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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!
The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology.
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween.
Join Triskelee Farm School, Little Nestlings Early Learning Center, The Kitchen Garden Playschool and Goldfish West Linnfor a morning of discovery at our Education Fair! Whether you’re exploring preschool options, alternative learning […]
Join us for an eggciting day at the farm! Come for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around.The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm The […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect […]
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. […]
Hortlandia is taking place April 4 and 5 at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. The event brings together small specialist nurseries and garden-themed artists from across the Northwest. Explore tried-and-true and […]
Bring your stuffed animal to storytime, then leave them at the library overnight for a sleepover! Animal friends & photos of their adventures will be available for pickup on Sunday, […]
Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he […]
🌟 Clackamas County Kids Summer Camp Expo 🌟 Get ready for the ultimate summer camp showcase! Join us on April 5, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Happy […]
On the first Saturday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and […]
Tree planting at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Kick off Arbor Month by planting a tree and lend the forest a helping hand to ensure a healthy future. Many hazard […]
Hop into spring fun at Bunny Bash, a family-friendly Easter celebration filled with activities and entertainment for kids of all ages! Enjoy a day of festive fun, including: Meet & […]
Portland’s Old Town Chinatown transforms into a vibrant street fair on Saturday, April 5, from 12-8 p.m. Visitors can look forward to an unforgettable springtime feast featuring Portland’s best Asian […]
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 […]
Our first dance back on the mountain is less than three weeks away! We can't wait to dance with you all again on the beautiful Mt. Tabor. The theme for […]
See Guide Dogs for the Blind’s mission in action at one of our public graduations, held on our campus in Boring, Oregon. We hope you will join us to celebrate […]
Tree planting at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Kick off Arbor Month by planting a tree and lend the forest a helping hand to ensure a healthy future. Many hazard […]
Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he […]
Free, original music for kids by kids. The epic, new kid rock band Hammerhead will thrill audiences of kids and adults alike. 10 year-old student rock band Hammerheads is performing […]
Come to the library to build with LEGO. Expert Molly will provide a creative challenge, along with tips & tricks. Ages 5 & up. No registration required, but capacity is […]
Join us April 5th from 2-5 PM for a soup and seedlings party! Together, we will get a start on spring gardening by swapping and starting seeds, and enjoy a […]
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact […]
The Portland Night Market is back April 4+5 with our People of Portland edition! Be sure to check out our NEW gallery featuring local artists and their incredible works. We […]
Join Tallulah's Daddy at Mississippi Pizza on the first (and now third!) Saturday of every month at 5pm for musical fun. We'll sing, dance and shake, all while enjoying delicious […]
Tiffany Mills and the NYC-based Tiffany Mills Company has created over 20 works performed with a “fearless sense of freedom and exhilaration” (Washington Post). Mills’ process of creation is collaborative, […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of […]
From March 22 - April 19, 2025, find 200 of these playful glass floats dropped on the beach in Lincoln City, Oregon. This is a part of Lincoln City’s Finders […]
Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge. More than […]
Join us for an eggciting day at the farm! Come for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around.The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm The […]
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. […]
Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he […]
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 […]
Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent […]
HOP INTO SPRING AT BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE! Join us for a day filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. From 12pm to 4pm, you can […]
