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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!
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 […]
Tallulah's Daddy All-Star Trio is a collab between Tallulah's Daddy and Dan from Pointed Man Band. The identity of the third member is a Mr. E. We're excited to bring you a full rock band set of original music plus a couple of quirky covers and jams! Mississippi Pizza is the premier venue for family […]
An all ages karaoke, open skate, and lip sync battle! Featuring specialty drinks, snacks, amazing raffle prizes, merch, and more! If you’ve ever wanted to roll around Rose City Rollers’ iconic hangar, where roller derby games are hosted, now is your chance! All proceeds support the home team, the Break Neck Betties.
Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember. Your family and friends will enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Willamette River, a delicious Northwest brunch buffet, mimosas or sparkling cider, live piano music, an appearance from Cinnabunny and ever-changing river views. Morning Brunch Boarding: 9:00 am Cruising: 9:30 am – 11:30 am […]
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 […]
It’s back! The 8th Annual Kerns Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. Over 5,000 Easter Eggs are hidden in this totally free, family friendly event. Event starts at 9:30am but be sure to come early as the event is street parking only! We’ll have two sections this year, one for littles and toddlers and one for K-8. […]
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 […]
Traditional breakfast favorites: Carved ham | Seasonal salads | Pastries | Chocolate fountain + so much more Age 11+ : $55 Age 4-10: $20 Age 0-3: Free
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 […]
Get ready to dig up some Easter fun at Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox! Kids will dig for eggs in the sand (bring your own basket!), then trade them in for a special goodie bag filled with surprises. Plus, they’ll get to meet the Easter Bunny for a fun photo! Sessions on Thu, Apr 16 & […]
Join for some Easter Egg Hunt fun! Register Online by Friday, April 18: $10 Tickets at the Door: $13 Kids 12 and younger only Rain or shine Bring your own basket
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 […]
Come join us for some crafty fun during Easter weekend. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will include a ton of unique fun, including making Easter Bunny Finger Puppets and bird feeders. But to make our day truly special, kids and adults can have a chance to shower in Easter eggs. That's right - fill the bucket […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Over 10,000 candy and prize-filled eggs will be hidden in separate egg-hunting areas and color-marked for age groups 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. All ages starting hunting for eggs at the same time – at 1:30PM sharp! Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have young children who will be hunting in different age […]
Our next ride will be Sunday April 20th with an Easter egg hunt! Ride bikes around NE Portland with Kidical Mass PDX! Put on your bunny ears and celebrate spring with a family-friendly bike ride. We’ll ride from the Irving Park playground to Grant Park on neighborhood greenways and quiet streets, and then have an […]
Join the Historic Downtown Oak Grove in a fun filled Egg Hunt! This event will take place behind the Station At Oak Grove, where these is a large grassy area (located behind the Literacy Kid Lounge, Seed Soil Bloom and Awakening Coffee). There will be over 300 eggs, fun prizes and crafts. Literacy Lady PDX […]
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 […]
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 Colorful Morning of Fun! Come along on Monday, April 21st from 9:30-10:15 for a lively and colorful session filled with music, movement, stories, and hands-on activities that will light up your little ones' day! Each class is just $20, and don’t forget, you can save 15% when you refer or […]
Come join us for some crafty fun during Easter weekend. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will include a ton of unique fun, including making Easter Bunny Finger Puppets and bird feeders. But to make our day truly special, kids and adults can have a chance to shower in Easter eggs. That's right - fill the bucket […]
Come join me at Taborspace, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM with music and laughter on a Music Quest! On the 1st Monday of the month. Let me take you on a music and movement adventure. Songs, dancing, and a joke or two. Pirates, Cluster Flies, and a Riggabamboo!!! Family fun for everyone. Event is FREE with a […]
Join us for a a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on […]
Join us for the Kids Clothing & Gear Swap at Wildlings Play Place! Bring in your freshly washed, gently used clothing (size 0–12 yrs ) and kid gear to swap on Friday, May 16 from 12–6 PM. Drop-offs accepted April 18–May 14. During business hours only! Fill a bag FREE when you donate items, or […]
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.
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 on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
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. […]
Celebrate Earth Month this April by walking, biking, and rolling to school!
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 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 28th. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as […]
