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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to the iconic celebration at Lan Su, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 6th! Visit the Bunny in the Summit Court! You may visit the Easter Bunny for free, but to take photos with the Easter Bunny you must pay for a Photo Package. You can also Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance […]
Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day prom dress giveaway where they can choose a dress that fits their unique style - completely FREE of charge. More than 5,000 dresses have been donated just for YOU. We have vintage to brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. Abby’s Closet believes […]
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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
Head to a Home Depot near you at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for free kids workshops! While supplies last. Each month is a different activity. Upcoming events: January 3: Tow Truck February 7: Penguin Mailbox (Registration Opens January 7) March 7: Leprechaun Trap (Registration Opens February 6) Find more details […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
Don't feel like planning dinner (lunch or breakfast) this week? Try out incredible $10 sandwich creations at participating locations as part of The Portland Mercury's Sandwich Week.
Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day prom dress giveaway where they can choose a dress that fits their unique style - completely FREE of charge. More than 5,000 dresses have been donated just for YOU. We have vintage to brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. Abby’s Closet believes […]
FLIP is celebrating Holi this week with a twist on the classic vinegar and baking soda volcano experiment. Make colors explode and learn about the Hindu festival of colors. While you're here, you can also enjoy the rest of the museum, including our green screen stage and cartoon-making room. FLIP is great for families with […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Designed for picky eaters ages 2–5, this fun, low-pressure class is led by speech pathologists from Beech Street Speech & Language. Little ones explore new foods through play, tasting, and hands-on activities, while caregivers receive expert guidance to better understand and support their child’s eating behaviors. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Whether this is your first 5k or your 50th, run, roll, or walk your way to the finish. This event is rain or shine. Registration is required. An accessible route is available. $15 for adults. Children 17 and under free. The Shamrock Shuffle will start and stop at Griffin Oaks Park.
Hora del cuento is BACK! Join us at our NE Portland location to listen, read and color on the first Saturday of each month. On March 7 at 10:00 am we will be enjoying book all about insects! ¡Los libros sobre los insectos! and learn about our club de libros! Bookstore will be open 10:00 […]
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 taught by a certified coach. One adult skates free per child. Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM $13 per child 10 & younger only
Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Celebration, organized by the Portland Chinatown Museum and co-presented with the Oregon Historical Society. Welcome the Year of the Horse on Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Local lion dance teams and community performers will join PCM to kick off […]
Spend a winter day in beach mode! Head to the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals for a celebration of sand, sea, and science at the Rice Museum. Learn from experts, get creative, and explore the natural wonders that connect land and ocean. Meet members of the International Sand Collectors Society (ISCS) and discover sands […]
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 perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and cultural symbols through fun, interactive projects. From folding simple paper lanterns to creating vibrant Nian Hua (年畫) woodblock prints, each session offers a way to […]
Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 3pm. Explore the world of owls at Tryon Creek State Natural Area! Take a guided hike, dissect an owl pellet, interact with a live Great Horned Owl, and connect with our staff and volunteers to learn about owl habitats and HOOO might be living in your own backyard! SCHEDULE […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
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, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages. Opening day is February 17, with weekend activities through March 8—including cultural performances, lion dances, family crafts, and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations. Lantern sculptures will be on view during the day, and Fridays feature a Mini Horse Meet & Greet from […]
Opening Day of the 52nd Season of the Portland Saturday Market is March 7! The day will be full of fun, shopping, music, and unique experiences… check the event host's site for more details as they become available.
A Heart-Centered Workshop for Caregivers Saturday, March 7th Big emotions can feel overwhelming — for children and for parents. Join licensed professional counselor Kimia Amirifar of The Real Work** for a compassionate and practical workshop designed to help parents better understand what’s happening beneath challenging behaviors. In this session, we’ll explore: What’s happening in your child’s nervous […]
Miniature raconteur, Ringmaster Laura Heit performs teeny tiny circus acts inside matchboxes. “The smallest, greatest, bravest, show in the world!” Audiences of all ages will delight in the magic and folly of this miniature circus. There’s Ruby the strong lady, Donna the magician and her magic banana, Bill the Un-Scary Pirate and his 7 flying chairs, a fire […]
BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Jasmine Sears, author of The Little Red Hen Learns How to Ask for Help. Join us Saturday morning for children's storytime! Local author Jasmine Sears will read her new picture book, The Little Red Hen Learns How to Ask for Help, a positive twist on a classic […]
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 for all ages!
Enjoy Storytime at the JSMA at PSU! Led by Portland-based artist Latoya Lovely, she will read stories that connect with the themes of Mapping Familiar Territories, Charting New Paths. This program will also include songs with movement to get kids out of their seats. Storytime is geared towards pre-K through early elementary students. Children must be […]
Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help participants learn about the plants and animals that call that park home. The program is free, open to all ages, and drop in style. Come […]
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, children ages 1–6 and their favorite grown-ups are invited to a joyful morning of stories, songs, and crafts at the bookshop! They'll kick things off with a cheerful welcome song, read a couple of delightful picture books, and end with a sweet farewell tune. After story time, head to their […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
