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.
Free Beginning Ballet Series (Ages 6-11) at The Portland Ballet
The Portland Ballet 6250 S.W. Capitol Highway, PortlandIs your child curious about ballet? Try it for free at The Portland Ballet! Our Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 6, 13, 20! Is your child curious […]
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 […]
Live Music with Mr. Ben – Tuesdays at the Hostel Cafe!
The Hostel Cafe 1810 NW Glisan Avenue, Portland, ORJoin us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips […]
Parent Workshop for Late Talker: How to Help Your Child Communicate
North Portland Library 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, ORIs your child slow to start talking? You’re not alone—and there are proven strategies you can use at home to help. Join Jessica Beers, SLPD, CCC-SLP—a nationally certified speech-language pathologist—for […]
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 […]
Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesKick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside […]
2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias
Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow […]
Family Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn @ Village Ballroom
Pivot Studio at the Village Ballroom 704 NE Dekum St, Portland, T, United StatesRed Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Pivot Studio, located in the historic Village Ballroom on NE Dekum St, for his weekly Wednesday morning music & puppet show […]
Honeybee Hikes at Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United StatesCome explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every […]
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 […]
Preschool Storytime at Cedar Mill Library and Bethany Library Annex
Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR +1 moreJoin us for stories, music and rhymes that focus on pre-reading skills. Enjoy participating along with your child! Ages 3+. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am, Cedar Mill Library and Bethany Library Annex, […]
Baby Storytime at Cedar Mill Library
Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, ORShare songs, rhymes, and playtime while learning about early literacy skills and socializing in a supportive environment. Ages 0-12 months.
Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market in Forest Grove
Forest Grove Farmers MarketThe Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market in Forest Grove is a vibrant event on Main Street, right in the heart of downtown Forest Grove, where you can shop from a diverse […]
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 […]
Mt Angel Oktoberfest
Mt Angel, OR Mt Angel, ORThe 60th Mt Angel Oktoberfest — the largest folk festival in the Northwest — is September 11-14! The streets of Mt Angel become filled with celebration. Join in the German/Swiss […]
Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesKick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside […]
2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias
Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow […]
Bridgeport Village Playdates
Bridgeport VillagePLAYDATES ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Extended through September Thursdays | 10am to 11am Meet on the Village Green for weekly playdates created for little ones - and the grownups who […]
Toddler Storytime & Play
Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United StatesTODDLER STORYTIME at your favorite neighborhood bookstore! Wiggles, giggles, and great stories await! Join us at Sunrise Books, your community children's bookstore, for a magical morning of stories, songs, and early learning fun—just […]
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 […]
Slime Time at The FLIP Museum
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesFUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, & PLAY Come get OOEY GOOEY at The FLIP Museum on Thursdays. Kids (and parents) can make Flubber, Oobleck, and even Fluffy Slime in our STEAM room. […]
Toddler Storytime at Cedar Mill Library & Bethany Library Annex
Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR +1 moreJoin us for storytime filled with songs, rhymes and stories that are just right for your active toddler! Ages 12 to 36 months. Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 AM-11:00 AM […]
Geek Gate Galactica ’25: Enter the Portal (A Geek Week PDX Event)
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORTravelers from all across the multiverse are invited to Geek Gate Galactica, an all-ages picnic event from noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Director Park in […]
Do Workshop (2-5 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 […]
Family Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn @ Mississippi Pizza Pub
Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesRed Yarn is thrilled to bring his high-energy music & puppet show to Mississippi Pizza Pub on 2nd & 3rd Thursday evenings throughout Fall 2025! Families are invited to come […]
Scarecrow Making Workshop
Pomeroy Farm 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WACome spend a fall-filled evening learning the art of scarecrow making with Pomeroy Farm’s longtime “Pumpkin Lane'' expert, Martha Todd. Take home your creation and get your porch autumn-ready while […]
KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour
Cascades Amphitheatre 17200 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, United StatesThis September 11th Cascades Amphitheatre is welcoming your besties The KIDZ BOP and their 2025 tour ‘Certified BOP Tour.’ Show off your singing talent and best dance movies along to […]
The Tortoise, The Hare & The Bear
CoHo Theatre 2257 NW Raleigh St., Portland, ORThe CoHo Clown Cohort is delighted to announce the premiere of The Tortoise, The Hare & The Bear this September. Inspired by the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, our production takes […]
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 […]
Mt Angel Oktoberfest
Mt Angel, OR Mt Angel, ORThe 60th Mt Angel Oktoberfest — the largest folk festival in the Northwest — is September 11-14! The streets of Mt Angel become filled with celebration. Join in the German/Swiss […]
Visit a Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try […]
Haunted History Walking Tour
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesAre you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us […]
Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesKick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside […]