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Get ready for a day of down-on-the-farm fun — Oregon Ag Fest in Salem is worth the drive! 🐮🌾
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum for free!
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Jan 28th. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for ninjas ages 3 & 4. These are age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with others, […]
Join us every Thursday at 10:30AM in Hammer + Jacks, come for a special music lesson filled with singing, movement and music with Zazzy Zoe! 🥁🎶 During these interactive music sessions, participants will begin to learn and practice simple fundamentals of music, all while having a blast singing and/or acting out silly and interesting songs […]
Join Literacy Lady PDX at her brick and mortar space, the Literacy Kid Lounge for.baby playgroup. We will have storytime, music and play. Plus caregivers get to meet other caregivers in a warm welcoming environment! Ages newborn to wobbly walkers.
Join the Lactation Equity Coalition for our exciting Lactation Tales Thursdays at Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233)! Every third Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM, come together for a lively gathering where families can connect, share stories, and celebrate the joys of breastfeeding and chestfeeding. Dive into a world of […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or class. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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, […]
