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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!
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
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 […]
Immerse yourself into peony paradise. With 30 acres of peony fields and a 2 acre display garden to stroll through, there is something for everyone. Our truck, flower cart, display garden and fields, make for perfect photo opportunities that will leave all your friends in awe. Free Parking / Admission Pet Friendly Picnics Encouraged Wheelchair […]
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, […]
🌈 Love Makes A Family at Little NestlingsSaturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍 Little Nestlings Early Learning Center | West Linn, OR🎟 Free and open to all families! Join us for a joyful morning celebrating love, family, and inclusion as we kick off Pride Month together! This free family event is designed […]
Welcome to Triskelee Farm Baby Animal Tour! Date: Weekends May and June Time: 10:00 AM or 1 PM Location: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled tour meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby lambs and a baby alpaca. This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of […]
Join us on a cute and cuddly adventure to meet adorable baby animals up close and personal! Date: WeekendsTime: 10:00 AM or 1 PMLocation: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby goats and a baby alpaca. This […]
Join us on Saturday, May 31, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Floyd Light Middle School, located at 10800 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216, for a fun and family-friendly event packed with activities, resources, and inspiration! Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, a bike rodeo for kids, and […]
Start your Pride Month fun early with a family-friendly celebration in honor of LGBTQIA+ Families Day. We'll start the party with Rainbow Family Storytime and special guest Lady Berri Matthews. Afterwards, there will be face painting, crafts, a book giveaway, a scavenger hunt, and more! All are welcome.
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 […]
“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 […]
The Oregon Bird Man is back with an educational and fun show for all ages including exotic animals, reptiles, and of course, birds! 🦜🐍🦎 📅 Saturday, May 31st ⏰ 10:30 AM Show is included with farm admission, $12/person ages 2+. ❤️🦙 Join us for the show and stay to explore our farm! Bounce to your […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Join us for the 13th annual Archaeology Roadshow in Portland! We’re taking our celebration of history and archaeology to East Portland's Gateway Discovery Park on Saturday, May 31, 11 am- 3 pm. Come immerse yourself in the heritage of our region through pop-up exhibits and hands-on activities hosted by over 35 organizations including Tribes, museums, […]
