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Thursday, March 17
Friday, March 18
Saturday, March 19
Sunday, March 20
Monday, March 21
Tuesday, March 22
Wednesday, March 23
What: Growing Yogis yoga class with Leslie Wilda. Classes will introduce yoga to your young ones with playful and fun props, music, games and movement. For ages 2 to 5. Please register to attend.
Where: The Playground Gym, 505 NE Grand Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 9 AM
Cost: $15 drop-in
What: Toddler Playgroup at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Thursday, March 17, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: $3 per child
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Thursday March 17, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Johnny Keener plays at the Children’s Museum.
Where: Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10 AM
Cost: Free with admission ($9; free under 1)
What: Ms. Yvonne’s Teeny Tiny Theater comes to Café au Play for interactive storytelling and puppetry. For ages 1 and up.
Where: Café Au Play, 5633 SE Division
When: Thursday, March 17, 10 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $2 per child
What: Mr. Hoo performs at Flying Cat Coffee.
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Thursday, March 17, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays kid-friendly music at Mississippi Treehouse
Where: Mississippi Treehouse, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday March 17, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday March 17, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday March 17, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Thursday March 17, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Ladybug Theater presents The 3 Pigs and Baby Bear. For preschoolers.
Where: Smile Station, 8210 SE 13th
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 AM
Cost: $3.50
What: Join Mo Phillips for music and fun!
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 AM
Cost: Suggested of $3 per walking person
What: Art Park at the Montavilla Community Center. For 18 months – 6 years
Where: Montavilla Community Center, 8219 NE Glisan St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 AM – Noon
Cost: $1/child
What: Messy art drop-in with Portland Green Parenting. Reggio Emilia inspired, we will provide very open ended, tactile and curiosity provoking materials, letting children explore them in their own unique way. Primarily geared toward 0-6 year olds. Registration appreciated but not required. Click here for the PDXKidsCalendar review!
Where: The Warehouse, 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 – 12:30
Cost: $5/hour
What: Story time at A Children’s Place bookstore
Where: A Children’s Place bookstore, 4807 NE Fremont Street
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Art Park at Peninsula Park Community Center (ages 1-5)
Where: Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $1.50 per child
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: The Luck of the Irish – Animal enrichment at the zoo. Zoo animals will receive St. Patrick’s Day-themed enrichment items, like papier mache shamrocks and rainbows.
Where: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:50 AM
Cost: Free with admission ($10.59 adults, $7.50 ages 3-11)
What: Join a Word Bug to read, be read to, and look at books! Word Bugs are Trinity Lutheran School students who have been trained to read and discuss secular, age-appropriate books with young children.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11-11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Thursday March 17, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Thursday March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: All ages storytime at the Garden Home Community Library. Stories, music, and activities for the whole family.
Where: Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd.
When: Thursday, March 17, 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Johnny Keener plays at the Children’s Museum.
Where: Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Thursday, March 17, Noon
Cost: Free with admission ($9; free under 1)
What: Lunchtime Knitting at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Thursday, March 17, 12-1 PM
Cost: $3 per child
What: Music with Ms. Tyleena at the Warehouse. Join Miss Tyleena for some upbeat and soulful fun, while exploring rhythm, creative movement, and imagination.
Where: The Warehouse, 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 1-2 PM
Cost: $10
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Movie Theater Bookmaking Class at Green Bean Books. Learn to make movable books with Sarah Fagan. Perfect for Kindergartners and 1st graders. Please pre-register.
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Thursday, March 17, 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $8, which includes all materials
What: New Parent Support Group at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 2:30 – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 3:30-5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Van Oodles Music Kitchen at the Warehouse. This is a multi-week song writing class; there is a drop-in option for the first two classes. For ages 8 and up.
Where: The Warehouse, 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 3:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $15 drop in.
What: Live Mr. Ben webcast! Enjoy Mr. Ben songs right from the comfort of your own home!
Where: Wherever, with an internet connection
When: Thursday, March 17, 3:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday March 17, 4 – 4:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Music with Professor Banjo at Branch & Birdie.
Where: Branch & Birdie, 8021 SE Stark
When: Thursday, March 17, 4 PM
Cost: Free, donations welcome
What: St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Kennedy School, featuring bagpipers, Irish dancers, and more.
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Spanish Playgroup at Isobel’s Clubhouse. Expect a variety of fun activities (all in Spanish) including singing, reading a story, and doing a craft related to the alphabet, colors, animals, etc!
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Thursday, March 17, 4-5 PM
Cost: $6 per child
What: Knit or crochet at the Yarn Club
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: After-school story hour for elementary school kids at Café au Play, led by former English teacher Dan Hannon. Open to all ages but geared to grades K-5.
Where: Cafe au Play, 5633 SE Division
When: Thursday, March 17, 4:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: St. Johns Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 5 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Thursday, March 17, 5 – 5:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Teen writing group. Join for short writing activities followed by optional sharing of anything you have written, including poetry, plays, short stories and more.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, March 17, 5-6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Karaoke for Kids! Sing your favorite karaoke songs and enjoy some tasty snacks too.
Where: Open Space Café, 2815 SE Holgate
When: Thursday, March 16, 6-10 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Irish dance and culture workshop. Learn basic steps and take part in Irish-themed crafts, hear Irish folklore and sample Irish foods.
Where: Portland Metro Arts, 9003 SE Stark
When: Friday, March 18, 9 AM – Noon
Cost: $15
What: Kids Yoga at Zenana Spa and Wellness Center. Come play yoga! For ages 2 to 5.
Where: Zenana Spa and Wellness Center, 2024 SE Clinton St.
When: Friday, March 18, 9:30-10:15 AM
Cost: $15
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Creative play at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Friday, March 18, 9:30 AM
Cost: $3 per child per hour.
What: Sweet Rascals Playgroup. Sing songs, play with bubbles, scarves & balls, jam with musical instruments, and just gab together.
Where: Sellwood Community Center, mat room 1436 SE Spokane
When: Friday, March 19, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Cost: $2 donation.
What: Story time with Jim at TaborSpace. Best for 2-5 year olds.
Where: Taborspace’s Muir Hall at SE 55th and Belmont
When: Friday, March 18, 9:45 – 10:15 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Musical sing-a-long and story time with Ms. Tyleena. Click here for the PDXKidsCalendar review!
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays kid-friendly music at Branch & Birdie
Where: Branch & Birdie, 8021 SE Stark
When: Friday, March 18, 10 AM
Cost: Suggested $3 donation
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Friday, March 18, 10 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 10 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Ladybug Nature Walk. Walk through parks, gardens, and natural areas with your youngster and a nature guide. For ages 2-5.
Where: Cathedral Park
When: Friday, March 18, 10 AM
Cost: $3
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 10 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Van Oodles plays groovy kids’ music at Cafe au Play.
Where: Cafe au Play, 5633 SE Division
When: Friday, March 18, 10 AM
Cost: Suggested $3 donation
What: Tots and Toddlers Storytime. Story time for children aged 18-30 months
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Friday, March 18, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Friday, March 18, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Friday, March 18, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Art Park at the Montavilla Community Center. For 18 months – 6 years
Where: Montavilla Community Center, 8219 NE Glisan St.
When: Friday, March 18, 10:30 AM – Noon
Cost: $1/child
What: Drop-in and let your 1-5 year old enjoy messy art playtime at the 100th Monkey Studio. Registration required.
Where: The 100th Monkey Studio, 110 SE 16th Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: $6 per hour
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Friday, March 18, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Dance Party! at the Garden Home Community Library. Shimmy, shake and play music, treats, and instruments. Appropriate for all ages.
Where: Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd.
When: Friday, March 18, 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: St. Johns Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Friday, March 18, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Friday, March 18, 11-11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 11:15 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Friday, March 18, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Friday, March 18, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Join a park naturalist at Tryon Creek Park for a nature story and short stroll. Geared towards ages 3-6. Please register to attend.
Where: Tryon Creek Park, off SW Terwilliger
When: Friday, March 18, 1 – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Irish dance and culture workshop. Learn basic steps and take part in Irish-themed crafts, hear Irish folklore and sample Irish foods.
Where: Portland Metro Arts, 9003 SE Stark
When: Friday, March 18, 1-4 PM
Cost: $15
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, March 18, 3 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: After-school drawing workshop at Collage. For ages 6 and up. Please pre-register to attend.
Where: Collage, 1639 NE Alberta
When: Friday, March 18, 3:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $8
What: Family movie matinee. Come watch the 1973 animated version of Charlotte’s web. Popcorn and drinks will be provided!
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Friday, March 18, 4-6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Ceili dance with live music. For ages 8 and up.
Where: PPAA, 618 SE Alder St.
When: Friday, February 18, 8 PM
Cost: $8 students/seniors, $10 general, max $30 per family
What: Inaugural Portland Farmers Market at PSU! Yahoo!
Where: South Park blocks between Montgomery and Harrison Sts.
When: Saturday, March 19, 8:30 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Help remove invasive English ivy in Forest Park.
Where: Forest Park, Lower Macleay, 2960 NW Upshur
When: Saturday, March 19, 8:45 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Sensory Storytime. This storytime, which is open to all preschoolers, is especially geared to children with sensory integration issues. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the library’s other storytimes, this program of stories, songs and activities may be just what you are looking for.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 9:30-10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Play after Play presents The Rat’s Tale, a story from China. After the performance, kids can play with the performers onstage!
Where: Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin, Bay K
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 AM
Cost: $7, free for ages 2 and under
What: Join a park naturalist at Tryon Creek Park for a Guided Nature Walk. Appropriate for all ages.
Where: Tryon Creek Park, off SW Terwilliger
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Musical sing-a-long and story time with Ms. Tyleena. Click here for the PDXKidsCalendar review!
Where: Mississippi Treehouse, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: VIBE Studio Grand opening. Celebrate the grand opening of VIBE, which provides art and music to kids regardless of socioeconomic means.
Where: TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Portland Metro Mocha Moms Support Group meets at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Vietnamese Family Playgroup. This playgroup is a wonderful opportunity for both children and parents from the community to meet and network with each other. It is also a gathering place for children to practice and/or learn Vietnamese.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:15-11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Central Library Ecoroof Tour. The eco-roof is not accessible to the public. Frequent backstage tours allow you to see the roof from windows overlooking the roof. Please register to attend.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30-11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Snail People Kids Music Duo at the Warehouse.
Where: The Warehouse, 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30-11:30 AM
Cost: $5 suggested donation.
What: How to Save Money for College with EJ Cortez at Cafe au Play
Where: Cafe au Play, 5633 SE Division
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Kids’ weekend workshop. Give your kids the creative break they need with these weekly workshops at Collage. For ages 6 and up. Please pre-register to attend.
Where: Collage, 4429 SE Woodstock
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: $15
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Chess Club for Children and Teens
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark
When: Saturday, March 19, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Day at the History Museum. Enjoy the museum’s new exhibit: Peace Corps and visit with animal guests from around the world courtesy of the Oregon Zoo’s ZAP program. Make a Guatemalan craft from recycled materials.
Where: OHS, 1200 SW Park Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11 AM – 3 PM
Cost: Two children free with one paid adult. (Adult admission is $11)
What: Uke can do it! Entertainer Cinda Tilgner leads this ukulele workshop for both musicians and non-musicians. She brings thirty ukuleles and instructional books to teach teens simple chords and songs. For grades 6 and up.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11-12 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11:15 – 11:45
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Kell’s Irish Festival in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Kid events in the festival tent including arts & crafts, live music, Irish dancers, and face painting.
Where: Kell’s Irish Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11:30 AM through 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11:30 – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 12 – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Saturday, March 19, Noon
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Make Paper Cranes to display at the Japanese Garden’s memorial wish arbor to honor those affected by the recent disaster in Japan.
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Saturday, March 19, from 12-5 PM – stay for as long as you like.
Cost: Free, but paper donations gladly accepted.
What: Yoga for Kids. This is an ideal class for elementary aged children to be introduced to the foundations of yoga in a fun, safe, and caring environment.
Where: Stumptown Yoga, 3235 SE 39th
When: Saturday, March 18, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Cost: $10
What: Have fun playing chess or Chinese chess
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Saturday, March 19, 1 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Recycled Art. Transform trash into art! Find new and inventive ways for recycling those items you normally throw away. Under the instruction of artist Lisa Kagan, participants will learn how to create sculptures and unique works of art out of recycled materials such as cans, newspapers, containers and other uncommon treasures
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 2-4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mi Pinata. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn about the Mexican piñata and the meaning and role of this tradition in Mexican celebrations. Under the instruction of Nelda Reyes and Gerardo Calderon, participants will craft their own traditional cardboard piñata and decorate it with colored papers.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Saturday, March 19, 2-4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Illustrator Carson Ellis comes to Green Bean Books.
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: SCRAP collaborates with the Independent Publishing Resource Center for a creative reuse and book arts class. Please register to attend.
Where: 917 SW Oak Street, #218
When: Saturday, March 19, 2-5 PM
Cost: $45, material provided
What: Paper flowers for spring. Artist Shanon Schollian will show you how to create beautiful paper flowers to celebrate spring.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Saturday, March 19, 2-4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Oregon Children’s Theatre presents On the Eve of Friday Morning, a magical story about the power of stories themselves. Best for ages 8 and up.
Where: Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
When: Saturday, March 19, 2 PM
Cost: $19 and up
What: March Kidical Mass bike ride – celebrate spring with Urban Farm Adventure! Join for a 3.5 mile loop including visits to the Rigler school garden, Harvey Scott Elementary, the Handmade Gardens edible forest, and the in-progress Cully Cycle Track. Special surprises may include mud, seeds, and chickens!
Where: Meet at Rigler Elementary School, 5401 NE Prescott St.
When: Saturday, March 19, meet at 2:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Saturday, March 19, 3 PM
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Matt Clark plays kid-friendly music at PCM
Where: Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Saturday, March 19, 3 PM
Cost: Free with admission ($9; free under 1)
What: The Alphabeticiansperform at Mississippi Pizza, with opening act by Ms. Tyleena
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, March 19, 3:30 PM
Cost: Free, donations accepted
What: Chess Club for Children and Teens
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Saturday, March 19, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Story time presented in Vietnamese for children ages 0-6
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Saturday, March 19, 4-4:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Oregon Children’s Theatre presents On the Eve of Friday Morning, a magical story about the power of stories themselves. Best for ages 8 and up.
Where: Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
When: Saturday, March 19, 5 PM
Cost: $19 and up
What: Full moon nature walk at Columbia Children’s Arboretum. Please register to attend.
Where: Columbia Children’s Arboretum
When: Saturday, March 19, 7:30 PM
Cost: $2 per person/$5 per family
What: Full moon nature walk at Hoyt Arboretum. Please register to attend.
Where: Hoyt Arboretum
When: Saturday, March 19, 7:30 PM
Cost: $2 per person/$5 per family
What: Full moon nature walk at Powell Butte Nature Park. Please register to attend.
Where: Powell Butte Nature Park
When: Saturday, March 19, 7:30 PM
Cost: $2 per person/$5 per family
What: Full moon nature walk at Gabriel Park. Please register to attend.
Where: Gabriel Park
When: Saturday, March 19, 7:30 PM
Cost: $2 per person/$5 per family
Support the relief efforts in Japan and eat some yummy baked goods with Isobel’s Clubhouse’s bake sale.
Where: The Eco Trust Building, 721 NW 9th
When: Sunday, March 20, 9 AM – 1 PM
Cost: Free, but bring money for treats.
What: First day of spring flower makingat Green Bean Books. All ages welcome!
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Sunday, March 20, any time from 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: The Alphabeticians perform at Flying Cat Coffee. Click here for the PDXKidsCalendar review!
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Sunday, March 20, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Crafty Mamas Bazaar at Milagros.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Sunday, March 20, 10:30 AM – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Parent Support Group at Cafe au Play
Where: Cafe au Play, 5633 SE Division
When: Sunday, March 20, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Sunday, March 20, Noon
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Take a family tour of the Portland art museum and do a fun arts & crafts project. The theme this month is Everyday Objects
Where: Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave.
When: Sunday, March 20, 12:30 – 3 PM
Cost: Tours are free with admission, and free for children under 17.
What: Chinese story time in Cantonese. For children ages 0-6.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Sunday, March 20, 1:15 – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Oregon Children’s Theatre presents On the Eve of Friday Morning, a magical story about the power of stories themselves. Best for ages 8 and up.
Where: Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
When: Sunday, March 20, 2 PM
Cost: $19 and up
What: Play after Play presents The Rat’s Tale, a story from China. After the performance, kids can play with the performers onstage!
Where: Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin, Bay K
When: Sunday, March 20, 2 PM
Cost: $7, free for ages 2 and under
What: Baba Wagué Diakité is a well known artist and storyteller from Mali, West Africa. Before Mali was a country, it was a great empire whose deeds are still passed down from generation to generation. Baba will tell the 13th century epic story of the creation of the Mali Empire from Sogolon the Hunchback Woman–the spirit of the Buffalo and Maghan the Handsome—the spirit of the Lion. Their invalid son, the great Sundiata Keita grows up to unite the twelve kingdoms of Mali and create one of the greatest empires of Africa.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Sunday, March 20, 2-3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Teen mentor workshop. Under the instruction of artist Kathy Karbo, teens will have the opportunity to learn how to complete a craft project that they can teach to young workshop participants.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Sunday, March 20, 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Sunday, March 20, 3 PM
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Mondays on the Mall. Special activities in the square every Monday!
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Monday, March 21, at various times from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Cost: Free!
What: Parent-Child Multicultural Song Circle at Cafe au Play with Christine D’Esposito
Where: Cafe au Play, 5633 SE Division
When: Monday, March 21, 9:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Creative Play at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, March 21, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $3 per child per hour.
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Monday, March 21, 10 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Hoo performs at Flying Cat Coffee.
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Monday, March 21, 10 AM
Cost: Free, donations accepted
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Monday, March 21, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Monday, March 21, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Monday, March 21, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Monday, March 21, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Monday, March 21, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots Story and Song Time at Green Frog Toys. Click here for the PDXKidsCalendar review!
Where: Green Frog Toys, 1031 NW 11th Ave (between Lovejoy and Marshall)
When: Monday, March 21, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Kids & Parents Yoga. Best for ages 2-6. Caregivers & kids are taken through a structured class format and playful poses, games and activities to give the entire family a way to interact, be silly and connect.
Where: Stumptown Yoga, 3235 SE 39th
When: Monday, March 21, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $10/family
What: Spring Break Around the World at the World Forestry Center. Every day you can learn about a new culture. Today: Russia.
Where: World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Monday, March 21, with special events from 11 to 3 PM
Cost: Free with admission ($8 adults, $5 children, free ages 2 and under)
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Monday, March 21, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Monday, March 21, 11:15 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Monday, March 21, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Van Oodles Dance Party at the Warehouse! Come dance the ants out of your pants!! Interactive songs and dancing for your energetic preschoolers and up.
Where: The Warehouse, 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave.
When: Monday, March 21, 12-12:45 PM
Cost: Suggested donation
What: New Parent Group at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, March 21, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Youth bookbinding class. Learn how to make your own books with the Independent Publishing Resource Center! Please register to attend.
Where: 917 SW Oak Street, #218
When: Monday, March 20, 1-3 PM
Cost: $20
What: Local artist Maria Alvarado will show you how to create a stunning Quinceañera doll. This workshop is for mothers and daughters. All materials provided. Please register to attend.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Monday, March 21, 3-5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Knitting Group. All experience levels welcome to come knit!
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St.
When: Monday, March 21, 3-4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Art workshop at the Warehouse.
Where: The Warehouse, 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave.
When: Monday ,March 21, 3:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $10
What: Creative Learning at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, March 21, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: $3 per child per hour.
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Monday, March 21, 3:30 – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Knitting for beginners. Learn how to knit or crochet! For ages 8 and up.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Monday, March 21, 4-5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Growing Yogis yoga class with Leslie Wilda. Classes will introduce yoga to your young ones with playful and fun props, music, games and movement. For ages 2 to 5. Please register to attend.
Where: The Playground Gym, 505 NE Grand Ave
When: Tuesday, March 22, 9 AM
Cost: $15 drop-in
What: Vamos hablar espanol at Isobel’s Clubhouse
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Tuesday, March 22, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $3 per child per hour.
What: New parent and breastfeeding support group
Where: New Seasons, 1954 SE Division Street
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Leslys Holi Festival of Color and throw paint at your parents party with CHAP Children’s Healing Art Project. Please RSVP!
Where: CHAP Art Factory, 1030 NW Marshall
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: $15 per person
What: Mo Phillips performs at Posies Cafe
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Lloyd Farmers Market
Where: Oregon Square on NE Holladay St. between Seventh and Ninth Avenues
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10 AM to 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Yoga storytime. The class introduces children to the benefit of yoga through stories and movement. For ages 3-6. One child per adult. Bring your own mat.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10:15-11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tuesday Toddler Art at Mississippi Treehouse
Where: Mississippi Treehouse, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10:30-11:15
Cost: $3, plus $2 materials fee
What: Mr. Ben performs live music at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Book Babies storytime at the Garden Home Community Library. Books, bubbles, rhymes, and playtime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers
Where: Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Spring Break Around the World at the World Forestry Center. Every day you can learn about a new culture. Today: Mexico.
Where: World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Tuesday, March 22, with special events from 11 to 3 PM
Cost: Free with admission ($8 adults, $5 children, free ages 2 and under)
What: Story Time at Green Bean Books. Click here for the PDXKidsCalendar review!
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Tuesday, March 22, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Gigglers baby group for 5+ month olds at Good Sam. No website – call 503-415-5498 for details and cancellations.
Where: Good Samaritan Hospital
When: Tuesday, March 22, 12-1:30 PM
Cost: $2.50
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Tuesday, March 22, Noon
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Ramona and Beezus Movie shows at the library.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 1-3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Snugglers baby group for 0-4 month olds at Good Sam. No website – call 503-415-5498 for details and cancellations.
Where: Good Samaritan Hospital
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2-3:30 PM
Cost: $2.50
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 3 PM
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 3:30 – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: BJ’s backyard clown show. Enjoy this fast paced comedy-variety-clown show with an exciting mix of magic, juggling, puppets, music, physical comedy and audience participation!
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Tuesday, March 22, 4-5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Knitting Club at the Gregory Heights Library. All experience levels welcome.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 6-7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Pajama time. Stories, songs, and fun – all while in your pjs! For ages 6 and under.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Tuesday, March 22, 7 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 7 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Pajama time. Stories, songs, and fun – all while in your pjs! For ages 6 and under.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 7 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Creative Play at Isobel’s Clubhouse
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Wednesday, March 23, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $3 per child per hour.
What: Story time with Kristen at TaborSpace. Best for 2-5 year olds.
Where: Taborspace’s Muir Hall at SE 55th and Belmont
When: Wednesday, March 23, 9:45-10:15 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben performs live at Eco Baby Gear
Where: Eco Baby Gear, SE Division and 22nd Ave..
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Storytelling and an introduction to theater by making shadow puppets with Mr. David
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: New parent and breastfeeding support group
Where: New Seasons, NE 33rd and Killingsworth
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: World Forestry Center’s Japan Day discount on dual admission. Present your admission receipt from the WFC and receive $2 off adult admission, $1 off kids admission
Where: Portland Japanese Gardens, 611 SW Kingston Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $7.50 adults, $5.75 ages 6-17, free 5 and under.
What: Leslys Holi Festival of Color and throw paint at your parents party with CHAP Children’s Healing Art Project. Please RSVP!
Where: CHAP Art Factory, 1030 NW Marshall
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: $15 per person
What: Honeybee Happenings: Weekly nature-related story time and craft activities for young children (Ages 1-6) and their parents with short outdoor explorations if weather permits.
Where: Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: $2 per child.
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Kids & Parents Yoga. Best for ages 2-6. Caregivers & kids are taken through a structured class format and playful poses, games and activities to give the entire family a way to interact, be silly and connect.
Where: Stumptown Yoga, 3235 SE 39th
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $10/family
What: The children on Klickitat Street created many imaginary games and the necessary toys to go with them. Learn how Ramona made her own instruments, stilts, and other inventions out of bottle caps, plastic containers, tin cans, and other common household materials. Great for children ages 4-10 and their families.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Purple Crayon Adventure! Led by artist Anya Hankin, and inspired by Crockett Johnson’s “Harold and the Purple Crayon”, this program is great for both kids and families! Please register to attend.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler storytime at the Garden Home Community Library. Books, bubbles, and lots of movement for active walkers and their caregivers.
Where: Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Ladybug Theater presents the 3 Pigs and Baby Bear. For preschoolers.
Where: Smile Station, 8210 SE 13th
When: Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 AM
Cost: $3.50
What: Story Time with Timber Joey from the Portland Timbers at PCM
Where: Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11 AM
Cost: Free with admission ($9; free under 1)
What: Spring Break Around the World at the World Forestry Center. Every day you can learn about a new culture. Today: Japan.
Where: World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Wednesday, March 23, with special events from 11 to 3 PM
Cost: Free with admission ($8 adults, $5 children, free ages 2 and under)
What: Mr. Hoo performs at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11 AM
Cost: $3 suggested donation
What: Breastfeeding support group for moms with babies 3 months and over
Where: Zenana Spa and Wellness Center, 2024 SE Clinton St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11 AM – 12:15 PM
Cost: First visit is free; $5 for each visit thereafter
What: Art Park at the Hillside Community Center
Where: Hillside Community Center, 653 NW Culpepper Terr.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11-11:30 AM
Cost: $2 per child
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11:15 – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: New Moms support group at Eco Baby Gear
Where: Eco Baby Gear, SE Division and 22nd Ave..
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11:30 – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Sign language stories and playtimeat Green Bean Books. Join Christina from PELP as she shares stories, songs, and games in sign language. Perfect for little ones!
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, Noon
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Gigglers baby group for 5+ month olds at Legacy Emanuel. No website – call 503-415-5498 for details and cancellations.
Where: Legacy Emanuel Hospital
When: Wednesday, March 23, 12-1:30 PM
Cost: $2.50
What: PDX Babywearing Group at Eco Baby Gear
Where: Eco Baby Gear, SE Division and 22nd Ave..
When: Wednesday, March 20, Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Breastfeeding support group for moms with babies 0 -3 months
Where: Zenana Spa and Wellness Center, 2024 SE Clinton St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Cost: First visit is free; $5 for each visit thereafter
What: Mommy matinee at St. Johns Theater .
Where: McMenamins St. Johns Theater, 8203 N. Ivanhoe
When: Wednesday, March 23, 1 PM
Cost: $3
What: Ramona and Beezus Movie showing at the Midland Library.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2-4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Snugglers baby group for 0-4 month olds at Legacy Emanuel. No website – call 503-415-5498 for details and cancellations.
Where: Legacy Emanuel Hospital
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2-3:30 PM
Cost: $2.50
What: People’s farmers market
Where: 3029 SE 21st Ave, one block north of Powell Blvd.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2 – 7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Providence Star Fish, A Parent/Tot Swim Class. Gently introduce your 6-36 month old to the world of water with pool games and songs. No website page – please call 503-223-6840 for details and cancellations. Baby must wear plastic swim diaper or plastic pants.
Where: Providence Macadam Therapy Pool, 5757 SW Macadam Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2:15-2:45
Cost: $5 drop-in, or $32 for 8 classes
What: Open House at Heart in Hand preschool, featuring a puppet show by Ms. Yvonne. Please RSVP.
Where: 5405 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest Children’s Theatre performs Go, Dog. Go!, based on the classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up.
Where: 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 3 PM
Cost: $22 adults, $18 youth.
What: Not just any knitting group at the Hollywood Library. Volunteer teachers offer one-on-one instruction for beginners as well as coaching for advanced knitters.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 3-5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Creative Learning at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Wednesday, March 23, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: $3 per child per hour.
What: Mr. Ben performs at the Curious Comedy Theater. Parents can enjoy a glass of wine or dinner while the whole crowd enjoys some Mr. Ben music!
Where: Curious Comedy Theater, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 4 PM
Cost: $6 adults, $3 kids
What: Hip Hop Kiddy Bop. Come dance and groove with your little dudes to some cool hip-hop music that will make you move. Then listen to a few books that have a rock’n beat that will make you wanna get up and tap your feet. This is an interactive storytime for parents and children ages 2-5.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 4-5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Treasure Tins. Join local artist Anya Hankin in transforming these tins, both large and small, into works of art with collage and paint.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark
When: Wednesday, March 23, 4-5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Bilingual Knitting and Crocheting. Learn basic knitting and crocheting skills, get help with an existing project or learn fancy new patterns and techniques. Under the instruction of professional knitter Xiaoying Ruan, gain new skills while communicating and sharing experiences with Chinese-speakers and other individuals who share your hobby. All experience levels and ages welcome.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 4-6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: McMenamins Family Frolic Series, featuring Renegade Minstrels, a five-piece bluesy band. All ages welcome!
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Wednesday, March 23, 6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 – 8 PM
Cost: Free!
