Check out our Kids Calendar for in-person and virtual family Events.
We are proud to offer this popular community resource for things to do with kids in Portland. Always be sure to confirm information with the organizer for the most up-to-date information.
Featured Events
A Year with Frog & Toad
Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of adventure.
Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship
Portland's best youth poets compete for the title of Grand Slam Champion at the Verselandia Youth Poetry Slam Championshp.
April Digital Issue
Our April issue is our Arts issue including membership information for local performing arts companies and a list of where you can find painting classes plus an artist profile on Aaron Nigel Smith.
Portland-Area Earth Day Events
This year there are many family-friendly events to do on Earth Day, April 22, including celebrations and volunteer opportunities.
OMSI Sci-Fi Film Festival
OMSIFor eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 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 Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all […]
HackYoung Olympiad 2024
Online Event N/A, PortlandJoin Codingal's exciting online HackYoung Olympiad 2024 for Grades 1 to 12. Showcase your coding and problem-solving skills. Whether you're new or experienced this competition is for you whether you're in elementary or high school. You can compete solo or in teams of up to three encouraging teamwork and skill improvement. The online format makes it accessible […]
Kid’s Yoga at Happy Baby Play
Happy Baby Play 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, ORJoin Nicole for Kids Yoga, a delightful introduction to yoga for toddlers aged 2-4 years old! Experience the calming benefits of yoga while bonding with your little one. 📅 Date: April 10th ⏰ Time: 9:15-9:45am Cost: 🌟 Members: $15 💼 Non-members: $25 Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! One caregiver is welcome to […]
Portland Mercury’s Pizza Week
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 three dollars each! That's right: Each slice is just THREE MEASLY DOLLARS or, at participating venues, a WHOLE PIE for $24. (You heard correctly: Once again this year certain Pizza Week participants […]
Food Cart Week
Taste your way through Portland's incredible food carts. Download the passport to visit them all! This is a wonderful opportunity to support small businesses and the food cart culture in PDX. (No prizes are associated with this event.)
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalIt’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
Oregon Spring Cleanup with SOLVE Oregon
Join us in celebrating Earth Day across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup. This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. As volunteer projects are added, they will be listed at the link below. https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/oregon-spring
Do (2-5 Months) 04/18 @ 12:20 pm FREE
The MusikryIn 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 […]
Oregon Spring Cleanup with SOLVE Oregon
Join us in celebrating Earth Day across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup. This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. As volunteer projects are added, they will be listed at the link below. https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/oregon-spring
Toddler Storytime & Play
Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us EVERY THURSDAY at 10am is TODDLER STORYTIME!!!!! We’ll sing, dance do a read aloud and have a rockin good time!!! Perfect for ages 18mo-4years. This storytime is FREE however, we accept donations to keep it going! Can’t wait to see ya!
Drop In Art! @ Awake Coffee & Art
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORWe are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]
Creative Movement
Trackers SE 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, ORGet ready to move and groove! Swim like a salmon! Grow like a tree! Waddle like a duck and fly like a bee! Join us every Thursday to dance and play at this 45-minute creative movement drop-in class, for children 18 months to 5 years. Parent participation required. $55 or $17 with a 5-class punch […]
Mike Bennet’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf
Wonderwood Springs 7410 N Chicago Ave, Portland, ORGet ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]
Early Earth Day Celebration @ Sonrise Community Garden
Sonrise Community Garden 6701 NE Campus Way, Hillsboro, OregonDig in dirt, learn about worms, and build your own planter out of recycled materials to take home! Free!
Open Play in the Moon Garden
Lloyd Center 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United StatesOpen play – check our schedule and reserve your spot at mudland.as.me The Mudland Playspace in the Moon Garden at Lloyd Center Mall is an outer-space-themed playroom for children ages 0-10 and beyond. With moveable scenery, oversized play blocks, fort building materials, and large-scale shadow play, there is something for everyone! The Moon Garden is located […]
History on Tap – Roll 20: D&D and the Power of Community Storytelling
Kiggins TheatrePrepare to roll for initiative on a fascinating exploration of the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, and its surprising impact on individuals and communities during Clark County Historical Museum’s History on Tap. "Roll 20: D&D and the Power of Community Storytelling," presented by April Buzby, will delve into the unexpected benefits […]
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet
21ten Theatre 2110 SE 10th Ave, Portland, ORPortland Shakespeare Project in collaboration with the Actors Conservatory April 12 - 21 (previews on April 10 & 11) Translation: Lisa Peterson Direction: Michael Mendelson Location: 21ten Theatre Portland Shakespeare Project in collaboration with the Actors Conservatory will produce Lisa Peterson’s translation of Hamlet. Tormented by his father’s death and brimming with revenge, Hamlet seeks to […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalIt’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
Oregon Spring Cleanup with SOLVE Oregon
Join us in celebrating Earth Day across the region by participating in the Oregon Spring Cleanup. This is your chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and positively impact our planet. As volunteer projects are added, they will be listed at the link below. https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/oregon-spring
Open Play in the Moon Garden
Lloyd Center 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United StatesOpen play – check our schedule and reserve your spot at mudland.as.me The Mudland Playspace in the Moon Garden at Lloyd Center Mall is an outer-space-themed playroom for children ages 0-10 and beyond. With moveable scenery, oversized play blocks, fort building materials, and large-scale shadow play, there is something for everyone! The Moon Garden is located […]
Music Exploration
The Craft Factory 4555 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesThis is the perfect class for toddlers-pre K to get their first experience exploring music! Class instructor and early childhood music educator David Pollack sings and plays his guitar exploring musical genres far and wide. This gives little ones the chance to get up, dance, clap their hands, interact with their classmates and make new […]
Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace
Tabor Space 5441 SE Belmont St., Portland, United StatesMr. Hoo plays fun music for kids and their grown-ups every Friday at Taborspace! He'll play his guitar/ukulele and kazoo, and sing a mix of of traditional, not so traditional and original songs that will make everyone sing, shake, laugh and/or dance! $10 - $20 per family suggested donation.
PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)
Laurelhurst Park (Meet at the brick bathroom building near SE Ankeny at Laurelhurst Place)Ladybug Nature Walk at Laurelhurst Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow a […]
Kids Story & Art @ Awake Coffee & Art
Awake Coffee & Art 7325 Se Milwalkie Ave, Portland, ORStory and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday @10 am for story and kids crafts! Open time starts with a story. Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]
Indoor Playground
Mittleman Jewish Community CenterIndoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free
Tiny Tumble and Play
Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United StatesLooking for a way to keep your little ones entertained and active? Look no further! We've got an amazing event just for the "littles" who never seem to have enough fun! Bring your children aged 0-5 to our gym and let them have a blast with all sorts of exciting activities. They can enjoy tumbling […]
Mike Bennet’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf
Wonderwood Springs 7410 N Chicago Ave, Portland, ORGet ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]
Olive and Dingo Kids Show @ Musical Monsters
Musical Monsters and Budding Bookworms 4203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, ORLet's rock! In a magical bookstore in SE PDX we'll perform a rousing musical story time show: we're Olive and Dingo! Songs and stories and then you can take home a balloon creation made by Olive and Dingo too! Ticket$: pay at the venue $5-10 per child. Your kids will get to venture behind the […]
SHINE playgroup
Sunrise Books 4605 NE Fremont St. Suite 208, Portland, OR, United StatesSHINE playgroup is designed for ages 18mo-4yo. We’ll have 2-3 engaging play stations unless specified otherwise. The main stations will include (sensory, art, blocks). Playgroups provide opportunities to build attachment between adults and children as they play together, and share time and experiences. They also help children learn social skills as they negotiate with peers, resolve […]