Besides Valentine’s Day, February is often a month we’d rather speed through quickly. It’s still winter, still cold, and still raining; sometimes it’s a blessing that it’s the shortest month of the year. Luckily, there’s still plenty to do around Rose City, and we have a round-up of some of our favorite family-friendly options to keep you entertained through the rest of the rainy winter days.
Princess Promenade (Feb 1)
Now in its fifth year, this Daddy Daughter Dance is growing in popularity each year! Music, snacks, face painting, a few real princesses, and, of course, dancing for girls in grades K-8 and their fathers, guardians, or male relatives. This year, there will be professional hairstyles on site offering $10, 15-minute sessions. More details available on their website!
Portland Winter Light Festival (Feb 6-8)
To encourage folks to get out in dark (and cold!) evenings, The Portland Winter Light Festival is a family-friendly art and light adventure. With its main gallery near OMSI, this year’s edition will take place at multiple locations; check out their website for specifics. Admission is free for guests and worth the visit!
Valentine’s Market at Oaks Park Pavillion
Head to Oaks Park for the inaugural edition of the Valentine’s Market, an artisan-focused event with a family focus. Kids are welcome, VIP tickets include drinks and an oyster bar! More info on vendors and ticket options on the event Facebook page.
KidFest NW (Feb 29-Mar 1)
Called “The Whopper of All Family Fests,” KidFest returns to the Portland Expo Center for a weekend of sports, enrichment, activities, performances and more! This annual event is a one-stop-shop for all things kids in PDX, which means there is something for everyone. Reptile exhibit, rock climbing, character visits, art centers… the list goes on! Find out more about the event on their website or follow the event on Facebook.
Bricks Cascade Lego Expo (Feb 29-Mar 1)
Be dazzled by some of the wildest Lego creations you have ever seen! Head to the Oregon Convention Center for the two-day Lego bonanza; fun for kids and grown-ups alike! More information on the event page on Facebook.
Community Events Calendar
Our events calendar features community-submitted events from organizations and businesses throughout the Portland area who offer family-friendly activities. Each event is reviewed by a member of the PMB team prior to publication. If you have an event or activity that you think would be of interest to our readers, please complete your submission here for review.
September 2020
Live Business Webinar for Middle Schoolers – Elevate the Future PDX
Elevate the Future is an educational organization that provides middle school students with an early exposure to business and computer science through specialized virtual lessons. Our webinar will take place over a 2-week period, with lessons twice a week for 1.5 hours each. The Elevate the Future team would send Zoom links and hold lessons after online-school once students fill out the application! We really want to help make a difference by teaching students in a fun and engaging way!…
Find out more »Musikgarten Class for Babies and Toddlers
Join out Babies & Toddlers Music Readiness Class on Zoom. Class meets either on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 PM PST (Jammies) or Wednesday mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 AM PST. Classes are taught by early childhood music specialists and are filled with movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars. Limited spots available. Sign-up today. Early-bird pricing extended for a few more days!
Find out more »Musikgarten Class for Babies and Toddlers
Join out Babies & Toddlers Music Readiness Class on Zoom. Class meets either on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 PM PST (Jammies) or Wednesday mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 AM PST. Classes are taught by early childhood music specialists and are filled with movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars. Limited spots available. Sign-up today. Early-bird pricing extended for a few more days!
Find out more »October 2020
Musikgarten Class for Babies and Toddlers
Join out Babies & Toddlers Music Readiness Class on Zoom. Class meets either on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 PM PST (Jammies) or Wednesday mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 AM PST. Classes are taught by early childhood music specialists and are filled with movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars. Limited spots available. Sign-up today. Early-bird pricing extended for a few more days!
Find out more »Musikgarten Class for Babies and Toddlers
Join out Babies & Toddlers Music Readiness Class on Zoom. Class meets either on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 PM PST (Jammies) or Wednesday mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 AM PST. Classes are taught by early childhood music specialists and are filled with movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars. Limited spots available. Sign-up today. Early-bird pricing extended for a few more days!
Find out more »3-Part Series: Raising Happy, Confident, and Resilient Children
Hosted by Katie Hurley, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Parenting Educator and Writer It comes as no surprise that stress and anxiety are on the rise among children. Our goal is to give parents concrete tools and strategies to support their children at home. The three-part series will teach the subtle differences between stress and anxiety, coping skills to increase happiness, and tools to build resilience and confidence. Katie Hurley, child psychotherapist, parenting educator and author of The Happy Kid Handbook,…
Find out more »Autumn Outlook at Knudsen Vineyards – great for families!
As the weather cools and the colors change, we look forward to creating festive traditions at The Outlook. Every Friday Saturday & Sunday in October, experience the Autumn Outlook Package at Knudsen Vineyards. The Autumn Outlook Package includes a tasting flight of five estate wines for two adult guests, and a Marketplace Snack plate with local salami, cheese and accompaniments to share. Stop by the fall-themed selfie station for photo souvenirs, and everything you need to decorate a pumpkin to…
Find out more »Autumn Outlook at Knudsen Vineyards – great for families!
As the weather cools and the colors change, we look forward to creating festive traditions at The Outlook. Every Friday Saturday & Sunday in October, experience the Autumn Outlook Package at Knudsen Vineyards. The Autumn Outlook Package includes a tasting flight of five estate wines for two adult guests, and a Marketplace Snack plate with local salami, cheese and accompaniments to share. Stop by the fall-themed selfie station for photo souvenirs, and everything you need to decorate a pumpkin to…
Find out more »Autumn Outlook at Knudsen Vineyards – great for families!
As the weather cools and the colors change, we look forward to creating festive traditions at The Outlook. Every Friday Saturday & Sunday in October, experience the Autumn Outlook Package at Knudsen Vineyards. The Autumn Outlook Package includes a tasting flight of five estate wines for two adult guests, and a Marketplace Snack plate with local salami, cheese and accompaniments to share. Stop by the fall-themed selfie station for photo souvenirs, and everything you need to decorate a pumpkin to…
Find out more »Musikgarten Class for Babies and Toddlers
Join out Babies & Toddlers Music Readiness Class on Zoom. Class meets either on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 PM PST (Jammies) or Wednesday mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 AM PST. Classes are taught by early childhood music specialists and are filled with movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars. Limited spots available. Sign-up today. Early-bird pricing extended for a few more days!
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