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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts. Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences: • Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo. • Get up close […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Visit the Easter Bunny and get a free 4x6 photo at Bass Pro Shops! Reservations open March 14. Monday-Thursday, March 30-April 2; 5pm-8pm Saturdays and Good Friday, March 21, 28 & April 3, 4; 11am-6pm Sundays, March 22 & 29 11am-4pm Easter Sunday, April 5 11am-3pm
Northwest Children’s Theater’s Smash Hit Original Musical Returns! Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and discovers a world of music and madness. Featuring a four-piece jazz band live on stage! Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical March 28 - April 19 Weekends at 12pm & 3pm At The Judy in downtown Portland […]
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 […]
Easter Bunny Selfies at Bridgeport Village March 28-29 and April 4 12pm to 4pm The Easter Bunny is hopping into Bridgeport Village and is ready for complimentary selfies on the Village Green. Join us under the stage canopy, where the Bunny will be posing in front of a cheerful springtime backdrop designed for picture-perfect moments. […]
Are you feces fanatic? A turd nerd? Or do you just want to know what you stepped in? Join us for a down-and-dirty look at how scat influences life in the Tillamook State Forest, and you’ll soon be the number one expert on number two! Program times: Mar 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM […]
Join the FUN at our HUGE Indoor Easter Egg Hunt complete with over 1000 EGGS, Fun games in the Gym and a special visit, photos & gift from the EASTER BUNNY!
All are welcome to celebrate the newly renamed ‘Scht Wiwnu Park (formerly named Custer Park). This event will include: Native drumming and songs Family-friendly activities Food from a Native vendor Speakers including: Dallas Winishut of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Retired Portland Commissioner Amanda Fritz Members of the naming committee
Join Family Friend and Queer Kin Collective as we host a discussion of Threads of Justice Collective's Pro-Justice Parenting framework. LGBTQIA+ parents and kids of all ages are welcome to join and we'll have discussion prompts, guides to take home, and activities for kids under 10. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
