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Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
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 […]
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 […]
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie at the PlayLab! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
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 […]
Join the very lovely Teacher Caroline for these engaging Music & Movement classes at SWPMA PLAY in SW Hillsdale - every Tuesday at 10:15AM in April. Attendees are asked to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every […]
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 […]
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parents of children who are dual language learners often have questions about how to support their children’s bilingual development. Find answers to common questions and learn hands-on strategies to help promote your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions […]
Celebrate Israel at the J with a day of activities, performances, dancing and fun for the whole family on May 1st.
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions […]
Come to play for a special 90 minute Princess play session. Meet Moana, take photos, play special games, glitter tattoos and more. Come dressed as your favorite princess! All children […]
Join renowned artists Joshua Josué and Edna Vazquez for an unforgettable night of music celebrating Chicano de Mayo on May 1st at the Mission Theater. The event will feature a […]
Join us for an inspiring and intimate in-studio performance at Steps PDX, where our students step into the role of choreographers, bringing their artistic visions to life. This showcase is the […]
VSAA Theater proudly presents our spring show…Mousetrap!! The show opens April 24th and will continue for the 25th, 26th, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Let your and family know because this […]
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 […]
