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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
Join us for a morning of fun scientific exploration in the park. This year we are learning about what is in the Johnson Creek Watershed! We’ll have interactive stations about […]
Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
Meet at the Nature Center and join a Naturalist on a hike through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary week to week and are geared to ages 5 and up, but […]
The 43rd annual Teddy Bear Parade returns to Gresham with fun for all ages! All participants and spectators are encouraged to bring their teddy bears in this celebration of children […]
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, head to Cook Park in Tigard for a fun-filled morning at our Fall Festival! Enjoy family activities, tasty treats, exciting games, […]
It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays […]
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will love! -Fossil Digs – Become a paleontologist for the day and uncover ancient treasures. -Meet the Fossil Team – See […]
