Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Portland

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Portland. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Queer Youth Club

Tue, Jun 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Albina Library · 3605 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, Portland, OR

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8. Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email...

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WonderLab: Light Up the World // A Family Projection Mapping Workshop

Starts in 1 hr · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 7+

About the workshop Cost: $40.00 for 1 adult & 1 child, add additional adult, $10.00, add additional child, $5.00 each. Ages 7+ Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 10 spots available Afternoon session: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., 10 spots available Families will meet at PAM CUT. Additional information about..

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Spring in the Forest Paint Workshop

Starts in 6 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Northwest Library · 2300 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, Portland, OR

Step into a lush spring forest through painting. In this trauma-informed, wellness-based workshop, participants will be gently guided to create their own blossoming tree scene on canvas using acrylic paints. The class emphasizes relaxation, mindfulness, and self-expression, making it an ideal...

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Mariachi Woodburn

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

La banda de mariachi de Woodburn High School toca música tradicional de mariachi en español e inglés. Woodburn High School Mariachi Band performs traditional Mariachi music in Spanish and English.

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Normandale Park - Erv Lind Stadium

Normandale Park - Erv Lind Stadium · NE 57th Avenue and Hassalo Street Portland, OR 97213, Portland, OR

Built in 1948, the stadium was named in honor of Erv Lind on July 16, 1965, a year after his death. A well-known local florist, he was also the coach and manager of Portland's best known women's softball team, the Erv Lind Florists, for 28 years, lea

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Before Design was Digital // Analog Processes in Graphic Design

Tomorrow · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

Workshop overview Cost: $55 before March 31 ; $65 after March 31 Ages 18+, limited to 20 participants Analog production methods shaped graphic design for generations, influencing both aesthetics and workflow. This workshop begins with an examination of analog graphic design production, drawing from.

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Deschutes Brewery & Public House

Deschutes Brewery & Public House · Portland, OR

This pub's distinct Northwest style brings a taste of Central Oregon to the heart of Portland, and its 18 taps feature Deschutes Brewery staples and seasonal favorites, as well as a selection of experimental beers developed and brewed on-site.

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Urban Air Vancouver: Open Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Vancouver · 7809 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Suite #100, Vancouver, WA

Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...

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You Too Can Craft! Beginning Knitting: Coin Purse

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Come join this short class for beginning knitters or for those who want to learn to knit. Life long knitter will teach how to begin a project and the basic knitting stitches needed to make a small coin purse/small treasure bag. Materials will be provided or bring your own.

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Rose City Futsal – Northeast

Rose City Futsal – Northeast · Portland, OR

Whether developing your skills on the court, dining at Clive’s Public House, or shopping for gear at the Far Post Soccer Supply Company, Rose City Futsal is a fun place to play and enjoy the heart of the game.

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Lents Park - Walker Stadium

Lents Park - Walker Stadium · SE 92nd Avenue and Holgate Blvd Portland, OR 97266, Portland, OR

In March 2015, Rose City Baseball, LLC, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), and the Portland Development Commission (PDC) announced that baseball is returning to the City of Portland with a new college wood-bat team based in east Portland. The City a

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Portland Saturday Market

Portland Saturday Market · Portland, OR

Combining an arts show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, this riverside market has been a beloved Portland tradition since 1974. The largest arts-and-crafts fair in the country is open Saturdays and Sundays from March to Christmas Eve.

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Garden Glaze: Stoneware Workshop 4/24

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Clackamas · 8428 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR

🌿 Garden Glaze: Spring Stoneware Workshop 🌸 Celebrate the beauty of spring and bring a little garden magic to your pottery! In this special Garden Glaze Stoneware Class , you’ll explore the art of layering beautiful stoneware glazes inspired by nature. During this hands-on workshop, our instructors

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Drawing Club: David Hockney Edition – SOLD OUT

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 10, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 16+

Sundays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Sign up for all four sessions ($150) or just one individually ($50/each)! Ages 16+, limited to 20 participants PAM // PAM CUT Drawing Club is an in-gallery drawing workshop series led by teaching artists Fry and Julz Clementine, who are...

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Family Yoga

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

Join Chelsea Hoshaw for a family-friendly yoga class! Family yoga includes songs, books, meditation, movement and emotional regulation techniques for the whole family! Child-sized mats will be supplied; families can bring their own adult mats if they would like. This class is geared toward 0-6 but..

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A Maximalist Floral Design Workshop Inspired by Marco Brambilla’s Heaven’s Gate

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Pam Cut · 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

About the workshop Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Afternoon session: 2 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $150, materials fee: $100 Ages 18+ NOTE: Registration closes on April 19, 2026. Discover the art of storytelling through flowers in this hands-on workshop inspired by the rich visuals and layered...

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Teen Magic the Gathering Social Club

Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Vancouver Community Library · 901 C Street, Vancouver, WA · Ages 13–19

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own. Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org . For ages 13–19

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Vancouver Mall Community Library

Vancouver Mall Community Library · 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Mall Community Library is a public branch library in Vancouver, WA. Open 2,780 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,532 square feet.

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Urban Air Vancouver: Jumperoo

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Vancouver · 7809 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Suite #100, Vancouver, WA

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...

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Kern Park

Kern Park · SE 67th Avenue and Center Street Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Kern Park, located in Southeast Portland's Foster-Powell neighborhood, is about one and half acres and features a basketball court, play equipment, and a ball field.

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In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Abigail Krawson at Pendleton

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pendleton · 825 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205, Portland, OR

Opera singer Abigail Krawson will be performing at Pendleton on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Opera singer Abigail Krawson will be performing at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Acclaimed as “bewitching,” having “her own soubrette-ish delivery,” as well as “wringing every bit of sentiment out...

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Luuwit View Park Volunteer Day

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Luuwit View Park · NE 127th Avenue and NE Fremont Street Portland, OR 97230, Portland, OR

Volunteer with us! Help us keep Luuwit (pronounced loo-wit , the Cowlitz name for Mt. St. Helens) View Park in bloom! Join PP&R for a monthly family-friendly volunteer event to help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants throughout the

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East Vancouver Farmers Market

East Vancouver Farmers Market · 17701 Se Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

East Vancouver Farmers Market is a farmers market in Vancouver, WA. Located in the parking lot behind Hopworks Urban Brewery. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.

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Kids Read to a Dog

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Vancouver Community Library · 901 C Street, Vancouver, WA · Ages 5–9

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9 Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event..