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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!
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
Enjoy the Carnival with tons of rides, Motor Mania, Die de la Familia, Eats and Sweets, the Fair Lift, Sunny's Fun Camp, the Fair Finale Drone Show, Sunflower Shops, 4-H displays and competitions, horse shows, so much live music and more at the Oregon State Fair in Salem! The Carnival opens at 10 a.m. daily […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Hop on a 6 mile round trip starting in Yacolt through the beautiful logging and farming country of North Clark County -- stopping at Moulton Station to visit the falls. Along the way you cross the Lewis River, see excellent views from our cliff-side vantage point and experience the thrill of riding through a 330 […]
Enjoy the Carnival with tons of rides, Motor Mania, Die de la Familia, Eats and Sweets, the Fair Lift, Sunny's Fun Camp, the Fair Finale Drone Show, Sunflower Shops, 4-H displays and competitions, horse shows, so much live music and more at the Oregon State Fair in Salem! The Carnival opens at 10 a.m. daily […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
🐞🦋 Get ready to buzz, flutter, and crawl into a world of insect fun! 🦋🐞 Join us on Monday, September 1st from 9:30 to 10:15 AM in SE Portland for an exciting 45-minute session packed with movement, games, and music, all inspired by the fascinating world of bugs! 🦗🎶 The class is only $20 – […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. […]
Come join me at Taborspace, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM with music and laughter on a Music Quest! On the 1st Monday of the month. Let me take you on a music and movement adventure. Songs, dancing, and a joke or two. Pirates, Cluster Flies, and a Riggabamboo!!! Family fun for everyone. Event is FREE with a […]
Come make community in SE Portland and get your babywearing questions answered at this monthly support group. Each month we will cover the basics of babywearing and play around with different types of carries. We will also have time for stories and educational topics. $20 per family. Led by Amber, RN, BSN, CIMI For more […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
