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Welcome to PDX Kids Calendar. I hope this will be your go-to site to find fun activities and events for the whole family here in Portland. This website will be updated periodically if new events come in, so check back often! It will be updated with the coming week’s events on Wednesday evenings.
If you have any events you’d like to be considered, comments, questions, etc., please leave a comment below or send me an email at ali@pdxkidscalendar.com.
Please be sure to confirm the details and check for last-minute cancellations before you head out!
Thursday, October 14
Friday, October 15
Saturday, October 16
Sunday, October 17
Monday, October 18
Tuesday, October 19
Wednesday, October 20
What: The Kennedy School turns 13! Celebrate by listening to Uncle B & Auntie E & J Dog’s cut-up kids’ music, a brass band, traditional Irish music, and more.
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Thursday, October 14, 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mo Phillips and Johnny Keener perform at Mississippi Pizza
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Autumn Evening at Pittock Mansion. The mansion will be open late tonight!
Where: Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Dr.
When: Thursday, October 14, ‘til 7 PM
Cost: Regular admission rates apply ($8 adults, $5 ages 6-18, free under 6)
What: Ladybug Theater presents Red Ridinghood with Puppets. Reservations recommended.
Where: Smile Station, 8210 SE 13th Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 10:30 AM
Cost: $3.50 per ticket.
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School: Salt
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Thursday, October 14, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Mr. Hoo of the Alphabeticians performs at Flying Cat Coffee
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Thursday, October 14, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays folk music to kids to sing and dance to
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Join Mo Phillips for music and fun!
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested of $3 per walking person
What: Join VBAC info session at Milagros. Please register to attend.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 7-8 PM
Cost: $20/person or $30/couple
What: Infant playgroup at Isobel’s Clubhouse (for ages 0 – 12 months)
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Thursday, October 14, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 -$5 per family per hour
What: Messy art in Sellwood Park. Develop your 1.5 – 4 year old’s concepts of shape, color and texture while creating fun art projects.
Where: Sellwood Park, by the red brick building west of the playground
When: Thursday, October 14, 10 – 10:30 and 10:45 – 11:15 AM
Cost: $6 drop-in.
What: Art Park at Peninsula Park Community Center (ages 1-5)
Where: Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way
When: Thursday, October 14, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $1.50
What: Art Park at the Montavilla Community Center. For 18 months – 6 years
Where: Montavilla Community Center, 8219 NE Glisan St.
When: Thursday, October 14, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: $1/child
What: Story time at A Children’s Place bookstore
Where: A Children’s Place bookstore, 4807 NE Fremont Street
When: Thursday, October 14, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Teen Service Crew. Get some volunteer hours in while enjoying music and snacks. For grades 6 and up. Registration required.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Thursday, October 14, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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 October 14, 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 October 14, 11:15 – 11:45 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, October 14, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 10:15 – 10:45 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: Thursday October 14, 11:15 – 11:45 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 October 14, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Thursday October 14, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday October 14, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Thursday, October 14, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday October 14, 10:15 – 11 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, October 14, 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: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Thursday, October 14, 10:30 – 11 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, October 14, 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: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Thursday, October 14, 10 – 10:45 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, October 14, 10:15 – 10:45 and 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: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Thursday October 14, 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: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday October 14, 4 – 4:30 PM
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 October 14, 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: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Thursday October 14, 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 October 14, 11 – 11:45 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, October 14, 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 October 14, 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: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
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, October 14, 5 – 5:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Thursday, October 14, 5 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Apple tasting at Portland Nursery. Plus activities at the kids tent like pumpkin painting and a scavenger hunt. Penny the puppeteer performs Friday from noon – 2:15ish.
Where: Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark
When: Friday, October 15, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Friday Concert at the Community Music Center. This Friday, Whistlin’ Rufus performs.
Where: Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street
When: Friday, October 15. Doors open at 6:45 PM; concert starts at 7:15 PM
Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $5/person or $15/family.
What: Flamenco fusion show, featuring flamenco dance, music and song from Andalusia, Spain. 11 local artists will perform. Advance tickets are available here.
Where: PCC – Sylvania “Little Theater,” 12000 SW 49th Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 7:30 PM
Cost: $25
What: Oregon State University’s marching band plays at Pioneer Square
Where: Pioneer Square
When: Friday, October 15, 11:45 – 12:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Musical sing-a-long and story time
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Shadow Puppet Theater at Milagros. David Freleng helps kids act out plays and games.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Story time and open play at Isobel’s Clubhouse
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Friday, October 15, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Family night at the Hillside Community Center. Indoor park toys, sports equipment, rock wall, and arts & crafts!
Where: Hillside Community Center, 653 NW Culpepper Ter.
When: Friday, October 15, 6-8 PM
Cost: $2/child
What: Family Park @ Night at the East Portland Community Center. Includes indoor park toys, sports equipment, and trampoline.
Where: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $1.25 per child
What: Drop-in and let your 1-5 year old enjoy messy art playtime. This week celebrate the Day of the Dead with paper flower making.
Where: The 100th Monkey Studio, 110 SE 16th Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: $6 per hour)
What: Art Park at the Montavilla Community Center. For 18 months – 6 years
Where: Montavilla Community Center, 8219 NE Glisan St.
When: Friday, October 15, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: $1/child
What: Ladybug nature walk. Walk through parks, gardens and natural areas with your child.
Where: Kelly Point Park
When: Friday, October 15, 10 AM
Cost: $3 per child; adults are free
What: Join a park naturalist at Tryon Creek Park for a nature story and short stroll. This week’s topic: Tracks and Scat. Geared towards ages 3-6. Please register to attend.
Where: Tryon Creek Park, off SW Terwilliger
When: Friday, October 15, 1 – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
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, October 15, 9:30 – 10 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, October 15, 11:15 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, October 15, 3 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Friday, October 15, 10:15 – 11 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, October 15, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Friday, October 15, 10 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Friday, October 15, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tots and Toddlers Storytime. Story time for children aged 18-30 months
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Friday, October 15, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Storytime. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Friday, October 15, 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: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, October 15, 9:30 – 10 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, October 15, 10 – 10:30 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, October 15, 11:15 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
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, October 15, 10 – 10:30 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, October 15, 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: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, October 15, 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: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Friday, October 15, 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: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Friday, October 15, 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: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Friday, October 15, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Join Portland Children’s Museum for its annual fall Harvest Festival. Get your hands messy and creative juices flowing as you take part in Fall fun and print making with food. Professor Banjo at 11 & 12pm.
Where: Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: Free with admission ($8 ages 1-54; free under 1)
What: Harvest Hoe Down at Kruger’s Farm – moonlit hayrides to torch-lit pumpkin patch, corn maze, yummy food, music and dancing.
Where: Kruger Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 4-10 PM
Cost: $10/car after 6 PM
What: Apple tasting at Portland Nursery. Plus activities at the kids tent like pumpkin painting and a scavenger hunt. Kung Pao Chickens play from 10 AM – Noon!
Where: Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Halloween Monster Mash at the Southwest Community Center. Come in costume and be prepared for some ghoulish fun, including creepy arts & crafts and games. Pre-registration appreciated.
Where: Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 6-8 PM
Cost: $6/child with $3 additional children if preregistered. $8/child with $4 additional children for drop-ins.
What: Alpenrose Dairy will be hosting a meet and greet event for Willowbrook Arts Camp. Come learn about their non-profit and local arts, music, theater, and drama summer camp for children ages 3-18, as well as enjoy live music, stand up comedians, ice cream, face painting, henna, Halloween themed craft projects and more!
Where: Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 SW Shattuck Rd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1-4 PM
Cost: Suggested donation $5 child/$10 adult/$25 family
What: Apple Fest at the Fremont Whole Foods. Caramel apples, apple & cider tasting, and apple games for kids. Entertainment courtesy of the Beaumont Middle School band.
Where: Fremont Whole Foods,
When: Saturday, August 16, Noon – 5 PM, 3535 NE 15th Ave.
Cost: $5, with all proceeds going to the Beaumont Middle School band.
What: Listen to a special one-hour Young People’s Concert with the Portland Baroque Orchestra.
Where: First Baptist Church, 909 SW 11th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 2 – 3 PM
Cost: Single adult is $10, single child is $5, and $20 for a group of 3 or more.
What: Oregon Ballet Theater performs a special one-hour children’s matinee of Sleeping Beauty. (Music is pre-recorded.) Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay
When: Saturday, October 16, 2 PM
Cost: from $12 – $84
What: Play after Play presents The Blue-Eyed Hare, a gentle Halloween tale from Scotland. Your kids will watch the play, then get to play with the performers! Most appropriate for ages 2-8. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Where: Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St., Bay K
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM
Cost: $7 ages 2 and up; under 2 is free.
What: Northwest Children’s Theater presents Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Best enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Tickets are available online.
Where: Northwest Children’s Theater, 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Saturday, October 16, Noon and 4 PM
Cost: $22 adults/$18 kids.
What: Free film screening of the documentary “papers” – the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. Recommended for teens and older.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Flamenco fusion show, featuring flamenco dance, music and song from Andalusia, Spain. 11 local artists will perform. Advance tickets are available here.
Where: PCC – Sylvania “Little Theater,” 12000 SW 49th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 7:30 PM
Cost: $25
What: The Toy Trains plays rock n roll for the whole family at Mississippi Pizza.
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 4 – 5:30 PM
Cost: $5 for ages 12 and up
What: Celtic Showcase 2010 – Music & Dance of Scotland. Includes highland dancers, Scottish fiddle & harp, and more.
Where: University of Portland Buckley Auditorium, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 7 PM
Cost: $15 youth/$25 adults/$75 for 2 adults & 2 kids
What: Taiko drumming workshop for teens.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 11 AM – 1 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Musical sing-a-long and story time
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Shadow Puppet Theater with David Freleng
Where: Fremont Whole Foods, 3535 NE 15th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1 – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Day at the History Museum. Explore the culture of the Mexican cowboy by walking through the exhibit, watching a dance performance by Ballet Papolotl, and making a souvenir paper flower.
Where: Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 11 AM – 3 PM
Cost: 2 children admitted free with one paid adult (adult admission is $11)
What: Celebrate McMenamins’ Oak Hills’ 20th Anniversary with birthday cake, the balloon guy, and more.
Where: Oak Hills Brewpub, 14740 NW Cornell Rd.
When: Saturday, October 16, all day, with the balloon guy from 5-7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Fall open house at Swap n Play, a cooperative community sharing space in North Portland. There will be a puppet show and musical storytelling.
Where: 7535 N Chicago Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 9 AM – 4 PM. Puppet show at 10; storytelling at 3.
Cost: Free!
What: Youth Spelling Bee
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Fall decorations in origami. Learn how to make a life-size pumpkin in origami, using orange butcher paper. You will also learn to make origami bats, ghosts, and other fall-themed characters. Recommended or grades K-5.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1-2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Ceramic painting. Celebrate fall with ceramic artist Terri Jones by painting molds of animals, objects and shapes that Terri casts from liquid clay.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1-3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Fish Prints. Create your own relief print with artist Kathryn Menard.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 2-4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Have fun playing chess or Chinese chess
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Chess Club for Children and Teens
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Saturday, October 16, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Chess Club for Children and Teens
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Salmon homecoming. Observe salmon along the Sandy River and trek through an ancient forest looking for signs of cougar, bear, and giant birds that are intricately connected to the salmon. For ages 11-18. Registration required.
Where: Meet at Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $25 (includes transportation, guides, and park fees)
What: Join a park ranger for a guided nature walk in Tryon Creek Park. This week’s topic: Forest Fungi
Where: Tryon Creek Park, off of SW Terwilliger Blvd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10-11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Take a guided tour of the Leach Botanical gardens. All ages welcome.
Where: Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 11 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Forest Park Day of Stewardship. Join the largest volunteer work party of the year by helping clean up and maintain forest park. Registration required.
Where: Forest Park. Exact location provided upon registration.
When: Saturday, October 16, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Help remove invasive plants from Errol Heights Wetlands
Where: Errol Heights Wetlands, SE 52nd and SE Tenino
When: Saturday, October 16, 9 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Help remove invasive plants from Marshall Park
Where: Marshall Park, SW 12th Drive, off SW Taylor’s Ferry Rd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 9 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5382.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Saturday, October 16, 1 – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5382.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5382.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Hollywood’s Farmers Market
Where: NE Hancock btwn 44th and 45th
When: Saturday, October 16, 8 AM to 1 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Parkrose Farmers Market
Where: 12003 NE Shaver St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 9 AM – 3PM
Cost: Free!
What: Portland Farmers Market at PSU
Where: South Park blocks between Montgomery and Harrison Sts.
When: Saturday, October 16, 8:30 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: 10th Annual Parent Leadership Conference. Attend workshops to help support your student, school, and district, and get ideas that you can bring back to your school. Child care will be available on-scene for free. Registration required.
Where: Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 9:30 AM – 2 PM (doors open at 8:45 AM)
Cost: Free!
What: Sensory Storytime. Storytime especially geared to children with sensory integration issues.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Saturday, October 16, 9:30 – 10 AM
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, October 16, 11 – 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, October 16, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Saturday, October 16, 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, October 16, 10:15 – 10:45 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: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 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: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 12 – 12:30 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: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10:15 – 10:45 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: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Saturday, October 16, 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: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Saturday, October 16, 10 – 10:30 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: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 11:15 – 11:45 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, October 16, 10:30 – 11 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, October 16, 11:15 – 11:45
Cost: Free!
What: Story time presented in Vietnamese for children ages 0-6
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Saturday, October 16, 4-4:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: A double-header of family music – Matt Clark & The Alphabeticians. Matt Clark is a local songwriter. He will play songs from his new kids’ album, “Funnier Little Fellas,” written for his two young sons. The Alphabeticians are two guys (Mr. Hoo and Mr. E) who love playing quirky, funny, upbeat songs for kids and families. They’ll play songs from their pre-release limited edition CD, “Pebble”.
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Sunday, October 17, 3 -5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Listen to Irish music performed by Fingal. Tickets can be purchased here.
Where: The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave.
When: Sunday, October 17, 7 PM
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
What: ComedySportz 4 Kidz. A comedy show just for kids that adults love too! Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Where: Comedy Sportz Arena, 1963 NW Kearney
When: Sunday, October 17, 2 PM
Cost: $8 adults/$6 kids
What: Play after Play presents The Blue-Eyed Hare, a gentle Halloween tale from Scotland. Your kids will watch the play, then get to play with the performers! Most appropriate for ages 2-8. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Where: Brooklyn Bay, 1825 SE Franklin St., Bay K
When: Sunday, October 17, 2 PM
Cost: $7 ages 2 and up; under 2 is free.
What: Northwest Children’s Theater presents Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Best enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Tickets are available online.
Where: Northwest Children’s Theater, 1819 NW Everett St.
When: Sunday, October 17, Noon and 4 PM
Cost: $22 adults/$18 kids.
What: The Alphabeticians play at Flying Cat Coffee
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Sunday, October 17, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Fast Trains at the Oregon Zoo. Take a ride on the Washington Park and Zoo Railway, learn about this miniature train then make some train art. Registration required. For ages 4-5.
Where: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Sunday, October 17, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $29 for one adult and child; each additional child is $11.
What: Join Portland Children’s Museum for its annual fall Harvest Festival. Get your hands messy and creative juices flowing as you take part in Fall fun and print making with food. Professor Banjo at 11 & 12pm.
Where: Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Sunday, October 17, 10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: Free with admission ($8 ages 1-54; free under 1)
What: Apple tasting at Portland Nursery. Plus activities at the kids tent like pumpkin painting and a scavenger hunt.
Where: Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark
When: Sunday, October 17, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Enjoy a free, kid-friendly movie at Kenny & Zukes Sandwichworks. This week: A Day at the Races.
Where: Kenny & Zukes Sandwichworks, 2376 NW Thurman St.
When: Sunday, October 17, 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: take a family tour of the Portland art museum and do a fun arts & crafts project. The theme this month is Neighborhoods
Where: Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave.
When: Sunday, October 17, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Cost: Tours are free with admission, and free for children under 17.
What: Beginning Crayon Encaustic Painting. Great use for old broken crayons! For ages 6 and up. Registration required.
Where: The 100th Monkey Studio, 110 SE 16th Ave.
When: Sunday, October 17,
Cost: $55 + $8 materials fee.
What: Prenatal Yoga with Skylor Powell at Milagros. All levels welcome.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Sunday, October 17, 4-5 PM
Cost: Donation-based.
What: Observe ducks and raptors on an Audubon-guided Sauvie Island Field Trip.
Where: Intersection of NW Rentenaar Rd. and NW Reeder Rd.
When: Sunday, October 17, 8 AM – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Play a game of chess or get tips from a tutor.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Sunday, October 17, Noon – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Irvington Farmers Market
Where: NE 16th between Broadway and Weidler
When: Sunday, October 17, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Lents International Farmers Market (Last week!)
Where: Crossroads Plaza. SE 92nd Ave and Foster Rd
When: Sunday, October 17, 9 AM to 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Montavilla Farmers Market
Where: SE Stark, west of 82nd Ave
When: Sunday, October 17, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: King Portland Farmers Market
Where: NE 7th Ave. and Wygant St.
When: Sunday, October 17, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Chinese story time in Cantonese. For children ages 0-6.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Sunday, October 17, 1:15 – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Dude, That’s Gross: The Wonderful World of Mucus and More! Join us at the library for a behind the scenes tour of how and why author Bart King writes about things that gross you out. Appropriate for ages 9-13.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Monday, October 18, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays folk music to kids to sing and dance to
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Monday, October 18, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Professor Banjo Old Timey Tunes for Families performs live music at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Monday, October 18, 11 AM – Noon
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Tamora Pierce presents the 2010 Teen Author Lecture. Advance tickets are available at various locations (see website for details).
Where: The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave.
When: Monday, October 18, 7-9 PM
Cost: $10 adults, $5 students (K-12).
What: Tiny tots story and song time at Green Frog Toys
Where: Green Frog Toys, 1031 NW 11th Ave (between Lovejoy and Marshall)
When: Monday, October 18, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Knitting (and crocheting) for beginners
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Monday, October 18, 4 – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Art Park at the East Portland Community Center. Let your 1.5 – 5 year old explore elements such as playdough, gak, murals, paints and collage. Held in classroom 1.
Where: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave.
When: Monday, October 18, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: $5 adults/$3.25 ages 3-5/ Free 1.5-2.
What: Art Park at Peninsula Park Community Center (ages 1-5)
Where: Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way
When: Monday, October 18, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $1.50
What: Make simple books with folded paper at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, October 18, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Design and power rocket ships! at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, October 18, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Library Orientation for Homeschoolers. Learn tips and tricks to find the books you want, discover new library resources, and find out about some great reads. Presentations for ages 8-18, activities provided for younger children.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Monday, October 18, 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mondays on the Mall, this week featuring, The Original Photobooth, Allegro Elite Duo, and Pachi Pamwe
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Monday, October 18, at various times from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Cost: Free!
What: Farmers Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Monday, October 18, 10 AM – 2 PM
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, October 18, 10:15 – 10:45 AM and 3:30 – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
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, October 18, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
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, October 18, 10 – 11 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, October 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: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Monday, October 18, 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, October 18, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Monday, October 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: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Monday, October 18, 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: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Monday, October 18, 10 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Fast Trains at the Oregon Zoo. Take a ride on the Washington Park and Zoo Railway, learn about this miniature train then make some train art. Registration required. For ages 4-5.
Where: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $29 for one adult and child; each additional child is $11.
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Tuesday, October 19, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Mr. Ben performs live music at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Mo Phillips performs at Posie’s Cafe
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Story Time at Green Bean Books
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler arts & crafts
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 11:15 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Knitting club at the Gregory Heights Library.
Where: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 6 – 7:30 PM
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, October 19, 11:15 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Birthmatters pregnancy support group at Milagros.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Spanish play group
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Tuesday, October 19, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: 123 Hoc – Vietnamese group for families.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Tuesday, October 19, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: New parent and breastfeeding support group
Where: New Seasons, 1954 SE Division Street
When: Tuesday, October 19, 10 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5399.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 4-6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5399.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5399.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 4:30 – 6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Lloyd Farmers Market
Where: Oregon Square on NE Holladay St. between Seventh and Ninth Avenues
When: Tuesday, October 19, 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, October 19, 10:15 – 10:45 AM and 3:30 – 4 PM
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, October 19, 10:15 – 10:45 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: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Tuesday, October 19, 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, October 19, 7 – 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, October 19, 7 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Leach Garden After Hours: Fall Color Sunset Walk. Enjoy a thematic guided walk in the Garden, then return to the Manor House for music and refreshments on the East Terrace.
Where: Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 – 7 PM
Cost: $15 per person
What: Symphony storytime. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to his or her instrument and orchestral music.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark
When: Wednesday, October 20, 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Ladybug Theater presents Here it Ghosts Again!. Reservations recommended.
Where: Smile Station, 8210 SE 13th Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10:30 AM
Cost: $3.50 per ticket.
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, October 20, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: $2 per child.
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Mommy matinee at St. Johns Theater. This week: I’m Still Here.
Where: McMenamins St. Johns Theater, 8203 N. Ivanhoe
When: Wednesday, October 20, 1 PM
Cost: $3
What: MusikGarten Demo class at Milagros. For infant to 3 ½ year-olds.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 11 AM – Noon
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, October 20, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays kid-friendly music at Eco Baby Gear
Where: Eco Baby Gear, SE Division and 22nd Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Singers & Stompers with Mr. Ben performs at Mississippi Pizza
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Professor Banjo plays at Taborspace Community Coffee House
Where: Taborspace Community Coffee House, SE 55th and Belmont
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10 AM
Cost: $3 suggested donation for each walking human
What: Mr. Hoo of the Alphabeticians performs at Milagros.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 11 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Draw a friend: Learn how to exaggerate features into a fun caricature with artist Joanne Kollman. Students will learn to do a cartoon rendering of each other using charcoal pencil on newsprint. Intended for teens.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Saturday, October 16, 1-3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Bookmaking at Isobel’s Clubhouse
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Wednesday, October 20, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Tadpole Tales. Tadpole Tales introduces little ones to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration and inquiry. Listen to a short story, and make a fun take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Registration recommended.
Where: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area, 7040 NE 47th Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10 -11:30 AM
Cost: $3 per child.
What: Not Just Any Knitting Club. Get one-on-one instruction or coaching on how to knit.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 3-5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Urban Moms support group at Eco Baby Gear
Where: Eco Baby Gear, SE Division and 22nd Ave..
When: Wednesday, October 20, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: New parent and breastfeeding support group
Where: New Seasons, NE 33rd and Killingsworth
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Diaper-free meeting at Milagros.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2-3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5399.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 6:30 – 8 PM
Cost: Free!
What: People’s farmers market
Where: 3029 SE 21st Ave, one block north of Powell Blvd.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2 – 7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Portland Farmers Market at Shemanski Park
Where: South Park blocks at Shemanski Park between Salmon and Main streets
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10 AM – 2PM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, October 20, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
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, October 20, 11 – 11:30 AM
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, October 20, 11:30 – Noon
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, October 20, 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: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, October 20, 11:15 – Noon
Cost: Free!
