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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!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
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 […]
Join British Swim School for an open house Splash-a-pool-ooza! Bring your child (age 3-6 yrs), to learn about water safety. Enjoy our water sensory stations and take part in our in-water demonstration. End the event with some free play in the pool!Please consider Pre-registration through our website due to limited availability to guarantee a spot […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’re marking Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Day with a special event at PDX and you’re invited! Wednesday, April 2nd 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (drop in anytime!) The Garden at PDX (pre-security) In partnership with our PDX Accessibility Advisory Committee and incredible organizations like Kulture City, The Autism Society of Oregon, and The […]
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.
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 […]
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 age-appropriate, play-based movement classes, where people take the time to connect with others, […]
Drop in to messy art class at the PlayLab, SCH's annex space. Create. Have Fun. Get Messy. This drop in class is perfect for littles 18 months to 5 years of age. Adult participation required. No registration required. Cost include materials and open play at the PlayLab after class! Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AM.
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 […]
