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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
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. Craft dazzling fairy wings, fold frogigami, build fairy homes, meet the Bayou Princess & Tinker Fairy from Emerald Kingdom Parties, and enjoy even more surprises! […]
Immerse yourself in the perfect harmony of tea and spring at Lan Su’s Tea & Bloom Spring Tea Fair! Sip and shop from over 9 local vendors offering premium teas, teahouse specialties, hands-on activities and a variety of teaware and accessories—all set to the backdrop of live music in the beautiful spring garden. Make the […]
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 and magical memories. March 28 – April 19 Lower Level, JCPenney Court Hours Monday – Friday: 11AM-7PM Saturday: 10AM-8PM Sunday: 11AM-6PM Reservations are recommended but […]
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions with the musicians in a way no other concert series in Portland offers. There are no tickets for these concerts, and seating is first-come first-seated. […]
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 know one another. Due to the this particular age group's sensitivity, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCOMPANYING GROWNUPS.
Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.
Hop aboard the Easter Eggstravaganza Train and enjoy a fun experience for the whole family! This 1-hour long train ride is set to be powered by our 99 year-old steam locomotive, McCloud River Railroad #25! This special event ride features Easter Bunny hopping from car to car to visit with each and every family aboard […]
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 be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts.
Hop aboard the Easter Eggstravaganza Train and enjoy a fun experience for the whole family! This 1-hour long train ride is set to be powered by our 99 year-old steam locomotive, McCloud River Railroad #25! This special event ride features Easter Bunny hopping from car to car to visit with each and every family aboard […]
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 with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the […]
Join us for Bingo at the Library! Winners receive their choice of Reading Dragon prize. All ages welcome.
Join Maggie Mae’s Bookshop and Rock Haven Climbing Gym for a fun, climbable scavenger hunt! Solve clues, reach new heights, and enjoy a night of adventure. Date: Friday April 18th Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Rock Haven Climbing Gym 355 NE 223rd Ave Cost: $20 per participant (ages 3+), pre-registration required Event Highlights: Climb […]
This is a 2 day event taking place on Saturday April 19th and Sunday April 20, 2025! Join us for 2 full days of egg hunts! We are excited to announce our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm! Last year we had such a great turnout and so much fun that we decided to […]
Join us on the farm for our Easter Egg Hunt! Come as a family and experience an Easter Egg Hunt on the farm. Included in your ticket is an Easter Egg Hunt, divided in two groups based on age (times will be staggered to accommodate families with both ages), a bag of Easter goodies to […]
The Easter bunny will be hopping through the train, delighting children all the way to The Fruit Company. Valley views will delight families round trip, along with joyful music, coloring pages, and an optional egg hunt during the layover.
Families with children 5th grade and under are invited to join us for a morning filled with Easter Egg hunts, donuts and coffee, and fun for everyone! Every egg will have a candy prize inside and we will also be raffling off prizes! There will be fun for the whole family and it’s all FREE. […]
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 Keepers program, a local tradition where hand-crafted glass floats are hidden on the beach for people to find and keep. Here are some tips on […]
Our 2025 Earth Day $1 Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 19th, so quit horsing around & add this to your calendar ASAP. All Buffalo Exchange & Outlet locations across the country will be offering up a stellar selection of clothing and accessories for JUST ONE DOLLAR apiece. All proceeds from this CASH ONLY sale will […]
Celebrate Earth Day with SOLVE and the City of Sherwood. Oregon Spring Cleanup (Trashpalooza! Sherwood) will be Saturday, April 19, 2025. Meet at Cannery Square at 10:00am, each group will be given a predetermined area, go out and clean your designated area, then come back to Cannery Square at 11:30am for festivities. We will have […]
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 checklist at the Security Office, or download here. Then set off to find 12 hidden butterflies tucked in the windows of stores and restaurants. Once […]
Hunt an additional 50 Earth Day floats created by the Alder House! Floats are now hidden year-round, so visit anytime to find a treasure. Floats can be found above the high tide line and below the beach embankment. They are placed on the beach during daylight hours only. One float per household, per year. Spread […]
Join us for a Troutdale tradition at the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 19! Fuel up with a hearty Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the Sam Cox Building at Glenn Otto Park. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids age 6-12. Kids under 5 eat […]
Join us this Easter weekend for an Easter egg hunt like you've never seen before. Help get kid's faces painted, get some cotton candy and popcorn and while providing a safe and fun environment as a helicopter drops Easter eggs all over the field for kids to gather. It's going to be a lot of […]
Join the annual Murrayhill Easter Egg Hunt with games, prizes, and tons of colorful eggs to find!
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Welcome to the NWDA Third Saturday Cleanup, which picks up litter for an hour between 9-10 AM every third Saturday in the neighborhood north of Burnside at 22nd Avenue and has been for 12 years running, rain or shine! We'll provide the supplies, you provide the willlingness to help clean up Portland and make it […]
Join Parks & Rec for our Annual Egg Hunt! A delightful community event that promises fun, excitement and searching for eggs. EVENT TIMELINE Check In Begins: 9:00 AM Egg Hunt Start Times: Ages 0-3 | 9:30 AM | *Eggs for 0-3 years will be filled with the following items: M&M packets, Hershey kisses, stickers, tattoos, stamps, […]
This is a restoration work party, where FPC will be removing invasive species from inside Forest Park and planting native species to help manage the natural health of the forest. Pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and […]
Join us for Earth Day Work Day 2025, West Linn Parks and Recreation biggest volunteer day of the year! Earth Day Work Day will take place on April 26th, 2025 at Willamette Park, meet at the Wetland Shelter. Give back to the earth by helping with invasive species removal, beautification projects, spreading chips, planting and […]
Join us for our 3rd Annual Easter Harvest Celebration on the farm! Just choose the day and time you'd like your child to participate in an egg hunt below and come early (and stay after) to enjoy the farm and activities! Each ticket comes with: Farm entrance and parking Easter egg hunts for (ages 9 […]
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 class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hosted by Friends of Tryon Creek, Indigenous Culture Day is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples that provides an accurate cultural experience for the whole community. This free, all-ages event offers the chance to listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich land now known as Tryon Creek […]
