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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!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
Embark on a magical holiday adventure aboard the Portland Spirit the whole family will love!
November Storytime at the Library! Join School Psychology student Paula for fun and engaging storytime sessions in the Children’s Library. 🕓 Time: 4:00–4:30 PM 📅 Dates: Tuesday, Nov 4 Monday, Nov 10 (moved due to holiday) Tuesday, Nov 18 📍 Location: UO Portland Library, 2nd Floor – Room 201 (Children’s Library) All are welcome!
Rain has come to the Tillamook State Forest, turning trickling streams into roaring rapids - but are you ready to go with the flow? Join us at the Tillamook Forest Center as we plunge into the world of surging rivers, spawning salmon, and the inner workings of watersheds to celebrate the ways in which rain […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
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 […]
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre presents Harvey by Mary Chase Directed by Mark Putnam ***Nov 7-23 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm*** at The Stage at Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard OR Join the kind-hearted and perpetually charming Elwood P. Dowd, who has an unusual and constant companion: a 6-foot, 3-inch invisible rabbit named […]
Join our 2-day Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival. The Anime Wonder experience will be showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, Activations, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more. Immerse yourself in a two-day escape into the awesome world […]
Head to OMSI's Empirical Theater for a nostalgic showing of Jumanji! Visit the event host's website for specific showtimes. Tickets for the film $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable. About the Film A magical board game unleashes a world of […]
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
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) […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
Visit Santa Land at the Milwaukie High School Holiday Bizarre, Saturday 11/15 9-4:00. Pictured with Santa, hair tinsel, face painting, crafts and more!
Step into the world of Minecraft™—and beyond! At this interactive event, kids and families can experience geology in real life through hands-on fun with rocks and minerals straight from the game’s universe. Touch: Explore real specimens that match the ores and blocks you know from Minecraft™—handle, compare, and discover what they’re made of. Learn: Dive into an exhibit […]
It's story time! Join your Gresham police and firefighters for stories at the station. Enjoy refreshments and stories while you have fun learning learning about safety and the Fire and Police Levy. Each story time will feature a picture book for our younger audiences. There will be fun activities for older children and the chance […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center 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, a […]
Triskelee Farm Holiday Markets Come join us at Triskelee Farm for our Markets on November 15th, and December 20th at 10:00 AM till 3 pm. Enjoy tasty food, drinks, a local products! Walk the farm and see our ostrich, alpacas and more! Free admission, kids play areas, and more! Get ready to kick off the […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
SHOP UNIQUE GIFTS & SUPPORT LOCAL MAKERS AND GROUT ELEMENTARY! Adults and students vendors!
The 22nd Annual Market at BHS will take place on November 15th 2025 from 10-4! Get a start on holiday shopping at this fun event. Temporary location while Beaverton High School is under construction: Calvary Parkside 5755 SW Erickson Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Head to the 2nd Annual Italia Holiday Artisan Fair, a festive event celebrating the holiday season with a delightful Italian flair! Join us on Saturday, November 15th, and Sunday, November 16th, at the Cedarville Lodge in Gresham, Oregon. Highlights: 35+ talented artisan vendors - handmade artisan crafts made locally Delicious Italian food - Served all […]
Celebrate autumn’s beauty at Lan Su as the garden transforms into a living gallery filled with hundreds of chrysanthemums. From cascading displays to large floral sculptures, every corner bursts with color and creativity. Festival Highlights: Nights of the Golden Flower (Nov. 7–9, 5:00–7:00 PM): Experience illuminated floral art installations glowing under the night sky—an enchanting […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is the largest model railroad in the PNW. We model the 1950s PNW. Come and see a miniature world with plenty of steam trains and Diesel engines chugging up and down the Gorge to the city of Portland and beyond. This is a fun event for the entire family.
The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]
Calling all kids who love to design, construct and create! Each of our two events features a take-home craft, fun Magnetic Wonder Tiles activities, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guardians, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! If you spend $25 or more, you’ll get a free […]
Support the East Side High Schools Ski Race Team annual fundraiser and score great deals on quality used and new ski gear and clothing for the entire family. Plus pick up your annual Snow Park Pass! Have gear to sell? Consignment dropoff is Wed 11/14 from 4-7pm and 11/15 from 3-5pm. Pickup and payouts Sunday […]
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth […]
Head to Lloyd Center Mall to kick off the holiday season with Mrs. Claus’s Magical Tree Lighting. The fun starts at 1:30pm at Lloyd Center Ice. Enjoy skating performances, Santa’s Elves, music, and snow!
Looking for a fun and inspiring afternoon the whole family can enjoy? Join Portland Baroque Orchestra for a special one-hour All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation! Experience the magic of Baroque music up close as two harpsichords take center stage—trading dazzling melodies and lively rhythms in concertos by J.S. Bach […]
A Musical Comedy of Ghoulish Delights at the Historic Barclay Theater Don't miss your chance to see The Addams Family like never before. With a story full of twisted humor, heart, and ghoulish delight, this production is a must-see for all ages! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company brings the kooky […]
Come join Blueprint for a trip into the world of Wicked! Take a fully choreographed show and combine it with the shimmering choral harmonies that the organization highlights at every concert, as well as narration and visuals to navigate the audience through the story, and you’ve got, well, one wicked show! Of course, it includes […]
A Musical Comedy of Ghoulish Delights at the Historic Barclay Theater Don't miss your chance to see The Addams Family like never before. With a story full of twisted humor, heart, and ghoulish delight, this production is a must-see for all ages! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company brings the kooky […]
Rain has come to the Tillamook State Forest, turning trickling streams into roaring rapids - but are you ready to go with the flow? Join us at the Tillamook Forest Center as we plunge into the world of surging rivers, spawning salmon, and the inner workings of watersheds to celebrate the ways in which rain […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
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 […]
