Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment. Over the course of 10 Friday’s from June to August, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages, and the chance to get to know some of the animals active […]
Children’s entertainer and literacy advocate Nikki Brown Clown is coming to the Moon Garden! Join us for an hour of stories, music & movement followed by 1.5 hours of open play! Pack a snack and stay for 2.5 hours of big joy. Sat May 4 10:30 am Mudland Playspace Lloyd Center level 2 $12 per
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The Annual Juneteenth Oregon celebration kicks off with a spirited parade, setting the stage for a festival with live music, entertainment, educational opportunities, and art. Attendees can savor delicious food, explore community resources, visit cultural booths, and enjoy a dedicated children’s area. This event is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of freedom, African
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Every week we share the very best of our popular Kids Calendar.
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Local author Jessica Becker shares 5 of her favorite kid-friendly spring hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
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Come watch our trashcano erupt, touch a volcanic rock, learn about the different types of volcanoes, make some volcano crafts, and crack geodes! In our Northwest Gallery explore exhibits of Mt. Saint Helens memorabilia and memories, and share your story with us. Fun and educational for all ages, both outdoor AND indoor activities. Included with general admission. Free for members.
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This beautiful seasonal event is a special time for us to invite our friends and neighbors to enjoy uniquely Waldorf style games, activities, live music, artisan market, crafts, the procession of the animals with the May Court and traditional maypole dancing. Our Early Childhood teachers offer a sweet springtime puppet show for younger children. Families
Daring kids take on newspaper giants in this toe-tapping underdog story inspired by the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike. Featuring “King of New York,” “The World Will Know,” and more empowering anthems from the original Disney film, this musical will have you singing, dancing, and seizing the day! Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Music
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P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book skates, swerves, and leaps from page to stage in Go Dog, Go! Dogs rule in this fantastical world. Yellow Dog, Blue Dog, Red Dog and dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes can do it all from singing & dancing to snorkeling & driving! They howl at the moon. They
Mimmit is well awarded educational and energy filled Finnish music group visiting Portland. Mimmit songs are very educational and energetic. The music style roots from the Finnish Karelian area. Mimmit has fusioned and promoted folk music as children’s music a lot. Mimmit-group performs in Finnish and in English. Pauliina Lerche, who is the founder and lead of Mimmit was invited
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Teens will love this creepy camp musical, but leave the littles at home.
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Take a scenic springtime train ride in our vintage rail cars along the Willamette River’s picturesque Springwater Corridor. Conjure the magic of bygone years while celebrating the bright future of the beloved Zoo Railway. Join us at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for an unforgettable train ride adventure. Secure your seat for this scenic journey and
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This lively show packs 365 days of fun into 75 minutes.
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Open play – check our schedule and reserve your spot at mudland.as.me The Mudland Playspace in the Moon Garden at Lloyd Center Mall is an outer-space-themed playroom for children ages 0-10 and beyond. With moveable scenery, oversized play blocks, fort building materials, and large-scale shadow play, there is something for everyone! The Moon Garden is located
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Join us for a free monthly meet-up in our cozy, spacious lobby to gather with other parents and find the community support you deserve. Group will be limited to 5 family spots per month. This event will soon be weekly! Come check us out!
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Join us for May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend at Washington Square View Star Wars LEGO creations from PortLUG, meet LEGO Masters Season 4 Contestant Kelly Bartlett, experience a live LEGO building demonstration, Build a LEGO Spacecraft* and take it home with you, Meet members of the Cloud City Garrison (501st Legion)
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Join us for a magical performance of music and puppets by Red Yarn in the intergalactic setting of the Moon Garden playspace! Ticket price includes one hour of open play after the show. This is a special opportunity to join Red Yarn for a family show in a cozy setting. Sun 4/14 at 4pm Tickets
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Come celebrate the opening of the Moon Garden playspace with us! Opening party Sat 4/6 from 4-6pm, free entrance. Come by to to say hi and play! More info at mudland.as.me The Mudland Playspace in the Moon Garden at Lloyd Center Mall is an outer-space-themed playroom for children ages 0-10 and beyond. Children of all ages
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Decorate something delicious with your kids.
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Step right up to the most enchanting extravaganza in town. Prepare to be spellbound as the mesmerizing magic turns your ordinary day into an extraordinary spectacle of wonder and laughter. 🤣😂 Get ready for a side-splitting showcase of magical mayhem that’s perfect for kids and kids-at-heart! Watch in awe as objects disappear, reappear, and sometimes
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Kids are expensive. Your fun doesn’t have to be!
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Bring up to five of your unidentified rocks or minerals to the museum – our panel of experts will tell you what they are! We will also have a host of fun activities, including geode cracking and thunder egg cutting. Free for members. General admission prices for non-members. Geode cracking and thunder egg cutting priced separately.
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Spring is a great time to explore the trails and viewing window at the Wildwood Recreation Site near Welches.
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Here how three of Portland’s most popular summer camps prepare for thousands of campers each year.
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Mr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every 3rd Wednesday at Pilea Play! He’ll play his guitar/ukulele and kazoo, and sing a mix of of traditional, not so traditional and original songs that will make everyone sing, shake, laugh and/or dance!. Come check out this awesome indoor play space in SW Portland
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Join us for an action-packed 1.5-hour session where fun meets adventure in “Sand Heroes Showdown: Cap vs. Spidey’s Ultimate Play Session”! Set at DiG PDX, Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox, this unique event provides a safe and expansive environment for children to engage in play with not one, but TWO iconic superheroes! This gathering offers more
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Here’s where to go for fun storytimes with your kid.
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Calling curious kids and nature lovers! Join author Leslie Barnard Booth for a reading of One Day This Tree Will Fall, her new STEM book about the long and adventure-filled life of a tree. After storytime, enjoy an interactive puppet show featuring tree-dwelling animals of the Pacific Northwest.
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