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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dive into this irresistible musical adventure, where an unexpected hero, and the power of friendship & community, save the day! It’s fun for the whole family! Showtimes vary between 2pm & 7pm. See the event hosts' website for details. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina […]
The spring season has finally arrived! Celebrate with us! On May 1st, the gates open at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville where baby animal season is officially underway. Have you ever met a baby llama? Now is your chance! Come meet camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, and more, plus all the spring babies […]
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 […]
MomCo is a supportive community of moms seeking connection, growth, and a breath of fresh air. We meet regularly at Grace City Portland for a more structured and routine time together, with childcare provided through our trusted KidsCo team. A typical meetup might include dropping off the kids at KidsCo, mingling over coffee or tea, […]
Our cozy gymnastics studio transforms into a playful space filled with toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended fun. Littles are free to move, explore, and burn energy in a safe, indoor environment. Adult supervision required. $8, $6 for siblings. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.
Mr. Hoo is at Taborspace every 1st & 3rd Friday. He plays his guitar and kazoo, and sings fun songs guaranteed to get the kids (and their grown-ups!) singing, dancing, jumping, flying, driving and having a whole bunch of fun! Only $5 per person.
Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for children ages 0 to 5. This is the perfect opportunity for your little one to explore movement, build gross motor skills, and socialize in a […]
Come make a splash at FSS at our Friday Baby/Toddler Open Swim located at our Beaverton location. Right now, swimmers can sign up for 45 minute time slots between 10:00-12:15pm and it is only $4/person. Our indoor pool is heated to 90 degrees and is salt water! This is a family oriented open swim, so […]
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, […]
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’ […]
Join us for three weekends of gift and card making at Hands On Children’s Museum! Give mom a much-needed break while the kiddos play. • Copper & Tin Works Giftmaking (April 25 & 26): Make the mother figure in your life a hammered-copper suncatcher or a set of earrings for $15, or sculpt with tinfoil […]
🎉 39TH ANNUAL PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT WATERFRONT PARK IN PORTLAND, OREGON 📅 Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 📍 Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Fri-Sun), 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Mon-Tues) 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE […]
Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at all times. Takes place at the 10th Ave. location. $10 per participant (includes parent/caregiver). Please refrain from wearing any fragranced products.Goal: to […]
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 us for Star Wars Day at The Wiggle Room on Friday, May 1st from 4pm-5:30pm! This is a family-friendly event for kids of all ages. Get a chance to meet Darth Vader! There will also be a balloon artist available for balloon creations and open play! Tickets $30 per kids. Adults free. Editor’s note: […]
Mr. Hoo rocks out at Mississippi Pizza every 1st and 3rd Friday at 5 p.m. After a long week, nobody wants to figure out dinner, entertain the kids and clean up. Come on out and Mr. Hoo and Mississippi Pizza will take care of everything. Yummy pizza for the whole family, beverages (for kids and […]
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.
