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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!
Come learn the gentle art of massaging your infant in a safe community space. Each week we will be working with a different part of your baby's body. There will be plenty of time for connecting with your baby and making community. Each session is $20 per family Led by Amber, RN, Certified Infant Massage […]
Mr. Hoo now plays SWPMA PLAY! every third Monday of each month. We moved it up a week in 2025, to overlap with 'no school' holidays (so more families could come). Enjoy live music in a clean, safe, and open padded environment...where children are free to move around to the music and play. Open gym […]
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
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.
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie at the PlayLab! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate way. Each week will include play, movement, and sensory exploration. Participants must be 1 month to 3 years old when […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
Join the very lovely Teacher Wendy for these engaging Music & Movement classes at SWPMA PLAY in SW Hillsdale - every Tuesday at 10:15AM in May. The 9-10A Sing, Sign & Play class that meets before each session - is included in the cost of each music class; attendees may come as early as 9:00! […]
Mr. Hoo is at The Wiggle Room. Have you been to Portland's best indoor play gym? This is the perfect time to come check it out. The show is included with full day admission, which is just $12 per child ($8 for wobblers).
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
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.
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every Wednesday this summer, from 10:00am-11:30am. Our nature education staff will lead groups on slow, curiosity-driven activities designed to engage young minds and incorporate their caregivers. […]
The Nesting Course guides expecting parents through the essential aspects of preparing for life after baby arrives, focusing on both baby’s needs and the well-being of parents Each week covers key topics designed to foster a smooth transition, for first time or experienced parents. The class aims to help you feel more confident, and to […]
Instructor led play for all skill levels ages 2 - 6 years old. One hour time includes group warm up and open play time. A guardian must stay and be on the floor for any child under 3 years of age unless enrolled in our Discovery program. Parent is not an additional cost but all […]
