Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Portland. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.
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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...
The AARP Tax-Aide program , administered by the AARP Foundation® in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless of age or income level. Services at Vancouver Community Library accepts walk-ins only. Trained volunteers are available to prepare..
Disfruta de comedia, malabarismo y magia con el espectáculo bilingüe de Angel Ocasio. Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic. This event is first come, first served.
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...
Northwest Children’s Theater’s Smash Hit Original Musical Returns! Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and discovers a world of music and madness. Featuring a four-piece jazz band live on stage! Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical March 28 – April 19 Weekends at 12pm & 3pm At The Judy in.
Overly Happy Productions presets a vibrant bilingual (English/Spanish) children’s play about a superhero from the future, Miss Happy, who loses her superpowers and sets off on a playful, heartwarming adventure to rediscover her joy and make people happy again! Editor’s note: This event is a...
Join a Lan Su gardener for a guided Magnolia Festival stroll through the garden, exploring beautiful magnolia varieties and their history, symbolism, and botanical features. The walk includes a look at Fengchun (__ ÒPhoenix of SpringÓ), a magnolia tree chosen by Lan Su’s original Suzhou landscape...
Join us for an 80-minute theatrical production of "Here We Are Again Still" by Irish playwright Christian O'Reilly. An Irish widower spends all his nights sitting by himself on a bench outside his housing complex. As his stubborn neighbor repeatedly urges him to get up and experience life, and a...
Free monthly queer family gathering for LGBTQIA+ parents (and parents-to-be) and kids of all ages. Bring your own little picnic and enjoy some springtime connection + play! Snacks + connection prompt provided Free, donations welcomed Please stay home this time if you’re sick Held by Jane Flanagan,..
In this one-day class, we will learn about the history of the sijo, its relevance to Korean literature, and the unique sensibilities and affordances of the form, while also getting several opportunities to write our own with guided instruction.
Do you get excited about all of the GREAT board games out there but don't have a group to play with? Come on in for some Board Gaming at the library and try out some amazing games or bring your own to share! Fun for board game enthusiasts or completely new players!
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...
Learn about the process of becoming a citizen. Prepare for your citizenship interview. Study United States history and government for the examination. Classes are taught in English. Registration information call 503.379.1598, ext 105, or email jstephenson@emoregon.org Clases gratuitas de...
A bilingual Storytime! Children and their families are invited to celebrate stories, songs, and fun in both Spanish and English. ¡Una hora de cuentos bilingüe! Los niños y sus familias están invitados a celebrar historias, canciones y diversión tanto en español como en inglés.
Project details Join Portland Parks & Recreation to remove weedy introduced species ( English ivy). By removing invasively growing plants , we create space for native plant regeneration, increase biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat and reduce eros
Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders. Register here .
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.
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...
This interactive storytime provides sensory play and freedom of movement, and features visual aids and action. Sensory storytimes are smaller, reducing group size and noise level for children with sound sensitivity. For ages 3–9 Registration required for each participating child.
Step into a world of wonder at the Mt. Hood Rock Club’s 2026 Rock & Gem Show! 📅 Save the Date: April 10, 2026 – April 12th, 2026 🕙 Hours for the show: Day 1 – April 10th 10am – 5pm Day 2 – April 11th 9am – 5pm Day 3 – April 12th 10am – 3pm 📍 Venue: Jackson Armory, 6255 NE Cornfoot Rd., Portland,...
Enjoy a drop-in, family-friendly craft activity inspired by magnolia. Enjoy at your own pace and take a unique piece of art home with you!
Saturday screening free for Hollywood Theatre and Movie Madness members! After surviving a shipwreck, a robot named Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) lands on an island inhabited by wild animals. Roz discovers her capacity for empathy when she meets an orphaned baby goose and starts raising him. This modern day.
Drop in and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We'll have puzzles of all shapes and sizes and for all ages. Please make sure any puzzles you bring are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces. Also, please make sure pieces are inside a bag in the box. Boxes do not need to be.
Portland Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with Friends of Trees to host this tree care event at Kelly Butte Natural Area. We will be cutting grasses around and mulching newly planted native shrubs and flowers to improve their survival during
Learn a new craft, play a little, and make a new friend (or two, or three)! Come to a space where unplugging is the way to connect to yourself and others. We will have activities, crafts, and games for all ages! OR Unplugged is so excited to host this event with Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee and the...
In this four-hour workshop, we’ll mine minutia. Everyday moments, half-remembered anecdotes, passing observations using them as raw material for telling personal stories that resonate. What makes a story feel big or important? Together, we’ll test that question by looking closely at how you move...
Bored? In need of fun? Come hang out at the library Friday evenings with other teens! There will be movie choices, board games, and other possibilities for fun! You must be in the Teen Room by 6:00PM to attend. No late entry. Parents will pick up teens from the parking lot behind the library at...
Join PBOT’s Portland by Cycle team and BIKETOWN on a community bike ride through the Parkrose Neighborhood. They’ll start and end the leisurely 2 mile ride from Parkrose Middle School. This ride is part of the City’s Earth in Motion – Earth Day 2026 Celebration. Meet at 12:45 p.m., Ride at 1:00...
Student volunteers participate in Sir Isaac Newton’s 300 year-old experiments by using ordinary objects to demonstrate the physics at work around us each day. These entertaining demonstrations make physics incredibly easy to understand. Topics include energy conversions, forces, inertia and laws of.
Nashville (1975) Directed by Robert Altman. 2hr 39min. Rated R. In 1975, Paul Reubens was a struggling actor living in Los Angeles before joining the seminal improvisation troupe The Groundlings. That year, Robert Altman released Nashville, one of his most revered films and a masterwork of the...
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson taught by a certified coach. One adult skates free per child. Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM $13 per...
Join us to screen the documentary, Beyond the Beats, a short history of hip-hop in Portland produced in conjunction with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) , KMHD Jazz Without Boundaries , and Albina Music Trust . Following the film there will be a discussion panel with some influential Portlanders...
Watch the Ladds 500 bike ride where cyclists ride 500 laps around Ladd Circle! Or participate if you’re an experienced family of riders. There’s often people in costumes and tons of festive fun around the circle.
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..
See the evil queen, adorable forest creatures and the fun loving dwarves as they tell the beloved tale of Snow White. Showtimes are at 2:30pm and 6pm. This event is over $30. We only include links for higher-priced events from our advertisers — but it’s easy to find with a quick search!
The Before Hours Teen Book Club is an informal book hangout for teens who enjoy reading on their own terms. Instead of reading a specific title together each month, teens will read whatever they like (graphic novels, poetry, biographies, cookbooks, romantasy, etc). On the second Sunday of each...
How teachers characterize the experiences of disabled people form the foundation of children's knowledge and beliefs, often this perspective is centered on weaknesses or deficits. In this training...
Please join us for friendly chess games at our monthly, volunteer-led gathering! Whether you’re just learning the rules or have been playing for years, connect with fellow chess lovers and enjoy casual games in a welcoming environment. All ages, kids to adult! Everyone Welcome!
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.
Volunteers will be collecting your bottles and cans outside the West Slope Library during this collection event. Blue bags are available to pick up at Garden Home and West Slope Community Libraries year round. In addition to the collection day, you can participate in Bottle Drop's Earth Week Give...
Looking for a fun way to support your library? Join the Friends of the Library and attend this regular meeting. This is a Friends of the Library event. The Friends group is an independent fund-raising organization under the umbrella of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation , which is a...