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Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship.
Oregon’s favorite springtime event. From hot air balloons, wine tastings, and our specialty gift shop to our food & craft market, children’s play area, and endless photo opportunities. Our farm began growing tulips in 1975. And, in 1984, we opened our fields for Easter weekend… the rest, you may say, is history. Today, our tulip fields are open for Tulip Festival each spring, from […]
Hop Into Spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Capture the magic of spring with Bunny Photos at Washington Square! Bring your little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and create heartwarming memories with a keepsake photo. With a festive backdrop and plenty of smiles, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season! The Bunny's […]
Alongsiders Easter Egg Hunt, 2025. FREE event. 2 separate hunts (toddler/ preschool and elementary/ jr. high). Easter egg Hunt, starts at 9:30am.
Portland's annual Pizza Week, organized by the Portland Mercury, will take place from April 18 to 24, 2025, offering special pizza deals at participating locations, with slices for $4 and whole pies for $25!
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 […]
Join Mr. Hoo every 1st and 3rd Friday as he plays live music for children of all ages. A mix of original and classic songs, egg shakers for the kids to participate, dancing, jumping, flying and lots of fun! $5 per person.
Ladybug Nature Walk at Laurelhurst – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 2-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow a small […]
Hey there, parents! Looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We’ve got an amazing event just for the “littles” who never seem to have enough fun! Bring your children aged 0-5 to our gym and let them have a blast with all sorts of exciting activities. […]
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! […]
Immerse yourself in the perfect harmony of tea and spring at Lan Su’s Tea & Bloom Spring Tea Fair! Sip and shop from over 9 local vendors offering premium teas, teahouse specialties, hands-on activities and a variety of teaware and accessories—all set to the backdrop of live music in the beautiful spring garden. Make the […]
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.
Hop aboard the Easter Eggstravaganza Train and enjoy a fun experience for the whole family! This 1-hour long train ride is set to be powered by our 99 year-old steam locomotive, McCloud River Railroad #25! This special event ride features Easter Bunny hopping from car to car to visit with each and every family aboard […]
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.
