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This week's Museum Takeover is all about SENSORY LEARNING. Come make art and explore mysteries in ways that engage the senses. While you're at it, explore the rest of what FLIP has to offer, including our GREEN SCREEN STAGE, CARTOON-MAKING ROOM, and FORT-MAKING AREA. As always, everything is included with your $8 admission ticket or […]
Join us at the Cedar Mill Library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! ASL interpretation will be provided when available. Ages 2+.
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 11-3 PM for our 8th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at Zenger Farm! Don't miss out on Oaxacan Cuisine prepared by La Cuchara, live performances, marigold harvesting, a community altar, and fun farm activities! We hope you’ll join us at the farm! Registering ahead of time helps us prepare […]
Calling all kids who love to design, construct and create! Each of our two events features a take-home craft, fun Magnetic Wonder Tiles activities, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guardians, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! If you spend $25 or more, you’ll get a free […]
Join us for our annual Day of the Dead celebration with food, activities and as-always, our community altar. November 1st : Story telling with Atzin Xomalli from 2-4pm Free flower making with Stamp Gurlz from 1-4pm Food from Casa de Mama from 1pm until sold out Mexican Silver Jewelry from Moonlight Superette Tarot readers from […]
Decorate your bike for Día de los Muertos and then go on a bike ride together! Check event host website as details become available. Bike decorating at Noon; Ride leaves at 12:30 pm.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the MESO Makers Market! Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate life, and uplift our community in a day filled with culture, color, and connection. 🌼 Catarina Flower Crown Station – Create your own beautiful crown for just $20 (all materials included!) Bring your friends, family, and spirit of […]
Join Kindie performer Jenny Wizbang for a fun, playful and interactive hour of tunes and treats! LEARN HOW TO: Make rhythms & sound effects Make an affordable, healthy & yummy snack Reduce food waste & promote upcycling Plus a bonus multi-sensory "Cinnamon Apple Chip Jingle" experience everyone will love! Perfect for kids 4-8 and their grown-ups! Saturday, […]
Learning to draw mushrooms can be a lot of fun for artists of all levels. Mushrooms offer simple shapes and amazing colors and patterns. Learn how to depict mushrooms using basic shapes, color and light to make your mushrooms look magical. In this workshop, Artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh will explore techniques with graphite pencil, watercolor pencil and […]
Let’s celebrate Día de los Muertos, a colorful and meaningful Mexican tradition that honors life and memory of those who are no longer with us. Celebremos el Día de los Muertos, una hermosa tradición mexicana que celebra la vida y honra la memoria de quienes ya no estan con nosotros.
A free Halloween & Día de los Muertos bike & pedestrian festival on the Green Loop. Bring your costume, your bike, your curiosity! 🎃 What’s Happening at The Witching Hour? 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pumpkin decorating stations, costume parades, and bike-decorating competitions, pet costume contest Interactive educational booths with local nonprofits and community partners […]
Honor tradition and celebrate life at our special Día de Muertos Celebration. Enjoy live music, beautifully decorated altares, the colorful Catrina Contest, and Calaveritas Literarias Contest. Capture memories at our photo booth and let kids enjoy festive face painting. This is a meaningful and joyful community celebration you won’t want to miss!
Join Vegan Scouts and Try Vegan PDX for our biggest event of the year, Harmless Halloween! Thank you to our sponsor, NW Veg, for helping us bring this event to *death*! New this year: VIP hour! 4pm-5pm There will be 50 special VIP packages available for families, which will include commemorative merch. Great for families who have concerns about crowding, or just […]
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mexican culture at the Dia de los Muertos event, hosted by the Spirit of Gresham! This vibrant celebration invites you to immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of this beloved holiday, honoring the lives of those who have passed while embracing the joy […]
Join Matt (aka Tallulah's Daddy) at Mississippi Pizza on the first Saturday of every month for musical fun! We'll sing, dance and shake, all while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages. Tallulah's Daddy plays fun, energetic, interactive acoustic music for kids and families. Show starts at 5pm, show up early for the best seats and […]
FREE family-friendly walk-through Halloween display created by a mother and daughter duo. Every year it gets bigger and better. This is our 3rd year as CARNAVAL DES ZOMBIE. Ringmaster tour guides available on Saturday & Sunday. "Fortune-teller" passing out candy on Halloween night. Join the fun at this community event, presented for the sole purpose […]
By Crystal Skillman A Workshop Production on the Fir Acres Theatre MainStage Two Washington State teenage climate activists embark on an impulsive motorcycle journey to join a group of oil protesters on the East Coast. As they follow a major pipeline across the country, what began as two young environmentalists’ longing to belong to something […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
Head to OMSI's Empirical Theater for a nostalgic showing of Jumanji! Visit the event host's website for specific showtimes. Tickets for the film $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable. About the Film A magical board game unleashes a world of […]
Step into the exciting world of Anime and Japanese pop culture at Kumoricon! Join thousands of anime, manga and Japanese culture fans at Kumoricon for a weekend full of cosplay, panels, gaming, musical performances, special guests and so much more! Returning to the Oregon Convention Center October 31-November 2 Kumoricon is an all ages event […]
Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
If you're ready to see what small classes sizes, a tight knit community and full language immersion looks and feels like, German International School in Beaverton is hosting Open Houses in November! We are the premier German and Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion private school in the Beaverton and Portland area, with a globally minded, International […]
Everyone is invited to come together to discover & celebrate this special cultural event! Día de Los Muertos, celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America, is a time to remember and honor the lives of loved ones who have passed away through offerings, food, symbols, decorations, and music. We are honored to host community […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Join us for our annual event for Dia de Los Muertos! Sunday November 2nd from 11am to 6pm. Food, Face Painting, Folklore Dancers, Traditional Altar & Mariachi Band.
Join us for our annual Day of the Dead celebration with food, activities and as-always, our community altar. November 1st : Story telling with Atzin Xomalli from 2-4pm Free flower making with Stamp Gurlz from 1-4pm Food from Casa de Mama from 1pm until sold out Mexican Silver Jewelry from Moonlight Superette Tarot readers from […]
Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at all times. Takes place at the 10th Ave. location. $10 per participant (includes parent/caregiver). Please refrain from wearing any fragranced products.Goal: to […]
Join us for a lively Día de los muertos celebration! Create colorful crafts, share memories on our community altar, and help bring a giant community coloring page to life before it’s showcased in the Teen Art Show. All ages welcome - come celebrate, honor, and make art together!
