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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!
Shop our annual rummage sale (30+ families!) and support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit preschool. Contact fundraising@brooklyncooppreschool.org for more information.
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 from Rock, to Jazz to TV Themes! We also learn about our ABC's, our 1,2,3's and have a whole lot of fun! Sliding Scale $10 […]
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 yrs) provided with RSVP. 2025 Dates & Topics: January 24: Parenting for Social Justice Empowering children to stand up for others with empathy and action […]
Hey there, parents! Looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We’ve got an amazing event just for the “littles” who never seem to have enough fun! Bring your children aged 0-5 to our gym and let them have a blast with all sorts of exciting activities. […]
The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens will be open for Lilac Days April 19 to May 11, 2025. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac Society and the National Historic Site during Lilac Days 2025, as well as many other Specialty Days! Visit the Lilac Days page for more detailed information. During […]
The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens will be open for Lilac Days April 19 to May 11, 2025. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac Society and the National Historic Site during Lilac Days 2025, as well as many other Specialty Days! Visit the Lilac Days page for more detailed information. During […]
Geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, though all are welcome! Each week we will explore mixing art and sensory exploration with a variety of projects. Come play in our space with no stress about making a mess! Aprons provided, plus we recommend that you and your child wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy.
Washington Square in partnering with Free Geek to host a technology collection event in April in honor of Earth Month. Join us on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 12- 4 PM each day, and drop off your used or unneeded tech. Collection locations include drive up near 85C Bakery and inside the mall […]
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.
Looking to create community and meet other new families? Join Sarah of Literacy Lady PDX for a Fun-Filled Fridays! Make your Fridays extraordinary by joining Literacy Lady PDX in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks from 1:00 - 1:45 PM. We're all about creating a wonderful world of literacy and play for even the […]
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.
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 […]
This is workshop is to celebrate Mother’s Day. Enjoy time away with friends crafting a Watercolor and Line Portrait featuring your child. Email your photo to us so we can have it printed and ready for you. whimsyweesartstudio@gmail.com Photos can be of one child or multiple. Photos that are close up of faces work better. […]
🎭✨ Step into the whimsical world of Wonderland! ✨🎭 Join the Village Home Drama Department for an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland Jr.! 🌟🐰🎩 📅 April 25th-27th 📍 Sherwood Center for the Arts Don't miss this magical production filled with curious characters, vibrant music, and endless adventure! Bring the whole […]
VSAA Theater proudly presents our spring show…Mousetrap!! The show opens April 24th and will continue for the 25th, 26th, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Let your and family know because this show will have you shaking in your seats!
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 […]
Fun for the entire family, with over 25-free hands-on activities for kids! Pet animals, plant seedlings, ride a pony and so much more! Free for kids ages 15 and under. Free parking. Ages 16 and over is $15 admission.
Join Friends of Tryon Creek to connect with and care for the park by removing ivy growing up trees or caring for newly planted trees near the creek. Volunteer activities include hiking and the use of hand tools. Instruction, gloves and tools provided (feel free to bring your own gloves). Best suited for adults or […]
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.
In honor of Earth Day, we’re thrilled to host The Great Exchange 2025! Join us for this free neighborhood swapping event, and help promote sustainability within our community.
On a spring day in 1970, 20 million Americans joined together for peaceful demonstrations in favor of environmental reform. Not only did this mark the first Earth Day, it also continued the growth of the environmental movement, and even helped spawn the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Earth Day now includes events in nearly […]
Shop our annual rummage sale (30+ families!) and support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit preschool. Contact fundraising@brooklyncooppreschool.org for more information.
The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is back for its 19th year! The Portland Rose Festival is proud to support this amazing community tradition and we’re grateful to be featured in this year’s parade. Let’s come "All Together Now" to celebrate the season and cheer on the spirit of East Portland! Starts at 82nd & […]
In this one-hour workshop students will create a bird with flapping wings and/or a snake that slithers. Drawing and printmaking techniques will add details resembling scales and feathers, while simple mechanics will allow the puppet to move. The workshop will conclude in the students presenting a final performance. The playspace is available to children before […]
In celebration of Earth Day, the city, in partnership with the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood District Association (NDA), Rotary Club of Milwaukie, the Milwaukie Parks Foundation, and other community partners, is hosting a volunteer event in downtown Milwaukie. Prior to the start of the volunteer work, Milwaukie will receive an official designation as a Bee City USA for its work to protect […]
Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
Splash into learning with a Reggio Emilia-inspired event all about the magic of water! Through storytelling, science, and art, children will explore the beauty and power of rain. 📖 Storytime: We’ll read a captivating book about the water cycle, following a raindrop’s journey through nature. 🔬 Water Science Exploration: Hands-on science activity will help children discover how rain forms, […]
Triskelee Sprouts is now enrolling children ages 3-5 into our magical Montessori-Waldorf inspired farm school. Limited enrollment is still available for Fall 2025! Prospective families, please RSVP to meet our amazing staff at an upcoming Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2025 OR April 26, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 and learn more about how a hands-on […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Literacy Lady PDX at Literacy Kid Lounge on Saturday, April 26th, 2025! This interactive "Community Stories Workshop" invites children to explore their creativity while celebrating our local literary community. Your little ones will enjoy a special storytime session with Literacy Lady PDX featuring books about community connections and friendship. Following […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens will be open for Lilac Days April 19 to May 11, 2025. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac Society and the National Historic Site during Lilac Days 2025, as well as many other Specialty Days! Visit the Lilac Days page for more detailed information. During […]
A celebration with community activities in honor of Earth Day and the spring season! Fun for everyone! Come to Multnomah Village on Saturday, April 26, 2024, to enjoy an engaging day of community activities, art, music, shopping, and food that celebrate and support Earth Day. Join an exciting range of Earth Day themed activities and […]
