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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!
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.
The Easter Bunny is back at Washington Square starting on March 6th! Visit the Bunny in the Summit Court! You may visit the Easter Bunny for free, but to take photos with the Easter Bunny you must pay for a Photo Package. You can also Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance […]
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 […]
Head to a Home Depot near you at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for free kids workshops! While supplies last. Each month is a different activity. Upcoming events: January 3: Tow Truck February 7: Penguin Mailbox (Registration Opens January 7) March 7: Leprechaun Trap (Registration Opens February 6) Find more details […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
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 […]
Lucky is back! And this year he brought all his friends with him! Between February 27th and March 17th, search West Linn's best hidden places to find Lucky's hiding spots! Turn in your completed Hide & Go Seek booklet to City Hall by March 17th at 3pm to be entered into a raffle! Booklets available online, […]
Go enjoy a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable farm animals! Get up close and personal with goats, alpacas, ostrich chicks, and more! This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of all ages to learn about these sweet creatures and maybe even make some new furry friends. They provide a fun, guided educational […]
Don't feel like planning dinner (lunch or breakfast) this week? Try out incredible $10 sandwich creations at participating locations as part of The Portland Mercury's Sandwich Week.
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 […]
FLIP is celebrating Holi this week with a twist on the classic vinegar and baking soda volcano experiment. Make colors explode and learn about the Hindu festival of colors. While you're here, you can also enjoy the rest of the museum, including our green screen stage and cartoon-making room. FLIP is great for families with […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
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 […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
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, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
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 […]
Our final performance at Mudland... RAINBOW ISLAND & THE GOLDEN PEACH Puppeteer extraordinaire and Mucky Duck co-founder liz HOWLS will close out our final weekend with two performances of Rainbow Island & the Golden Peach. Follow Nancy the Mouse as she embarks on an epic journey to revitalize the delicate ecosystem of Rainbow Island. […]
You asked. We’re extending it. 🍿 Our Sunday Family Movie Series rolls right into March at Ponzi — more cozy afternoons, more popcorn, more mac and cheese, more reasons to gather. March 1 – The Goonies We’re kicking off the month with The Goonies, filmed in Astoria, to celebrate our Oregon Coast Collection. Adventure, nostalgia, and […]
The Before Hours Teen Book Club is an informal book hangout for teens who enjoy reading on their own terms. Instead of reading a specific title together each month, teens will read whatever they like (graphic novels, poetry, biographies, cookbooks, romantasy, etc). On the second Sunday of each month, they will gather at the library […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
When We Slept in Trees is a devised dance/theatre piece led by faculty members Rebecca Lingafelter (director) and Tiffany Mills (movement director), along with designers Jenny Ampersand (costume) and Miranda Hardy (set and lights), this piece is devised by the company. The source material is rooted in the relationship between human beings and the natural world and draws […]
My Gym & Westside Queer Resource Center have teamed up to co-host this fun family night! Perfect for families with kids 0-10 years old, this community event will feature both open playtime in My Gym’s play space as well as crafting in our ancillary room provided by WQRC. Older children are absolutely welcome to attend and […]
Save the date for PURIM/HOLI Celebration - fun activities for the whole family at Elsie Stuhr Center - Sunday, March 8th, 2-4pm. Register in advance for this free event at https://www.jewishportland.org/purimholi
Daylight Savings Time got you down? Come make some s'mores and cuddle some goats! Goat It Solutions will be at Director Park in front of Marsh & Mallow Co. between 2-4PM on Sunday, March 8th. The goats will be there, rain or shine- there is cover/shelter at Director Park and the s'mores shop is warm […]
Guests can enjoy a tranquil experience—an enchanting lantern-lit evening accompanied by live Chinese music, perfect for those who love the garden’s nighttime glow at a slower, more intimate pace. Note: Music + Lantern Nights do not include the Dragon Dance Procession or the Twelve Zodiac Animals light show. 5:30–7:30 PM | Wednesday–Sunday, March 4-8, 2026 […]
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 […]
Come join Moms in the same season of life as you! MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school. We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children (ages o-5 years) while you share, laugh and learn with other moms just like you. Join us in a safe community that encourages and equips. […]
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 […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
