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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 […]
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be […]
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Jan […]
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 […]
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway […]
Drop in to messy art class at the PlayLab, SCH's annex space. Create. Have Fun. Get Messy. This drop in class is perfect for littles 18 months to 5 years […]
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. […]
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 […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
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 at her brick and mortar space, the Literacy Kid Lounge for.baby playgroup. We will have storytime, music and play. Plus caregivers get to meet other caregivers […]
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be […]
Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We set up the oobleck supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so you kids […]
Managing anxiety – our children’s as well as our own – can be challenging, especially during stressful and uncertain times. Learn about the science and neurobiology underlying anxiety and develop […]
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 […]
Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For Ages 1 - 5! Run by Teacher David, every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere […]
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 […]