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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Free community gatherings for families with young children. 2nd and 4th Fridays from 10:00-11:30 am. 2nd Fridays: playgroup / 4th Fridays: enrichment class, childcare (for ages 12 mo – 5 […]
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. […]
Enjoy high-energy folk songs and puppet friends with Red Yarn, every second Friday at the Sellwood Community House! Stay for indoor play park after the show. $10/child. Adults free.
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 […]
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 […]
Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will […]
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 […]
Celebrate all things Sasquatch during the inaugural Mt. Hood Sasquatch Festival coming to Welches this spring. Mt. Hood Oregon Resort will host the event April 11-13, bringing together Bigfoot hunters, […]
THE A-WOL AEROS PRESENT: JUST KEEP SWIMMING! A-WOL Dance Collective Youth Company's Spring performance! 513 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR (on the corner of Grand and Schuyler, one block north […]
Immerse yourself in the energy and awe-inspiring agility of African dance! This cohesive, compelling artistic experience features a blend of percussive dance styles practiced by African American fraternities and sororities, […]
Easter Egg Hunt Tickets are LIVE! We have egg hunts one April 12th & 19th! Each timed spot is limited occupancy for a easeful experience! The hunt is great for […]
Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Pics Sessions Saturday April 12th, 2025 1 hr play session $35 a child Meet & take a picture with the Easter Bunny Participate in an […]
SuperKids Resale is a huge kids' consignment event that happens every Spring and Fall in Oregon. Happening in Gresham this April 8th - 13th with 500+ Families and 100,000+ Items! […]
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 […]
April 1-30 During center hours, embrace the spirit of spring with a fun-filled adventure! Families are invited to join in Bridgeport Village’s Butterfly Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt […]
Over a two-day period each spring some 3,000 kids, their families and friends, about 10,000 persons in all, from all over SW Washington and the greater Portland area, gather at Salmon […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or […]
Celebrate all things Sasquatch during the inaugural Mt. Hood Sasquatch Festival coming to Welches this spring. Mt. Hood Oregon Resort will host the event April 11-13, bringing together Bigfoot hunters, […]
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, […]
Portland family performer Red Yarn & his Critter puppets are excited to do a live show at Childpeace Montessori School on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 AM. This high-energy, all […]
Get ready for a morning full of fun and connection! Pretzelyoguis Children Yoga School invites you to a free, all-levels yoga class for children, parents, and the community. This class […]
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 […]
Community canvas painting with kids. Shoe collaboration launch with local Portland artist sebo walker & Native Shoes.
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. […]
It's spring, let's do something stupid. Form teams and turn left for a while. The 8th First Annual Ladd Circle Park April 12th, 2025 10am to 5pm 500 laps of […]
We’re hiding 12 eggs in the store. 12 on Saturday, 12 on Sunday. Each one has a prize inside and each one gets you an entry to win a $50 […]
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 […]
During the April Kids Zone event, kids will make Finger Puppets. Kids also receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pins. Parents receive a […]
SATURDAY APRIL 12th at 11am I’m so excited to announce @mrwolfcomics will be in the bookstore! He’s written the beloved graphic novel series Mr. Wolfs Class, winner of the Eiser […]
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 […]
OREGON’S FAVORITE VINTAGE CLOTHING MARKET IS BACK!! Featuring DUNKS & DEALS this time Event Highlights: DUNK CONTEST: Witness some of Oregons most talented athletes take flight in a head2head dunk […]
