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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest!
Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly and geared toward children aged 2 & […]
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
OPERA IN THE PARK Portland, invites you to experience the magic of live opera in the heart of our city! On Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM, we return to the beautiful Peninsula Park for a FREE outdoor performance of Georges Bizet’s CARMEN—one of the most passionate and enduring operas of all time. The best part for […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. These free sessions are part of PP&R’s Summer Free For All programming: Creston Pool – Free swim on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm […]
🌦️ Come Explore the Wonders of Weather with Us! Join us Monday, July 28th from 9:30-10:15 for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, stories, and weather-themed activities that will bring excitement to your little ones' day! Each class is just $20, and don’t forget, you can save 15% when you refer or bring a friend. […]
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 learn the gentle art of massaging your infant in a safe community space. Each week we will be working with a different part of your baby's body. There will be plenty of time for connecting with your baby and making community. Each session is $20 per family Led by Amber, RN, Certified Infant Massage […]
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 […]
Join us for a sweet storytime at The Shack, every Monday and Thursday of the summer! Featuring local guest authors.
Join us at the Shack for a special storytime with local author Megan Woodward as she shares her delightful (and maybe a little spooky) book This Book is Definitely Not Cursed with us! After the reading, kids will get to enjoy a themed craft inspired by the story. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This […]
Head to select parks around Gresham for a free lunch and fun activities! No cost or registration. Location details and specific times are below. Activities include: 🎨 Arts and crafts 🥎 Group games 💬 Special guests 🥪 Free lunch Parks and schedule Monday-Thursday, June 23 - Aug. 8 Main City Park Lunch: 1:00-1:30 pm Activities: 1:00-3:00 […]
