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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!
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
Ready, Set, Go! is designed to introduce young children (ages 18 mos-3 years) to the basics of sports and physical activity in a safe, supportive, and energetic environment. Through games, interactive exercises, and fun activities, little ones will develop essential motor skills, coordination, balance, and teamwork—while having a blast! Parent participation required. Class is located […]
Meet on the Village Green for weekly playdates created for little ones - and the grownups who care for them. PLAYDATES ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Thursdays | June 5 - August 28* 10am to 11am Every Thursday morning, toddlers ages 1–3 can explore, play, and make new friends while caregivers connect and unwind in a […]
Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, you ensure that they keep happening. Plus it’s “something to do” on those endlessly long summer days. Find specific times and locations for Free Lunch […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
FUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, & PLAY Come get OOEY GOOEY at The FLIP Museum on Thursdays. Kids (and parents) can make Flubber, Oobleck, and even Fluffy Slime in our STEAM room. There is no additional charge to participate and admission is just $8/person. While you're here, enjoy everything else FLIP has to offer, including our Cartoon-Making […]
Drop by the library to discover a grocery store that is just the right size for kids to play with! Ages 1-8 with family.
See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. From drop-in crafts and interactive games to our new Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market—make this a season of discovery, learning, and connection! ACTIVITIES: • […]
Enjoy storytime at beautiful Topaz Farm each Thursday this summer!
Join us for a sweet storytime at The Shack, every Monday and Thursday of the summer! Featuring local guest authors.
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 play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way. This class is taught as […]
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free For All! Specific events/locations/times are below, but be sure to visit PP&R's site here to confirm event schedules before you go in case anything […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]
Enjoy the Carnival with tons of rides, Motor Mania, Die de la Familia, Eats and Sweets, the Fair Lift, Sunny's Fun Camp, the Fair Finale Drone Show, Sunflower Shops, 4-H displays and competitions, horse shows, so much live music and more at the Oregon State Fair in Salem! The Carnival opens at 10 a.m. daily […]
Experience incredible hip hop artists during the 10th anniversary of Portland Hip Hop Week! Multiple community celebrations are happening throughout the week, including: Skate n Shake at Oaks Park, Wednesday, 8/20 Hip Hop Bingo, Thursday, 8/21 Laced Up PDX, Saturday, 8/23 from 1-4pm Slammin' Steps Dance Fest, Saturday, 8/23 from 1-4pm Visit Portland Hip-Hop Week's […]
