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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 […]
Volunteer as a family in Forest Park to observe Earth Day this year! Training, tools and materials are provided by the Forest Park Conservancy. This is happening at multiple sites within Forest Park, so sign up for whichever one you prefer.
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 […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!.
Delight in beautiful peony blooms at Adelman Peony Gardens this spring! Free admission and free parking, this is a gorgeous way to spend a few hours, plus tons of perfect photo ops! Bring a picnic, walk their 30 acres of production fields, stroll through 2 acres of display garden, viewing indoor peony bloom displays, and […]
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, […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Enjoy a free, all ages outdoor market celebrating local artists, makers, mystics, and small businesses from the Portland community!Featuring:•Local vendors & magical makers•Tarot, oracle, and intuitive readers•Fairy performances•Community connection & springtime magicCome adorned in your fae finest or as you are, this is a welcoming, inclusive space for dreamers, witches, artists, families, and the fae-curious […]
The Lobby at The Writers' Block“Seeing the What”March 5 – May 23, 2026818 NW Flanders, Portland Formerly located at The Ellen Browning Building, The Lobby returns this spring with a three-month pop-up exhibition at The Writers' Block Art Gallery. Titled Seeing the What, the exhibition takes inspiration from Henry David Thoreau’s observation: “The real question […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden for Bonsai Week from April 21 - 28 as we celebrate the return of our beloved bonsai collection! Come discover the beauty of these tiny trees through special activities in the Family Studio, bonsai-themed items in the Gift Shop, Bonsai Society of Portland Show and demonstrations, and more! We’ll also have a delightful […]
Celebrate Earth Day at the Faubion School Earth Day Clean-Up & Celebration! There will be: -Chicks, Goats & Bunnies! - Visit with chicks, baby goats, and bunnies. -Art Projects & Upcycled Printed T-Shirts -Create recycled art! Make a solar print! Snag a shirt with the Faubion Earth Day logo. -Community - Food, music, face painting […]
Tualatin’s Winona Grange #271 8340 SW Seneca St, 97062 Hosts Seeds & Bees Fair April 25, 2026 1-4 Free seeds and takeaways to welcome pollinators will highlight an afternoon of family fun and learning Saturday, April 25 at Winona Grange in Tualatin, 1-4 pm. The goal is to celebrate the role pollinators play in our […]
Join us for a Birthday Bash that will have everyone ready to party! 🤩 📅 Date: Saturday, April 25th ⏰ Time Slots: 2:00-3:00PM, 3:15-4:15PM, OR 4:30-5:30PM 🎉Cost: $10 per child for non-enrolled families FREE Admission for currently enrolled members! 💥 Don't miss out on amazing raffle prizes from My Gym AND other local businesses. Editor’s […]
Anything can happen if you let it! The talented students of Odyssey and Liberty Middle Schools have been working hard to bring the magic of Cherry Tree Lane to Camas! Come support our local young performers in their upcoming production of Mary Poppins Jr. It’s going to be a "Jolly Holiday" for the whole family! Where: Garver […]
Dive into the high-energy world of Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters, a laser show designed to thrill fans of all ages. Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters to life in a spectacular, unforgettable experience. Please Note: Please arrive at the Planetarium at least 5 minutes prior to your showtime. […]
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.
Come celebrate the arrival of spring—NEWROZ—with us at Pioneer Square on Saturday, April 25th. 🌿🔥✨ Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with traditional Kurdish dancing, electrifying live music, and captivating performances. This free, all-ages event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and family! Savor the flavors of Kurdish culture with free snack […]
This program of 12 short, world premieres provides a good mix of everything and a chance to catch rising stars. Recommended for ages 8+.
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.
