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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!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
November Storytime at the Library! Join School Psychology student Paula for fun and engaging storytime sessions in the Children’s Library. 🕓 Time: 4:00–4:30 PM 📅 Dates: Tuesday, Nov 4 Monday, Nov 10 (moved due to holiday) […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
We invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
We invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]
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. This is a calm, […]
Mindfulness Class - Drop-in Time: 9:00-10:00am Dates: November 6, 13, 20 / December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall and […]
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, […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway […]
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 […]
HairSpiracy Presents: “I Love My Hair” HairSpiracy proudly hosts its third children’s hair education event, inviting families and the community to come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the beauty […]
“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 […]
We've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by […]
Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and programs at the Tomorrow Theater in Southeast Portland are free. Pro tip: […]
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 […]
Art Class Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Dates: November 6,13, 20 \ December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall and […]
Join us at our monthly story time on Thursday, November 6th, from 10:30-11:30 am for a mix of children’s classics and popular favorites! This is a free event great for […]
Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. […]
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 […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
Italian Language Class Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Dates: November 6,13, 20 \ December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall […]
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 […]
By Crystal Skillman A Workshop Production on the Fir Acres Theatre MainStage Two Washington State teenage climate activists embark on an impulsive motorcycle journey to join a group of oil […]
First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
We invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
