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Busy Hands Montessori Open Houses

Busy Hands Montessori Open Houses

Busy Hands Montessori 725 NW Dale Ave., Suite 102, Portland, OK, United States

Discover how Montessori learning comes to life at Busy Hands Montessori! At our Open Houses you’ll: Tour our infant, toddler, and primary classrooms Meet our Montessori-credentialed guides and school leaders Explore hands-on materials that build focus, independence, and problem-solving Hear how we partner with families and what verification and accreditation means for quality and safety […]

Bard Storytime with the Bard!

Bard Storytime at Wonderwood

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!

Free

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
Music with Mr. Ben

Music with Mr. Ben

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

Free
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

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 […]

$5 – $8
Sensory Friendly Family Gym

Sensory Friendly Family Gym

Vega Gym 4035 S Grant Street #107, Washougal, WA

Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at all times. Takes place at the 10th Ave. location. $10 per participant (includes parent/caregiver). Please refrain from wearing any fragranced products.Goal: to […]

$10
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

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. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people (generally ignore their phones) take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as 9:00 […]

$1 – $10
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Live Music with Mr. Ben – Tuesdays at the Hostel Cafe!

Live Music with Mr. Ben – Tuesdays at the Hostel Cafe!

The Hostel Cafe 1810 NW Glisan Avenue, Portland, OR

Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips encouraged) is a relaxed space for families to sing, move, and socialize together. We have indoor and outdoor seating, scratch-made local dinners, and 12 drinks on tap plus […]

Free
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Toddler Sound Bath & Learn

Toddler Sound Bath & Learn

Aloka — Sound Bath House 1607 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Toddler Sound Bath & Learn (Ages 2-6) GUIDE — Graham Slick DURATION — 30 minutes LOCATION — Aloka — 1607 SE 3rd Ave. Portland OR 97214 (Map) VIBE — Listen, Playful STYLE — Kids ****IMPORTANT NOTE: The class is a max capacity of 6 children. There is a potential of an additional class, but there […]

$25
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

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. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people (generally ignore their phones) take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as 9:00 […]

$1 – $10
Family Martial Arts (Ages 3/4) @ SWPMA PLAY!

Family Martial Arts (Ages 3/4) @ SWPMA PLAY!

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

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 drop-in age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with […]

$15 – $25
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers

Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers

The Riff - B Street Records and Vintage 10801 SE Main St, Milwaukie, United States

Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style  show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.

Free

Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace

taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

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! $10-$20 per family recommended donation.

$10 – $20
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

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 […]

$5 – $8
Bard Storytime with the Bard!

Bard Storytime at Wonderwood

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!

Free
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20
Music with Mr. Ben

Music with Mr. Ben

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

Free
Dads Collective Playgroup

Dads Collective Playgroup

Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United States

The Dad Collective is a welcoming playgroup for anyone who identifies as a dad and their kiddos. It’s a space to connect with other dads, share stories, and let the little ones have fun in a safe, playful environment. We provide toys, books, and plenty of room for kids to explore while you build friendships […]

$20
MomCo (Mom Community)

MomCo (Mom Community)

Portland Community Church 7100 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR, United States

Come join Moms in the same season of life as you!  MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school.  We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children (ages o-5 years) while you share, laugh and learn with other moms just like you. Join us in a safe community that encourages and equips. […]

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

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 […]

$5 – $8
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]

$15 – $20

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