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Baby Playgroup at Hammer + Jacks

Hammer + Jacks Toy Store 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR, United States

Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, play and songs in the Happy Place at Hammer + Jacks. Ages 0 - confident walkers.  

$10 – $20
Event Series Alice in Wonderland Jr. presented by Krayon Kids Musical Theatre

Alice in Wonderland Jr. presented by Krayon Kids Musical Theatre

Barclay Theater 817 12th St., Oregon City, OR, United States

Krayon Kids Musical Theatre is once again bringing magic to the stage with its upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. The show features a vibrant cast of talented local kids, ages 7 to 18, who have been hard at work rehearsing for this whimsical adventure. This cast is ready to take audiences down the […]

$10 – $15

See How They Run

Rise Church in Tigard 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR

See How They Run By Philip King Directed by Rick Hoover May 2 – 18 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224 The swift action, impossibly hilarious situations and rib-tickling plot in this long-running London hit will leave audiences exhausted with laughter. In an English vicarage, the vicar […]

$12 – $17

PlayLab Drop In

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

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.

$10

Camas Mother’s Day Plant & Garden Fair

Downtown Camas

Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, raffle prizes, live music, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add […]

Free

BOLD Children’s Storytime

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

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]

Free

Red Yarn Live Performance at Childpeace Montessori School

Childpeace Montessori School 1516 NW Thurman St, Portland, O, United States

Portland family performer Red Yarn & his Critter puppets are excited to do a live show at Childpeace Montessori School on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 AM. This high-energy, all ages show is open to the public so bring your friends! 🎶 Suggested Donation: $10-20 /family

Event Series Porch Concert Series

Porch Concert Series

7528 N Charleston Ave

It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some great local musicians while you picnic […]

Free

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
Event Series Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival at Silver Falls State Park

Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival at Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls State Park

Join Silver Falls staff and volunteers for a beloved annual tradition celebrating the abundance of spring birds and flowers at Silver Falls. Activities include guided birding walks, educational discovery tables, a wildflower show, and a native plant sale. Check back here for more specific details in early May! All activities are free, but a $10 […]

Free
Event Series Mother’s Day Birding & Wildflower Festival

Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival

Silver Falls State Park

Join Silver Falls staff and volunteers for a beloved annual tradition celebrating the abundance of spring birds and flowers at Silver Falls. Activities include guided birding walks, educational discovery tables, a wildflower show, and a native plant sale. All activities are free, but a $10 daily parking permit is required at Silver Falls. Annual parking […]

$10

Train Day at Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR

If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing the whistle of a steam locomotive or stepping back into the golden age of railroading, now’s your chance. Something big is pulling into the station—Train Day at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. This exciting day will be packed with family-friendly fun, train rides, history, and unforgettable experiences.  On Saturday, […]

$30

St. Johns Bizarre

St. Johns

The beloved St. Johns Bizarre returns Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown St. Johns! (Find us at N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard — and all across the surrounding blocks!) We'll be serving up another a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more, all […]

Free
Event Series Saturday Baby Playgroup!

Saturday Baby Playgroup

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

Saturday baby playgroup is here! Come a get to know other caregivers and the babies in their lives! This is a monthly playgroup that you will sign up for at the beginning of the session. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months. Storytime with Literacy Lady PDX, interactive play, music and movement and a […]

$20

Oregon City Teddy Bear Parade

Main Street Oregon City

The Teddy Bear Parade is a one-hour processional over a 1.10-mile route and an Oregon City family and community tradition for almost 30 years with fun floats of all sights and sounds! The parade gathers teddy bears and stuffed animals that are then given to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency rooms, children’s help centers, […]

Free

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Farmers Markets

There’s a market for every day of the week!

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We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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Birthday Freebies

Get ready for a celebration worthy scavenger hunt around town.

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