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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!
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!
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 swift action, impossibly hilarious situations and rib-tickling plot in this long-running London hit will leave audiences exhausted with laughter. In an English vicarage, the vicar […]
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 will be open between 11 am and 11 pm Friday-Sunday and from 4 pm to 10 pm on Monday, May 5th with special attractions and […]
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 skimming 100 feet across a frigid pond. The competition is right in the base area, making it a prime spot for spectators to watch all […]
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 at CGMRC.com. General admission from 10 am to 4:30pm ( doors close at 5pm) Price : 3yo through 11yo - $5 […]
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 with this build being a Birdy Buffet Special Guests Games
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 class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 chance to listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area. In a short forest […]
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 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 […]
Join the Mt. Hood Rock Club for a family-friendly weekend exploring the wonders of geology. This free event offers: One free rock to every child Kid’s Corner: Interactive educational games and hands-on activities designed to inspire young rock enthusiasts. Exhibit Displays: Discover stunning lapidary artistry, exceptional mineral specimens from around the globe, and remarkable local finds curated by […]
Free In-Store Kids Workshops! Each workshop has a different craft for kids to make: May 3: Birdy Buffet June 7: Baseball Game July 5: Toucan Mobile *Confirm specific workshop activity with your local Home Depot 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last. Look up the Home Depot near you to find […]
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, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
Join us for a special children’s storytime featuring Julie and Marie Showers, authors of Toby Finds a Home. Proceeds from the book support Blanchet House’s programs. Authors Julie and Marie Showers will be reading Toby Finds a Home, a heartwarming children’s book about a stray cat who discovers friendship, food, and hope at a free café serving […]
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 their caregivers in mind, this free event features: 📖 Storytime with Ms. Colleen Gather for a cozy read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated bird-themed book that celebrates […]
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 to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. Every Tree Time! walk is a unique, seasonal, nature-inspired experience.
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 for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
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!
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 Society and the National Historic Site during Lilac Days 2025, as well as many other Specialty Days! Visit the Lilac Days page for more detailed information. During […]
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 with Pictures on Saturday, May 3rd! Grab some free comics, hit up the Short Box food carts. Just in it for the comics? We get […]
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 our community, because Moms Uncorked is coming to town, promising a day dedicated to unwinding, and Stroll through Historic Downtown Hillsboro! This fun-filled day is […]
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 show! Complete with sweet treats and tasty snacks, your family will be smiling from ear to ear as the show unfolds around you. $25 Youth […]
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 a creative group activity, a silly craft, and a Q&A with a puppet. Get ready to giggle! This is a free event, but Megan isn't […]
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 information, demonstrations, and more with a wildfire awareness month kick-off celebration on Saturday, May 3rd. Displays and information about how to protect your home from […]
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 Faire is our largest celebration of the year and is open to the public, with free entry! Enjoy uniquely Waldorf style games, activities, live music, […]
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art and Craft Market is taking over the Oregon Convention Center May 2-3, 2025. More than 200 local artists are featuring fun, creative and one-of-a-kind goods. General Admission - Timed Entry Tickets Required - $4 Saturday, May 3rd 11am-5pm Pre-Show Ticketed Shopping Event - $20 Friday, May 2nd 5pm-9pm To continue offering […]
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 cideries. There are more than 30 ciders on tap from familiar brands, like Portland Cider and Schilling and smaller companies, like Fox-Tail Cider and Legend […]
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 can enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Work […]
Join us for May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend at Washington Square in Summit Court Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. View Star Wars LEGO® creations from PortLUG, Build a LEGO Spacecraft or Star Wars™ Grogu™* and take it home with you, help build a giant Star Wars LEGO mosaic, 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 know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS.
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 show! Complete with sweet treats and tasty snacks, your family will be smiling from ear to ear as the show unfolds around you. $25 Youth […]
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 hour from 1-2pm, a kids’ dance party until 2:30, and tasty treats (ice cream, lemonade, popcorn and more!). Kids can even watch the public proclamation […]
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 show! Complete with sweet treats and tasty snacks, your family will be smiling from ear to ear as the show unfolds around you. $25 Youth […]
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 with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
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, energetic, interactive acoustic music for kids and families! Show starts at 5pm, $10-20 per family suggested donation.
