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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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Santa’s making the rounds all over Portland. 

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Kids Love Museums

It’s the perfect time of year for a museum visit.

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Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes

Don those raincoats and hit the trails. 

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Concert-at-Christmas - Popcorn Solstice

Come hear festive cheer at the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Christmas concert. 

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Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! 

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Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village. 

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  • Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Cedar Hills Crossing 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Cedar Hills Crossing! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the event host's website before heading out! Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for […]

    Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for purchase.
  • Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

    A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
  • Portland Christmas Ships Parade

    Portland Christmas Ships Parade

    Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]

  • Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman Farms 40910 Southeast 30th Street, Washougal, WA

    Bring your loved ones, take a short drive, park your car and get hunting for the Christmas tree of your dreams, as you gaze upon thousands of Nobles, Douglas and Grand Fir-trees to be discovered! With over 100-acres of land to be explored, with plenty of parking, facilities, and that much desired “u-cut Christmas tree […]

  • Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Portland, OR, United States

    Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays event, titled “The Decades Tour.” Visitors will enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the mansion and four in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated […]

    Free – $17
  • Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Vancouver Mall

    Santa and his elves will be available for visits and photos at Vancouver Mall through December 24! Sensory-friendly Santa is on December 7 at 9am. Check the event host's website for specific hours each day. Reservations are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are always welcome and will be accommodated as time allows.

  • 12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    Zen Penguin went on a trip and we need help getting him home! DEC 6 - DEC 31 12 unique 4ft Zen Penguin cutouts are hiding in local Portland businesses! Find them for your chance to win a FREE YEAR of Swim Lessons! How to Play: Follow our daily social media clues, snap a photo […]

  • Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Cedar Hills Crossing 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Cedar Hills Crossing! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the event host's website before heading out! Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for […]

    Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for purchase.
  • OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

    OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

    OMSI

    Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably indoors in OMSI’s auditorium-turned-winter-wonderland. Ticket Information Indoor Ice Rink Admission Adult (14+): $10.00 Senior (63+): $9.00 Youth (5-13): $8.00 Member Pricing OMSI members receive 50% off of ice […]

    $8 – $10
  • Wicked: For Good at OMSI

    Wicked: For Good at OMSI

    OMSI

    Go see Wicked: For Good at OMSI's Empirical Theater! Tickets $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable. About the Film Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while […]

    $7 – $9
  • Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

    A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
  • Portland Christmas Ships Parade

    Portland Christmas Ships Parade

    Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]

  • Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman Farms 40910 Southeast 30th Street, Washougal, WA

    Bring your loved ones, take a short drive, park your car and get hunting for the Christmas tree of your dreams, as you gaze upon thousands of Nobles, Douglas and Grand Fir-trees to be discovered! With over 100-acres of land to be explored, with plenty of parking, facilities, and that much desired “u-cut Christmas tree […]

  • Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Portland, OR, United States

    Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays event, titled “The Decades Tour.” Visitors will enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the mansion and four in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated […]

    Free – $17
  • Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Vancouver Mall

    Santa and his elves will be available for visits and photos at Vancouver Mall through December 24! Sensory-friendly Santa is on December 7 at 9am. Check the event host's website for specific hours each day. Reservations are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are always welcome and will be accommodated as time allows.

  • 12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    Zen Penguin went on a trip and we need help getting him home! DEC 6 - DEC 31 12 unique 4ft Zen Penguin cutouts are hiding in local Portland businesses! Find them for your chance to win a FREE YEAR of Swim Lessons! How to Play: Follow our daily social media clues, snap a photo […]

  • Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

    Sing, Sign and Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

    SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

    Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people (generally ignore their phones) take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as 9:00 […]

    $1 – $10
  • Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

    Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

    SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

    Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]

  • Open Play at PlayLab!

    Open Play at PlayLab

    PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]

    $10
  • Seasonal Sing-Along Classes

    Seasonal Sing-Along Classes

    Portland Metro Area Portland, OR

    Join Music Together of Portland to welcome the winter season with singing, dancing, jamming, and imagination!... Snowflakes, snowfriends, sledding adventures, ice skating, and more... All this wintry fun--plus songs of peace, light, and coziness--await in our magical Seasonal Sing-Along classes! Classes for children birth through 8 years, Monday through Saturday from December 1 through December […]

    $20 – $25
  • Family Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn @ Taborspace

    Family Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn @ Taborspace

    taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

    Red Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Taborspace Sanctuary on Tuesday mornings for a weekly music & puppet show. Families are invited to come sing, dance, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable critter puppets. Red Yarn performs from 10:00-10:45am on most Tuesday mornings of the school year […]

    $10 – $20
  • THPRD Indoor Play Parks

    THPRD Indoor Play Parks

    Cedar Hill Recreation Center

    Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

    Free – $8

  • Two for One Tuesday at Simply Play

    Simply Play 232 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR, United States

    Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!

    $10
  • Community House Open Gym

    Community House Open Gym

    Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

    Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Best suited to 12months-5 years. Cost: $8, $6 for siblings

    $8
  • Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

    Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

    Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

    This holiday season Director Park will turn back into a true winter wonderland with the return of Snow Day Village! Warm up by a fire pit, grab some smore’s, and do your holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those […]

    Free to attend
  • Mike Bennett Studios: Gilly Scavenger Hunt

    Mike Bennett Studios: Gilly Scavenger Hunt

    Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

    Mike Bennett's Gilly the Goldfish has escaped from the Portland Aquarium and we need your help finding her. Come take part in the Gilly the Goldfish Scavenger hunt happening this holiday season in Downtown Portland. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at Snow Day Village located in Director Park! Open daily from 11am - 7pm.

    Free
  • SpongeBob Scavenger Hunt at the Portland Aquarium

    SpongeBob Scavenger Hunt at the Portland Aquarium

    The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

    Starting December 8th and running through the end of Winter Break, come find your favorite characters from the new Spongebob Movie at the Portland Aquarium!! Explore under the sea where you will find over 100 cartoon animals swimming with some of your favorite Spongebob characters. Free Spongebob prizes for everyone that completes the scavenger hunt […]

    $10 – $14

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