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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest!
Come enjoy all the The FLIP Museum has to offer during our soft opening period, but with fewer guests. Sensory Bin, Light Table, and Wind Tunnel Low-Light Cartoon-Making Room Green Screen Stage Fort-Making Galore Large Train and Car-Racing Tracks Mercado
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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!
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! […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
We LOVE Raina Telgemeier's newest book, The Cartoonist Club and know you will love it too! The book is all about drawing, how to make a comic, zine, and being creative with friends. Join us as we create our own zines, work to write a story together, and celebrate all things Raina! Bring your friends […]
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.
Eid Mubarak! We are celebrating the Festial of Breaking the Fast (Eid al-Fitr) at FLIP this week. Ramadan has ended, as signified by the emergence of a crescent moon this past weekend. So, let's breakout the kids scissors and paint and have some fun making a mobile you can hang up at home, or in […]
