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yardbirds coffee 4502 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesHand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
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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!
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Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you could be one of the lucky adventurers to find one! Every Monday at 10am, a new clue will drop online, leading explorers to secret spots […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it off the list. Once you've found them all, return to the Security Office with your completed checklist for a small prize!* Checklists are available in […]
Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
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, […]
Join us Saturdays at 11am for January movies at Ponzi—where parents come for the wine and kids come for the treats. Enjoy family-friendly favorites on the screen: K-Pop Demon Hunters (1/10), Zootopia (1/17), Ratatouille (1/24), and How to Train Your Dragon (1/31). We’ll have classic mac and cheese for the kids, plus a grown-up version […]
Join us for a cozy indoor/outdoor 2 Day Winter Wellness Weekend featuring Vendors, Our New Outdoor Tent / Mocktail Menu, Food Carts, & more! WHAT TO EXPECT: -Over 20 Health & Wellness Vendors featuring a variety of goods and products to help get your new year started off on a great foot! Featuring items such […]
Get ready for a flavorful weekend at the 2nd Annual Portland Tacos, Tequila, and Tamales Festival, happening Expo Center! Bringing together the best of Portland’s food scene with a celebration of Latin American cuisine and culture. Enjoy pop-up shops and goods for sale from local artists, as well. Admissions Saturday Admission Adult: $22.00 - includes […]
On Saturday, January 24, the Oregon City Swimming Pool will host a FREE Rec. Swim at 12:30 pm, followed by a Celebration in the Community Room starting at 2 pm. Join us for games, prizes, cake, memories from the past 60 years, and so much more! No pre-registration required. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Enjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
As a child during the Mexican Revolution, a young Frida Kahlo helps her mother dress the wounds of soldiers and discovers the world of photography through her father. With the onset of Polio, her parents keep her away from bullies and other harm in the streets, but she is so lonely. With the help of […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you could be one of the lucky adventurers to find one! Every Monday at 10am, a new clue will drop online, leading explorers to secret spots […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it off the list. Once you've found them all, return to the Security Office with your completed checklist for a small prize!* Checklists are available in […]
Come explore Ilan Katan's nurturing, playful environment, meet our educators, and learn more about our program for children 6 weeks through Pre-K. Registration is not required to attend! This event is designed for ages 0-5. Link to register: https://fs29.formsite.com/yqKYQG/ds7ohsfvfq/index
Join the Literary Arts Bookstore for a very special event with Charise Mericle Harper for the release of her latest graphic novel, Wrong Friend! About the book: What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier! Charise and Casey […]
Hand-made paper by local artist Romana Sena is available for you to draw your art on to be hung alongside her art at yardbirds coffee shop!
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up by the fire and read! The Clackamas Bookshelf has thousands of books, all 50 cents or less. Kids books are just 10 cents. CDs, DVDs & jigsaw puzzles, too. DONATIONS of used books can be dropped off during the sale. Or deliver inside Clackamas Les Schwab on […]
Join Family Friend for a super fun, lowkey family jam sesh at Ethos Music Center on Sunday, January 25th from 9:30am-10:30am. Family Friend is a community building org for queer families and caregivers to connect and build community, popping up around Portland hosting family friendly meetups and gatherings. Bring your kiddos, and if you play, […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
You’re Invited! Join us for our Open House on Sunday, January 25 from 10am–12pm. ✨ Take a student-led tour ✨ Meet our teachers and staff ✨ Experience our welcoming, vibrant community Discover why families choose Cathedral School for PK–8th grade education. Portland’s Premier Private Catholic School for Pre-K through 8th grade. Where Values Take Root […]
Attention fans of Bluey! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting celebration, where imagination and creativity come to life! Inspired by the beloved animated series, this program is designed for children and families to explore the joy of storytelling, play, and art together. Dance Mode will take place at 11:30 in the Community Room. […]
Come explore Ilan Katan's nurturing, playful environment, meet our educators, and learn more about our program for children 6 weeks through Pre-K. Registration is not required to attend! This event is designed for ages 0-5. Link to register: https://fs29.formsite.com/yqKYQG/ds7ohsfvfq/index
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]
Join the Literary Arts Bookstore for a very special event with Charise Mericle Harper for the release of her latest graphic novel, Wrong Friend! About the book: What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier! Charise and Casey […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.