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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 […]
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, […]
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas County school districts in a juried art show and awards thousands of dollars in prizes at the art show awards ceremony. Editor’s note: This event […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shop the annual Brooklyn Cooperative Preschool rummage sale and support our school! Our community of families have donated toys, baby gear, other kids' items, books, clothes, housewares, electronics, furniture, and more to raise funds for our nonprofit school. Shop 9am - 3pm on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at Reedwood Friends Church (2901 […]
FLIP has a variety of crafts for different age levels this month to honor Arab Heritage Month. Khanda Mosaics: Use coloring pages, glue, and tissue paper to create beautiful, traditional designs. Mala Bracelets: Make your own bracelets with beads, which may require adult help to finish Arabic Alphabet Caligraphy: Use a traditional brush and ink […]
Try a free class with Music Together of Portland this week! Experience the magic of family music-making within a joyful, welcoming community! Babies classes for pre-crawling infants, birth to 8 months. Mixed-Age classes for birth to age 5. Rhythm Kids classes in the afternoons for 4 to 8-year-olds. Spaces available in classes Monday through Saturday. […]
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’ […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join a Neighborhood Bike Fair hosted by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)! Neighborhood Bike Fairs are free, all-ages community events where adults and children can learn to ride a bike, get fitted with a new helmet, practice the rules of the road, and get minor repairs on their bikes. 2026 Bike Fair Schedule Hazelwood […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
