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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
Join Teach Caroline, of Primary Notes for these fun-for-all and engaging "Music & Movement" class at SWPMA PLAY! @ 6315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center. Drop-in rate of $20. Registration: https://southwestportlandmartialarts.com/events/swpma-play/ All Tuesdays in October at 10am. Designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3, these engaging weekly classes are filled with singing, dancing, […]
Join popular local artist/musician, Mr. Hoo at SWPMA PLAY! every fourth Wednesday in September and October at 10:30A. Children ages 0-5 are welcome to come boogie with us :) This is a bright, clean, welcoming padded play space, where people take the time to visit and play as families, and one another. @SWPMA 6315 SW […]
👻🎃 Our spooktacular Halloween Party is BACK, but this time as a full-blown Halloween Farmers Market! ✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ Spooky Artisan Vendors – find handmade goods, creepy crafts, and hauntingly fun gifts all along 21st Ave. 🎸 Live Music – local punk & rock bands will keep the energy high all evening. 🧙♀️ […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool class; At our place or yours!) Saturdays 930-1030 am $10-20 donation ($5-10 for siblings) At Ethos Music Center we believe all young people deserve access to the benefits […]
Saturday, October 25 | 1PM–3PM | H&M Court Kick off Hallo-Week with a frightfully fun afternoon of live entertainment, interactive activities, and festive surprises at Vancouver Mall’s Bootacular Bash! From stage performances to dance contests and hands-on fun, there’s something for the whole family. 👻 Event Schedule 1:00 PM – Wicked Stage Show Start the […]
Family Halloween Party 1mos to 9yrs 11mos Saturday October 25th 2:30-3:30PM Have the whole family (or just the kids😊) put on your costumes and enjoy a Boo-riffic time at our Halloween Party. This session is for all ages 0-9 years old. Be prepared to play! The gym will be decorated in its Spooktakular best and […]
A Celebration of Life, Culture & Tradition Shochicalli Wellness & Art Center, in partnership with THPRD, invites you to the Sempoashochitl Festival! Saturday, October 25 • 4–8 pm Garden Home Rec Center Discover the beauty of the marigold flower through tradition, tamales, therapeutic uses, and art. Enjoy live music, Aztec dance, raffles, and performances. Experience […]
Come in your best Halloween costume and dance with Miss Ella of IMA Academy this Halloween. This parents/guardian drop-in ballet class is for young dancers ages 2-3.5 years old. We will learn ballet technique while being silly, singing and moving together to a Halloween-themed class. The class will include songs, pretend play, props and a prize at […]
🐄🌾 Come On Down For Some Farm Themed Fun! Join us Monday, October 27th from 9:30–10:15 for a lively morning of music, movement, stories, and farm-themed adventures that your little ones will love! Each class is just $20 — and don’t forget, you’ll save 15% when you refer or bring a friend! 🚜 This week’s […]
Wear a costume and dance to silly and slightly scary music! An indoor costume parade follows this event. Ages 1-8.
Join Teach Caroline, of Primary Notes for these fun-for-all and engaging "Music & Movement" class at SWPMA PLAY! @ 6315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center. Drop-in rate of $20. Registration: https://southwestportlandmartialarts.com/events/swpma-play/ All Tuesdays in October at 10am. Designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3, these engaging weekly classes are filled with singing, dancing, […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 11-3 PM for our 8th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at Zenger Farm! Don't miss out on Oaxacan Cuisine prepared by La Cuchara, live performances, marigold harvesting, a community altar, and fun farm activities! We hope you’ll join us at the farm! Registering ahead of time helps us prepare […]
Join us for our annual event for Dia de Los Muertos! Sunday November 2nd from 11am to 6pm. Food, Face Painting, Folklore Dancers, Traditional Altar & Mariachi Band.
Enjoy this annual event with Huehca Omeyocan. Come together and learn more about this cultural event, its importance and Indigenous origins. Highlights include a: special film screening interactive discussion dance & drumming showcase This is a free event – no tickets required.
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool class; At our place or yours!) Saturdays 930-1030 am $10-20 donation ($5-10 for siblings) At Ethos Music Center we believe all young people deserve access to the benefits […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool class; At our place or yours!) Saturdays 930-1030 am $10-20 donation ($5-10 for siblings) At Ethos Music Center we believe all young people deserve access to the benefits […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool class; At our place or yours!) Saturdays 930-1030 am $10-20 donation ($5-10 for siblings) At Ethos Music Center we believe all young people deserve access to the benefits […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
As the weather turns chilly, join us for our Rookie Ballet/Jazz class — perfect for ages 3–5! Your child will explore movement, music, and imagination through creative play and dance, all in a warm, welcoming environment designed for young movers. 🩰 When: Saturdays, 9:00–9:45 AM📍 Where: MVP Dance Elite — 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, […]
