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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 every Saturday @ 9:30 - 10:20 am Bring your 0-5 yr old and join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. (Or, schedule ahead to bring […]
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, […]
Portland family performer Red Yarn & his Critter puppets are excited to do a live show at Childpeace Montessori School on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 AM. This high-energy, all ages show is open to the public so bring your friends! 🎶 Suggested Donation: $10-20 /family
Join Us for Someone I Love Day!This Saturday at Little Nestlings, we’re celebrating Someone I Love Day—a warm, joyful event where children get to honor a special person in their life, whether it’s a mom, grandma, aunt, dad, family friend, or another beloved grown-up. We know Mother’s Day can look different for every family, and […]
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 […]
Make something special for the moms in your life at FLIP this weekend. Follow along with one of the crafts our team has prepared, or create something completely original. Of course, all the normal exhibits will be available as well, including the cartoon-making room, green screen stage, forts, cars, trains, and more. The FLIP Museum […]
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 […]
Join Silver Falls staff and volunteers for a beloved annual tradition celebrating the abundance of spring birds and flowers at Silver Falls. Activities include guided birding walks, educational discovery tables, a wildflower show, and a native plant sale. Check back here for more specific details in early May! All activities are free, but a $10 […]
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 […]
Join Silver Falls staff and volunteers for a beloved annual tradition celebrating the abundance of spring birds and flowers at Silver Falls. Activities include guided birding walks, educational discovery tables, a wildflower show, and a native plant sale. All activities are free, but a $10 daily parking permit is required at Silver Falls. Annual parking […]
We’re kicking off spring by celebrating all the amazing mothers in our lives — and we’re doing it in style on the farm! Join us May 9th & 10th for a beautiful springtime event featuring Mountainside Market Scholls and their incredible lineup of local vendors. You’ll find everything from handmade goods and baked treats (hello, […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing the whistle of a steam locomotive or stepping back into the golden age of railroading, now’s your chance. Something big is pulling into the station—Train Day at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. This exciting day will be packed with family-friendly fun, train rides, history, and unforgettable experiences. On Saturday, […]
The beloved St. Johns Bizarre returns Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown St. Johns! (Find us at N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard — and all across the surrounding blocks!) We'll be serving up another a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more, all […]
