Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI
OMSIOMSI'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 […]
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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 […]
Considered by many the pinnacle of canine excellence, the Rose City Classic Dog Show is a family friendly premier event drawing top dogs from across the US to compete in […]
Large numbers of migrating bald eagles come through the Columbia Gorge at this time of year and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is hosting a special FREE day […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]
Take your mini-builder to Lowes for a morning of constructing! Register ahead of time to reserve a spot. Each workshop lasts about 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the age […]
Get ready to waddle, slide, and chill at Arctic Adventures: Penguin Palooza, January 17 & 18! It’s the coolest winter celebration around! Explore a wonderland of icy adventures as you […]
If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, check our Fan Expo! You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. The line up of family […]
Head to Mike Bennet's Wonderwood Springs for the Grand Opening of The Alpha-Bestiary, their new and improved golf course! Featuring a very special appearance by The Rat King from 10am-Noon, […]
Enjoy a packed weekend of concerts, square dances, workshops, jamming, kids programming and much more at the Portland Old Time Music Gathering! This event brings some of the top performers […]
For this 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Days of Service event, volunteers will meet at Tigard Public Library to create buttons, postcards, and more to stock the library for […]
Join us as we celebrate our newest guide dog teams, K9 Buddy partnerships, Orientation & Mobility Immersion clients, and breeder dogs. This public ceremony also honors GDB puppy raisers, volunteers, […]
Prepare for a laughter-filled, jaw-dropping experience with Stefano Iaboni! Witty humor and mind-blowing illusions take the stage to leave the audience in stitches. Guests become stars of the show with […]
Fantasia (1940) Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson, Norm Ferguson. 2hr 4min. Guest programmed and with a special video introduction by actor and Portland content creator Michele Venlee, Fantasia is a fantastical and groundbreaking […]
Presented by Family Pictures, the Hollywood Theatre's monthly series dedicated to inspiring a love of cinema in the next generation. Celebrate 10 years of the coming of age classic SING […]
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
As a child during the Mexican Revolution, a young Frida Kahlo helps her mother dress the wounds of soldiers and discovers the world of photography through her father. With the […]
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 […]
Considered by many the pinnacle of canine excellence, the Rose City Classic Dog Show is a family friendly premier event drawing top dogs from across the US to compete in […]
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 […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s […]
Get ready to waddle, slide, and chill at Arctic Adventures: Penguin Palooza, January 17 & 18! It’s the coolest winter celebration around! Explore a wonderland of icy adventures as you […]
If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, check our Fan Expo! You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. The line up of family […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.