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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!
Welcome to Festival of Friends PNW! Grassroots Music Festival dedicated to promoting amazing bands and songwriters from across the PNW and BEYOND! Since the first magical musical campout, the festival has grown in size and reputation. There are all kinds of activities for kids of all ages during the day, from yoga to lawn games and […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Groovin Guppies Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool group; At […]
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, […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Celebrate kindness, connection, and community—bring a friend (or two!) and join us for a morning of friendship fun. We’ll read the heartwarming story Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, then paint our own friendship stones to take home or gift to a buddy. Children can also enjoy a playful friendship-themed scavenger hunt designed to spark […]
SUMMER KIDS' CONCERTS Saturdays | July 12 - August 30 10am to 12pm - New Time! Join Bridgeport Village for fun, free family entertainment! Dance to Portland's Top Children's Musicians - plus enjoy special activities like hula hoops, ribbons, bubbles & more! July 12th - Mr. Ben July 19th - Red Yarn July 26th - […]
It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some great local musicians while you picnic […]
What do a salmon scale and a tree ring have in common? What critters live in our forest? Explore these questions and more at Columbia Springs’ Nature Days! Start at our Visitor Center for maps, information, and activities. Choose your own adventure around our forest and enjoy volunteer-led activities, games, and guided walks! 2025 Themes: […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow! Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy With support from Olympia Community Solar
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 […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
This family-friendly community celebration in Historic Downtown Montavilla includes 150+ local arts, crafts, community organizations, food and retail vendors, and live music! Enjoy entertainment and activities, including a kid's stage in Kid Villa. The Montavilla Farmers Market is also taking place during the event for extra fun! The street fair will take place on SE […]
The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for FREE from the hours of 10am-7pm Mondays-Saturdays, with free + paid drop in community programming for all ages 10am-7pm Monday-Friday. Dance Classes, Author Readings, Crafts, […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Community Jam Session and Drum Circle: Experience this joyful and energetic group making music in a fun and welcoming space. Drums are provided or bring any instrument of your choice. All […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
