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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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Santa Sightings

Santa’s making the rounds all over Portland. 

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Kids Love Museums

It’s the perfect time of year for a museum visit.

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Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes

Don those raincoats and hit the trails. 

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NOT-Cracker

A NOT-so-traditional holiday tradition!

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Narnia

Experience a musical presentation of The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

Embark on a magical holiday adventure aboard the Portland Spirit the whole family will love!

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Visit Santa at Washington Square

Visit Santa at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa […]

A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our […]

Free – $8
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, 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 […]

$8
Chrysanthemum Festival

Chrysanthemum Festival

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

Celebrate autumn’s beauty at Lan Su as the garden transforms into a living gallery filled with hundreds of chrysanthemums. From cascading displays to large floral sculptures, every corner bursts with […]

$28.95
Community House Open Gym

Community House Open Gym

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy […]

$8
Tumble Time

Tumble Time

OMEGA Gymnastics 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton, OR

Instructor supervised open play for all skill levels ages 24 months - 8 years old. One hour time includes warm up, event rotation areas, and play time. Ages 24 months […]

$5.00
Parents’ Night Out

Parents’ Night Out

Hidden Creek Community Center 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Parents can enjoy an evening out while kids have fun with arts & crafts, group games, and more! Don't worry about dinner - this fun night includes pizza, juice, fruit […]

$30
Speed Puzzling Night

Speed Puzzling Night

Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United States

Think you’re the fastest puzzler in town? 🧩 Join us for Speed Puzzling, hosted by @portlandpuzzle starting Thursday, October 23rd at 7PM at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Complete a 500-piece puzzle as fast […]

$35
“Harvey” play

“Harvey” Play

Rise Church in Tigard 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR

Mask & Mirror Community Theatre presents Harvey by Mary Chase ​Directed by Mark Putnam ​***Nov 7-23 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm*** at The Stage at Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury […]

$13 – $20
Wicked: For Good at OMSI

Wicked: For Good at OMSI

OMSI

Go see Wicked: For Good at OMSI's Empirical Theater! Tickets $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not […]

$7 – $9
Visit Santa at Washington Square

Visit Santa at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa […]

A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
Toddler Time: Learning Together

Toddler Time: Learning Together

Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our free Toddler Time: Learning Together parent-child classes for ages 2-4! This is a fun way to introduce preschool style learning alongside a parent/caregiver in a fun, […]

Free
Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and […]

Free – $8

Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace

taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

$5
Tiny Tumble and Play

Tiny Tumble and Play

Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United States

Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for […]

$15
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, 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 […]

$8
Chrysanthemum Festival

Chrysanthemum Festival

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

Celebrate autumn’s beauty at Lan Su as the garden transforms into a living gallery filled with hundreds of chrysanthemums. From cascading displays to large floral sculptures, every corner bursts with […]

$28.95

Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement Class

Beaverton City Library Murray Scholls 11200 SW Murray Scholls Pl, Beaverton, OR, United States

Join us for 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 Mandarin […]

Free

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Our Favorite U-Cut Tree Farms

Meet Santa, drink cocoa, and more! 

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Holiday Markets

Skip the Amazon cart and make memories while you shop!

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Birthday Freebies Scavenger Hunt

Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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Free Things to Do

We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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