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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!
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost.
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow […]
Ready, Set, Go! is designed to introduce young children (ages 18 mos-3 years) to the basics of sports and physical activity in a safe, supportive, and energetic environment. Through games, […]
Meet on the Village Green for weekly playdates created for little ones - and the grownups who care for them. PLAYDATES ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Thursdays | June 5 - […]
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 […]
FUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, & PLAY Come get OOEY GOOEY at The FLIP Museum on Thursdays. Kids (and parents) can make Flubber, Oobleck, and even Fluffy Slime in our STEAM room. […]
Drop by the library to discover a grocery store that is just the right size for kids to play with! Ages 1-8 with family.
See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. […]
Enjoy storytime at beautiful Topaz Farm each Thursday this summer!
Join us and celebrate the end of summer with joy, connection, and community! Music Games (Chalk, Jenga, Connect 4, and more) 🎒 Back-to-School Giveaways 🛍️ Family Wellness Resources Free refreshments […]
Join us for a sweet storytime at The Shack, every Monday and Thursday of the summer! Featuring local guest authors.
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
Join us for a FREE Disney Sing-a-Long in Sellwood Park with artist Myles Debski! Myles will play everyone's favorite tunes live at the Shack in Sellwood Park, on the beautiful […]
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
