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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!
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60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 6th! Visit the Bunny in the Summit Court! You may visit the Easter Bunny for free, but to take photos with the Easter Bunny you must pay for a Photo Package. You can also Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit. With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater. The four days […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
The leprechauns are on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick's Day. Head to McMenamins Edgefield for multiple days of food & drink specials, McMenamins Irish Stout, live music and plenty of hijinks. March 14-17 | Free | All ages welcome LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 14 Roaming bagpiper Balloon artist […]
Head to the Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Rock and Gem Show 2026 for dealers and private collector displays of unusual specimens of rocks (lapidary arts), fossils, gems and minerals! There's also door prizes, a silent auction, a kids corner fun and games, demonstrations of gold panning and more. Free Parking, Admission $1 for Adults cash […]
The 36th Annual Buckman Art Show and Sell returns on March 14, 2026, bringing together creativity, community, and celebration in the heart of Southeast Portland. This beloved annual event supports arts education at Buckman Elementary School. Browse and shop work from 100+ local Portland artists, discover original student artwork available for purchase, and enjoy a […]
Gem Faire events are open to the public and designed to be welcoming, educational, and accessible. At each show, attendees can explore fine and fashion jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, sparkling crystals, gold and silver, tools, supplies, and display materials—all under one roof. Gem Faire offers an opportunity to discover new materials, […]
Let's get together celebrate the one year anniversary of Always Here Bookstore in our brick-and-mortar bookshop anyway! Even if it's just for one day, we're inviting our community to share in the joy we feel for this queer bookstore managing to turn one years old(*). To celebrate, we're gonna do something cool: With the help […]
All aboard for St. Paddy’s fun! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in unforgettable style at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! Climb aboard for a 45-minute festive steam train adventure along the Willamette River—complete with St. Patrick’s Day décor and fun kids’ activities. Feel the thrill as the legendary Polson No. 2 […]
A free, multi-day, all ages, festival full of fun to celebrate Irish Culture at Wonderlove! Enjoy vendors, live bands, foodcarts, and more! Lucky You! You have stumbled upon Wonderlove for our annual St. Patricks Day celebration! Saturday, March 14th: St Patricks Day Market All ages, free, family friendly, St. Patricks Day Market from 1:00PM-7:00PM! Enjoy the […]
Looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while making a real difference in our community? Dust off your favorite green attire and get ready for a day of food, music, and philanthropy! The 4th Annual Shamrock Feast and Fest is officially back! The afternoon is packed with family-friendly activities designed to raise money […]
Family Pictures at the Hollywood Theatre returns in March with THE LAST UNICORN, a bittersweet and beautifully animated film based on the novel by Peter S. Beagle. When a unicorn (Mia Farrow) learns that she is the last of her kind, she leaves her enchanted forest to learn more. Her path unfolds unexpectedly, leading her […]
FREE Community Event for Neurodivergent Families! You’re invited to Bridging Connections — a sensory-aware, low-pressure social gathering created specifically for neurodivergent children and their families. This event is completely FREE to attend. Our goal is to reduce barriers and make inclusive community spaces accessible to all families — no cost, no pressure, just connection. Small-group […]
Join THPRD & Chinmaya Mission Portland as they present this annual event held this year at a NEW location - Harvest Park. This celebration is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festivals. It's an occasion that brings out the child in you, no matter how old you are, joy and mirth, fun and play, […]
50 Minutes of Magic Kids Will Talk About for Weeks Silly Billy is the award‑winning children’s magic character created by internationally acclaimed magician David Kaye. His high‑energy, kid‑focused show is packed with visual magic, playful comedy, and constant audience participation. While kids are belly laughing and shouting with delight, parents get to sit back, relax, and […]
Portland Night Market is having a special Lucky Charms edition of the market! It’ll be an incredible weekend of fun with epic eats, delicious drinks, interactive art, live music, fun photo moments, bingo, karaoke, charm bracelets and Portland’s best vendors! March 13+14 4pm-11pm 100 SE Alder Street Portland, Oregon 97214 FREE to all ages
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
The Wild Coast Final Festival is celebrating its 3rd year of bringing wildlife and conservation films from renowned regional and international storytellers to Astoria, OR, highlighting stories of untamed wildness and the indomitable human spirit. With film blocks spanning wildlife, adventure and science, screenings will be held at the historic Columbian Theater. The four days […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
The leprechauns are on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick's Day. Head to McMenamins Edgefield for multiple days of food & drink specials, McMenamins Irish Stout, live music and plenty of hijinks. March 14-17 | Free | All ages welcome LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 14 Roaming bagpiper Balloon artist […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Find good books at this incredible book sale! Choose from over 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less and a variety of genres including children's books.
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Join us in making Paper Cup Projectors in honor of Ramadan, starting March 11th, at The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro. This easy, but novel craft is great for kids, young and old. When done, all it takes is a phone flashlight to project the image of the crescent moon (and whatever else they draw) […]
All March long, The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro will present the first in a new series of programs inspired by the traditions and knowledge of local Native cultures. Developed in collaboration with Native educators, this program invites kids up to age 10 to explore the importance of waterways and canoes in Native life—from the […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
