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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!
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The Lake Area Artists Show and Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This years event, hosted at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego, OR promises a wide range of artist styles and media, including water media, oil, acrylics encaustic, paste and […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Sci-Fi Film Fest is back! For five weeks this spring, the festival will showcase over 30 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Denis Villeneuve’s epic two-part adaptation of Dune, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day all weekend with year two of the North Portland Book Crawl! With three new stops, new maps, and double the prize package supporting your local bookstores has never been so fun! Event details: Pick up your punch card at any participating shop! Get your card punched or stamped at each shop […]
Meal planning just got easier! Have a fun and delicious dinner the whole family will love... The Portland Mercury's Pizza Week is back, giving pizza lovers the chance to get special slices from some of Portland's finest purveyors of pizza pies... for a mere four dollars each! That's right: Each slice is just FOUR MEASLY DOLLARS […]
Looking for a simple way to give back as a family this spring? Positive Charge! PDX’s Period Power Project offers an easy, meaningful opportunity for kids and adults to help others in the community. From April 11 through May 10, families can pick up period supplies while shopping and donate them at 20+ drop-off locations […]
The Little Moo & Makers Market is coming to Gather and Feast Farm — a Sunday market series filled with local shopping, Highland cows, piglets, springtime magic, wood-fired food, and all the farm charm you could possibly want. Think fresh air, baby animals, handmade goods, farm-made treasures, and a whole lot of community.Mark your calendars:Sunday, April […]
In celebration of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year (theme: History of East Portland), enjoy an expanded 3-day event with multiple activities happening each day including the famous Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade, Funtastic Carnival, classic car show, farmers market, and Rose Photo Contest. Visit the event host's website for schedule details! 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade […]
Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 has a variety of crafts for different age levels this month to honor Arab Heritage Month. Khanda Mosaics: Use coloring pages, glue, and tissue paper to create beautiful, traditional designs. Mala Bracelets: Make your own bracelets with beads, which may require adult help to finish Arabic Alphabet Caligraphy: Use a traditional brush and ink […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Bring your Littles to Experiment PDX to experience the magic of science, with a different lesson each class! Plus, enjoy free museum admission afterwards. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
It’s Minions month at Ponzi! Sundays in April, 10 AM–12 PM, bring the kids for movie magic while you sip Ponzi wines, savor Rogue Creamery’s award-winning cheese flights, and indulge in chef Brandon’s elevated cheese fries, steak tacos, and chocolate stout crème brûlée. Movie Schedule: April 5: Despicable Me April 12: Despicable Me 2 April 19: Despicable […]
Come tour a gorgeous garden and support local artists and growers! 5 women gardeners share their bounty at this annual event hosted by Growing Arts Center. Iris will be offering a series of mini workshops of Soaks, Scrubs, and Shrubs in the Growing Arts studio for $15 per person - take home your own delectably […]
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, […]
Since 1983, The Oregon Potters Association Ceramic Showcase is the largest all-ceramic show in the country. Featuring over 200 Oregon Potters Association (OPA) members, this three-day event offers visitors the opportunity to meet exceptional ceramic artists who are exhibiting and selling their latest work. Adults and children can both learn a variety of clay-making techniques […]
Lilac Days is April 18 – May 10, 2026. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. Lilac Days are the 23 days up to and including Mothers’ […]
Oregon Ag Fest is a family fun event with over 25 free hands-on activities for kids! Ride ponies, watch chicks hatch, dig for potatoes and so much more! Have fun learning where your food, fiber and flora come from! Kids 15 & under free admission. Parking is also free!.
The Lake Area Artists Show and Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This years event, hosted at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego, OR promises a wide range of artist styles and media, including water media, oil, acrylics encaustic, paste and […]
Don’t miss French Prairie Garden's Tulip & Flower Fest, showcasing 10 acres of blooming tulips, the only U-pick Tulips (U-picks start April 4th) in the Willamette Valley, and family friendly activities. Tues - Fri Admission - includes the following ($9.99): - Obstacle Course - Farm Ninja Course - Access to Tulip & Daffodil Fields - Photo Ops - Bubble Station - Tire Swings - Tube Slide - Tire Pile - Hamster Rollers - Pedal Carts - Farm Animal Sanctuary - Small Hay Slides - Cornhole - Hand-pump Duck Races Sat-Sun […]
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 & […]
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]
Join us once a month and explore your creative *nature* here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward […]
Come join SOLVE & Oregon Master Naturalist Rebecca Lexa for an oppurutnity to learn about local ecology while making an impact. This event will combine a litter cleanup with a short-walking tour identifying local plant & animal species in SE. Learn about your wild neighbors while removing trash and other pollutants from our shared ecosystem. […]
This spring, take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with Lan Su Chinese Garden's intimate Garden Tea Tasting Series (March–May), led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and explore the stories behind centuries of tea culture. Your ticket includes admission to Lan Su […]
Looking for an easy way to give back with your kids? Stop by Fred Meyer – Burlingame on April 25–26 and turn your regular shopping trip into something meaningful. Families can pick up period supplies while they shop and donate them on-site to support people in need across the Portland area. Kids can also create […]
