Open Swim at PP&R Pools
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. […]
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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!
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. […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-12pm during the summer! Perfect for those cooler summer mornings for little ones. Drop-in for sensory exploration, and […]
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. […]
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and […]
Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every […]
Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
Don’t miss Brick Bending LEGO Art with viral sensation and Portland-based LEGO artist Jeff Sanders, whose mesmerizing, curved LEGO structures have enchanted over 250 million viewers online (check him out […]
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure! Learn how to create curved geometric shapes using LEGOs, explore Jeff’s stunning designs, and take part in collaborative builds. […]
Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Donkeys and Rita the Cow. Farmer Kat will meet on the main lawn at 10:15, then walk to see a different farm animal each week. […]
Let's make balloon animals and do face painting! Then, enjoy a heartfelt aerialist performance. Don't forget to attend the Free Lunch & Play by PP&R from 11 - 11:45am!
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 […]
Join us for this weekly, science-based guided outdoor adventure at Sellwood Park. Have your little one learn about the nature of our local habitat! A different nature-based activity is included […]
Streets should be played in! Sellwood Community House invites you to reclaim the carefree (and car-free!) joy of playing in the street! Join us for games, bubbles and more! This […]