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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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Swap-N-Play

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Join in for a children’s clothing swap, for sizes newborn through 5T, then stay with your little ones for open play time! Drop in or register in advance.

Free

Spring Makers Market

Dennis' 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Spring Makers Market – A Botanical Celebration! Join us as we welcome the Spring Equinox with a FREE community event celebrating local artistry, nature, and new beginnings! Shop from 20+ local artists featuring stunning botanical and plant-inspired crafts & products. Enjoy delicious food & drinks. Explore hands-on kids' activities and more! Date: March 21st, 12pm […]

Free
Lactation Tales Thursday

Lactation Tales Thursday

Midland Library 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR

Join the Lactation Equity Coalition for our exciting Lactation Tales Thursdays at Midland Library  (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233)! Every third Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM, come together for a lively gathering where families can connect, share stories, and celebrate the joys of breastfeeding and chestfeeding. Dive into a world of […]

Free

Portland Pizza Week 2025

Various Locations Vancouver, WA, United States

Portland's annual Pizza Week, organized by the Portland Mercury, will take place from April 18 to 24, 2025, offering special pizza deals at participating locations, with slices for $4 and whole pies for $25!

$4 – $25
Music Exploration with Teacher David

Music Exploration At Wonderwood Springs

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For Ages 1 - 5! Run by Teacher David, every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere from Rock, to Jazz to TV Themes! We also learn about our ABC's, our 1,2,3's and have a whole lot of fun! Sliding Scale $10 […]

$10 – $20

Music Exploration At Wonderwood Springs!

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For Ages 1 - 5! Run by Teacher David, every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere from Rock, to Jazz to TV Themes! We also learn about our ABC's, our 1,2,3's and have a whole lot of fun! 10am Every Friday […]

$10 – $20

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 to participate, dancing, jumping, flying and lots of fun! $5 per person.

$5

PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR, United States

Ladybug Nature Walk at Laurelhurst – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 2-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow a small […]

$5

Tiny Tumble and Play

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

Hey there, parents! Looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We’ve got an amazing event just for the “littles” who never seem to have enough fun! ​ Bring your children aged 0-5 to our gym and let them have a blast with all sorts of exciting activities. […]

$15
Spring Break: Frogs & Fairies

Spring Break: Frogs & Fairies

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Leap into Spring Break with a sprinkle of fairy dust and a splash of froggy fun March 22–April 19! Step into the magical world of Frog Hollow, where enchantment awaits at every turn. Craft dazzling fairy wings, fold frogigami, build fairy homes, meet the Bayou Princess & Tinker Fairy from Emerald Kingdom Parties, and enjoy even more surprises! […]

Tea & Bloom Spring Tea Fair

Tea & Bloom Spring Tea Fair

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

Immerse yourself in the perfect harmony of tea and spring at Lan Su’s Tea & Bloom Spring Tea Fair! Sip and shop from over 9 local vendors offering premium teas, teahouse specialties, hands-on activities and a variety of teaware and accessories—all set to the backdrop of live music in the beautiful spring garden. Make the […]

$10 – $25
Easter Bunny Photos at Vancouver Mall

Easter Bunny Photos at Vancouver Mall

Vancouver Mall

Hop into the Magic of Spring! The Easter Bunny is making a special stop at Vancouver Mall! Gather your family and friends for a festive photo experience filled with springtime joy and magical memories. March 28 – April 19 Lower Level, JCPenney Court Hours Monday – Friday: 11AM-7PM Saturday: 10AM-8PM Sunday: 11AM-6PM Reservations are recommended but […]

$19.99
Classical Up Close Free Concerts

Classical Up Close Free Concerts

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 with the musicians in a way no other concert series in Portland offers. There are no tickets for these concerts, and seating is first-come first-seated. […]

Free
The Lullaby Group at The Musikry

Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

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 know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING  GROWNUPS.

Free

Baby Playgroup at Hammer + Jacks

Hammer + Jacks Toy Store 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR, United States

Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.  

$10 – $20

Easter Eggstravaganza Oregon Coast Train

Hop aboard the Easter Eggstravaganza Train and enjoy a fun experience for the whole family! This 1-hour long train ride is set to be powered by our 99 year-old steam locomotive, McCloud River Railroad #25! This special event ride features Easter Bunny hopping from car to car to visit with each and every family aboard […]

$24 – $37

Easter Eggstravaganza Oregon Coast Train

Hop aboard the Easter Eggstravaganza Train and enjoy a fun experience for the whole family! This 1-hour long train ride is set to be powered by our 99 year-old steam locomotive, McCloud River Railroad #25! This special event ride features Easter Bunny hopping from car to car to visit with each and every family aboard […]

$24 – $37
Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo 520 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR

Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]

$3 – $20
Music with Mr. Hoo at Mississippi Pizza

Music with Mr. Hoo at Mississippi Pizza

Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday!  Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the […]

$5

Family Bingo Night at Camas Public Library

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Join us for Bingo at the Library! Winners receive their choice of Reading Dragon prize. All ages welcome.

Free

Craft Climb & Storytime at Rock Haven Climbing Gym

Join Maggie Mae’s Bookshop and Rock Haven Climbing Gym for a fun, climbable scavenger hunt! Solve clues, reach new heights, and enjoy a night of adventure. Date: Friday April 18th Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Rock Haven Climbing Gym 355 NE 223rd Ave Cost: $20 per participant (ages 3+), pre-registration required Event Highlights: Climb […]

$20

Bella’s Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt

Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United States

This is a 2 day event taking place on Saturday April 19th and Sunday April 20, 2025! Join us for 2 full days of egg hunts! We are excited to announce our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm! Last year we had such a great turnout and so much fun that we decided to […]

$30

Easter Egg Hunt at Hoffman Farms Store

Hoffman Farms 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton, OR

Join us on the farm for our Easter Egg Hunt! Come as a family and experience an Easter Egg Hunt on the farm. Included in your ticket is an Easter Egg Hunt, divided in two groups based on age (times will be staggered to accommodate families with both ages), a bag of Easter goodies to […]

$18

Mt. Hood Railroad Spring Train

The Easter bunny will be hopping through the train, delighting children all the way to The Fruit Company. Valley views will delight families round trip, along with joyful music, coloring pages, and an optional egg hunt during the layover.

$27 – $67

Northwest Christian Church Free Easter Egg Hunt

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Families with children 5th grade and under are invited to join us for a morning filled with Easter Egg hunts, donuts and coffee, and fun for everyone! Every egg will have a candy prize inside and we will also be raffling off prizes! There will be fun for the whole family and it’s all FREE. […]

Free

Spring Break Special Glass Floats Drop in Lincoln City

Lincoln City Beach

From March 22 - April 19, 2025, find 200 of these playful glass floats dropped on the beach in Lincoln City, Oregon. This is a part of Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers program, a local tradition where hand-crafted glass floats are hidden on the beach for people to find and keep. Here are some tips on […]

Free

Buffalo Exchange 2025 Earth Day $1 Sale

Our 2025 Earth Day $1 Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 19th, so quit horsing around & add this to your calendar ASAP. All Buffalo Exchange & Outlet locations across the country will be offering up a stellar selection of clothing and accessories for JUST ONE DOLLAR apiece. All proceeds from this CASH ONLY sale will […]

$1

Trashpalooza! Sherwood

Cannery Square Park in Sherwood

Celebrate Earth Day with SOLVE and the City of Sherwood. Oregon Spring Cleanup (Trashpalooza! Sherwood) will be Saturday, April 19, 2025. Meet at Cannery Square at 10:00am, each group will be given a predetermined area, go out and clean your designated area, then come back to Cannery Square at 11:30am for festivities. We will have […]

Free
Finders Keepers Earth Day Special Drop

Finders Keepers Earth Day Special Drop

Lincoln City Beach

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 high tide line and below the beach embankment. They are placed on the beach during daylight hours only. One float per household, per year. Spread […]

Free

Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast

Where to Find the Holiday Spirit in SW Washington

Join us for a Troutdale tradition at the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 19! Fuel up with a hearty Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the Sam Cox Building at Glenn Otto Park. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids age 6-12. Kids under 5 eat […]

$5 – $7

Helicopter Egg Drop at Horizon Community Church

Horizon Community Church 23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualatin, OR

Join us this Easter weekend for an Easter egg hunt like you've never seen before.  Help get kid's faces painted, get some cotton candy and popcorn and while providing a safe and fun environment as a helicopter drops Easter eggs all over the field for kids to gather.  It's going to be a lot of […]

Free

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