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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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Event Series Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market

Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market

Lan Su Annex between NW Flanders & NW Glisan Streets and NW 2nd & 3rd Avenues, with entrance on NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, O, United States

This exciting new market highlights and celebrates the talents of local AANHPI artists, makers, creatives, farmers, and cultural organizations. Visit weekly for a fresh selection of plants, produce, handmade goods, and more! Shop local and make a greater impact on small businesses, including many AANHPI-owned Support up-and-coming artists, makers, and growers Take home plants native […]

Free
Event Series Lincoln City Sunday Market

Lincoln City Sunday Market

Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR

Kicking off Mother's Day and running until the season ends October 12th! Come check out the Lincoln Sunday Market at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 10 AM - 3 PM. At this outdoor market, all items are handmade or homegrown by the seller. Season ends, Oct 12.

Free
Event Series Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States

“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 protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]

$8

Portland Japanese Garden Celebrates Tanabata, the Star Festival

Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

Tanabata, the Star Festival, is one of five seasonal festivals that has been celebrated in Japan since the eighth century. Each summer in Japan, people prepare for the festival by writing their wishes on narrow strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them with other origami paper ornaments on bamboo branches displayed at the entrance to their […]

Included with daily admission
Event Series Ride the Trains at Molalla Train Park

Ride the Trains at the Molalla Train Park

The Molalla Train Park 31803 S Shady Dell Rd., Molalla, OR

Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The gates open at 11:00am, allowing visitors to board the train promptly at 11:30am. We are open each Sunday May-October 11am-4pm unless we have a special […]

Free
Event Series Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!

Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]

Free
Event Series SCRAP PDX Sunday Crafternoons

Sunday Crafternoon

SCRAP PDX 619 SE 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon

Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]

$10 – $15
Event Series “Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position”

“Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position”

Osterman Theatre (on the Clackamas Community College Campus) 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, O, United States

When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by twin sisters who have fallen victim to a shady employment scheme, the detective duo quickly find themselves navigating a mysterious web of intrigue and danger. Four talented actors portray multiple roles in this uniquely hilarious comedy, promising a thrilling adventure that is perfect for both Holmes enthusiasts and newcomers alike. […]

$30 – $45

Music and Movement with Miss Hattie: Infant/Toddler Enrichment Class and Playgroup

🐍 Hiss, hop, and slither your way into a morning of fun and learning! Join us Monday, July 7th from 9:30-10:15 for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, stories, and activities inspired by the world of reptiles and amphibians! Located in SE Portland, each class is just $20 – and don’t forget, you’ll get 15% […]

$20
Event Series MusikLab

MusikLab

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

Note: MusikLab has three times on Mondays: 9:50am, 10:40am, & 5:20pm What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities.  Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years […]

$7
Event Series Parent + Littles Yoga

Parent + Littles Yoga

This 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! Best suited for children 0-1 years old, parent participation required. This is an outdoor class at Sellwood Park. This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.

$12
Event Series Music Quest at Taborspace

Music Quest at Taborspace

Tabor Space 5441 SE Belmont St., Portland, United States

Come join me at Taborspace, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM with music and laughter on a Music Quest! On the 1st Monday of the month. Let me take you on a music and movement adventure. Songs, dancing, and a joke or two. Pirates, Cluster Flies, and a Riggabamboo!!! Family fun for everyone. Event is FREE with a […]

Free
Event Series Cuddles and Connection Babywearing Support Group

Cuddles and Connection Babywearing Support Group

10735 SE Stark Street #208 Portland, OR 10735 SE Stark Street #208, portland, or

Come make community in SE Portland and get your babywearing questions answered at this monthly support group. Each month we will cover the basics of babywearing and play around with different types of carries. We will also have time for stories and educational topics. $20 per family. Led by Amber, RN, BSN, CIMI For more […]

$20
Event Series Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]

$5 – $8

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