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Education Fair at Triskalee Farm

Triskelee Sprouts Farm School 29700 SW MOUNTAIN RD, WEST LINN, OR, United States

Join Triskelee Farm School, Little Nestlings Early Learning Center, The Kitchen Garden Playschool and Goldfish West Linnfor a morning of discovery at our Education Fair! Whether you’re exploring preschool options, alternative learning programs, or enrichment opportunities, this event is your chance to connect with local educators and find the perfect fit for your child. Come meet a […]

Free

Spring on the Farm

Join us for an eggciting day at the farm! Come for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around.The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm The egg hunt is suitable for all kid ages. Eggs are empty and there is no set times. Come hunt for eggs and redeem age appropriate […]

$15

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Free
Spring Break: Frogs & Fairies

Spring Break: Frogs & Fairies

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

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! […]

Hortlandia Plant and Garden Art Sale

Westside Commons 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR, United States

Hortlandia is taking place April 4 and 5 at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. The event brings together small specialist nurseries and garden-themed artists from across the Northwest. Explore tried-and-true and unusual plants, handmade art, and used garden books from more than 60 nurseries, artists, and horticultural organizations. Here are the dates and times: Friday, April […]

$5 – $12

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Ledding Library

Bring your stuffed animal to storytime, then leave them at the library overnight for a sleepover! Animal friends & photos of their adventures will be available for pickup on Sunday, April 6. All ages. No registration required, but capacity limited to the first 50 attendees.

Free

Pete the Cat

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he helps Jimmy Biddle find inspiration and unleash his creativity. Live on stage at The Judy in downtown Portland March 15 - April 13 Saturdays and […]

$25 – $35

Clackamas County Kids Summer Camp Expo

Happy Valley Library 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR, United States

🌟 Clackamas County Kids Summer Camp Expo 🌟 Get ready for the ultimate summer camp showcase! Join us on April 5, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Happy Valley Library for a fun-filled day of exploring the best camps, classes, and activities for kids of all ages! 🎭 Arts & Performance | ⚽ […]

Free

Forest Storytime

Discovery Museum 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

On the first Saturday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.

Free – $8

Arbor Month Celebration ~ Plant a tree with us

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Tree planting at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Kick off Arbor Month by planting a tree and lend the forest a helping hand to ensure a healthy future. Many hazard trees were removed this past winter to control an overabundance of native Douglas-fir beetles and Fir Engraver beetles which had infested drought-stricken trees. Staff will […]

Bunny Bash at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Hop into spring fun at Bunny Bash,  a family-friendly Easter celebration filled with activities and entertainment for kids of all ages! Enjoy a day of festive fun, including: Meet & Greet with Easter Characters Face Painting for a colorful holiday look Easter Egg Crafts to spark creativity Live Entertainment and more! Join us for a […]

Free

2025 Blossoms & Bites Street Fair

Portland’s Old Town Chinatown transforms into a vibrant street fair on Saturday, April 5, from 12-8 p.m. Visitors can look forward to an unforgettable springtime feast featuring Portland’s best Asian street food vendors. Every spring, Portland breaks from the confines of winter into a brilliant display of blooms. Depending on who you ask, the most […]

Free
The Lullaby Group at The Musikry

Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

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.

Free

Leave No Trace Mt. Tabor Dance Community Park Clean-Up

Mt. Tabor Park SE Salmon Way, Portland, WA, United States

Our first dance back on the mountain is less than three weeks away! We can't wait to dance with you all again on the beautiful Mt. Tabor. The theme for the first dance is Leave No Trace. LNT is one of our most important community ethos and keeping the dance sustainable is very important to […]

Free

Guide Dogs for the Blind Graduation

Guide Dogs for the Blind 32901 SE Kelso Rd, Boring, OR, United States

See Guide Dogs for the Blind’s mission in action at one of our public graduations, held on our campus in Boring, Oregon. We hope you will join us to celebrate with our clients, volunteers, donors, and staff! If you’re not able to join us in person, graduations are live-streamed on GDB’s YouTube channel. Please note that […]

Free

Arbor Month Celebration ~ Plant a tree with us

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Tree planting at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Kick off Arbor Month by planting a tree and lend the forest a helping hand to ensure a healthy future. Many hazard trees were removed this past winter to control an overabundance of native Douglas-fir beetles and Fir Engraver beetles which had infested drought-stricken trees. Staff will […]

Pete the Cat

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he helps Jimmy Biddle find inspiration and unleash his creativity. Live on stage at The Judy in downtown Portland March 15 - April 13 Saturdays and […]

$25 – $35

Live music performance of kid rock band Hammerhead

Portland Saturday Market 2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon

Free, original music for kids by kids.  The epic, new kid rock band Hammerhead will thrill audiences of kids and adults alike. 10 year-old student rock band Hammerheads is performing an all-original set of "family-friendly punk rock" music at the Portland Saturday Market on Saturday, April 5th at 2pm. This will be a fun way to […]

Free

LEGO Club

Ledding Library

Come to the library to build with LEGO. Expert Molly will provide a creative challenge, along with tips & tricks. Ages 5 & up.  No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Library Community Room.

Free

Seedling Party at Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm 29089 SE Kelso Road, Boring, OR, United States

Join us April 5th from 2-5 PM for a soup and seedlings party! Together, we will get a start on spring gardening by swapping and starting seeds, and enjoy a warm meal together cooked by Thimbleberry staff with our produce. Seeds, potting mix, & egg cartons will be provided. Feel free to bring any extra materials (seeds, […]

$10
Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM

Roboto Octopodo 520 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR

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 […]

$3 – $20

The Portland Night Market

100 SE Alder Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

The Portland Night Market is back April 4+5 with our People of Portland edition! Be sure to check out our NEW gallery featuring local artists and their incredible works. We have so many fun new things planned for you!

Free

Tallulah’s Daddy at Mississippi Pizza

Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join Tallulah's Daddy at Mississippi Pizza on the first (and now third!) Saturday of every month at 5pm for musical fun. We'll sing, dance and shake, all while enjoying delicious food and beverages. $10-20 per family suggested donation at the door.

$10 – $20

Lewis & Clark College Theatre Department presents Tiffany Mills Dance Residency

Lewis & Clark College 615 S Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR, United States

Tiffany Mills and the NYC-based Tiffany Mills Company has created over 20 works performed with a “fearless sense of freedom and exhilaration” (Washington Post). Mills’ process of creation is collaborative, ensemble-based, and multidisciplinary. She collaborates to blur lines between mediums and to discover layered methods of constructing dances (drawn from partnering, improvisation, and somatic modalities). […]

$10 – $15
First Sunday OMSI $5 Days

First Sunday OMSI $5 Days

OMSI

Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]

$5

Spring Break Special Glass Floats Drop in Lincoln City

Lincoln City Beach

From March 22 - April 19, 2025, find 200 of these playful glass floats dropped on the beach in Lincoln City, Oregon. This is a part of Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers program, a local tradition where hand-crafted glass floats are hidden on the beach for people to find and keep. Here are some tips on […]

Free

Abby’s Closet FREE Prom Dress Giveaway

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland

Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge. More than 7,000 dresses have been donated just for you. We have vintage and brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. Abby’s Closet believes all high […]

Free

Spring on the Farm

Join us for an eggciting day at the farm! Come for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around.The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm The egg hunt is suitable for all kid ages. Eggs are empty and there is no set times. Come hunt for eggs and redeem age appropriate […]

$15
Spring Break: Frogs & Fairies

Spring Break: Frogs & Fairies

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

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! […]

Pete the Cat

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series! Catch your favorite groovy cat live on stage as he helps Jimmy Biddle find inspiration and unleash his creativity. Live on stage at The Judy in downtown Portland March 15 - April 13 Saturdays and […]

$25 – $35

Easter Bunny Photos at Vancouver Mall

Vancouver Mall

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 […]

$19.99
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
Easter Bunny Selfies at Bridgeport Village

Easter Bunny Selfies at Bridgeport Village

Bridgeport Village

HOP INTO SPRING AT BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE! Join us for a day filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. From 12pm to 4pm, you can find the Bunny hopping around the Village Green, ready to snap a cute and complimentary selfie with YOU! Selfies with the Easter Bunny in the […]

Free

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