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.
77th Annual Northwest Anthropological Conference
University Place Hotel & Conference Center 310 SW Lincoln Street, PortlandWe are excited to announce that in 2024, the Northwest Anthropological Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, a city known for its activism, bridges, roses, and diverse array of […]
Catalyst presents: The Wardrobe
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, Portland“That’s what a wardrobe is for – to guard your secrets.” A 500-year-old wardrobe holds the key to unlocking British history. Inside, teenagers across the centuries seek protection from the […]
Bella’s Bunny Hop! 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
We are excited to announce our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm! Last year we had such a great turnout and so much fun that we decided to […]
Bethany Village’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Bethany Village Centre 4720 NW Bethany Blvd, PortlandRound up the kids and visit participating businesses all around the Village to collect fun goodies! There will be lots of candy, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, and fun […]
Bella’s Bunny Hop! 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
We are excited to announce our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm! Last year we had such a great turnout and so much fun that we decided to […]
Parent Support Series: 3 Habits for Confident Parenting
Mosaic Ekklesia 1890 NE 106th Ave, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesDo you sometimes feel like parenting is all guessing and winging it? Would you like to feel more equipped and confident in your parenting decisions? In this class, Parent Educator […]
A Year with Frog & Toad
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, PortlandWake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of […]
A Year with Frog & Toad
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, PortlandWake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of […]
Spring Plant Sale
185th Produce 18485 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Aloha, OR, United StatesCome get some help with your spring garden by purchasing herb and perennial starts from Rain-an-Storm Gardens. Jennifer will have some lovely starts for you to get your garden underway. […]
A Year with Frog & Toad
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, PortlandWake up from hibernation with this delightful musical based on Arnold Lobel’s treasure characters. Join best friends Frog and Toad as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of […]