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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! 
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Children’s Storytime with Julie and Marie Showers, Toby Finds a Home: Exploring Homelessness in Portland

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, O, United States

Join us for a special children’s storytime featuring Julie and Marie Showers, authors of Toby Finds a Home. Proceeds from the book support Blanchet House’s programs. Authors Julie and Marie Showers will be reading  Toby Finds a Home, a heartwarming children’s book about a stray cat who discovers friendship, food, and hope at a free café serving […]

Free

Springtime With the Birds

Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United States

Spring is in the air, and our feathered friends are calling! Join us for a joyful, nature-inspired family morning filled with creativity, curiosity, and connection. Designed with young children and their caregivers in mind, this free event features: 📖 Storytime with Ms. Colleen Gather for a cozy read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated bird-themed book that celebrates […]

Free

Toddler Dance Party + Balloon Drop Event

Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United States

Calling all tiny dancers! Literacy Lady PDX invites you and your little one to our high-energy Toddler Dance Party! We'll transform our space into a toddler-friendly dance club complete with a shimmering disco ball and an exciting balloon drop that will have everyone squealing with delight! This fun-filled hour includes: Toddler-friendly dance beats and movement […]

$20

Tree Time! Preschool Nature Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

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 Arboretum. Every Tree Time! walk is a unique, seasonal, nature-inspired experience.

$5.00 – $8.00
Event Series Baby Animal Tours

Baby Animal Tours

Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

Welcome to Triskelee Farm Baby Animal Tour! Date: Weekends March, April, & May Time: 10:00 AM or 1 PM Location: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled tour meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby lambs and a baby alpaca. This is a great opportunity […]

$15

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Free

Mother’s Day Craft Pop Up & Indigenous Marketplace

10402 NE Sandy Blvd. 10402 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

Join us to celebrate Mother's Day at this FREE community event featuring different DIY crafts, vendors, food, and drinks. Indigenous Marketplace will be featuring amazing vendors with perfect gifts!

Free

Free Comic Book Day!

Books With Pictures 1401 SE Divistion St., Portland, OR

FCBD Is a yearly event, held the first Saturday in May! This year we are pulling out all of the stops, so make sure you come on down to Books with Pictures on Saturday, May 3rd! Grab some free comics, hit up the Short Box food carts. Just in it for the comics? We get […]

Free

Moms Uncorked: The Pamper and Play Motherlode

Downtown Hillsboro

On May 3rd from 10am to 9pm the charming streets of historic downtown Hillsboro are about to get a delightful infusion of camaraderie and Cabernet! Get ready, amazing moms of our community, because Moms Uncorked is coming to town, promising a day dedicated to unwinding, and Stroll through Historic Downtown Hillsboro! This fun-filled day is […]

$17 – $22
Event Series Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

You're invited to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party! Put on your tea party finest and join Northwest Children's Theater for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, an interactive and magical new show! Complete with sweet treats and tasty snacks, your family will be smiling from ear to ear as the show unfolds around you. $25 Youth […]

$20 – $25
Event Series Community Jam Drum Circle @ Ethos Music Center

Community Jam Drum Circle @ Ethos Music Center

Ethos Music Center N Killingsworth, Portland, O, United States

Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including…  Community Jam Session & Drum Circle: Experience this joyful and energetic group making music in a fun and welcoming space. Drums are provided or bring any instrument of your choice. All […]

$5 – $15

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Will your home survive a wildfire? Do you know what part of your home is most vulnerable to fire? Visit the Tillamook Forest Center for answers to these questions, free information, demonstrations, and more with a wildfire awareness month kick-off celebration on Saturday, May 3rd. Displays and information about how to protect your home from […]

Hood River Cider Fest

Hood River Event Site Portway Avenue, Hood River, OR

Discover some of the region’s best hard cider at the Hood River Cider Fest. Just an hour from Portland, the 11th annual event is bringing together 20 Oregon and Washington cideries. There are more than 30 ciders on tap from familiar brands, like Portland Cider and Schilling and smaller companies, like Fox-Tail Cider and Legend […]

$10. – $21
Event Series Music & Mindfulness @ Ethos Music Center

Music & Mindfulness @ Ethos Music Center

Ethos Music Center N Killingsworth, Portland, O, United States

Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Music & Mindfulness: Enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Work with your own instrument […]

Free – $15

Music & Mindfulness at Ethos Music Center

Ethos Music Center N Killingsworth, Portland, O, United States

Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including…  Music & Mindfulness: Your whole family can enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Work […]

Free – $15

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Get ready for a celebration worthy scavenger hunt around town.

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