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We are proud to offer this popular community resource for things to do with kids in Portland. Always be sure to confirm information with the organizer for the most up-to-date information.
Featured Events
A Year with Frog & Toad
Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure.
Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship
Portland's best youth poets compete for the title of Grand Slam Champion at the Verselandia Youth Poetry Slam Championshp.
Wildfire Preparedness Weekend
To help residents prepare for the Wildfire season, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, in partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue, is hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Weekend with World Forestry Center at the Discovery Museum.
Oregon Ag Fest
Over 25 hands-on activities for kids! Plant seedlings, dig for potatoes, ride ponies, watch chicks hatch and so much more!
OMSI Sci-Fi Film Festival
OMSIFor eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all […]
HackYoung Olympiad 2024
Online Event N/A, PortlandJoin Codingal's exciting online HackYoung Olympiad 2024 for Grades 1 to 12. Showcase your coding and problem-solving skills. Whether you're new or experienced this competition is for you whether you're in elementary or high school. You can compete solo or in teams of up to three encouraging teamwork and skill improvement. The online format makes it accessible […]
Kid’s Yoga at Happy Baby Play
Happy Baby Play 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, ORJoin Nicole for Kids Yoga, a delightful introduction to yoga for toddlers aged 2-4 years old! Experience the calming benefits of yoga while bonding with your little one. 📅 Date: April 10th ⏰ Time: 9:15-9:45am Cost: 🌟 Members: $15 💼 Non-members: $25 Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! One caregiver is welcome to […]
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WAEach year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. The gardens will be opening for spring for upcoming Lilac days April 20th to May 12th! Please check the calendar* for details. Event […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalIt’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalIt’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
Tiny Tumble and Play
Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United StatesLooking 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. They can enjoy tumbling […]
Music Exploration
The Craft Factory 4555 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesThis is the perfect class for toddlers-pre K to get their first experience exploring music! Class instructor and early childhood music educator David Pollack sings and plays his guitar exploring musical genres far and wide. This gives little ones the chance to get up, dance, clap their hands, interact with their classmates and make new […]
Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace
Tabor Space 5441 SE Belmont St., Portland, United StatesMr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every Friday at Taborspace! He'll play his guitar/ukulele and kazoo, and sing a mix of of traditional, not so traditional and original songs that will make everyone sing, shake, laugh and/or dance! $10 - $20 per family suggested donation.
Kids Story & Art @ Awake Coffee & Art
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORStory and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday @10 am for story and kids crafts! Open time starts with a story. Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]
Indoor Playground
Mittleman Jewish Community CenterIndoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free
Mike Bennet’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf
Wonderwood Springs 7410 N Chicago Ave, Portland, ORGet ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]
SHINE playgroup
Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United StatesSHINE playgroup is designed for ages 18mo-4yo. We’ll have 2-3 engaging play stations unless specified otherwise. The main stations will include (sensory, art, blocks). Playgroups provide opportunities to build attachment between adults and children as they play together, and share time and experiences. They also help children learn social skills as they negotiate with peers, resolve […]
Portland Night Market
100 SE ALDER StreetThe Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Come meet some of Portland's best makers and creators! The Portland Night Market is a FREE quarterly event and open to all ages. Select Friday & Saturday […]
Toddler Literacy Playgroup w/ Literacy Lady PDX in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks
Happy Place in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE Foster Rd, Portland, Oregon, United StatesFun-Filled Fridays with Sarah of Literacy Lady PDX! This Fall, get ready to make your Fridays extraordinary by joining Literacy Lady PDX in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks from 4-5 PM. We're all about creating a wonderful world of literacy and play, and we want you and your little ones to be a […]
Art Lab with Maker Mayhem PDX at Hammer + Jacks
REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United StatesGet ready for a super exciting weekly adventure with Jen of Maker Mayhem PDX every Friday at 4PM! Jen, our amazing instructor, is all geared up to teach some cool new skills to your little ones. 🌟 Join us for a class centered around embracing exploration, creativity, and imagination. Each week, we'll dive into a […]
Friday Night Magic & Mayhem
All American Magic Theater 9994 SE Washington Street, Portland, OR, United StatesThis is a PG-13 show. Get ready for a night of confounding illusions, exciting music, extreme stunts, and the hilarious comedy magic of world-class illusionist Mark Benthimer and master ventriloquist Scott Davis. PLUS, see a variety of Mayhem You never know what you'll get at Friday Night Magic & Mayhem! Mark, whose credits include performances at […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr
Joyce Garver Theater 1500 NE Garfield St, Camas, WA, United StatesA classic musical presented with the energetic and lively cast from Liberty & Odyssey MS in Camas, WA! Join us as we revive a flying car and rescue kids from the Child Catcher. Your whole family will enjoy the comedy of the Baron & Baroness, be entranced by the Morris Dancers in “Me Ol’ Bamboo,” […]
Spring Baby Farm Animal Tours at Triskelee Farm
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, OregonCome on out to see our mama sheep and their little lambs! We provide a fun, guided educational farm tour. Learn about what and why we farm! Tours will go in with many of our animals to pet and or feed them. We've got sheep, ostrich, goats, alpacas, and more! After the tour, we welcome […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalIt’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
Independent Bookstore Day
Look for special deals, prizes, swag, and activities at your favorite independent bookshop. It's a great day to buy local, whether you go to Portland's largest (Powell's!) or smallest (Melville Books!) independent book seller.
Model train Open House
Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club 2505 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, United StatesThe Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is excited to announce our first Spring Open House. If you missed our November event or just can’t get enough of model trains and our wonderful PNW layout now is your opportunity to see us again for on weekend only in April
A Year with Frog & Toad
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United StatesWake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure. As the seasons change from spring to fall, the cheerful Frog and the more timid Toad plant a garden, go swimming, fly kites, and […]
Oregon Ag Fest
Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, ORLast year over 23,000 people attended Ag Fest to touch, taste and experience the incredible world of Oregon agriculture, in a fun-filled, festive environment. Our two-day event, aimed to help families better understand where their food, fiber and flora come from, is a unique learning experience, where hands-on exhibits make learning about Oregon’s vast agricultural […]
Parent/Child Playtime
Thriving Wildflowers is hosting parent/child playtime Saturdays in April from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Stop in and enjoy our indoor and outdoor play space and special projects for adults and children to do together.
The Great Exchange with St. Johns Swap & Play
Red Sea Church 7535 North Chicago Avenue, Portland, OregonSave the Date! In honor of Earth Day, we're thrilled to host The Great Exchange (a free neighborhood swapping event)! Donate gently used household goods that you no longer need/use, and leave with new-to-you treasures!
Wildfire Preparedness Weekend
World Forestry CenterAs wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. To help residents prepare, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, in partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue, is hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Weekend with World Forestry Center at the Discovery Museum on April 27 and 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. […]
Saturday Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)Get outside with your little one and 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, […]
Drop In Art! @ Awake Coffee & Art
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORWe are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]