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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Explore fossils, crystals, gemstones, lapidary art, and interactive displays.
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a “Five Kind Acts” theme.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo […]
✨ Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish ✨ Join us for a joyful hour of stories, songs, and play — all in Spanish! Our fun-filled sessions are designed […]
From Sauvie Island corn mazes to charming family farms throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, our Pumpkin Patch Guide lists all the spots that deliver pumpkins, hayrides, animals, treats and plenty […]
The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Kids, look for […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch […]
Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from […]
Visit The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro this month and experience our newest, immersive experience, the FLIP Revolving Sushi Restaurant. In partnership with the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, kids […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
Join us for a small parent-child gift-making workshop for ages 3–6 at Tea Art Studio in Kenton. Children and caregivers will create beautiful handmade gifts using natural, non-toxic materials, with […]
Bring your adorable teddy bears to the Teddy Bear parade in downtown Gresham! Local groups, marching bands, businesses, and nonprofits, with many participants handing out candy, stickers, and small bears […]
Come join Miss Ella in the fun, 45min class for kids ages 3.5-5 years old. Preschooler Ballet incorporates a variety of exercises to keep students engaged and learning new techniques while […]
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson […]
We’re throwing Woodsy a (belated) birthday party—and you’re invited. Join us on September 26 to celebrate 55 years of Woodsy Owl and his message of forest stewardship. Enjoy cupcakes, pick […]
Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop […]
Lowe's offers free workshops for kids! Registration required, so be sure to visit their website prior to attending an event. Workshops are hosted by Lowe's Red Vests from 10 am […]
Join this free celebration with music, food, costumes, crafts, puppet show, games and a play complete with a dragon in need of slaying! In this fall festival that feels like […]
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will love at the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals! Fossil Digs – Become a paleontologist for the day and uncover […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Thinker Toys in Multnomah Village is celebrating their 32nd birthday with… actual goats! And because a regular birthday party apparently isn't enough, they have a few surprises planned. Goats from […]
Celebrate the magic of Mid-Autumn Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden from September 25-28 with both daytime and evening experiences! Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集 In partnership with the Chinese Friendship Association […]
The Oregon Bird Man is back with an educational and fun show for all ages including exotic animals, reptiles, and of course, birds! 📅 Saturday, September 26 | ⏰ 10:30 […]
Do you love stories about kids or animals who save the day? Do you love to dance and color and play? We do too! Come join Ali Shaw of Bold […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard "The Bard" Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books are generously donated by our neighbors at Twin Rivers Books. Free […]
Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife […]
Come one, come all to this adorable dog show, brought to you by Sellwood Senior Living! Register your pet day-of at the event from 11-11:30, then compete for best-of-show in […]
