Things to do with kids in Portland — November 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Día de los Muertos — Beaverton City Library

Beaverton City Library

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Altar and Pan de Muerto — Cornelius Library

Cornelius Public Library

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Celebration — McMinnville Community Center

McMinnville Community Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM

Gresham Day of the Dead Celebration

Futbarrio

Free

Through Nov 8

Marigolds y Memorias – Milagro Día de los Muertos Production

Milagro Theatre

From $24All ages

Sun, Nov 1

OMSI $5 Days

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)

From $5All ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Spirit of Halloweentown

Spirit of Halloweentown (downtown St. Helens plaza)

With admission

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM

Day of the Dead Celebration — Wilsonville

Wilsonville High School

FreeAll ages

Through Nov 8

Fall Discount Days at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo

From $13All ages

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:30 PM

Fiesta del Día de Muertos — Kenton Library

Kenton Library

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00 PM

Pony Bead String Lights for Tweens — Lake Oswego Library

Lake Oswego Public Library

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM

All Ages Bingo

Firstenburg Community Center

From $10All ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM

Forest Stories storytime at the Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center

With admission

Through Nov 15

Chrysanthemum Floral Design Showcase at Lan Su

Lan Su Chinese Garden

With admissionAll ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

Nerd-Con 2026 Library Takeover — West Linn

West Linn Public Library

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

Nights of the Golden Flower (Lan Su Chrysanthemum Festival)

Lan Su Chinese Garden

From $32All ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

PJ Library Indoor Playground

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30 PM

STEAM Lab: Sugar Skulls — Aloha Community Library

Aloha Community Library

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Camas Public Library

Ages 3+

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:15 AM

Wee Wonders in Science with OMSI — Fairview-Columbia Library

Fairview-Columbia Library

FreeAges 3–6

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

Community Climbing Day at Rock Haven (Gresham residents)

Rock Haven Climbing Gym

With admission

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM

Drive A Robot (grades K-5) — West Linn Library

West Linn Public Library

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

Light Up the Night Community Bike Ride — Wilsonville

SMART Welcome Center

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 6 · 3:00 PM

Make a Thing! Let's LEGO

Tigard Public Library

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM

Nature Storytime at Tryon Creek (Bats; Mushrooms)

Tryon Creek State Natural Area (near the Nature Center)

With admission

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

STEM: Journey into the Past: Exploring Cave Structures and Art | Viaje al pasado: Explorando las estructuras y el arte de las cuevas

Cornelius Public Library

Ages 7–12

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM

Curiosity Kids at OMSI (ages 3-5, bilingual)

OMSI Discovery Lab

PaidAges 3–5

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Fire Station Open House Story Time — Station 72

Gresham Fire Station 72

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Kids Junk Orchestra's Rhythm & Motion Class

St. Johns Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Newt Day at Tualatin Hills Nature Park

Tualatin Hills Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Open Classroom at Tryon Creek Nature Classroom

Tryon Creek State Natural Area (Nature Classroom)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Planting at Scouters Mountain Nature Park

Scouters Mountain Nature Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 4:30 PM

Prehistoric Life: Thriving in a Changing World

Gregory Heights Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Reimagining Birding at Newell Creek Canyon

Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Traditional Native Games & Storytelling with Drea Robideau — Central Library

Central Library

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

African Song and Dance Workshop — Fairview-Columbia Library

Fairview-Columbia Library

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

Celebrate Diwali: Classical Indian Dance Performance — Lake Oswego Library

Lake Oswego Public Library

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

Crepes dulces para familias / Sweet Crepes for Families — Central Library

Central Library

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Fly Fishing: Beyond the Basics at Blue Lake

Blue Lake Regional Park

FreeAges 7+

Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM

Indian Classical Dance

Happy Valley Library

Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM

Make Your Own Chrysanthemum Wind Chime at Lan Su

Lan Su Chinese Garden

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:15 AM

Morning Bird Walks at Tryon Creek

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM

Mushroom Mania at Tryon Creek

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Natural Pigments: Corn and Mexican Marigold (bilingual)

Chehalem Ridge Nature Park (Colibri shelter)

FreeAges 7+

Tue, Nov 10 · 9:00 AM

No School Day Camp at North Clackamas Aquatic Park

North Clackamas Aquatic Park

From $112

Tue, Nov 10 · 11:00 AM

Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Wed, Nov 11 · 1:00 PM

Amazing Whales with OMSI

Albina Library

Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM

Creature Teachers! — Midland Library

Midland Library

Free

Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM

STEAM + Skate Day Camps at Oaks Park

Oaks Park

From $40

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:30 AM

Veterans Day Free Admission at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo

With admission

Thu, Nov 12 · 1:00 PM

Forest Field Day: Dirt Day (homeschool program)

Hoyt Arboretum

PaidAges 5–14

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM

Hillsboro Holiday Tree Parade down Main Street

Main Street to Hillsboro Civic Plaza, Historic Downtown Hillsboro

Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30 AM

Mushroom Hike at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

Chehalem Ridge Nature Park (Colibri shelter)

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM

STEM: M&M Survival Challenge for Teens — Cornelius Library

Cornelius Public Library

FreeAges 13–18

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM

Celebrating Native Stories and Traditional Native Games — East County Library

East County Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club 2026 Fall Show

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club

From $15

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Comedia, magia, malabares y humor absurdo con Ángel Ocasio

Rockwood Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Fall Festival of Shakespeare

Winningstad Theatre

From $23.30All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Karts with SCRAP!

Capitol Hill Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Kenny雙語手工時間 / Craft Time with Kenny

Happy Valley Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 4:30 PM

Kid's Night Out — McMinnville Community Center

McMinnville Community Center

From $20Ages 5–10

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

NAHM Celebrating Native Stories: Author Michaela Goade

East County Library

All ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM

Powwow Presentation of Fancy Shawl Dance — Sherwood Public Library

Sherwood Public Library

Free

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM

The Mountain That Loved a Bird (Oregon Symphony Family Series)

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

PaidAges 5–12

Through Jan 10

Home for the Holidays: Holidays from Around the World at Pittock Mansion

Pittock Mansion

With admissionAll ages

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM

Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas — Gregory Heights Library

Gregory Heights Library

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM

Creature Teachers — Sellwood-Moreland Library

Sellwood-Moreland Library

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM

Art Play Together | Creando Arte Juntos (ages 3-5) — McMinnville

McMinnville Community Center (Makerspace Room)

From $8Ages 3–5

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM

Black Light Painting for Kids — Beaverton City Library

Beaverton City Library

Free

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM

Vancouver Trout Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs (Vancouver Trout Hatchery)

With admissionAll ages

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM

Young Chefs Club (ages 11-14) — Sandy

Sandy Community & Senior Center

From $10Ages 11–14

Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM

Family Trivia Night

Firstenburg Community Center

PaidAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM

Dive-in Movie at Conestoga Pool

Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center

Paid

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM

Indoor Playground at the MJCC Sportsplex

Mittleman Jewish Community Center (Sportsplex)

From $12

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM

National Native American Heritage Month Celebration — Cornelius Library

Cornelius Public Library

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM

Nature Journaling: Mushrooms at Tryon Creek

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

PaidAll ages

Through Jan 3

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo

From $13All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Christmastime at the Farm — Pomeroy Living History Farm

Pomeroy Living History Farm

From $4All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM

Illuminating Origami with Yuki for Kids

Fairview-Columbia Library

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Nature Days at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21

Trillium Creek Planting Party — Damascus

Trillium Creek Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM

The Crown Maker: Portland Opera To Go

Albina Library

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Cooler Camp: Dinosaur Days! (Thanksgiving break ice camp)

Winterhawks ICE Center Sherwood

From $80All ages

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM

Fall Into Science at Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

Free

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM

Let's Bring Out All the Toys! — Beaverton City Library

Beaverton City Library

FreeAges 1–8

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

NWCT Wizard School (Thanksgiving-week camp)

The Judy (Northwest Children's Theater)

PaidAges 6–12

Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM

All Ages Family Day! Catching Snowflakes

Bottle & Bottega - Portland, OR

From $40All ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM

HTC Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run

Portland International Raceway

With admission

Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM

Mini Mini Golf — Bethany Library

Bethany Library (Bethany Library Annex)

Free

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM

Wednesday Wanders Guided Nature Walk

Water Resources Education Center

Ages 6+

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM

Turkey Trot at the Zoo (Tot Trot and Gobble Gallop)

Oregon Zoo

From $30Ages 0–10

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:45 AM

West Linn Turkey Trot Trail Race and Kids' Trot

Mary S. Young Park

From $10Up to 6

Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra & Paquita (The Portland Ballet)

BodyVox Dance Center

From $10

Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM

Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center

Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM

Forest Crafts with RAD Creative Space

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center

With admission