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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!
Come learn more about the Emerson School at their annual Open House.
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 […]
Considered by many the pinnacle of canine excellence, the Rose City Classic Dog Show is a family friendly premier event drawing top dogs from across the US to compete in the heart of Portland, Oregon every January. From breed specialties to thrilling all-breed shows, join us to celebrate the extraordinary bond between humans and their […]
Join us for our free Toddler Time: Learning Together parent-child classes for ages 2-4! This is a fun way to introduce preschool style learning alongside a parent/caregiver in a fun, relaxed environment. We will play, do crafts, learn a little Italian together, and make community! We hope you can join on the following Friday mornings: […]
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 […]
MomCo is a supportive community of moms seeking connection, growth, and a breath of fresh air. We meet regularly at Grace City Portland for a more structured and routine time together, with childcare provided through our trusted KidsCo team. A typical meetup might include dropping off the kids at KidsCo, mingling over coffee or tea, […]
Mr. Hoo is at Taborspace every 1st & 3rd Friday. He plays his guitar and kazoo, and sings fun songs guaranteed to get the kids (and their grown-ups!) singing, dancing, jumping, flying, driving and having a whole bunch of fun! Only $5 per person.
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 children ages 0 to 5. This is the perfect opportunity for your little one to explore movement, build gross motor skills, and socialize in a […]
Try a free class with Music Together of Portland this week! Experience the magic of family music-making within a joyful, welcoming community! Babies classes for pre-crawling infants, birth to 8 months. Mixed-Age classes for birth to age 5. Rhythm Kids classes for 4 to 8-year-olds. Spaces available in NE, SE, and SW Portland, in classes […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required. HEART STRINGS MANDARIN […]
Enjoy a packed weekend of concerts, square dances, workshops, jamming, kids programming and much more at the Portland Old Time Music Gathering! This event brings some of the top performers in modern old time music to the Gathering stage in 2026, including Judy Hyman, Jeff Claus, Jake Blount, Clinton Davis and many others. Kids workshops, open […]
Join Family Friend - Portland's Queer Parenting Village - for a fun family playdate at Bricks + Minifigs! This playgroup style event is totally free to attend! We do encourage kiddos to bring some piggy bank change so they can take some blocks home, and support our buds at Bricks + Minifigs. Due to the […]
If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, check our Fan Expo! You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. The line up of family activities and events includes: Celebrity Q&A's Interactive Kid Zone Friendship bracelets Kids’ Cosplay Red Carpet and Contest Book Nook Giant versions of your favorite classic […]
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.
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.
A night where Remix and Trail Blazers basketball come together for a true Rip City experience.
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 […]
Considered by many the pinnacle of canine excellence, the Rose City Classic Dog Show is a family friendly premier event drawing top dogs from across the US to compete in the heart of Portland, Oregon every January. From breed specialties to thrilling all-breed shows, join us to celebrate the extraordinary bond between humans and their […]
Friends of Trees is hosting a Neighborhood Planting event in N/NE Portland for MLK Day: Let's plant trees together in Portland on the inner eastside! Of special note: this event is held out of our office! Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting in their new homes, and your help is […]
IMA Academy invites families to drop-in for this fun ballet class where we discover ballet moves while jumping and crawling through an obstacle course, pretending to be animals, and playing musical pizza. This parents/guardian drop-in ballet class is for young dancers ages 2-3.5, to learn ballet all while being silly, using imagination, and moving together. […]
Clothing Sale Fundraiser for Peapod Playschool Jan 17 - 9am-12pm Basement of TaborSpace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215 All items PWYC with suggested donation of $1 each Clothing sorted Newborn to Age 6 Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Large numbers of migrating bald eagles come through the Columbia Gorge at this time of year and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is hosting a special FREE day full of amazing eagle and raptor programming! The US Forest Service and PERCH - a Raptor rehabilitation group is bringing live birds for demonstrations. Families […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
