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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!
Come learn more about the Emerson School at their annual Open House.
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you could be one of the lucky adventurers to find one! Every Monday at 10am, a new clue will drop online, leading explorers to secret spots […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it off the list. Once you've found them all, return to the Security Office with your completed checklist for a small prize!* Checklists are available in […]
Get out and explore nature on MLK Day! Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park. Other 2026 free parking days include: Jan.1, 15 and 19 Feb. 16 and 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 and 19 July 16 Aug. 20 Sept. 17 Oct. […]
For this 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Days of Service event, volunteers will meet at Family Promise of Tualatin Valley. Families with kids are encouraged to attend this event. Under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Families will make valentines for guests in preparation for Valentine's Day. There will also be opportunities for […]
Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities may include: removing invasive plants, mulching native plants, planting native shrubs and trees, and trail maintenance. We provide snack but recommend you bring a water bottle. Restrooms are on site. All ages welcome. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button […]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by listening to your neighbors share their experiences with the civil rights movement and racism. Attendees will come together at the end of the event for a community conversation about how we can work together for a brighter, more inclusive future. All are welcome! THPRD is partnering with We […]
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 […]
We are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at FLIP during our Crafty Storytimes this week, Monday-Wednesday. Kids up to age 10+ are encouraged to come learn about the Civil Rights Movement and make Peace Sign Suncatchers. Let's reflect on his message and his accomplishments at a time when our values as a […]
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. Classes occur at: 9:50am; 10:40am; and 5:20pm! Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to […]
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 […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a national day of service, inspired by Dr. King’s belief that everyone has the power - and the responsibility - to uplift their community. Carry that spirit forward with an MLK Day cleanup at Irving Park and the surrounding neighborhood, paired with a community gathering across the […]
Help clean up at the Fruits of Diversity Orchard! The group will be picking up trash and orchard debris, mulching, and pulling out blackberry canes. Join them in cleaning up this awesome community orchard! Portland Fruit Tree Project cares for and harvests fruit trees in the Portland area to increase access to fresh, delicious fruit. […]
A Day of Service Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Take part in “Doing” Stations to benefit local community non-profit organizations: Over a dozen hands-on activities for families to do together. Free and open to all families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at pjaproud.org/wftw-fair Sponsored […]
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects. Help paint popsicle sticks to craft a collaborative “quilt” as we celebrate MLK Jr’s legacy Silkscreen a paper peace print for free or purchase a t-shirt or tote bag for $15 plus tax Help “sow” seeds of kindness as […]
Mr Hoo plays SW Hillsdale 1 x a month... Come join us for music time with popular local artist/musician, Mr. Hoo at SWPMA PLAY! on the third Monday of each month (MLK Day in January) @ SWPMA PLAY! - 6315 SW Capitol Highway, 97239 Children ages 0-5 are welcome to come boogie with us Play […]
Head to Life Change Church for the annual “Keep Alive the Dream” tribute honoring the enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme — “A Legacy in Motion: Moving the Dream Forward” — is a call to our community, a reminder that we are the keepers of this legacy- a […]
What is the Zooquarium Podcast? We’re glad you asked! The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and […]
Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife educators committed to starting conversations around ethical conservation, rescue, and captive bred animals. Fun for all ages! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join the 12th annual march for human rights and dignity at on Martin Lurther King Jr. Day. Gather around 12pm, and the march begins around 1pm at 700 North Rosa Parks Way in Portland.
Honor, reflect, and celebrate during a powerful afternoon of community and hoops.
Join us for Winter Magic at The Wiggle Room on Monday, January 19th from 3:30–5:30 PM. This family-friendly kids event includes open play, a special character visit from Elsa, photo opportunities, and a balloon artist making creations for kids. Tickets are $30 per child. Kids of all ages welcome. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
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. […]
Our program hosts weekly father-child interaction groups, monthly dads’ workshops, and monthly outings just for fathers and kids. We work to increase fathers’ confidence, competence, and help connect them with other dads and their community. All services provided for dads are provided by dads.
This year, the Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will center around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967. A presentation will be followed by small group discussion about themes, their relevance in 1967, and their relevance today. The program will include a students protest march for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you could be one of the lucky adventurers to find one! Every Monday at 10am, a new clue will drop online, leading explorers to secret spots […]
OMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. The festival launches with an opening celebration of the recent 4K restoration […]
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it off the list. Once you've found them all, return to the Security Office with your completed checklist for a small prize!* Checklists are available in […]
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. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]
We are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at FLIP during our Crafty Storytimes this week, Monday-Wednesday. Kids up to age 10+ are encouraged to come learn about the Civil Rights Movement and make Peace Sign Suncatchers. Let's reflect on his message and his accomplishments at a time when our values as a […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
