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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!
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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, […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
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 longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for a Saturday play session for littles ages 0-4. This monthly meetup involves pulling out a large collection of blue, foam play museum blocks...and working […]
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 […]
Meet at the Nature Center and join a Naturalist on a hike through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary week to week and are geared to ages 5 and up, but all ages are welcome. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Groups of 10 or more should contact the park in advance. 9/20 – Ask a […]
Autumn Morning Gathering at Little Nestlings Saturday, September 20 | 10–11 AM Join us as we welcome the first days of autumn with a cozy family morning at Little Nestlings! We’ll gather for a seasonal storytime, then explore fall-inspired hands-on activities together: Storytime – A fall-themed book to spark wonder about the changing seasons. Pinecone Birdfeeders […]
IMA Academy is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Day. We have something very special to share with kids ages 2-3.5 and their families. Intro to French and Ballet: Parents/guardians and young dancers can come and enjoy being silly, singing and moving together while learning French. No previous dance or French is necessary. Families of […]
Join the Pacific Northwest CSA Coalition for Rooted and Rising: A Farm to Table Brunch Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20 from 10 AM–Noon in downtown Portland! Celebrate the farmers who feed our communities and support local food access programs while enjoying a delicious brunch made with ingredients sourced within 15 miles of Portland. Featuring live jazz by Happy […]
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, head to Cook Park in Tigard for a fun-filled morning at our Fall Festival! Enjoy family activities, tasty treats, exciting games, and creative crafts. Details about the Event: Location: Cook Park, Shelter 3 (end of park by the boat launch). Registration Encouraged| Free! | Drop in anytime between […]
Have some family fun at the Tigard Police and Public Works departments. Drop in any time with friends and family. Learn about their departments, enjoy hands on activities and meet the police officers and public works staff serving your community. Get an up-close look at: Tours of PD and PW Buildings Meet a Police K-9 […]
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 […]
