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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!
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Please come and join us for our 61th annual gem and mineral show in Canby, Oregon. While there will definitely be enthusiastic rock hounds of all ages and from all walks of life, there will be lots of good fun to be had by everyone. There will be activities for kids, demonstrations for adults, silent […]
Immerse yourself into peony paradise. With 30 acres of peony fields and a 2 acre display garden to stroll through, there is something for everyone. Our truck, flower cart, display garden and fields, make for perfect photo opportunities that will leave all your friends in awe. Free Parking / Admission Pet Friendly Picnics Encouraged Wheelchair […]
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, […]
Did you know May is Water Safety Month? Join us at Little Nestlings for a special event featuring our friends from Goldfish Swim School – West Linn! This fun, family-friendly hour is packed with essential water safety tips just in time for summer. What to Expect: Hands-on water safety lessons for kids and families Try-on time with real lifejackets to help […]
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 […]
Welcome to Triskelee Farm Baby Animal Tour! Date: Weekends May and June Time: 10:00 AM or 1 PM Location: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled tour meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby lambs and a baby alpaca. This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of […]
Join us on a cute and cuddly adventure to meet adorable baby animals up close and personal! Date: WeekendsTime: 10:00 AM or 1 PMLocation: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby goats and a baby alpaca. This […]
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 […]
"Oh, but that's nonsense. Flowers can't talk." - Alice. We beg to differ! Join us for some "nonsense" on the beautiful 13 acres of the Grand Lodge estate this Memorial Day Weekend... Self-guided garden tours (don't fall down the rabbit hole! Or maybe... do.) with our gardeners standing by to answer questions and talk plants, insects, […]
Hey dads, moms, and little green thumbs—get ready to celebrate spring in the sweetest way! The weekend after Mother’s Day, join us for a joyful Family Planting Event at Kitchen Garden Playschool in Gladstone, OR! What to expect: Hands-on planting fun made just for little ones (ages 3–5) Quality bonding time in the garden Tips […]
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!
Nature & science alert! Come get hands on and learn about invasive species in Hillsboro including the destructive Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. This free interactive event for the whole family will feature activities including: 🌿 Beanbag toss 🌿 Ring toss 🌿 Scavenger Hunt 🌿 Crafts 🌿 Storytime 🌿 Observation Station on the deck 🌿 More! […]
