Portland Dumpling Week
This February, warm up and show some love to Portland’s restaurant community with Dumpling Week. Now in its 12th year, the citywide celebration brings Portlanders together to explore dumplings in […]
Activities, events and local spots to keep the whole family entertained!
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Explore child care, preschool and private school options. Plus after-school activities and enrichment programs to reinforce your child’s learning.
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!
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages.
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to the iconic celebration at Lan Su, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
This February, warm up and show some love to Portland’s restaurant community with Dumpling Week. Now in its 12th year, the citywide celebration brings Portlanders together to explore dumplings in […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]
Join us for our free Toddler Time: Learning Together parent-child classes for ages 2-4! This is a fun way to introduce preschool style learning alongside a parent/caregiver in a fun, […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and […]
MomCo is a supportive community of moms seeking connection, growth, and a breath of fresh air. We meet regularly at Grace City Portland for a more structured and routine time […]
Our cozy gymnastics studio transforms into a playful space filled with toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended fun. Littles are free to move, explore, and burn energy in a safe, indoor environment. […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in […]
Mr. Hoo is at Taborspace every 1st & 3rd Friday. He plays his guitar and kazoo, and sings fun songs guaranteed to get the kids (and their grown-ups!) singing, dancing, […]
Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages. Opening day is February 17, with weekend activities through March 8—including cultural performances, lion dances, […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin […]
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan […]
Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help […]
Mr. Hoo rocks out at Mississippi Pizza every 1st and 3rd Friday at 5 p.m. After a long week, nobody wants to figure out dinner, entertain the kids and clean […]
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
Experience the joy of creating beautiful traditional Asian decorations and play fun games while learning about the 2026 zodiac animal, the Horse. This exciting program welcomes participants of all ages. […]
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, […]
Enjoy a free puppet show from Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses every Friday at 6pm at PlayDate PDX! Note: if your kiddos beg to play on the play structure, admission […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local […]
St. Johns Swapnplay’s 12th annual Preschool, Kinder & Camp Fair is on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in North Portland. Families with young children face many choices when it comes to […]
Plant native trees and shrubs as a part of a significant fish and wildlife enhancement project along a side channel of the Clackamas River. These plants will provide much-needed habitat and will […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
Join longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, […]
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 […]
🥞 Saturday, February 21 – Pancake Day at Little Nestlings Flip for Pancake Day! Join us for a cozy morning of stories, pancakes, and playful fun. We’ll begin with a […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.