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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!
The Ridgefield Big Paddle Waterfront Festival commemorates the designation of the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail each year on National Trails Day. The Ridgefield Big Paddle began in 2012 to celebrate the efforts of many to create this water trail resource. The first Big Paddle was on June 2, 2012. Big Paddle is […]
Every year Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their long-standing support of the state park system. It falls on the first Saturday of […]
June 7th & 8th, 2025 | A weekend of homespun fun, showcasing and demonstrating arts & crafts by local artisans. The weekend will also include a market with local vendors, a children's i-Spy activity, farm animals, and more! Stay tuned for additional information! Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Price: $3 for ages 6 & […]
Watch colorful Dragon Boats race across the Williamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge! The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades. The races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More […]
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.
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
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. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Free In-Store Kids Workshops! Each workshop has a different craft for kids to make: May 3: Birdy Buffet June 7: Baseball Game July 5: Toucan Mobile *Confirm specific workshop activity with your local Home Depot 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last. Look up the Home Depot near you to find […]
Immerse yourself into peony paradise. With 30 acres of peony fields and a 2 acre display garden to stroll through, there is something for everyone. Our truck, flower cart, display garden and fields, make for perfect photo opportunities that will leave all your friends in awe. Free Parking / Admission Pet Friendly Picnics Encouraged Wheelchair […]
Calling all dads! Join us for a morning of bonding, bubbles, and book adventures where you and your little one can play, connect, and make memories together!
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Groovin Guppies Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool group; At […]
BOLD invites you to a very special children’s storytime with author Sue Dockstader. Sue will be here to read from The Adventures of Henry the Field Mouse and share her activity book! Join Henry, the tiny but curious field mouse and his wildlife friends on their escapades exploring the English countryside! Children ages 3-7 will be delighted […]
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment. Note: two locations for this event on June 7: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Northwest Library 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Hollywood Library
📍 Little Nestlings Early Learning Center | West Linn, OR 🎟 Free and open to all families! Join us for a magical morning celebrating the wonderful world of ladybugs! This free family event invites young children and their caregivers to explore the joy and beauty these tiny garden helpers bring. 📖 Storytime: The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric […]
