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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!
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Join us for a a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of […]
Mr. Hoo now plays SWPMA PLAY! every third Monday of each month. We moved it up a week in 2025, to overlap with 'no school' holidays (so more families could […]
Join us for the Kids Clothing & Gear Swap at Wildlings Play Place! Bring in your freshly washed, gently used clothing (size 0–12 yrs ) and kid gear to swap […]
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 […]
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 […]
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions […]
Celebrate Earth Month this April by walking, biking, and rolling to school!
Hunt an additional 50 Earth Day floats created by the Alder House! Floats are now hidden year-round, so visit anytime to find a treasure. Floats can be found above the […]
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day all week by volunteering at Portland’s living museum of trees! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to our beautiful city with a litter cleanup at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Meet us at NW Naito Parkway and join us for this […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
Everyone’s invited to our bright, spacious and fully modern pediatric clinic with an exciting day of games, snacks, and a whole lot of fun. Everyone is welcome and it’s free! […]
