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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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Come learn bike safety and support your local kidpreneurs! Get educated and find all sorts of fun, local, artisan products. A bike ride will also take place for those who want to participate! It’s going to be fun for all!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rockwood Plaza! Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 (Celebrating a day early!) Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Rockwood Plaza (Rockwood Market Hall) Join us for an exciting community celebration filled with live music, performances, and cultural festivities! Live Mariachi Band Photo Booth Local Vendors Cultural Performances And More! This event is free and open to all! Bring […]
Join us for a vibrant and exciting Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 4th, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Plaza of Rockwood Market Hall! This family-friendly event will be filled with fun, music, and local culture, as we will also celebrate 3 years of Rockwood Market Hall coming to life and being a […]
This concert is Charlie Chaplin’s classic silent film The Gold Rush with live music performed by the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, led by conductor Michael Kissinger. Premiered in 1925, The Gold Rush is considered Chaplin’s greatest silent film, and made him an international star. Set in the 1890’s Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush, Chaplin is a poor, […]
Finishing their 2025 spring performances, Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next! With provided handheld digital devices, the audience will get opportunities to select/vote — at numerous junctures in this original spy thriller — which path the main characters will take next! Backed by […]
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 […]
If you are looking for the perfect way to invigorate the science curriculum of your child or student, our educational STEM program, curated specifically for home school students, does exactly that for learners of all levels. Each lesson will demonstrate how STEM is used within multiple facets of roller skating and teaches concepts such as […]
Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, is commemorated each year in Japan on May 5 to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. The festival will feature a range of family-friendly activities. Come listen to taiko performances, learn origami, explore the garden using our special Discovery Map designed by Mike Bennett, and enjoy […]
Join us for a a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on […]
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 […]
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.
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie at the PlayLab! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate way. Each week will include play, movement, and sensory exploration. Participants must be 1 month to 3 years old when […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
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 […]
