Independence Day is right around the corner, and Portlanders know how to celebrate it! Below you’ll find family-friendly ways to celebrate the birth of our nation, including music, parades and — of course — fireworks.
As always, double check with the event host to make sure details haven’t changed before heading out.
SPING YOUTH COMEDY WORKSHOP
Hammer + Jacks Toy Store 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, ORINSTRUCTOR: Kristen Schier PRICE: PAY WHAT YOU WANT DAY / TIME: Monday, March 27th, 2023 11am - 12 noon LOCATION: Hammer & Jacks 6406 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206 DESCRIPTION: Get ready to have a blast in comedy class with What The Fun! Level up your make believe and let our energizing and extremely …
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalMillions of blooming tulips across, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is identified as one of the top spring attractions in the state of Oregon. Enjoy food trucks, cow wagons, scenic tulip field rides, games, children's play area, and of course gorgeous photo ops! On weekends, also enjoy wooden shoe making demonstrations, steam tractor demonstrations, craft …
Photos with Easter Bunny at Washington Square Mall
Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, ORThe Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 10th! Visit the Bunny in Summit Court, and for the easiest experience, pre-book your photo session for your littles by visiting our website. The Bunny's Schedule: March 10 – April 8: Monday-Friday: 11AM - 7PM Saturday: 10AM - 8PM Sunday: 11AM - 7PM Friday 3/31 & 4/7: 10AM …
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Photos with Easter Bunny at Vancouver Mall
Hop on over to Vancouver Mall to visit the Easter Bunny 🐰 for family photos March 17 through April 8th. Hours: Monday through Friday: 11AM - 7PM Saturday: 10AM - 8PM Sunday*: 11AM - 6PM (Except March 19. Hours are 12PM - 6PM) Location: Lower-Level, JCPenney Court Reservations are not required. Walk-ups are always welcome. Sensory …
Up in the Air! Spring Break Weeks at Hands On
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WAPilot Your Spring Break Adventure! Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities that launch, fly, and soar up in the air. Pilot a real Huey Helicopter. Make your own wearable wings. Command a mission to the red planet and create a Mars rover. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors and learn about birds of prey. Engineer …
Spring Break at OMSI
OMSICelebrate Spring Break at OMSI! The museum will be open extended hours of 9:30am - 7pm from Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 9 and packed with fun things to do! Pro tip #1: Save time by purchasing your tickets and parking online! Pro tip #2: Stop by Theory restaurant for tasty Spring Break specials, including hand-scooped Tillamook ice cream …
Tree Time Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come 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 …
Spring Break Exploration Stations
Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)Many schools are out next week for spring break, and with the changing season, there is no better time to come learn at the Arboretum! That's way each day school is out we'll be hosting exploration stations with an educator ready to share a new nature topic with you. Hands-on activities and fun facts will …
Airway Science for Kids Free After School Programs
Aerospace Training Center (ATC) 3710 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, ORAirway Science for Kids will be offering free after school programs for students ages 11-14, Monday through Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm during the school year. Flight simulators, Kerbal Space Program, STEAM activities, and homework help will be available to begin with and additional programming will be added as the program expands. A one time registration …
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Prenatal Yoga
VirtualThis class is designed to provide pregnant people with a safe space to connect with their changing bodies as well as other parents to be, connecting their experience to others in their community as well as that of birthing people throughout history, tapping into the innate wisdom within. You will be guided through asana that …
Open Mic Mondays @ The Craft Factory!
The Craft Factory 4555 N Williams Ave, Portland, ORCalling All: Musicians, Poets, Comedians, Dancers, Writers, Readers, Thinkers, Movers, Makers, Shakers, & Practicers Open Mic Mondays @ The Craft Factory! A Family Friendly and All Ages Event! Hosted by everyone’s favorite professional entertainer, Johnny Franco. Every Monday from 6:00pm-9:00pm This is meant to be a fun and safe space where curious and creative minds …
Whale Watch Week at the Oregon Coast
Join us at the Oregon coast during Spring Break to see whales on their journey home. Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week in person along the Oregon Coast Tuesday, March 28 through Sunday, April 2. Every year thousands of gray whales pass through Oregon’s waters in the spring on their journey home …
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalMillions of blooming tulips across, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is identified as one of the top spring attractions in the state of Oregon. Enjoy food trucks, cow wagons, scenic tulip field rides, games, children's play area, and of course gorgeous photo ops! On weekends, also enjoy wooden shoe making demonstrations, steam tractor demonstrations, craft …
Photos with Easter Bunny at Washington Square Mall
Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, ORThe Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 10th! Visit the Bunny in Summit Court, and for the easiest experience, pre-book your photo session for your littles by visiting our website. The Bunny's Schedule: March 10 – April 8: Monday-Friday: 11AM - 7PM Saturday: 10AM - 8PM Sunday: 11AM - 7PM Friday 3/31 & 4/7: 10AM …
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Photos with Easter Bunny at Vancouver Mall
Hop on over to Vancouver Mall to visit the Easter Bunny 🐰 for family photos March 17 through April 8th. Hours: Monday through Friday: 11AM - 7PM Saturday: 10AM - 8PM Sunday*: 11AM - 6PM (Except March 19. Hours are 12PM - 6PM) Location: Lower-Level, JCPenney Court Reservations are not required. Walk-ups are always welcome. Sensory …
Up in the Air! Spring Break Weeks at Hands On
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WAPilot Your Spring Break Adventure! Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities that launch, fly, and soar up in the air. Pilot a real Huey Helicopter. Make your own wearable wings. Command a mission to the red planet and create a Mars rover. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors and learn about birds of prey. Engineer …
Spring Break at OMSI
OMSICelebrate Spring Break at OMSI! The museum will be open extended hours of 9:30am - 7pm from Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 9 and packed with fun things to do! Pro tip #1: Save time by purchasing your tickets and parking online! Pro tip #2: Stop by Theory restaurant for tasty Spring Break specials, including hand-scooped Tillamook ice cream …
Parent and Feeding Support Circle
Birth First Doulas and Education Center 7800 Southwest Barbur Boulevard #3, Portland, ORThis in-person support circle is offered weekly and is a welcoming and non-judgmental place to gather with other parents and infants and share the joys and challenges of this season of life! While this group is not feeding specific, meetings are facilitated by a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who will have a hospital grade scale to …
Preschool Skate at Oaks Park
Oaks Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OROur littlest friends enjoy Oaks Park Roller Rink at their own pace during our special toddler skate time Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM-11:30 AM. Ages 6 and under only.
CHAP Spring Into Art Open Studios!
CHAP Studio 8065 SE Grand Ave, Ste 160, Portland, ORJoin us this spring for three days filled with blooming creativity at the whimsical CHAP studio! Spring Into Art Open Studios provides a chance for you to come explore the CHAP studio, meet new friends, and create some spring-themed magic or whatever you’d like using all the CHAP studio supplies you could possibly imagine! We …
Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonTiny Tumblers is an opportunity for your preschooler to learn body awareness, coordination and confidence! Building these skills is a great introduction to the basics of gymnastics and tumbling. Students will also learn gym safety and patience, like taking turns through a fun in a positive learning environment.
Indoor Playpark Sellwood Park
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonWhere the only limit is imagination! Kiddos will stay dry and have a blast playing with bikes, riding toys, slides, gymnastics mats, balls and our all-new Imagination Playground! Sip coffee and chat with friends while the kids get their wiggles out! M-F, 10:15-12:15, $6 or 5 for $25 with punchcard. Wednesdays are FREE.
Storytime at Ledding Library
Ledding LibraryJoin us for weekly in-person storytime at the library in October! We’ll share songs, stories & action rhymes. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Library Community Room. Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: All ages storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Baby storytime. Ages 0-18 months. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.: All ages storytime & family …
Story Time with Olive & Dingo
Uplifted Boutique and Makers Market 5404 SE 72nd Ave., Portland, TXOlive and Dingo are local joy bringers and are wonderfully silly! We invite you to join us for a weekly rockin’ kiddo and family show: Story Time, where we sing our dreams, wiggle, and perform delightful and wild stories for kids. We crack jokes, read books, make music, and bring the best out in your …
Nurturing Circle
VirtualBridgetown Baby’s Nurturing Circle is a free online support group for caregivers from pregnancy/expectant parents through toddlerhood. We meet Tuesdays on Zoom to discuss topics regarding pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, newborn care, chest-feeding and more.
Green Bean Books Story Time
We now are also offering weekly Story Times again every Tuesday at 11am!!! These story times are held on our outdoor covered deck at Green Bean Books! Masks are optional.
Airway Science for Kids Free After School Programs
Aerospace Training Center (ATC) 3710 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, ORAirway Science for Kids will be offering free after school programs for students ages 11-14, Monday through Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm during the school year. Flight simulators, Kerbal Space Program, STEAM activities, and homework help will be available to begin with and additional programming will be added as the program expands. A one time registration …
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Read to the Dogs at Multnomah County Libraries
Various locations, including Sellwood-Moreland, Hollywood, Woodstock, and Belmont. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®.
Mr. Ben at The Hostel Cafe
The Hostel Cafe 1810 NW Glisan Avenue, Portland, ORThe Hostel Cafe is a cute indoor / outdoor space (depending on the weather) in NW Portland, right across the street from Couch Park. Mr. Ben will sing your child’s favorite songs and keep them happy and entertained while you relax with some dinner and the beverage of your choice from the Cafe’s full menu. …
Watershed Alliance Film Series
WAAbout the film: “With the help of thoughtful and passionate scientists who have come to understand and love them, we find out what makes scavengers tick. We debunk myths about them. We ask…What adaptations have they evolved to do their job? What benefits do they provide to humanity? How can we humans work with them, so …
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