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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
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, […]
Portland family performer Red Yarn & his Critter puppets are excited to do a live show at Childpeace Montessori School on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 AM. This high-energy, all ages show is open to the public so bring your friends! 🎶 Suggested Donation: $10-20 /family
Get ready for a morning full of fun and connection! Pretzelyoguis Children Yoga School invites you to a free, all-levels yoga class for children, parents, and the community. This class is perfect for beginners and offers a unique way to bond with your kids through yoga while having fun and relaxing together. Held in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community canvas painting with kids. Shoe collaboration launch with local Portland artist sebo walker & Native Shoes.
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! […]
It's spring, let's do something stupid. Form teams and turn left for a while. The 8th First Annual Ladd Circle Park April 12th, 2025 10am to 5pm 500 laps of Ladd Circle is a century. Form teams of at least one person, switch riders or bikes at least 10 times during your laps, and turn […]
We’re hiding 12 eggs in the store. 12 on Saturday, 12 on Sunday. Each one has a prize inside and each one gets you an entry to win a $50 gift certificate (!) One egg per kid. Prizes in every egg. One lucky winner gets $50 to spend at Thinker Toys. Thinker Toys Saturday April […]
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 […]
During the April Kids Zone event, kids will make Finger Puppets. Kids also receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pins. Parents receive a special 10% off coupon offer that can be combined with other coupons on that day.
SATURDAY APRIL 12th at 11am I’m so excited to announce @mrwolfcomics will be in the bookstore! He’s written the beloved graphic novel series Mr. Wolfs Class, winner of the Eiser Award and many others. His latest graphic novel is SPEECHLESS a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. JOIN US […]
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.
OREGON’S FAVORITE VINTAGE CLOTHING MARKET IS BACK!! Featuring DUNKS & DEALS this time Event Highlights: DUNK CONTEST: Witness some of Oregons most talented athletes take flight in a head2head dunk contest! (3:00pm) 60 VENDORS: Explore a curated collection of vintage finds, local brands, streetwear, 1-of-1 pieces, and more. LIVE DJ: Get jiggy to the beats […]
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 […]
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with the game of ¡Lotería! Originally from México, Lotería is similar to Bingo but uses pictures instead of numbers. Learn the meaning of popular Spanish words while competing for fun prizes. All ages. Celebra el día de los niños/día de los libros! […]
For the young and young at heart, Portland Eurythmy presents the Crystal Ball, a Grimm’s tale about a fearless young boy who escapes his own enchantment and risks his life to set a princess free. We work with beloved storyteller, Daniel Stokes, to bring the story to life with movement, music, color, puppetry and a […]
Don't miss this EGG-citing holiday event featuring a HUGE Indoor Easter Egg Hunt complete with over 1,000 EGGS, Fun games in the Gym, Cookie Decorating and a special visit and photos with the EASTER BUNNY! Don't delay, sign up today as this event will SELL OUT quickly! Hop on over to DolFUN to register: www.dolfundynamics.com
Join us for a mesmerizing, energetic, multigenerational celebration of traditional Aztec dances and ceremonies. All ages welcome! This family matinee features music, ritual dance, and colorful regalia from Aztec traditions.
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 […]
THE A-WOL AEROS PRESENT: JUST KEEP SWIMMING! A-WOL Dance Collective Youth Company's Spring performance! 513 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR (on the corner of Grand and Schuyler, one block north of Broadway) April 11 - 13, 2025 Friday, April 11 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 12 at 3:30 pm Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 pm Sunday, April 13 […]
Come dance with us at Revolution Hall's Show Bar to celebrate the incredible legislation Moms Demand Action is working on to end gun violence in Oregon. DJ PA will be spinning from 5-10pm. Family dance 5-8pm; Grown-ups keep dancing 8-10pm. Moms and not-moms, kids and adults of all ages, genders and identities welcome. The dance […]
An experience for the whole family! Come paint a canvas together. Each person registered gets their own canvas, and we will provide step by step instructions with a new subject to paint at each event. This event, we will be painting a spring goose (Example coming soon). We will utilize pre-traced outlines and occasionally stencils to ensure […]
THE A-WOL AEROS PRESENT: JUST KEEP SWIMMING! A-WOL Dance Collective Youth Company's Spring performance! 513 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR (on the corner of Grand and Schuyler, one block north of Broadway) April 11 - 13, 2025 Friday, April 11 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 12 at 3:30 pm Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 pm Sunday, April 13 […]
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 […]
April 1-30 During center hours, embrace the spirit of spring with a fun-filled adventure! Families are invited to join in Bridgeport Village’s Butterfly Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office, or download here. Then set off to find 12 hidden butterflies tucked in the windows of stores and restaurants. Once […]
Celebrate all things Sasquatch during the inaugural Mt. Hood Sasquatch Festival coming to Welches this spring. Mt. Hood Oregon Resort will host the event April 11-13, bringing together Bigfoot hunters, enthusiasts, filmmakers and local vendors. A “Kids Zone” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday will offer kids activities including a Sasquatch coloring contest, lessons […]
SuperKids Resale is a huge kids' consignment event that happens every Spring and Fall in Oregon. Happening in Gresham this April 8th - 13th with 500+ Families and 100,000+ Items! It is SUPER easy to make some extra cash by cleaning out your kids’ closets. Consignors earn 65% of their sales and get to shop before the […]
Hey dad’s (all who identify)! Grab a ticket and bring your littles to the Literacy Kid Lounge for a fun morning of play. Connect with other dads and keep your kiddos happy with storytime, play, music and bubbles! Ticket will be for one child and their caregiver. Siblings need their own ticket. Due to limited […]
In partnership with Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter, Portland Finnish School, Nordic Northwest invites you to this family Easter event. Parents, grandparents, and friends come enjoy coffee and pastries while kids make Easter crafts and hunt for eggs! In good weather this event will be partly outside so bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Tickets include […]
KidDo-Re-Mi is a group music class for babies/toddlers with their adult. Contact marysutton.piano@gmail.com to sign-up ahead of time and for the exact address. Class is held on Sundays from 10:00-10:45 and 11:15-1200 in NE Portland near the Grotto. $10-$20 sliding scale Join us for exciting songs and activities designed to enrich our connection with music, and nurture a love […]
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 […]
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! […]
