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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest!
Tree planting at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Kick off Arbor Month by planting a tree and lend the forest a helping hand to ensure a healthy future. Many hazard trees were removed this past winter to control an overabundance of native Douglas-fir beetles and Fir Engraver beetles which had infested drought-stricken trees. Staff will […]
Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he helps Jimmy Biddle find inspiration and unleash his creativity. Live on stage at The Judy in downtown Portland March 15 - April 13 Saturdays and […]
Free, original music for kids by kids. The epic, new kid rock band Hammerhead will thrill audiences of kids and adults alike. 10 year-old student rock band Hammerheads is performing an all-original set of "family-friendly punk rock" music at the Portland Saturday Market on Saturday, April 5th at 2pm. This will be a fun way to […]
Come to the library to build with LEGO. Expert Molly will provide a creative challenge, along with tips & tricks. Ages 5 & up. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Library Community Room.
Join us April 5th from 2-5 PM for a soup and seedlings party! Together, we will get a start on spring gardening by swapping and starting seeds, and enjoy a warm meal together cooked by Thimbleberry staff with our produce. Seeds, potting mix, & egg cartons will be provided. Feel free to bring any extra materials (seeds, […]
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 […]
The Portland Night Market is back April 4+5 with our People of Portland edition! Be sure to check out our NEW gallery featuring local artists and their incredible works. We have so many fun new things planned for you!
Join Tallulah's Daddy at Mississippi Pizza on the first (and now third!) Saturday of every month at 5pm for musical fun. We'll sing, dance and shake, all while enjoying delicious food and beverages. $10-20 per family suggested donation at the door.
Tiffany Mills and the NYC-based Tiffany Mills Company has created over 20 works performed with a “fearless sense of freedom and exhilaration” (Washington Post). Mills’ process of creation is collaborative, ensemble-based, and multidisciplinary. She collaborates to blur lines between mediums and to discover layered methods of constructing dances (drawn from partnering, improvisation, and somatic modalities). […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]
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 […]
Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge. More than 7,000 dresses have been donated just for you. We have vintage and brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. Abby’s Closet believes all high […]
Join us for an eggciting day at the farm! Come for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around.The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm The egg hunt is suitable for all kid ages. Eggs are empty and there is no set times. Come hunt for eggs and redeem age appropriate […]
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! […]
Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he helps Jimmy Biddle find inspiration and unleash his creativity. Live on stage at The Judy in downtown Portland March 15 - April 13 Saturdays and […]
