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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!
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The Lake Area Artists Show and Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This years event, hosted at the Lakewood […]
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, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
The Sci-Fi Film Fest is back! For five weeks this spring, the festival will showcase over 30 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day all weekend with year two of the North Portland Book Crawl! With three new stops, new maps, and double the prize package supporting your local bookstores […]
Meal planning just got easier! Have a fun and delicious dinner the whole family will love... The Portland Mercury's Pizza Week is back, giving pizza lovers the chance to get special […]
Looking for a simple way to give back as a family this spring? Positive Charge! PDX’s Period Power Project offers an easy, meaningful opportunity for kids and adults to help […]
The Little Moo & Makers Market is coming to Gather and Feast Farm — a Sunday market series filled with local shopping, Highland cows, piglets, springtime magic, wood-fired food, and all […]
In celebration of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year (theme: History of East Portland), enjoy an expanded 3-day event with multiple activities happening each day including the famous Roses in […]
Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community […]
FLIP has a variety of crafts for different age levels this month to honor Arab Heritage Month. Khanda Mosaics: Use coloring pages, glue, and tissue paper to create beautiful, traditional […]
Come tour a gorgeous garden and support local artists and growers! 5 women gardeners share their bounty at this annual event hosted by Growing Arts Center. Iris will be offering […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Since 1983, The Oregon Potters Association Ceramic Showcase is the largest all-ceramic show in the country. Featuring over 200 Oregon Potters Association (OPA) members, this three-day event offers visitors the […]
Lilac Days is April 18 – May 10, 2026. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. […]
Oregon Ag Fest is a family fun event with over 25 free hands-on activities for kids! Ride ponies, watch chicks hatch, dig for potatoes and so much more! Have fun […]
The Lake Area Artists Show and Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This years event, hosted at the Lakewood […]
Don’t miss French Prairie Garden's Tulip & Flower Fest, showcasing 10 acres of blooming tulips, the only U-pick Tulips (U-picks start April 4th) in the Willamette Valley, and family friendly […]
This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for […]
This spring, take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with Lan Su Chinese Garden's intimate Garden Tea Tasting Series (March–May), led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal […]
Looking for an easy way to give back with your kids? Stop by Fred Meyer – Burlingame on April 25–26 and turn your regular shopping trip into something meaningful. Families […]
Portland Flea is a monthly market featuring a curated lineup of 100+ vendors offering vintage, clothing, accessories, and home goods. They've partnered with Redd West to bring you The Lunch […]
Sunday Family Fun Day – Paint & Play (April 26) Round up the crew and join us for a relaxed, family-friendly Sunday where everyone gets to join the fun—no babysitter […]
Hillsboro Public Library staff are excited to host a vibrant and culturally rich celebration of Día de los niños (Children’s Day) on Saturday, April 26, from 12 to 4 pm. […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden for Bonsai Week from April 21 - 28 as we celebrate the return of our beloved bonsai collection! Come discover the beauty of these tiny trees through special […]
Baby Goat Party at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Come cuddle, play, and snap the cutest pics with baby goats! It’s a free, family-friendly event full of fuzzy fun — don’t miss […]
Giant bubbles, square bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, and even people inside bubbles! This spring: The Amazing Bubble Man brings a full afternoon of laughter, science, and visual magic to The Abbey. […]
Marsh & Mallow is launching their almost every Sunday Goat Series — where you can hang with real goats while enjoying your favorite s’mores by the fire pits! Go pet […]
