Forest Center for answers to these questions, free […]

May Faire Festival

2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR

May Faire welcomes the return of Spring – the rebirth and growth of new plant life, the lengthening of the daylight hours, and the strengthening warmth of the sun. May […]

Free

Hood River Cider Fest

Hood River Event Site Portway Avenue, Hood River, OR

Discover some of the region’s best hard cider at the Hood River Cider Fest. Just an hour from Portland, the 11th annual event is bringing together 20 Oregon and Washington […]

$10. – $21

Music & Mindfulness at Ethos Music Center

Ethos Music Center N Killingsworth, Portland, O, United States

Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including…  Music & Mindfulness: Your whole family […]

Free – $15
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
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

You're invited to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party! Put on your tea party finest and join Northwest Children's Theater for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, an interactive and magical new […]

$20 – $25

503 Day Block Party

Ankeny Alley Plaza 221 SW Ankeny St., Portland, O, United States

Portland’s getting a new holiday! Join us for the 503 Day Block Party celebrating 503 Day and everything we love about Portland culture & community!  We’ll have a drag story […]

FREE
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

You're invited to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party! Put on your tea party finest and join Northwest Children's Theater for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, an interactive and magical new […]

$20 – $25
Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo 520 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR

Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact […]

$3 – $20

Tallulah’s Daddy at Mississippi Pizza

Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join Tallulah's Daddy at Mississippi Pizza on the first Saturday of every month! We'll sing, dance and shake, all while enjoying delicious food and refreshing beverages. Tallulah's Daddy plays fun, […]

$10 – $20

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