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Kick off your summer at Portland’s favorite event - where families turn moments into memories! At Rose Festival CityFair, enjoy fair foods, live entertainment, carnival rides, local crafters, and more. All this fun takes place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland! CityFair spans three full weekends, with plenty to do each […]
🌸Celebrate Our Dancers at BLOOM – Steps PDX’s Annual Spring Performance!🌼 Join us for an unforgettable showcase of talent, passion, and community spirit. Enjoy vibrant performances from our Steps PDX School and our BIPOC Youth Dance Program.🌈 This family-friendly event highlights a dynamic range of styles from Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz […]
Join us for the classic tea experience! We will once again be honoring the spunky redhead that we all know and love with an "Anne of Green Gables" themed menu featuring assorted savories/sandwiches, various desserts, scones, and of course tea - all inspired by the beloved novels. . To make your request, please click the […]
Join us for a day of discovery and learning dedicated to one of nature's most adaptable creatures! Coyotes can survive and even thrive in many different kinds of environments – including in cities and our backyards. Coyote-palooza is a family- and pet-friendly event that will feature booths where you can learn about coyote identification and […]
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.
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 […]
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… Groovin Guppies every Saturday @ 9:30 - 10:20 am Bring your 0-5 yr old and join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. (Or, schedule ahead to bring […]
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, […]
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 […]
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… Community Jam Session & Drum Circle: Experience this joyful and energetic group making music in a fun and welcoming space. Drums are provided or bring any instrument of your choice. All […]
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, […]
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: Enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Work with your own instrument […]
Kick off your summer at Portland’s favorite event - where families turn moments into memories! At Rose Festival CityFair, enjoy fair foods, live entertainment, carnival rides, local crafters, and more. All this fun takes place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland! CityFair spans three full weekends, with plenty to do each […]
Join us for our 4th Annual Holi Spring Fest – a Bollywood and Bangra dance party on the farm featuring DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid. This spring harverst celebration is all about music, dancing, powder mischief, dance lessons, demonstrations and farm fun! Enjoy Portland's only Holi Festival that features organic powder direct from India, […]
