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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!
The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology.
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween.
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. […]
Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off the vine, get lost in 7-acre Corn Maze, visit with farm animals, take a ride on the cow train/grain train, snack on an elephant ear, […]
Crafty Storytimes at FLIP focus on a new topic each week. We pick stories and a craft to celebrate one of the many communities that make our city great. This week, we recognize LGBTQ+ History Month. Our clothespin craft will be available between 9:30 and 1:30. Decorate them to make a rainbow flag. Then add […]
Come join me at Taborspace, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM with music and laughter on a Music Quest! On the 1st Monday of the month. Let me take you on a music and movement adventure. Songs, dancing, and a joke or two. Pirates, Cluster Flies, and a Riggabamboo!!! Family fun for everyone. Event is FREE with a […]
Come make community in SE Portland and get your babywearing questions answered at this monthly support group. Each month we will cover the basics of babywearing and play around with different types of carries. We will also have time for stories and educational topics. $20 per family. Led by Amber, RN, BSN, CIMI For more […]
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 […]
KidDo-Re-Mi is a group music class for babies/toddlers, and their adult! Join us for exciting songs and activities designed to enrich our connection with music, and nurture a love of music theory. Class is held on Mondays from 10:00-11:00, in NE Portland near the Grotto (contact Mary for exact address). Sign-up for the whole 10-week […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn maze. This year’s Maize theme is a tribute to a wild harvest where nature, nostalgia, and northwest pride grow tall. For a quarter of a […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. This is a calm, clean and welcoming space, where people (generally ignore their phones) take the time to visit and play. People can come in as early as 9:00 […]
Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off the vine, get lost in 7-acre Corn Maze, visit with farm animals, take a ride on the cow train/grain train, snack on an elephant ear, […]
Crafty Storytimes at FLIP focus on a new topic each week. We pick stories and a craft to celebrate one of the many communities that make our city great. This week, we recognize LGBTQ+ History Month. Our clothespin craft will be available between 9:30 and 1:30. Decorate them to make a rainbow flag. Then add […]
Red Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Taborspace Sanctuary on Tuesday mornings for a weekly music & puppet show. Families are invited to come sing, dance, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable critter puppets. Red Yarn performs from 10:00-10:45am on most Tuesday mornings of the school year […]
Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website - activity calendar […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Best suited to 12months-5 years. Cost: $8, $6 for siblings
Join us for storytime filled with songs, rhymes and stories that are just right for your active toddler! Ages 12 to 36 months. Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 AM-11:00 AM | Ages 12-36 months Both locations: Cedar Mill Library & Bethany Library Annex
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a […]
Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips encouraged) is a relaxed space for families to sing, move, and socialize together. We have indoor and outdoor seating, scratch-made local dinners, and 12 drinks on tap plus […]
Enjoy Art Walk in Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District! The first Tuesdays of the month! Let music carry you along Main Street and through The Avenues in Downtown Hillsboro as you discover an emerging musician, check out new works by a local artist, explore a new restaurant or boutique, or watch an artist demonstration. Featuring: Local galleries and art spaces Live music Performances Food & […]
Join us for a special musical celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, featuring the Heart Strings Mandarin Trio. This talented ensemble—Sharon Gan (pianist and vocalist), Dr. Jerry Lin (scientist and erhu aficionado), and Dan Velasquez (composer and multi-instrumentalist)—will share a curated selection of songs from across Asia. The Mid-Autumn Festival, the second largest holiday in Chinese […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]
