Find festive ways to celebrate the holiday season. We are adding events as we find them, and — as always — please check with the organizer for the latest information.
MAKE MAGIC AND MEMORIES AT BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE. This post is generously sponsored by Bridgeport Village. Don’t miss their holiday happenings, including visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus story times, musical performances, a whimsical holiday parade, and more! Discover the magic of the holidays with an exclusive family-friendly event calendar at Oregon’s premier shopping destination — the most festive place for holiday ambiance, gift giving, and everything else on your list.
For even more holiday fun, check out our list of places to find Santa and our cheat sheet to the area’s light displays.
You can also check our roundups to find dazzling holiday lights.
Storytime at UO Portland (Concordia Neighborhood)
UO Portland Library 2800 NE Liberty St. BLDG PLLC #201, PORTLAND, OR, United StatesNovember Storytime at the Library! Join School Psychology student Paula for fun and engaging storytime sessions in the Children’s Library. 🕓 Time: 4:00–4:30 PM 📅 Dates: Tuesday, Nov 4 Monday, Nov 10 (moved due to holiday) […]
Storytimes & Activities at Multnomah County Libraries
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 […]
Fall Discount Days at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesWe invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI
OMSIOMSI'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 […]
Play Lacrosse Week!
PDX Fieldhouse 11040 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton, OregonCome try lacrosse at Bolts Lacrosse Pick Up & Play clinic on November 5th and 8th — register for FREE! Open to all kids ages 14 and younger. Registration: https://link.statstak.io/TMKrTpU
Low Sensory Hours at OMSI
OMSIHead to OMSI for a reduced-sensory experience at the museum! Low sensory hours provide a less stressful experience for people who are sensitive to too much sensory input (noise, crowds, […]
Community Bingo Night
Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United StatesJoin us every other Wednesday at 6:30 PM for 5 exciting rounds of Bingo! Bingo is free to play and family-friendly! We will have prizes from the Station Taphouse and […]
Storytimes & Activities at Multnomah County Libraries
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 […]
Fall Discount Days at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesWe invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI
OMSIOMSI'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 […]
Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!
SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United StatesJoin 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. This is a calm, […]
Mindfulness for Kids
Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesMindfulness Class - Drop-in Time: 9:00-10:00am Dates: November 6, 13, 20 / December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall and […]
Open Play at PlayLab
PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesLooking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]
Family Martial Arts (Ages 3/4) @ SWPMA PLAY!
SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United StatesJoin longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway […]
THPRD Indoor Play Parks
Cedar Hill Recreation CenterIndoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our […]
I Love My Hair
The Wiggle Room 1925 NE 42nd Ave C, Portland, OR, United StatesHairSpiracy Presents: “I Love My Hair” HairSpiracy proudly hosts its third children’s hair education event, inviting families and the community to come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the beauty […]
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians
World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States“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 […]
Outer Space Invasion at The FLIP Museum
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesWe've got to start locking our doors! Every few weeks, The FLIP Museum experiences a TAKE OVER. This week, it's OUTER SPACE. Yes, the infinite, ever-expanding universe has stopped by […]
Free first Thursdays at Portland Art Museum
Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, ORMuseum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and programs at the Tomorrow Theater in Southeast Portland are free. Pro tip: […]
Community House Open Gym
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonLet the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy […]
Art Class for Kids
Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesArt Class Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Dates: November 6,13, 20 \ December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall and […]
November Storytime at White Oak Books in Vancouver
White Oak Books 1700 Main Street Ste D, Vancouver, W, United StatesJoin us at our monthly story time on Thursday, November 6th, from 10:30-11:30 am for a mix of children’s classics and popular favorites! This is a free event great for […]
Family Storytime at Vancouver Mall Public Library
Vancouver MallHear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. […]
Tumble Time
OMEGA Gymnastics 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton, ORInstructor supervised open play for all skill levels ages 24 months - 8 years old. One hour time includes warm up, event rotation areas, and play time. Ages 24 months […]
Do Workshop (3-5 Months) FREE
The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, ORIn music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
Italian Language Class for Kids!
Scuola Italiana 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesItalian Language Class Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Dates: November 6,13, 20 \ December 4, 11, 18 Where: 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Ages: 3-6 Join us this fall […]
Speed Puzzling Night
Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United StatesThink you’re the fastest puzzler in town? 🧩 Join us for Speed Puzzling, hosted by @portlandpuzzle starting Thursday, October 23rd at 7PM at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Complete a 500-piece puzzle as fast […]
Lewis & Clark’s Theatre Department Presents: Rain & Zoe Save the World
Lewis and Clark College 615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesBy 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 […]
First Fridays in Multnomah Village
Multnomah VillageFirst Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses […]
Storytimes & Activities at Multnomah County Libraries
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 […]
Fall Discount Days at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesWe invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets on sale […]
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI
OMSIOMSI'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 […]
!Alebrijes! A Día de Muertos Tale
El Centro Milagro 537 SE Stark St., Portland, ORFor 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 […]