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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Come make a shadow puppet and play in the Moon Garden! Shadow puppetry class with Summer Olsson Sun May 5 at 10:30am Using pre-cut materials, participants will play with light, colors, and shapes to create fantastic images and creatures with shadows. Perfect for playing with in the Moon Garden shadow theater, stay to play after
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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
Step into the rich tapestry of Polish culture at the 28th Portland Polish Festival, proudly held since 1993 as the largest and oldest celebration of its kind in the western United States! Join us on September 14th and 15th at 3900 N Interstate Ave for a weekend filled with authentic food, live music, captivating dance
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A classic musical presented with the energetic and lively cast from Liberty & Odyssey MS in Camas, WA! Join us as we revive a flying car and rescue kids from the Child Catcher. Your whole family will enjoy the comedy of the Baron & Baroness, be entranced by the Morris Dancers in “Me Ol’ Bamboo,”
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This free all-ages event welcomes families to unleash their artistic talents! Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on a special piece by The Tracy Piper, filling it with color, imagination, and love. All art supplies will be provided. This event is part of the “Party with a Purpose” series at the Moxy Portland, with
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Teens will love this creepy camp musical, but leave the littles at home.
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Join us in the Moon Garden for Abstract Drawing & Painting class with Portland artist Lettie Jane Rennekamp! Sun April 21 at 9:30am $24 for ages 6 and up Price includes one hour of free play after the class. Reserve spots at mudland.as.me The Mudland Playspace in the Moon Garden at Lloyd Center Mall is
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Visit one of Vancouver’s curated farm stands for tasty foods, fresh produce and fragrant flowers.
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This lively show packs 365 days of fun into 75 minutes.
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Will your home survive a wildfire? Do you know what part of your home is most vulnerable to fire? Visit the Tillamook Forest Center for answers to these questions, free information, demonstrations, and more with a wildfire awareness month kick-off celebration on Saturday, May 5th. Displays and information about how to protect your home from
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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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Here are the perks of being a season subscriber.
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What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months – 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant.
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What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months – 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant.
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Join us this Thursday in downtown Canby from 5 pm – 8 pm for our expanded First Thursday event! There will be tons of activities for kiddos including bouncy houses, crafts and games, and even a goat petting zoo! We have 50+ vendors and local businesses participating in the event this month. It
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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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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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Dennis’ 7 Dees Garden Center in Vancouver is hosting a Spring Makers Market featuring over 25 makers, artists, and craftspeople from around the Pacific Northwest. Handmade, botanically focused ceramics, jewelry, and art will be set and sold among the beautiful blooming Spring flowers at our largest nursery. Entry is free and snacks and drinks from
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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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This Portland rage room has everything you need to break things.
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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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Join Portland Fruit Tree Project and the many nonprofit organizations that call the Leaven Community Center home for a street festival, spring plant sale, and fundraiser for climate justice and community resilience. Sparrowhawk Native Plants will be onsite for folx that are picking up pre-ordered plants. Missed the pre order deadline? There will be a
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Here’s where to go for fun storytimes with your kid.
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Dinos Rock! this Spring Break This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about
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