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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!
Tom McCall Waterfront Park is iconic, but there are less crowded options, too!
60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
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 […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for all ages. Highlights Free with admission • Magnolia Floral Showcase • Magnolia Walk in the Garden • Magnolia Coloring Activity • Floral Artist Meet & […]
Timber harvested from the Tillamook State Forest is used to construct homes for many Oregonians, but plenty of woodland residents live in dwellings made of other natural items. Using twigs, grasses, moss, rocks, and other things found in the forest, join our naturalists while we build unique fairy houses, gnome homes, or even toad huts […]
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.
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 […]
Enjoy a fun-filled celebration of spring with activities, games, and family-friendly entertainment for all ages. They're bringing beloved traditions, mixing in fresh fun, and celebrating the return of sunshine, smiles and springtime vibes. Full details and schedule will be available on the event host's website on March 1!
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of egg hunting and farm fun! Each Egg Hunt & Activities ticket includes: A hunt for 12 eggs to trade for age-appropriate prizes Frolic in an egg field perfect for photos Time to play on the bounce pad, slides, hay maze & enjoy barrel wagon rides A […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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 […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Before you collect your eggs for the day, frolic in the field for pictures, and play on our wonderful activities - join them for breakfast! The Easter Bunny will be doing photo ops and meet & greets during breakfast as well. PRICE DETAILS Adult Tickets: $35 Each Children's Tickets: $35 Each Every attendee 1 and […]
Bridgeport Village Scavenger Hunt with Mike Bennett Studios March 15 - April 5 | during center hours Stroll through Bridgeport Village to find all 12 hidden springtime flowers and bugs created by local artist Mike Bennett. Start your search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble). Once you've found all […]
Kids, families and friends learn the fun of fishing. At each event ODFW staff and volunteers will provide equipment, and teach new anglers how to rig their line, cast a rod, land a fish and identify their catch. This is a great opportunity for families to learn how to fish together and spend time in […]
Eid al-Fitr, Persian New Year, and Local Native Cultural Traditions We have a lot of special things planned for Spring Break. In addition to all our normal exhibits, like our cartoon-making room and fort-making area, we have activities planned that open up opportunities to celebrate or learn about different cultures in our community with the […]
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 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 […]
Join us for a new storytime series: Last Saturday Storytime! Every last Saturday of the month we will gather for stories and play at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop. This is the perfect opportunity for families who cannot attend a regular playgroup but still want to enjoy a storytime together. At our March storytime, Ivy […]
Celebrate the first day of spring with storytime, creative art, and planting seeds to take home—let’s grow together! 🌷 First Day of Spring Celebration at Little Nestlings! 🌼 Celebrate the arrival of spring with storytime, creative art, and hands-on planting fun! 📖 Storytime: We'll read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, exploring growth, change, and the wonders of nature. […]
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 a sensory friendly Easter egg hunt for those with special needs and their family and friends. Take a picture with the Easter bunny and enjoy a sweet treat after you hunt for eggs. RAIN OR SHINE. Egg hunt starts promptly at 10 AM. There will be multiple areas so you can spread out. There […]
Albina Library, Community Room A Bring what you can, take what you need. The perfect opportunity for little ones to swap toys and for adults to get some new stuff too! Items must be clean, useful, and library appropriate. If you choose to bring items (not required), you must take all leftover items home with […]
Enjoy an eggciting day at the farm! Visit Triskelee Farm for eggs hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and bouncing around. The bunny will be making appearances from 10:30-1:30pm! You can add on a baby animal farm tour at 10 am or 1 pm to see the mama sheep and their little lambs! Weekends […]
Go to Helvetia Farm Market for a fun, family-friendly day featuring local makers and small businesses, delicious ham samples, hands-on kids’ Easter crafts, and food trucks serving up lunch. Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come celebrate Easter with good food, great vendors, and community.
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, […]
Enjoy a fun, free community Egg Hunt at Christ United Methodist Church on March 28! Bring your baskets and invite your neighbors for a morning of egg hunting, smiles, and springtime fun for kids and families in the Cedar Mill community. There will also be arts and crafts, prizes and snacks for the kiddos. Open […]
We hope to see you Saturday 28th for our Market! We’ll have some amazing vendors for adults and kids! Look for scrumptious treats, massages, face-painter, locally made jewelry, candles, art, and more. The market is free to enter and shop. We’ll have farm to table food and drinks to purchase. Cousins Maine Lobster will be […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
