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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!
The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology.
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween.
Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, is commemorated each year in Japan in May to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. The festival at Portland Japanese Garden […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Yoga! (ages 5-8) This special Family Yoga class brings families with children ages 5-8 together with the joy and fun of partner yoga. Registration includes participation for 1 parent […]
Looking for the right fit for PreK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade? Join us at St. Rose School on Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 am to see what makes our community […]
Hop in your star cruiser and join us for MAY THE FOURTH BE DRAG BRUNCH!— the ultimate Star Wars-themed, FAMILY FRIENDLY drag epic hosted by the fabulous Donatella Nobody! Blast […]
May the 4th be with you! Sunday May 4th We will be Rolling full steam ahead on our opening day for the 2025 season, this is our 71st year! We […]
Join us for Family Fun Sundays on three special Sundays in May — May 4, 18, & 25 — featuring interactive games, crafts, and art activities for all ages. Celebrate AANHPI Heritage […]
Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent […]
Join us at Play Street Museum Vancouver for a delightful event - MOMMY AND ME PAINT AND PLAY! Let your creativity soar as you and your little one paint together […]
Family-friendly and inclusive bakery pop-up supporting mental health, presented by Baby Blues Connection. Come get some delicious gray treats symbolizing depression, with splashes of color representing hope – all to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come learn bike safety and support your local kidpreneurs! Get educated and find all sorts of fun, local, artisan products. A bike ride will also take place for those who […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rockwood Plaza! Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 (Celebrating a day early!) Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Rockwood Plaza (Rockwood Market Hall) Join us for an […]
Join us for a vibrant and exciting Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 4th, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Plaza of Rockwood Market Hall! This family-friendly event will […]
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 […]
This concert is Charlie Chaplin’s classic silent film The Gold Rush with live music performed by the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, led by conductor Michael Kissinger. Premiered in 1925, The Gold […]
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 […]
Finishing their 2025 spring performances, Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next! With provided handheld digital devices, the audience […]
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 […]
🦁🌴 Swing Into the Jungle for a Wild Adventure! Join us Monday, May 5th from 9:30–10:15 for an exciting morning of music, movement, stories, and jungle-themed fun that your little […]
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 […]
If you are looking for the perfect way to invigorate the science curriculum of your child or student, our educational STEM program, curated specifically for home school students, does exactly […]
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 […]
Join us for a 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 […]
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 […]
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be […]
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Jan […]
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 […]
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie at the PlayLab! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a […]
