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Hop on over to the best Easter egg hunts and springtime events in Portland!
Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship.
Oregon’s favorite springtime event. From hot air balloons, wine tastings, and our specialty gift shop to our food & craft market, children’s play area, and endless photo opportunities. Our farm began growing tulips in 1975. And, in […]
Hop Into Spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Capture the magic of spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Bring your little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and […]
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 get at little sticky and make bird feeders with us on Wednesdays (no peanut butter involved). Or, make something else! Our new craft area means that kids can make […]
Join British Swim School for an open house Splash-a-pool-ooza! Bring your child (age 3-6 yrs), to learn about water safety. Enjoy our water sensory stations and take part in our […]
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. […]
Create springtime memories! Attend Mother Goose storytime inside Barnes & Noble at Bridgeport Village. Mother Goose will be the special guest at Barnes & Noble's weekly storytime, greeting children and […]
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 […]
The Nesting Course guides expecting parents through the essential aspects of preparing for life after baby arrives, focusing on both baby’s needs and the well-being of parents Each week covers […]
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 […]
Get ready to dig up some Easter fun at Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox! Kids will dig for eggs in the sand (bring your own basket!), then trade them in for […]
Join us for the Stafford Primary School Open House! This exciting event is an opportunity for families to explore our school, meet the staff, and discover the engaging learning environment […]
4/16/2025: MLA K-8 Middle School Open House 4/17/2025: MLA K-8 Elementary School Open House
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 […]
