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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!
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!
Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 PM! One adult rides free per paid child. Older siblings may attend with a younger child; all children must have their own ticket. Runs 6/17/2025 […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
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 know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS.
Discover a well-rounded after-school experience. Our program offers structured homework support, active games, engaging table activities, creative crafts, and more—all in a safe and supportive environment. Limited spaces available. Enroll today to secure your child’s spot. After school will run from 8/26/25 through June 11th
Enjoy an evening at the beach: discover Audrey McCall Beach on Tuesdays in July and August 5:30-8:30pm! The kickoff is Tuesday, July 1, featuring: PopCartPDX/DJ Carlos Food carts Free life jackets Downtown sunset viewing This is a great spot right off the Esplanade between the Hawthorne Bridge and OMSI that is close in with great […]
Enjoy the Carnival with tons of rides, Motor Mania, Die de la Familia, Eats and Sweets, the Fair Lift, Sunny's Fun Camp, the Fair Finale Drone Show, Sunflower Shops, 4-H displays and competitions, horse shows, so much live music and more at the Oregon State Fair in Salem! The Carnival opens at 10 a.m. daily […]
Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry Supported by City of Olympia
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Many of you are familiar with our U-Pick berries in the summer and our corn mazes in the fall, but we wanted to add some fun during the late summer months, in addition to our u-pick produce season. A sunflower field and U-Cut is a new fun way to incorporate our love for flowers into […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
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 Wednesday this summer, from 10:00am-11:30am. Our nature education staff will lead groups on slow, curiosity-driven activities designed to engage young minds and incorporate their caregivers. […]
Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 PM! One adult rides free per paid child. Older siblings may attend with a younger child; all children must have their own ticket. Runs 6/17/2025 […]
“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 […]
Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Donkeys and Rita the Cow. Farmer Kat will meet on the main lawn at 10:15, then walk to see a different farm animal each week. Join her to learn more about the animals, ask questions, and even get a chance to pet them. Perfect for small kids.
Learn the ins and outs of professional pottery with the Perillos. Watch demos of throwing on a pottery wheel and make your own mini pinch pot to take home. Presented by City of Olympia With Support from Community Foundation of South Puget Sound & National Endowment for the Arts
