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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!
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages.
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.
This February, warm up and show some love to Portland’s restaurant community with Dumpling Week. Now in its 12th year, the citywide celebration brings Portlanders together to explore dumplings in every form, savory and sweet, steamed and fried, at restaurants across town. All dumpling specials are $14 or less.
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 […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local and national collaborators. Free admission for children 17 and under Free First Thursdays – Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month […]
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 […]
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan Su every Friday during Lunar New Year! Opening Day on February 17 will feature a special zodiac animals ceremony with one of last year’s incredible […]
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 […]
Mr. Hoo rocks out at Mississippi Pizza every 1st and 3rd Friday at 5 p.m. After a long week, nobody wants to figure out dinner, entertain the kids and clean up. Come on out and Mr. Hoo and Mississippi Pizza will take care of everything. Yummy pizza for the whole family, beverages (for kids and […]
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.
Experience the joy of creating beautiful traditional Asian decorations and play fun games while learning about the 2026 zodiac animal, the Horse. This exciting program welcomes participants of all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, and an illuminated Dragon Dance procession. 5:30–7:00 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM Every Wednesday–Sunday, February 18 – March 1, 2026 | Separate Tickets Required Lan Su Members […]
Enjoy a free puppet show from Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses every Friday at 6pm at PlayDate PDX! Note: if your kiddos beg to play on the play structure, admission for that is $10 on Fridays.
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 […]
Throughout February, the Portland Art Museum celebrates Black history, creativity, and cultural leadership through a dynamic series of films, performances, lectures, conversations, and community-centered programs, presented in partnership with local and national collaborators. Free admission for children 17 and under Free First Thursdays – Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month […]
Plant native trees and shrubs as a part of a significant fish and wildlife enhancement project along a side channel of the Clackamas River. These plants will provide much-needed habitat and will improve the water quality of the Clackamas River. The event is co-hosted by the Clackamas River Basin Council and the Estuary Partnership. Saturday, February 21st, 9:30 […]
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 longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, for a Saturday play session for littles ages 0-4. This monthly meetup involves pulling out a large collection of blue, foam play museum blocks...and working […]
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 […]
🥞 Saturday, February 21 – Pancake Day at Little Nestlings Flip for Pancake Day! Join us for a cozy morning of stories, pancakes, and playful fun. We’ll begin with a reading of Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle — the beloved story that follows the journey of making a pancake from scratch. After storytime, we’ll head […]
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
Enjoy free dental screenings for kids, explore our super-fun dental office exhibit, meet special guests, and jump into smile-worthy activities during Dental Health Month! Kids get free dental screenings at the Museum on Saturdays, February 7, 14, 21, & 28 (2–4 pm), and during First Friday Night on February 6 (6–8 pm). Get ready for […]
Join Friends of Tryon Creek in our Nature Classroom space. Open for parents and children visiting the park to come and experience nature-themed arts and crafts, and learn about animals, plants, fungi, and water. Kids can interact, learn together, and make new friends. Feb 21st Theme: Owls at Tryon Learn about the owls at Tryon […]
Enjoy a day of winter birding on Sauvie Island in partnership with Topaz Farm and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife! Stay warm with free hot chocolate (while supplies last), plus sweet farm-baked goods for purchase. New this Year! Warm up by the fire with smores at Topaz Farm. They'll have fire pits and smores kits […]
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, […]
Take your mini-builder to Lowes for a morning of constructing! Register ahead of time to reserve a spot. Each workshop lasts about 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the age of the child and the complexity of that month’s kit. Workshops are generally recommended for kids ages 4 through 11 with parent or guardian supervision. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring the whole crew and celebrate music with the next generation of music lovers! Nearly two decades ago, Music Millennium created this day to spark curiosity and share the magic of record stores with kids—and 18 years later, it’s still one of our favorite traditions. Expect live music from kid-friendly artists, fun family activities, raffles […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
