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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!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
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 […]
Head to a Home Depot near you at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for free kids workshops! While supplies last. Each month is a different activity. Upcoming events: January 3: Tow Truck February 7: Penguin Mailbox (Registration Opens January 7) March 7: Leprechaun Trap (Registration Opens February 6) Find more details […]
Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays event, titled “The Decades Tour.” Visitors will enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the mansion and four in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
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 […]
Portland family performer Red Yarn & his Critter puppets will perform in our Childpeace playroom on Saturday, January 3rd. This high-energy, all ages show is open to the public so bring your friends! Suggested Donation: $10–20 per family
Hot Cocoa & Kindness at Little NestlingsJoin us on Saturday, January 3rd for a cozy Hot Cocoa and Kindness family event! We’ll gather for storytime and then invite children and caregivers to decorate kindness rocks to leave in your neighborhoods—simple messages to spread joy, connection, and care throughout our community. ✨ Hot cocoa📖 Storytime🪨 Kindness […]
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson taught by a certified coach. One adult skates free per child. Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM $13 per child 10 & younger only
Head to Topaz Farm for their free Christmas Tree drop Saturday, Jan 3rd & and Sunday, Jan 4th from 10am to noon. They'll convert your tree to biochar for soil health and carbon sequestration!
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, […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings brand-new adventures. Go full STEAM ahead in the MakeSpace, get crafty in Art Studio Junction, and visit the Tinker Toyland at East Bay Depot. From crafty […]
November 30, 2025 – January 11, 2026* Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Find seasonal cheer at this outdoor ice-skating rink. Winter Village is a beloved Hillsboro event. Bring your friends and family to a skate session or rent the rink for your private party. Don't miss exciting special events and skate days! Public Skate Sessions […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard "The Bard" Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books are generously donated by our neighbors at Twin Rivers Books. Free for all ages!
Space is full of Stars. But how did those stars get their names? Watch Roman and Greek myths come to life and illuminate the stories behind the constellations, such as Hercules, Andromeda and Perseus, Artemis and Orion, Bellerophon and the Chimera, and many others. Cheer for hero and titan alike! This romp is perfect for […]
This holiday season Director Park will turn back into a true winter wonderland with the return of Snow Day Village! Warm up by a fire pit, grab some smore’s, and do your holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those […]
Visit Snow Day Village downtown for so many holiday festivities including holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those wanting to spread holiday cheer to other families.
Mike Bennett's Gilly the Goldfish has escaped from the Portland Aquarium and we need your help finding her. Come take part in the Gilly the Goldfish Scavenger hunt happening this holiday season in Downtown Portland. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at Snow Day Village located in Director Park! Open daily from 11am - 7pm.
Starting December 8th and running through the end of Winter Break, come find your favorite characters from the new Spongebob Movie at the Portland Aquarium!! Explore under the sea where you will find over 100 cartoon animals swimming with some of your favorite Spongebob characters. Free Spongebob prizes for everyone that completes the scavenger hunt […]
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, children ages 1–6 and their favorite grown-ups are invited to a joyful morning of stories, songs, and crafts at the bookshop! They'll kick things off with a cheerful welcome song, read a couple of delightful picture books, and end with a sweet farewell tune. After story time, head to their […]
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays! With a shortened run time, this youth edition version is perfect for young theater-goers. Playing Saturdays and Sundays November 29–January 4 at The Judy in downtown Portland. Shows at 11:30am and 3pm. Make your holiday plans today at […]
ZOOZOO December 19th through January 4th at Imago Theatre ZOOZOO Having toured everywhere from Los Angeles to Chicago, from New York City to Iowa City, Imago's crowd-pleasing ZooZoo is back in Portland, the city where it was born. This enchanting show – a truly magical revue featuring persnickety penguins, insomniac hippos, playful polar bears, an […]
It’s Christmas Eve and Clara’s 13th birthday. Mayhem and enchantment soon take over as her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings a magical gift awaking her fondest dreams. Join Clara and her little brother Fritz as the entire house comes alive while they attempt to decorate the tree. Set to the classical music of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet with […]
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays! With a shortened run time, this youth edition version is perfect for young theater-goers. Playing Saturdays and Sundays November 29–January 4 at The Judy in downtown Portland. Shows at 11:30am and 3pm. Make your holiday plans today at […]
Join Tallulah's Daddy on the first Saturday of every month at Portland's premier venue for family music, Mississippi Pizza! We'll sing, dance, shake and sing, all while enjoying delicious food and refreshing beverages. Show starts at 5pm, arrive early for best seats and to get your food order in. $5 per person.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Hawthorne Loop Light Show! This dazzling neighborhood display transforms this family home into a winter wonderland with thousands of synchronized lights, festive music, and creative decorations that delight visitors of all ages. Created by Chris and Kendall Ekerson, who have a passion for spreading holiday cheer, the […]
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 […]
Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays event, titled “The Decades Tour.” Visitors will enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the mansion and four in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]
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 […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
Join us for a Kids’ Clothing & Book Swap on Sunday January 4th from 10 AM to noon at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop! Bring your gently used clothes and/or books to exchange with other families. Clothing sizes range from newborn to teen. Please bring only items that are clean, free of holes, and […]
Head to Topaz Farm for their free Christmas Tree drop Saturday, Jan 3rd & and Sunday, Jan 4th from 10am to noon. They'll convert your tree to biochar for soil health and carbon sequestration!
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
