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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.
Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For Ages 1 - 5! Run by Teacher David, every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere […]
Ladybug Nature Walk at Powell Butte – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a […]
Free community gatherings for families with young children. 2nd and 4th Fridays from 10:00-11:30 am. 2nd Fridays: playgroup / 4th Fridays: enrichment class, childcare (for ages 12 mo – 5 […]
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 […]
We’re kicking off spring by celebrating all the amazing mothers in our lives — and we’re doing it in style on the farm! Join us May 9th & 10th for […]
Enjoy high-energy folk songs and puppet friends with Red Yarn, every second Friday at the Sellwood Community House! Stay for indoor play park after the show. $10/child. Adults free.
Attention parents and book enthusiasts. Join us for a morning on the farm where we will gather weekly to read enchanting stories. Each week will bring new tales and possible […]
Join our fun-loving teachers for stories, activities, play time and a puppet show. This special event is free. Registration is required as space is very limited. If you are unable […]
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 […]
Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.
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 […]
We're so excited to invite you to our Friday Night Pajama Storytime! Slip into your comfiest PJs and bring your little ones for an evening of storytelling magic from 6:00 […]
Krayon Kids Musical Theatre is once again bringing magic to the stage with its upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. The show features a vibrant cast of talented local […]
See How They Run By Philip King Directed by Rick Hoover May 2 – 18 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224 The […]
May 9-11, 2025: Mother’s Day Special Drop: 50 floats Be on the lookout for the colorful twinkle of a hand-blown glass float for Mom when you’re exploring our beaches. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided […]
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. […]
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, […]
Portland family performer Red Yarn & his Critter puppets are excited to do a live show at Childpeace Montessori School on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 AM. This high-energy, all […]
Join Us for Someone I Love Day!This Saturday at Little Nestlings, we’re celebrating Someone I Love Day—a warm, joyful event where children get to honor a special person in their […]
It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make something special for the moms in your life at FLIP this weekend. Follow along with one of the crafts our team has prepared, or create something completely original. Of […]
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 […]
Join Silver Falls staff and volunteers for a beloved annual tradition celebrating the abundance of spring birds and flowers at Silver Falls. Activities include guided birding walks, educational discovery tables, […]
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 Silver Falls staff and volunteers for a beloved annual tradition celebrating the abundance of spring birds and flowers at Silver Falls. Activities include guided birding walks, educational discovery tables, […]
We’re kicking off spring by celebrating all the amazing mothers in our lives — and we’re doing it in style on the farm! Join us May 9th & 10th for […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing the whistle of a steam locomotive or stepping back into the golden age of railroading, now’s your chance. Something big is pulling into the […]
The beloved St. Johns Bizarre returns Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown St. Johns! (Find us at N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard — and […]
