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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
PLAYDATES ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Extended through September Thursdays | 10am to 11am Meet on the Village Green for weekly playdates created for little ones - and the grownups who care for them. Every Thursday morning, toddlers ages 1–3 can explore, play, and make new friends while caregivers connect and unwind in a relaxed, welcoming […]
TODDLER STORYTIME at your favorite neighborhood bookstore! Wiggles, giggles, and great stories await! Join us at Sunrise Books, your community children's bookstore, for a magical morning of stories, songs, and early learning fun—just right for toddlers ages 1–3. 🗓️ When: EVERY THURSDAY at 10am 📍 Where: Sunrise Books 💵 Cost: Free and open to the public(donations encouraged) 👪 Caregivers welcome to participate! Enjoy a […]
“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 […]
FUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, & PLAY Come get OOEY GOOEY at The FLIP Museum on Thursdays. Kids (and parents) can make Flubber, Oobleck, and even Fluffy Slime in our STEAM room. There is no additional charge to participate and admission is just $8/person. While you're here, enjoy everything else FLIP has to offer, including our Cartoon-Making […]
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
Travelers from all across the multiverse are invited to Geek Gate Galactica, an all-ages picnic event from noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Director Park in downtown Portland. This event, part of the annual Geek Week PDX series, invites native Portlanders and visitors to experience a day of entertainment, education, and […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way. This class is taught as […]
Red Yarn is thrilled to bring his high-energy music & puppet show to Mississippi Pizza Pub on 2nd & 3rd Thursday evenings throughout Fall 2025! Families are invited to come sing, dance, eat pizza, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable critter puppets. Red Yarn performs from 5:00-6:00pm 2nd & […]
Come spend a fall-filled evening learning the art of scarecrow making with Pomeroy Farm’s longtime “Pumpkin Lane'' expert, Martha Todd. Take home your creation and get your porch autumn-ready while picking up a fun new skill!
This September 11th Cascades Amphitheatre is welcoming your besties The KIDZ BOP and their 2025 tour ‘Certified BOP Tour.’ Show off your singing talent and best dance movies along to their biggest hits “espresso”, “HOT TO GO”, and “Dance Monkey.” But, that’s not all. The KIDZ BOP is also celebrating the release of their 50th […]
The CoHo Clown Cohort is delighted to announce the premiere of The Tortoise, The Hare & The Bear this September. Inspired by the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, our production takes a comedic twist through the backcountry of the Pacific Northwest. With humor, heart, and a few forest detours, this reimagined tale reminds us that victory […]
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 […]
The 60th Mt Angel Oktoberfest — the largest folk festival in the Northwest — is September 11-14! The streets of Mt Angel become filled with celebration. Join in the German/Swiss festival and see why Mt Angel Oktoberfest is a Touch of Bavaria. The Oktoberfest Kindergarten is a special place for familie. Open on Friday, Saturday […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us as we take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Every Friday and Saturday night in October guides from the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) […]
