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  • Hispanic Heritage Month Library Celebrations

    Cornelius Public Library and Tualatin Public Library

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Cornelius Public Library or Tualatin Public Library today! Both are hosting events with a variety of activities, crafts and food.

    Free

  • Storytime at Washington County Libraries

    Storytime at Washington County Libraries
    Libraries across Washington County

    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.

    Free

  • Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries

    Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
    Libraries across Mulnomah County

    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 […]

    Free

  • TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI

    TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI
    OMSI

    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 all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]

  • Portland-Area Repair Fairs

    Portland-Area Repair Fairs

    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 locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • Farmers Market Fun

    Farmers Market Fun

    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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]

    Free to attend

  • Pumpkin Patch at Kirchem Farm

    Pumpkin Patch at Kirchem Farm
    Historic Kirchem Farm 19723 S Bakers Ferry Rd, Oregon City, OR

    Head to the pumpkin patch at historic Kirchem farm! Open all weekends in October (Saturday and Sunday). Offerings include: pumpkins on the vine (over 25 varieties), apple cider donuts fried in tallow, hayrides, corn maze, a kids zone and play structure, face painting, food trucks and more! Pricing Admission: $5 per person Kids under 1: […]

    $5

  • Pumpkin Patch at Kirchem Farm

    Pumpkin Patch at Kirchem Farm
    Historic Kirchem Farm 19723 S Bakers Ferry Rd, Oregon City, OR

    Head to the pumpkin patch at historic Kirchem farm! Open all weekends in October (Saturday and Sunday). Offerings include: pumpkins on the vine (over 25 varieties), apple cider donuts fried […]

    $5

  • Centennial Farmers Market

    Centennial Farmers Market
    17150 SE Powell Blvd. 17150 SE Powell Blvd., Portland

    Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community […]

  • Mr. Ben at Wonderwood Springs

    Mr. Ben at Wonderwood Springs
    Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

    Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their […]

    Free

  • Halloween Ball

    Halloween Ball
    The Judy 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR

    Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! Northwest Children's Theater's signature fall event returns. The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an […]

    $16

  • Apple Fest- Hosting by Rubinette Produce Market

    Providore Fine Foods 2340 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR

    Join us for a festive fall gathering, featuring samples of over 15 local apples, sips and nibbles from Bauman's On Oak, and a chance to win a $300 gift card. […]

    Free

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Hood River Valley Harvest Festival

    Hood River Valley Harvest Festival
    Hood River Event Site Portway Avenue, Hood River, OR

    From October 9-11, the Hood River Valley Harvest Festival fills Hood River's waterfront with more than 80 artists and makers under three marketplace tents, plus a farmers market, food carts, live music, children's activities, and local beer, cider, wine, and spirits. Advance tickets are $10 (plus a $2.51 Eventbrite fee) and are valid for all […]

    Free – $10

  • Weaving Time: NUNO – Textiles of Tradition and Transformation at Portland Japanese Garden

    Weaving Time: NUNO – Textiles of Tradition and Transformation at Portland Japanese Garden
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    Join Portland Japanese Garden and experience the awe-inspiring artistry of NUNO, the iconic Japanese textile design studio. Featuring vibrant and compelling fabrics created across eight specific regions of Japan, NUNO’s […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Joy Mail Project - A Volunteer Event for Teens

    Lake Oswego Public Library 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR

    Joy Mail Project is a volunteer cardmaking event for teens interested in uplifting others! Participants will gather in the children's library, before we open to the public, and get creative […]

    Free

  • Drag it! Halloween Brunch

    ClarkLewis 1001 SE Water Ave, Portland, United States

    Viewer beware; you’re in for some FLAIR! Clarklewis Restaurant returns for spooky season with the Drag-It Halloween Brunch, Sunday, October 11! Join Portland’s best all-ages inclusive drag brunch for our […]

    $20

  • Shady Dell Train Park Rides

    Shady Dell Train Park Rides
    Shady Dell Train Park 31803 S Shady Dell Rd., Molalla, Oregon

    Shady Dell Train Park will be open for our Public Fun Days this year on Sundays only from 11 am-4 pm through October 25, 2026! Enjoy an adorable free train ride […]

    Free

  • Addams Family (1991) x ScreenPLAY!

    Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

    Join PAM CUT @ The Whitsell for our kids and family series ScreenPLAY! featuring Addams Family. This dark comedy cult classic follows the Addams family as they are preyed upon […]

  • Spirit of Halloweentown

    Spirit of Halloweentown
    St. Helens, Oregon 265 Strand, St Helens

    Visit the Spirit of Halloweentown, where the magic of Halloween comes to life in the heart of St. Helens! Each year, this charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, […]

    $20 – $50

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