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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with the game of ¡Lotería! Originally from México, Lotería is similar to Bingo but uses pictures instead […]
For the young and young at heart, Portland Eurythmy presents the Crystal Ball, a Grimm’s tale about a fearless young boy who escapes his own enchantment and risks his life […]
Don't miss this EGG-citing holiday event featuring a HUGE Indoor Easter Egg Hunt complete with over 1,000 EGGS, Fun games in the Gym, Cookie Decorating and a special visit and […]
Join us for a mesmerizing, energetic, multigenerational celebration of traditional Aztec dances and ceremonies. All ages welcome! This family matinee features music, ritual dance, and colorful regalia from Aztec traditions.
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 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 […]
Come dance with us at Revolution Hall's Show Bar to celebrate the incredible legislation Moms Demand Action is working on to end gun violence in Oregon. DJ PA will be […]
An experience for the whole family! Come paint a canvas together. Each person registered gets their own canvas, and we will provide step by step instructions with a new subject […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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! […]
Hey dad’s (all who identify)! Grab a ticket and bring your littles to the Literacy Kid Lounge for a fun morning of play. Connect with other dads and keep your […]
