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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!
Don’t miss this stunning start to White Bird’s 2025–26 season
Enjoy a cozy, family-friendly movie in a pumpkin patch every Friday night during September-October at Yesteryear Farm! Movies start at dusk (which gets earlier as the season goes on). Grab food from one of their food trucks (until sold out). Be sure to check the event host's website in case anything changes to due weather, […]
Jay Scott Berry to Bring Mesmerizing Magic and Mystery to the All American Magic Theater – Prepare to be amazed! Jay Scott Berry, the internationally acclaimed grandmaster of magic and illusion, is thrilled to announce his performances of “The Art of Wonder” on October 3rd and 4th. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience […]
Math is breaking. Space and time are fracturing. Someone or something is erasing numbers, rewriting equations, and opening a dreaded “ArithmeRift” in Portland’s Experiment PDX. A group of math enthusiasts gathered to discuss irrational numbers at Portland’s hands-on science center, Experiment PDX. As an unintended result, a massive fracture in math known as “The ArithmeRift” […]
Discover the joy of dance, together! Complexions Contemporary Ballet blends ballet and contemporary styles in a performance that captivates all ages. Buy one adult ticket and get up to two children’s tickets for just $6 each. Don’t miss this stunning start to White Bird’s 2025–26 season. Tickets at whitebird.org.
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
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 week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Nominated for a 2025 Oregon Book Award! From a Hole in the Ground is an original fairy tale about mischief, nature, and a generational curse. Someone—or something—has returned from the grave fixated on a long due confrontation, upsetting the world of the good folk, and set to bring chaos to mortals too. A finalist for […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
The Giant Pumpkin Drop at Bauman Farms is at 1:00pm on October 4th! Watch this video as a 1,000+ pound pumpkin is dropped from a crane into a pool of water below! Some of the largest pumpkins and squash in the country have made their way to Bauman’s Harvest Festival. In fact, during the last […]
ENJOY PERFORMERS, DELICIOUS FOOD, SPOOKY EXHIBITS, FAMILY FUN, AND MUCH MORE! From late September through October, Spirit of Halloweentown offers something for everyone. Wander through haunted streets, explore themed attractions like the Great Pumpkin Lighting and the Haunted House, and enjoy live entertainment and special events throughout the festival. Whether you’re here to relive the […]
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, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]
