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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!
The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to expand and bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 – July 31. Kids, adults, neighbors, families and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, fun and connection. This free community art […]
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With 17 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at […]
Join Camas Parks & Recreation and Columbia Play Project for fun activities and new experiences in a variety of our neighborhood parks. Columbia Play Project is dedicated to creating exploratory play spaces for the young and young-at-heart. Ongoing, at-will activities vary and may include exploratory play, toys, giant bubbles, stomp rockets, chalk art and more. […]
Join us for this FREE 8-week class designed just for adoptive and resource parents of children ages 3–8. Using the Circle of Security model, Katie Statman-Weil, EdD, LCSW, and owner of With Connection, will help parents strengthen connection, understand behavior through an attachment lens, and strengthen the bond you have with your child. No-cost childcare […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Showtime details are available on […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-12pm during the summer! Perfect for those cooler summer mornings for little ones. Drop-in for sensory exploration, and open-ended play. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. PlayLab is located at 7810 SE […]
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 […]
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 […]
Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, you ensure that they keep happening. Plus it’s “something to do” on those endlessly long summer days. Find specific times and locations for Free Lunch […]
“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.
Share the Little Mermaid’s adventure from her magical underwater sea palace to the royal castle. Watch as she outsmarts the Sea Witch and shows how love can overcome greed. This musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale bursts with song, dance, and an enchanting love story. This 50-minute musical features professional actors supported by an ensemble […]
Join us at the Shack for a special storytime with local author Zoey Abbott as she shares her newly released book This Year, A Witch! with us. After the reading, kids will get to enjoy a themed activity inspired by the story. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This is a great opportunity to […]
The Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market in Forest Grove is a vibrant event on Main Street, right in the heart of downtown Forest Grove, where you can shop from a diverse array of local farmers and makers. Bring your kids to our Power of Produce (POP) Kids Club where activities highlight seasonal produce and engage kids […]
