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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We set up the oobleck supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so you kids can explore this fun STEM, sensory experience. Of course, all the normal exhibits will be available as well, including the cartoon-making room, green screen stage, […]
Managing anxiety – our children’s as well as our own – can be challenging, especially during stressful and uncertain times. Learn about the science and neurobiology underlying anxiety and develop a deeper understanding of how anxiety affects tweens or teens. Dr. Cordova will offer guidance on approaches for updating your “toolkit” for connecting with and […]
Over a two-day period each spring some 3,000 kids, their families and friends, about 10,000 persons in all, from all over SW Washington and the greater Portland area, gather at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond in Vancouver, WA to help children experience fishing, playing outside, and learning about our natural environment and water safety. The Klineline Kids Fishing Derby […]
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 […]
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! […]
Enjoy high-energy folk songs and puppet friends with Red Yarn, every second Friday at the Sellwood Community House! Stay for indoor play park after the show. $10/child. Adults free.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Celebrate all things Sasquatch during the inaugural Mt. Hood Sasquatch Festival coming to Welches this spring. Mt. Hood Oregon Resort will host the event April 11-13, bringing together Bigfoot hunters, enthusiasts, filmmakers and local vendors. A “Kids Zone” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday will offer kids activities including a Sasquatch coloring contest, lessons […]
THE A-WOL AEROS PRESENT: JUST KEEP SWIMMING! A-WOL Dance Collective Youth Company's Spring performance! 513 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR (on the corner of Grand and Schuyler, one block north of Broadway) April 11 - 13, 2025 Friday, April 11 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 12 at 3:30 pm Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 pm Sunday, April 13 […]
Immerse yourself in the energy and awe-inspiring agility of African dance! This cohesive, compelling artistic experience features a blend of percussive dance styles practiced by African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, contemporary dance forms, and more for a unique performance that leaves the audience with their toes tapping and hearts pounding.
