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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!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
🐍 Hiss, hop, and slither your way into a morning of fun and learning! Join us Monday, July 7th from 9:30-10:15 for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, stories, and activities inspired by the world of reptiles and amphibians! Located in SE Portland, each class is just $20 – and don’t forget, you’ll get 15% […]
Note: MusikLab has three times on Mondays: 9:50am, 10:40am, & 5:20pm What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years […]
This 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! (In partnership with Now Yoga) 3 mos-10 mos (Child ideally able to hold head up on their own.) $12 Drop-in.
This 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! Best suited for children 0-1 years old, parent participation required. This is an outdoor class at Sellwood Park. This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Come join me at Taborspace, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM with music and laughter on a Music Quest! On the 1st Monday of the month. Let me take you on a music and movement adventure. Songs, dancing, and a joke or two. Pirates, Cluster Flies, and a Riggabamboo!!! Family fun for everyone. Event is FREE with a […]
Come make community in SE Portland and get your babywearing questions answered at this monthly support group. Each month we will cover the basics of babywearing and play around with different types of carries. We will also have time for stories and educational topics. $20 per family. Led by Amber, RN, BSN, CIMI For more […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Playground Program Let's Get Crafty! Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative and stay active! Our annual Summer Playground is a FREE recreation program that will run June 24 through August 14, 2025. Each week brings a new theme so there is always something exciting a new to discover. No registration required and […]
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 […]
Roll, jump, and tumble in the great outdoors! Tiny tumblers has moved to Sellwood Park and will continue on all summer! Join us for a flipping good time! For ages 18 months-5 years. Drop in or preregister online to reserve a spot. This is an outdoor class that will take place at Sellwood Park. This […]
Ladybug Nature Walk at South Waterfront Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow […]
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!
