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Happy ValleyKick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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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!
Come learn more about the Emerson School at their annual Open House.
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it […]
Get out and explore nature on MLK Day! Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park. Other 2026 free parking days include: […]
For this 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Days of Service event, volunteers will meet at Family Promise of Tualatin Valley. Families with kids are encouraged to attend this event. Under […]
Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities may include: removing invasive plants, mulching native plants, planting native shrubs and trees, and trail maintenance. We provide snack but […]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by listening to your neighbors share their experiences with the civil rights movement and racism. Attendees will come together at the end of the […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and […]
We are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at FLIP during our Crafty Storytimes this week, Monday-Wednesday. Kids up to age 10+ are encouraged to come learn about […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all […]
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 […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a national day of service, inspired by Dr. King’s belief that everyone has the power - and the responsibility - to uplift […]
Help clean up at the Fruits of Diversity Orchard! The group will be picking up trash and orchard debris, mulching, and pulling out blackberry canes. Join them in cleaning up […]
A Day of Service Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Take part in “Doing” Stations to benefit local community non-profit organizations: Over a dozen hands-on activities for […]
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects. Help paint popsicle sticks to craft a collaborative “quilt” as we celebrate MLK Jr’s […]
Mr Hoo plays SW Hillsdale 1 x a month... Come join us for music time with popular local artist/musician, Mr. Hoo at SWPMA PLAY! on the third Monday of each […]
Head to Life Change Church for the annual “Keep Alive the Dream” tribute honoring the enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme — “A […]
What is the Zooquarium Podcast? We’re glad you asked! The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of […]
Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife […]
Join the 12th annual march for human rights and dignity at on Martin Lurther King Jr. Day. Gather around 12pm, and the march begins around 1pm at 700 North Rosa […]
Honor, reflect, and celebrate during a powerful afternoon of community and hoops.
Join us for Winter Magic at The Wiggle Room on Monday, January 19th from 3:30–5:30 PM. This family-friendly kids event includes open play, a special character visit from Elsa, photo […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all […]
Our program hosts weekly father-child interaction groups, monthly dads’ workshops, and monthly outings just for fathers and kids. We work to increase fathers’ confidence, competence, and help connect them with […]
This year, the Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will center around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967. A presentation will […]
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 […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it […]
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 Thanksgiving […]
We are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at FLIP during our Crafty Storytimes this week, Monday-Wednesday. Kids up to age 10+ are encouraged to come learn about […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.