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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tour the classroom, discover authentic Montessori learning for the early years, and meet our dedicated teachers. All families are welcome; ask about shadow days, tours, applications, and scholarships!
Dive into the high-energy world of Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters, a laser show designed to thrill fans of all ages. Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit […]
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, […]
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas […]
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. […]
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 […]
Come join Moms in the same season of life as you! MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school. We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun! Drop-in for crafts, sensory exploration, open-ended play, and so much fun! Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must […]
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 for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
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 […]
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. […]
Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy […]
