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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!
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Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips […]
Toddler Sound Bath & Learn (Ages 2-6) GUIDE — Graham Slick DURATION — 30 minutes LOCATION — Aloka — 1607 SE 3rd Ave. Portland OR 97214 (Map) VIBE — Listen, […]
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. This is a calm, […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in […]
Join Mr. Hoo every 1st and 3rd Friday as he plays live music for children of all ages. A mix of original and classic songs, egg shakers for the kids […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
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 […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
The Dad Collective is a welcoming playgroup for anyone who identifies as a dad and their kiddos. It’s a space to connect with other dads, share stories, and let the […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]
Come join Moms in the same season of life as you! MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school. We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children […]
