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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!
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Find big and small ways to celebrate the moms and mother-figures in your life!
It’s Baby Animal Season at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville! Looking for things to do with kids near Portland or Salem this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, and more. With 10+ acres of space to explore, this is […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
The Sci-Fi Film Fest is back! For five weeks this spring, the festival will showcase over 30 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Denis Villeneuve’s epic two-part adaptation of Dune, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]
We are thrilled to announce the Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026! Now in its second year, this celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel will fill EJC for more than a week with top-tier artists from near and far. We are especially delighted to host one of the most famous Mizrachi […]
Looking for a simple way to give back as a family this spring? Positive Charge! PDX’s Period Power Project offers an easy, meaningful opportunity for kids and adults to help others in the community. From April 11 through May 10, families can pick up period supplies while shopping and donate them at 20+ drop-off locations […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable brunch overlooking the vineyards at Zenith. Guests who are 21 years and older will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Sparkling Brut Rosé—because Mom deserves to be celebrated in style. Two Seatings 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM Pricing Adults: $60 Children (ages 3–12): $20 Children under 3: Free […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
Spend Mother's Day strolling through this unique nine acre garden containing an outstanding collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, and other lesser-known shrubs, as well as many companion plants and unusual trees. They'll have their annual Crystal Springs Mother’s Day Rhododendron Show over Mother's Day weekend! Admission General admission: $9 Senior: $8 Youth […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
The Woodstock Neighborhood Association (WNA) will hold its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Community Center (5905 SE 43rd Avenue). The sale features donated native and xeriscape perennials, organic vegetable starts, herbs, ornamental grasses, ground covers, shrubs, and trees from neighborhood gardens and regional nurseries. […]
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 […]
Schreiner’s Gardens is one of the wonders of the flower world - and it’s right in our backyard here in Salem Oregon. The 2026 Bloom Season at Schreiner's Gardens promises a rich experience for flower enthusiasts and families alike. Visitors can explore extensive iris fields, display gardens, a cut flower show, as well as make […]
Delight in beautiful peony blooms at Adelman Peony Gardens this spring! Free admission and free parking, this is a gorgeous way to spend a few hours, plus tons of perfect photo ops! Bring a picnic, walk their 30 acres of production fields, stroll through 2 acres of display garden, viewing indoor peony bloom displays, and […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field 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, […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Explore the bountiful birds and wonderful wildflowers of Silver Falls State Park in this beloved annual tradition. Activities include guided birding and wildflower walks, a native plant sale, a wildflower show, live bird of prey presentations, and educational discovery tables. Most activities take place in the South Falls District, with some walks taking place in […]
Lilac Days is April 18 – May 10, 2026. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. Lilac Days are the 23 days up to and including Mothers’ […]
Portland Indigenous Marketplace supports Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs by providing barrier-free, culturally respectful spaces that encourage cultural resilience and economic sustainability by promoting public education through cultural arts. Support local artists while shopping their Mother's/Auntie's Day Spring Indigenous Marketplace!
Head to Hoffman Farms Store for a Mother’s Day on the Farm celebration on May 9th from 10am–5pm — a full day to celebrate moms, make memories, and enjoy the beauty of the farm. They'll have a ton of amazing local vendors at the @mountainsidemarketscholls , their first Story Time of the season at 10:30 […]
National Train Day: May 9 & 10, 10:00am-6:00pm Get ready for two full days of steam, history, and railroad excitement at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s annual National Train Day Celebration! This year, we’re going bigger—with two action-packed days of family fun, historic locomotives, and unforgettable railroading experiences, on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May […]
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely crafted FREE celebration that kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds who traditionally attended the St. Johns Parade — along with the crowds who also now come for the Bizarre itself. After […]
The Lobby at The Writers' Block“Seeing the What”March 5 – May 23, 2026818 NW Flanders, Portland Formerly located at The Ellen Browning Building, The Lobby returns this spring with a three-month pop-up exhibition at The Writers' Block Art Gallery. Titled Seeing the What, the exhibition takes inspiration from Henry David Thoreau’s observation: “The real question […]
Celebrate Mother's Day at WONDERLOVE! Enjoy their public market, brunch, live music, gifts and more. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us as we celebrate our newest guide dog teams, K9 Buddy partnerships, Orientation & Mobility Immersion clients, and breeder dogs. This public ceremony also honors GDB puppy raisers, volunteers, donors, and staff for their dedication and support of our life-changing mission. Families with children make great puppy raisers — they're key for socializing and […]
CINDERELLA May 1–16 | Barclay Theater in Oregon City Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Cinderella, a timeless fairy tale filled with magic, music, and heart. In this beloved story, Cinderella’s generosity and strength shine brighter than any hardship she faces. When a royal ball and a touch of magic change her world, she learns that […]
PYP's Conservatory ensembles close their season with Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky and orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The concert takes listeners through a vivid musical gallery, with each movement inspired by a different painting or sketch by the artist Viktor Hartmann. Recommended for ages 8+
Register now for this free craft program! Teens will pour their own soy wax candle, choose from a variety of fragrances to make it scented, and then take it home after a brief curing period! Light refreshments will be provided and, weather permitting, participants can socialize on the balcony while they wait for their candles […]
William Temple House Jam! is a 1-day music event featuring 5 local talents in the garden of the historic Mackenzie Building in NW Portland on May 9th, 2026, from 2pm to 8pm. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, William Temple House Jam! will be an inclusive, all-ages community benefit concert where 100% of proceeds […]
