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Hop on over to the best Easter egg hunts and springtime events in Portland!
Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship.
Oregon’s favorite springtime event. From hot air balloons, wine tastings, and our specialty gift shop to our food & craft market, children’s play area, and endless photo opportunities. Our farm began growing tulips in 1975. And, in 1984, we opened our fields for Easter weekend… the rest, you may say, is history. Today, our tulip fields are open for Tulip Festival each spring, from […]
Hop Into Spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Capture the magic of spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Bring your little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and create heartwarming memories with a keepsake photo. With a festive backdrop and plenty of smiles, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season! The Bunny's […]
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 28th. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early 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 class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate way. Each week will include play, movement, and sensory exploration. Participants must be 1 month to 3 years old when […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
Leap into Spring Break with a sprinkle of fairy dust and a splash of froggy fun March 22–April 19! Step into the magical world of Frog Hollow, where enchantment awaits at every turn. Craft dazzling fairy wings, fold frogigami, build fairy homes, meet the Bayou Princess & Tinker Fairy from Emerald Kingdom Parties, and enjoy even more surprises! […]
Join the very lovely Teacher Caroline for these engaging Music & Movement classes at SWPMA PLAY in SW Hillsdale - every Tuesday at 10:15AM in April. Attendees are asked to pre-register in advance here, to help with planning: https://southwestportlandmartialarts.com/events/swpma-play/ Appropriate for ages 0-4 only, these delightful classes are taught via Musikgarten method/curriculum, which centers on […]
Annie Bloom's Books welcomes Brittany Buynak from Portland Waldorf School for a monthly storytime event! Readings and activities are aimed at kids 4 to 6 years old. All are welcome!
Mr. Hoo is at The Wiggle Room. Have you been to Portland's best indoor play gym? This is the perfect time to come check it out. The show is included with full day admission, which is just $12 per child ($8 for wobblers).
Hop into the Magic of Spring! The Easter Bunny is making a special stop at Vancouver Mall! Gather your family and friends for a festive photo experience filled with springtime joy and magical memories. March 28 – April 19 Lower Level, JCPenney Court Hours Monday – Friday: 11AM-7PM Saturday: 10AM-8PM Sunday: 11AM-6PM Reservations are recommended but […]
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 know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS.
Snuggles, songs & support for caregivers of the tiniest humans. 0 Months - 3 Months
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 on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
One of our most popular events of the year is back! Note: based on years of experience hosting egg hunts, this event is designed with safety as the top priority. As a result, the age range for participation this year will be limited to children aged 0-4. Let the little ones unleash their inner explorers […]
