Kids & Family❯Under 5

A dance party designed for women and gender-expansive folks that starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm — because we have shit to do in the morning! At Decades Night, DJ z!ta has us time traveling from the 80s through the 2000s and back again!

9–10PM: All 3 decades represented in a grab bag of pure dance-floor euphoria.

A judgment-free dance floor built on joy, kindness, and connection

Come solo, come with friends, come ready to sweat

10% of ticket proceeds benefit the Susie Lee Legacy Fund, supporting nonprofits that uplift women, gender-expansive people, and communities that need it most. 🪩✨

Note: While we don’t police identity at the door, we ask that everyone who purchases a ticket respects this as a safe space for women and gender-expansive folks.

By purchasing tickets, you consent to event photography and video for promotional use.

November is a time for letting go, turning inward, and deepening the connection with what truly matters. You are warmly invited to a special Sauna Sisters gathering dedicated to honoring ancestors, roots, and the connection to nature. Come alone or bring a woman from your family—your mother, daughter, aunt, sister, or another loved one—to share stories, hold space for one another, and experience a magical evening in the sauna.

What to Expect — 3 Hours

• Ancestral Honoring Ritual: A gentle ritual to connect with our roots and express gratitude to those who walked before us.
• Story Sharing Circle: A safe and welcoming space to listen, reflect, and speak from the heart.
• Healing Sauna: Relax into the restorative warmth of the sauna and löyly, the sacred steam, in the company of other women.

Reetta Ranta is a Finnish storyteller, author, coach, and the creator of the Sauna Sisters concept. She works to revitalize ancient spiritual traditions and deepen a connection with nature. She is the author of Timeless Nordic Rituals and the creator of the Nordic Forest Rituals oracle deck, published in 2026 by REDFeather / Schiffer Publishing.

Para la descripción en español, por favor desplaza hacia abajo.

Design and Discover

Engineers are problem solvers! Curious Kids in this class will work with their families to build, test, design, and improve across a variety of playful hands-on challenges.

At OMSI, we love experimenting, learning, and creating together!

Curiosity Kids programs at OMSI allow children ages 3-5 years old, along with their families, to explore early science and engineering concepts. These bilingual programs are designed to build STEAM skills and nurture the special connection between adults and children.
We hope you and your curious kids will join our stellar educators to experiment, ask questions, and build amazing structures!

Practice your new skills right after your workshop—your ticket includes same-day general Museum Admission!

Questions? For the basic details and FAQs about this event, please visit the Curiosity Kids webpage or email [email protected].

Diseña y descubre

¡Los ingenieros son solucionadores de problemas! En esta clase, los niños curiosos trabajarán con sus familias para construir, probar, diseñar y mejorar sus diseños a través de una variedad de desafíos prácticos y divertidos.

¡En OMSI, nos encanta experimentar, aprender y crear juntos!

Chiquitines curiosos es una serie de programas en OMSI que permiten que niños(as) de 3 a 5 años, y sus familias, exploren conceptos básicos de ciencia e ingeniería. Estos programas bilingües están diseñados para desarrollar sus habilidades STEAM y fortalecer el vínculo especial entre adultos y niños(as).
¡Esperamos que tú y tus pequeños curiosos se unan a nuestros excelentes educadores para experimentar, hacer preguntas y construir estructuras increíbles!

¡Practica tus nuevas habilidades después de terminar la clase, ya que tu boleto incluye la admisión general al museo para el mismo día!

¿Tiene preguntas? Para obtener más información sobre este evento, así como respuestas a preguntas frecuentes, visita el sitio web de Chiquitines curiosos o manda un correo electrónico a [email protected].

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months.
Weekly on Sundays.

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Stories, songs, and movement activities, presented in Romanian for children ages 0-6 with an adult. First Wednesdays at 7 pm.

Timpul poveștilor

Povești, cântece și activități de mișcare, prezentate în limba română, pentru copii în vârstă de 0-6 ani, cu un adult. Primele miercuri la ora 7 p.m.

#worldlanguagestorytimes

You’re invited!Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm 
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) 
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish! 
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!  

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun! 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Photo by Paul Peloquin 

Join us to get the wiggles out before naptime with stories, songs, and lots of dancing. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged for each date. 18 seats available for babies age 0-24 months.

This ‘DiNovember,’ dig up dinosaurs from their frozen eggs with water! A fun, hands-on adventure for preschoolers!

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Lady Killers is a monthly femme-focused comedy show every 2nd Wednesday at Show Bar. Hosted by Devan Daily and Ally J Ward (Portland's Funniest Person 2025), each month they book the funniest women, femme, queer, trans, and nonbinary comedians in the NW and beyond. Don't miss out on one of the best comedy shows in Portland.

21+ only and just $10. Bring your best babes for the best laughs in Portland.

Join us as we learn about art and make beautiful creations. Ages 2-8 with family. Please note: We will not have this program on Dec. 18 or Dec. 25.

Slow down, tune in, and feel good in your body at this mind–body morning. Bubbles and N/A bevies to follow. Start with guided yoga breathing to quiet the mind, then carry into a mat Pilates flow focused on core strength, control, and alignment. All levels welcome. Stay after class for cocktails and mocktails.

Take your time, meet the women who moved alongside you, and enjoy the rest of your Saturday morning. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, and bring a friend.

Come climb and build community with other women, femme, trans, and non-binary folks at the climbing center! Climbers must complete the safety quiz at member services and grab a wristband before using the Climbing Center. Check out your climbing gear at the equipment check-out desk. Staff are available to belay. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: [email protected]. Open to all!

Join us for toys, socialization time, and bubbles. Ages 2-3.

Did you recently have a baby? Do you have questions? Are you feeling all the feelings? Join postpartum doula Krystal Williams for a program of connection and caring for new moms. No registration required. Meets in the Community Room.

Join other Indigenous families for a welcoming playtime that strengthens cultural connection, shared learning, and builds meaningful relationships. Families experience an exchange of traditions while children build social skills in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

11/12/26 5-8pm, 11/13 & 11/14 12-5 pm Dress For Success Oregon’s Closet Sale is Portland’s best kept secret for fashionistas and thrifters! Amazing deals on new and gently used women’s clothing. Brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Massimo Dutti, Stuart...

Welcome toddlers 12 months – 36 months and their caregivers!

Attending Toddler Storytime is a great way to build the bond between child and adult.

In this program you and your toddler will sing songs, play action rhymes, and grow together with books.

20 minutes of playtime for kids and conversation time for adults follows each session.

This is the fall session of this program and it runs September 15 – December 15, 2026.

Toddler Storytime takes a break December 22 and January 5.

Arrive anytime between 10:15 a.m. – 11:00a.m. to enjoy this program.

We understand how difficult it is to be punctual with a toddler. If you can’t make it to storytime, playtime is just as beneficial as the storytime!

Come see how Shalonda Menefee helps women and teen girls boost their self-esteem! Embrace your beauty and self-love in this workshop by decorating a personal mirror. Engage in a guided meditation and explore the power of positive affirmations. Create a mirror that reminds you of your inner beauty and self-worth. Look at yourself with love and appreciation, and embrace who you are with confidence!

A welcoming space for queer women, sapphics, and trans and nonbinary people over 40, as well as those interested in dating them. This gathering offers a relaxed way to connect through games, crafts, conversation, and activities such as trivia, puzzles, and Q&A in rotating small groups. It is not speed dating, and it creates opportunities to meet people interested in both friendship and relationships while building community. Registration is $10. Photos may be taken and used for future promotional purposes.

Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.

For ages 0–5

Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:

¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años

Join Chelsea Hoshaw for a family-friendly yoga class! Family yoga includes songs, books, meditation, movement and emotional regulation techniques for the whole family! Child-sized mats will be supplied; families can bring their own adult mats if they would like. This class is geared toward 0-6 but siblings can come, too. Each child needs to have an adult and adults are encouraged to participate.

Come for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. Use your senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get your hands dirty. Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. Tree Time walks are held on Mondays and Saturdays at 10 am year-round. Tree Time walks are geared to children ages 2 to 6 and their guardians.

Registration is required.

The CNS Sisterhood would like to invite all women and those who identify as women to participate in their Interfaith Group. This group brings CNS members together with women of other faiths to learn, grow, and create opportunities to develop friendships. CNS Sisterhood Interfaith group meets most first Wednesdays of the month at 7:00pm. Please see each individual event for the accurate date.

To register, or for more information, please contact Michelle Imori-Goldenberg.

Join us for Gobble Wobble, a fun-filled Thanksgiving indoor play adventure! Our special turkey-themed play park is packed with fun slides, obstacle courses, tunnels, and colorful balls—perfect for little turkeys, pumpkins, and all kinds of Thanksgiving fun! It’s designed especially for kids 3 and under to play, explore, and have tons of fun in a safe, friendly, and exciting environment.

Come dressed in your favorite Thanksgiving or fall-themed outfit for adorable photos and lots of giggles! Get ready to gobble, wobble, wiggle, and play!

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Photo opportunities available!

Cost: $14.99

(includes one child and one parent)

November 19 from 4:15-5:15 pm & 5:30-6:30 pm

November 20 from 9-10 am & 10:15-11:15 am

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After the Gobble Wobble, enjoy even more fun with free entry to The Jungle play area!

Join Friends of Tryon Creek and local author, illustrator, and naturalist Audrey Sauble for a special storytime series. Featuring a variety of nature themes and books, some of which are available to purchase in the Nature Center Store. We will gather near the Nature Center for a story, activity, and walk introducing children (and adults) to forest plants and animals. It is best suited for children 3-5 years old, but all are welcome.

Spring Storytimes - Register Here

This event is free for current Friends of Tryon Creek members (use this express membership link and join today) or $10 for each family for non-members. Use the links above to register. If you are not a current member, you can use the link above to join and then you will be asked to create an account before registering. If space is available, registration is also available the day-of at the Nature Center Store.

This event repeats every week on Monday.

Join Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, for a program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.

欢迎参加心弦中文的中文音乐律动课。
Sharon老师会和小朋友一起唱歌，跳舞，玩乐器，说故事，度过充实的三十分钟。
本课程适合二到五岁的小朋友，各种语言程度都可以参加。
名额有限，请速报名！

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/kids.

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

This introductory class has little ones exploring the wonders of chemistry, physics and biology. Students will make chemicals change colors, levitate objects, meet a live reptile and more in this fun-filled class with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Topics include physics, biology and chemical mixing.

Want to build your skills and confidence? Read aloud to a trained therapy dog (accompanied by their handler) in a private 20-minute session. Grades K – 12.

¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades y tu confianza? Inscríbete para leer en voz alta a perros de terapia (acompañados por un entrenador) en una sesión privada de 20 minutos. K – 12o grado.

A dance party designed for women and gender-expansive folks that starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm — because we have shit to do in the morning! At Decades Night, DJ z!ta has us time traveling from the 80s through the 2000s and back again!

9–10PM: All 3 decades represented in a grab bag of pure dance-floor euphoria.

A judgment-free dance floor built on joy, kindness, and connection

Come solo, come with friends, come ready to sweat

10% of ticket proceeds benefit the Susie Lee Legacy Fund, supporting nonprofits that uplift women, gender-expansive people, and communities that need it most. 🪩✨

Note: While we don’t police identity at the door, we ask that everyone who purchases a ticket respects this as a safe space for women and gender-expansive folks.

By purchasing tickets, you consent to event photography and video for promotional use.

Para la descripción en español, por favor desplaza hacia abajo.

Sasquatch Science Team

Scientists use the five senses! Curious kids and families will use their five senses to get to know and wonder about Sasquatch while exploring the many ways we interact with our environment.

At OMSI, we love experimenting, learning, and creating together!

Curiosity Kids programs at OMSI allow children ages 3-5 years old, along with their families, to explore early science and engineering concepts. These bilingual programs are designed to build STEAM skills and nurture the special connection between adults and children.
We hope you and your curious kids will join our stellar educators to experiment, ask questions, and build amazing structures!

Practice your new skills right after your workshop — your ticket includes same-day general Museum Admission!

Questions? For the basic details and FAQs about this event, please visit the Curiosity Kids webpage or email [email protected].

Equipo Científico de Sasquatch

¡Los científicos utilizan los cinco sentidos! Los chiquitines curiosos y sus familias van a utilizar sus cinco sentidos para preguntarse cosas y conocer al Sasquatch mientras exploran las muchas formas en que interactuamos con nuestro ambiente.

¡En OMSI, nos encanta experimentar, aprender y crear juntos!
Chiquitines curiosos es una serie de programas en OMSI que permiten que niños(as) de 3 a 5 años, y sus familias, exploren conceptos básicos de ciencia e ingeniería. Estos programas bilingües están diseñados para desarrollar sus habilidades STEAM y fortalecer el vínculo especial entre adultos y niños(as).
¡Esperamos que tú y tus pequeños curiosos se unan a nuestros excelentes educadores para experimentar, hacer preguntas y construir estructuras increíbles!

¡Practica tus nuevas habilidades después de terminar la clase, ya que tu boleto incluye la admisión general al museo para el mismo día!

¿Tiene preguntas? Para obtener más información sobre este evento, así como respuestas a preguntas frecuentes, visita el sitio web de Chiquitines curiosos o manda un correo electrónico a [email protected].

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages birth - 1) with board books, toys, music, and all the room your baby needs to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Join us each month to discuss infant and toddler feeding in a supportive, community environment. Led by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), this group covers a wide range of topics, including breast/bodyfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, introducing solids, and weaning.

Because feeding is deeply connected to daily life, we also welcome open discussions on related parenting topics such as sleep patterns, soothing a crying baby, and navigating the postpartum adjustment. Come connect, share experiences, and get expert guidance on your family's feeding journey.

(Recommended for 0-18 month old children and their caregivers)
10:30AM (lower level) the first Friday of each month

Trying to communicate with your infant presents all kinds of challenges. Beyond reading, singing and talking to them, Baby Sign Language can provide a unique bond. Christina Schabow of the Portland Early Learning Project will lead this program introducing new themes for each program.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free, and there is no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected].

Raise a reader with the library! Enjoy stories, songs and movement when you come to our interactive storytimes. Storytimes are 20-30 minutes. Stay afterwards to chat and play!

All storytimes are FREE and open to the public. Space is limited for all storytimes. Entry tickets are available at the Children’s Desk starting at 10 AM.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot at any of the bar stools or tables (open seating). Please stay in this area for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.

The African and Black American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Play is one of the five practices that help children get ready to read! Active play helps children develop physical coordination and motor skills they need for a wide range of activities, form walking and running to holding a book and tracking a line of text. Families can play and build together while socialize and connect with one another.

Enjoy a free, relaxed sing-along led by Portland-based children’s musician Mr. Ben. Little ones can sing favorite songs, meet other children, and move around in a welcoming indoor and outdoor café space. The family-friendly gathering is suited to newborns through age five, and all are welcome. Parents and caregivers can connect with local families while enjoying food and drinks at the café. No RSVP is needed, and tips are appreciated.

Kick it! Chase it! Stop it! Develop skills together that promote foot-eye coordination, balance & agility. Active games, creative drills & an emphasis on the joy of physical activity provide a playful introduction to a popular sport.

Ages: At least 1½ but less than 4

Openings: 0

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Música y movimiento de Early Learners:

Disfrute de canciones, rimas, ritmo y baile en este activo programa para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Join us from 5:00pm - 6:30pm!

Join the Women’s Business Network for our Annual Holiday Bingo!

Celebrate the season with laughter, connection, and a little friendly competition. Enjoy festive bingo, great conversations, and a warm, welcoming space to build relationships with fellow professionals and community members.

Whether you’re a longtime WBN participant or attending for the first time, this event is the perfect way to wrap up the year and make meaningful connections.

Come ready for fun, networking, and holiday cheer. See you there!

Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.

For ages 0–5

Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:

¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años

Join us at the Cedar Mill Library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! ASL interpretation will be provided when available. Ages 2+.

Learn how to make four adorable furoshiki bags using silken scarves. All materials provided so you can take home your own gorgeous bag.

Glamour House: Furoshiki Bag-Making Class is an in-person, women-centric event for the general public. Inspired by glamour and sisterhood, this casual, fun class invites you to learn how to make four adorable Furoshiki bags. All materials and light refreshments are provided for this fun class.

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu tiên cho người đến trước.

Được thực hiện nhờ tài trợ gửi đến The Library Foundation.

Preschool Indoor Park (ages 2-5 years - accompanied by an adult). This program will be held in the roller rink at MSCC. Riding toys, sports equipment and balls will all be available for the kids to get their wiggles out. Roller skates are not available for this program. Check in at the front desk. Saturday Indoor Park will happen on the last Saturday of every month.

Location: MSCC - Roller Rink

You’re invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683)
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish!
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!
This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Photo by Paul Peloquin