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Portland Japanese Garden: Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition

Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

Portland Japanese Garden welcomes the Bonsai Society of Portland (BSOP) for a bonsai exhibition in the Yanai Classroom, located in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai, which literally translates to “tree-in-a-tray,” is the art and science of miniature trees. Literal translation aside, “bonsai” has evolved to mean an artistically shaped woody plant that […]

$15.95

Community Bike Block Party

Baerlic Brewing Company 2239 SE 11th, Portland, OR

Our bikes get tune ups at the start of each season so why not do the same for our community? Winter has had most of us inside and off the bike and for those still pedaling a lot of it has been in garages and basements staring at apps. It’s time to get back in […]

Free

Earth Day 2025 Parade & Ceremony by Making Earth Cool

Sunnyside Schoolyard SE 35th & Taylor St., Portland

Earth Day arrives just once a year, serving as a poignant reminder that we are mere specks within the grandeur of the greatest masterpiece ever created. Despite our smallness, Earth generously provides us with all we need and gifts us with beautiful sights, smells, tastes, and experiences to cherish. It's only fitting that we pay […]

Free

Earth Month Free Geek Tech Collection Event at Washington Square Mall

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

Free
The Lullaby Group at The Musikry

Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, 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.

Free
Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Mudland Playspace 1231 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR

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 […]

$18

Vancouver Mall Earthday Celebration

Vancouver Mall

Earth Day Celebration Join us on April 26th from 1PM-3PM in our Center Court for a special Earth Day celebration! During the event, children and their families can participate in a variety of eco-friendly activities, including an interactive recycling game, a chance to plant wildflower seed bombs that children can take home to watch them grow, a ReUse & […]

Northwest Harmony Chorus: Spring Send Off Show

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We’ve been hard at work on our contest songs and we are ready to knock your socks off! Come join us along with Columbia River Chorus and other choruses and quartets from our area as we present our contest packages!

ZUMBA® Kids & Kids Jr

Elevate Dance Academy 8785 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR

Zumba® Kids, Jr classes are rockin', high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. We break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure.

$10.00

Bug Walk with the Portland Insectarium

Peninsula Park - Gazebo Meet near the covered gazebo near the intersection of N Albina Avenue and Holman Street., Portland

Take a walk with us! We will show you different techniques for finding, catching, and identifying our local insects, arachnids, and other small friends. What's included Includes instruction and two bug-catching vials. If you purchase the bug catching kit you get two bug-catching vials, a drawstring bag, magnifying glass, forceps, a butterfly net, and a […]

$2 – $13
Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo 520 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR

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 […]

$3 – $20

Hook // $5 Fam Jam

Tomorrow Theater 3530 Southeast Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

ON SCREEN: Hook 1991. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Runtime: 2hr 22min. Rated PG. The boy who wasn’t supposed to grow up—Peter Pan (Robin Williams)—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy (Maggie Smith) in London, the vengeful Captain Hook (Dustin […]

$5
Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Mudland Playspace 1231 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR

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 […]

$18

Queer Prom

Queer Prom is just around the corner! Youth aged 12-18 are welcome to join us at the YWCA for a night full of fun! Theme: Underwater/Pirates. Free event, donations welcome.

Free

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Sherwood Center for the Arts

🎭✨ 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 […]

$8.00

23rd Annual Autism Walk in Portland

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

Join us for a family-friendly, Autism-friendly event celebrating Autistic people and the Autism community, with proceeds to benefit ASO’s programs in Oregon and SW Washington! The Autism Walk; 30+ Resource Tables; Costume Corner; Face Painters; Art Activities; and more! The Walk is a 1/2 mile loop, accessible to all. Register for the April 27th Portland […]

Free

Music and Movement with Miss Hattie: Infant/Toddler Enrichment Class and Playgroup

🦁🌴 Swing Into the Jungle for a Wild Adventure! Join us Monday, May 5th from 9:30–10:15 for an exciting morning of music, movement, stories, and jungle-themed fun that your little explorers will go wild for! Each class is just $20 — and don’t forget, you’ll savaae 15% when you refer or bring a friend! 🐒 […]

$20
Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Mudland Playspace 1231 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR

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 […]

$18

KidDo-Re-Mi music class

KidDo-Re-Mi is a group music class for babies/toddlers with their adult. Contact marysutton.piano@gmail.com to sign-up, and for the exact address. Sign-up is available until 9:30 am the morning of the class. Classes are held on Sundays from 10:00-10:45 and 11:15-1200 in NE Portland near the Grotto.  $10-$20 sliding scale. Please follow @kiddo_re_mi on instagram for […]

$10 – $20

Portland Japanese Garden: Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition

Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

Portland Japanese Garden welcomes the Bonsai Society of Portland (BSOP) for a bonsai exhibition in the Yanai Classroom, located in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai, which literally translates to “tree-in-a-tray,” is the art and science of miniature trees. Literal translation aside, “bonsai” has evolved to mean an artistically shaped woody plant that […]

$15.95
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum

Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today, from 10 am – 4 pm. Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, in celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and its enduring commitment to community. Join us for the full series: […]

Free
Lilac Days

Lilac Days

Hulda Kluger Lilac Gardens 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WA

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 […]

$10
Oregon AG Fest

Oregon AG Fest

Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, OR

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.

$15

Sunday Family Fun Day at Oak Knoll Winery

Oak Knoll Winery 29700 SW Burkhalter Rd, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Join Us for Family Day at the Winery – The Last Sunday of Every Month! April's Activity: Decorate Wooden Hearts for Mother's Day A Fun Day for the Whole Family No need for a babysitter—bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we have activities planned to keep everyone entertained […]

Free
The Lullaby Group at The Musikry

Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, 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.

Free
Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Flying Birds and Slithering Snakes Puppet Workshop

Mudland Playspace 1231 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR

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 […]

$18

Downtown Camas Spring Clean Up Day 2025

Downtown Camas

Come lend a hand and help turn our town into a visual delight to enjoy all summer long! Rain or sun, we have fun! Come downtown on Sunday, April 27th and make your town beautiful! Share an afternoon with other local community members who want to help make Downtown Camas shine! Meet at Journey Church at 4th & Birch. […]

Free
Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum

Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly and geared toward children aged 2 & […]

Faubion School Earth Day Clean-Up & Celebration

Faubion Elementary 2930 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR, United States

This event has just about everything for the sustainability-minded family! Here’s all that you need to know about the event Electronic Waste Recycling We’re excited to have Green Century Recycling on-site to help you safely and sustainably recycle your hard-to-recycle electronic products. Bring your old computers, those VHS tapes you’ve already digitized, your batteries, and […]

Free

Family Dance Party with Red Yarn & Pivot

Village Ballroom 704 NE Dekum, Portland, OR, United States

Bring your littlest movers for a joyful afternoon of dancing, singing, and community fun with Red Yarn and Pivot youth! Beloved Portland performers, the Red Yarn family band, bring high-energy folk-rock music and lovable puppets to get everyone grooving. Then the fun continues with youth dancers from Pivot PDX leading the second half with playful […]

$15

Sensory-Friendly Play Session

Come enjoy all the The FLIP Museum has to offer during our soft opening period, but with fewer guests. Sensory Bin, Light Table, and Wind Tunnel Low-Light Cartoon-Making Room Green Screen Stage Fort-Making Galore Large Train and Car-Racing Tracks Mercado

$5 – $13

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