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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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gather for a park playdate for all ages with coffee provided! Feel free to bring snacks and picnic blankets to share and invite any moms that you know. Look for the […]
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 […]
Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for […]
Join Music Together of Portland for a free fall preview class! Sing, dance, jam, and play together with your little one(s) and other Portland families, and experience the magic of […]
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, […]
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 […]
Local Milwaukie Musician Cameron Ford and his 2-year old daughter Sadie lead "Tiny Tunes" at 11AM Fridays in the cozy living room show space at B-Side Records. Expect "Wheels on […]
🌟Join Us for our Community Playgroup at Brentwood Darlington Community Center!🌟 We are excited to invite families to fill out the form if they are interested in attending our Community […]
Lunch just got an upgrade! Come picnic with us at Director Park! Kick back at our picnic tables, and soak in those easygoing, family BBQ feels right in the heart […]
Part arts festival, part outdoor science lab, this one-of-a-kind event invites curious people of all ages to explore mushrooms (and all fungi) through hands-on workshops, wild food, natural dyes, citizen […]
Join us for a fun-filled Open House! This special event is perfect for families with children 3 months to 10 years old wanting to learn more about classes, birthday parties, […]
Dashing dachshunds, endless sausages, polka, pilsner, pretzels and more will take over Oaks Park Sept. 25-27 during the park’s ever-popular Oktoberfest. The three-day, family-friendly celebration of autumn will be packed […]
Come hang out, meet fellow animal lovers, and enjoy a day celebrating our community! Bring your pet for a portrait session or take photos with our ambassador animals. Enjoy games, […]
While the swifts are no longer roosting at Chapman Elementary in Northwest Portland, they've moved on to other spots in the area! We cannot guarantee that you'll see them roost, […]
Inviting all Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, and Wizards to Katie Jane’s Celtic Light Orchestra From The Shire! This multi-media production promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family with […]
Movie nights are back at Yesteryear Farms! Start planning your cozy nights on the farm. 9/11: Hotel Transylvania 9/18: Monster House 9/25: Coco 10/2: Hocus Pocus 10/9: Coraline 10/16: Halloweentown […]
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 […]
