Family Studio
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 17:30, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-09-21 17:30, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Perfect for visitors of all ages, this dedicated space invites families to sit down, pick an activity, and linger during their visit to the Garden. Whether you’re folding intricate origami creations or coloring vibrant pages inspired by the beauty of the Garden, there’s something to spark creativity and joy. This interactive space offers a welcoming environment for all to explore their artistic side, providing a relaxing and engaging experience for both children and adults alike. Take a moment to unwind, create, and connect with nature through these hands-on activities.

Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
2025-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today, from 10 am – 4 pm. Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, in celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and its enduring commitment to community. Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest, explore society’s connection to the woods, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.

Family Studio
2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:30 and 2 more dates | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Perfect for visitors of all ages, this dedicated space invites families to sit down, pick an activity, and linger during their visit to the Garden. Whether you’re folding intricate origami creations or coloring vibrant pages inspired by the beauty of the Garden, there’s something to spark creativity and joy. This interactive space offers a welcoming environment for all to explore their artistic side, providing a relaxing and engaging experience for both children and adults alike. Take a moment to unwind, create, and connect with nature through these hands-on activities. Included with garden admission.

Fall Discount Days
2025-11-03 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-04 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-05 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-06 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-07 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-09 09:30 - 15:30 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
We invite you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9, with $13 zoo admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online.

ZooLights
2025-11-21 16:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-22 16:30 - 20:30 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Add some sparkle to your holiday season! The region’s most impressive light display returns with ZooLights, November 21 through January 4. Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights. See the zoo in a whole new light! Check out the magical meadow light show, along with a variety of interactive displays. Hop on the zoo train and see dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the route. Walk through vibrant tunnels of glittering lights and take in the glowing festive atmosphere.
