This weekend with kids in Portland, OR: Nov 13–15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Leach Botanical Garden: Aerial Tree Walk under fall maples in Southeast Portland

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Thu – Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last entry 3:30)

Walk among the treetops at Leach Botanical Garden

6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR (parking at 12323 SE Claybourne St)

Portland's secret garden: trails under 80-foot Douglas firs, the Aerial Tree Walk and a family meadow for kids to explore. Kids 5 and under free.

Plan your visit at Leach Botanical Garden ↗

Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm

Oregon Symphony Family Concert: The Mountain That Loved a Bird

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Hour-long family concert bringing Alice McLerran's picture book to life with orchestra, narration and dance.

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required
Indoors

Details at Oregon Symphony ↗

Nov 5 – Nov 22 · 10am–4:30pm

Chrysanthemum Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

The garden fills with chrysanthemum displays, floral design showcases and festival events.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Garden admission

Nov 5-22, 2026; garden open daily 10am-4:30pm. Sensory Night Nov 14, 5-7pm (special tickets).

Details at Lan Su Chinese Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–1pm

Explore Your Park at Westmoreland Park

Westmoreland Park playground — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Free drop-in nature activities, scavenger hunts and creature features for all ages.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Portland Parks & Recreation ↗

Library storytimes & programs (87, free)

From Multnomah County Library and Washington County (WCCLS) libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBabies & Ones Playgroup · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyBook Babies · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30pm

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10:15amBook Babies (0-12 months) · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 6 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Hollywood Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Woodstock Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm

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10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Bebés - Bilingua · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · Free

10:15amInclusive Storytime · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyTiny Tots · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Gregory Heights Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
East County Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Midland Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyHora de Cuentos · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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East County Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Gregory Heights Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15am
Troutdale Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 14 · 4pm

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11:30amMandarin Chinese Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMusic and Dance · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Capitol Hill Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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12pmAudio Production Drop In with EXT.606 · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:15pmPreschool Sensory Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmGuitar & Ukulele Lessons · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

3:30pmBlack Family Playtime · Midland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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North Portland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Sherwood Public Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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4pmAfter-School Artists · Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove 6-10 · Free

4pmFriday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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4:15pmTween Council · Woodstock Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4:30pmCanta Con Amigos: Sing with Friends · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4:30pmGraphic Novel Club grades 6-8 · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4:30pmLego Club / Club de Lego · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:45pmTween Game Night · Northwest Library, Portland 11+ · Free

5:30pmSTEM: M&M Survival Challenge | Desafío de Supervivencia M&M · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRainbow Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am

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10:15amVietnamese-English Bilingual Storytime / Giờ kể chuyện song ngữ Việt - Anh · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amBrick Builders · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime with Playtime · North Portland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amIndependent Maker Time · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

10:30amKids Creation Club · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSpanish Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en Español · Cedar Mill Library, Portland 6-10 · Free

11amNAHM Celebrating Native Stories: Author Michaela Goade · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amNAHM: Beginner Beaded Earrings · Troutdale Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Midland Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12:15pm

Library event page →

11:15amSomali Waqtiga Ciyaarta / Somali Family Playtime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30pm

Library event page →

12pmCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess @ the Library / Ajedrez en la biblioteca · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmComedia, magia, malabares y humor absurdo con Ángel Ocasio · Rockwood Library, Gresham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMaking Music with Ableton · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1:30pmLEGO™ Club · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 6-10 · Free

2pmKarts with SCRAP! · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmNAHM Celebrating Native Stories with Karen Kitchen · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAudio Production Drop In with EXT.606 · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmAfrofuturism with Walidah Imarisha · Rockwood Library, Gresham 11+ · Free

3:30pmFollow the Reader · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmNAHM Celebrating Native Stories and Traditional Native Games · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmReflecting Self-Love: Mirror Decorating · Kenton Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10:15amBook Babies/Libros para bebés · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Sign · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmNAHM: Cultural Knowledge Preservation and Sharing · Belmont Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1pmGarb & Gab · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 11+ · Free

1pmMakerspace Open Hours | Horario Abierto del Espacio de Creación · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPro-"craft"-ination Time in DAM · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmScience Sunday: Pinecone Bird Feeders · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

2pmNAHM: Basic Brick Stitch Beaded Earrings · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2:30pmDogs & Tales · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 6-10 · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmInternational Storytime - Arabic · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmNAHM Beading with Portland All Nations Canoe Family · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNAHM: Indigenous Storytelling with Karen Kitchen · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNative Family Playtime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPowwow Presentation of Fancy Shawl Dance · Sherwood Public Library, Sherwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm中文家庭手工时间 - Chinese Family Craft Time · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSoulful Sundays and Albina: Bingo Night · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmHillsboro Youth Speech & Debate · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

4pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmУчимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

Oregon Symphony Family Concert: The Mountain That Loved a Bird · Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall · Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm
Water Lantern Festival Portland · Laurelhurst Park · Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm–6pm
Chrysanthemum Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden · Lan Su Chinese Garden · Nov 5 – Nov 22 · 10am–4:30pm
Explore Your Park at Westmoreland Park · Westmoreland Park playground · Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–1pm
Read to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park · Sun, Nov 15 · 4pm–4:30pm
The Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library · Fri, Nov 20 · 1pm–5pm

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

Chrysanthemum Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden · Lan Su Chinese Garden · last day Sun, Nov 22

About this page · weather

This weekend (Nov 13–15) Portland, OR has 120 kid-friendly events, 118 of them free. Top picks: Oregon Symphony Family Concert: The Mountain That Loved a Bird, Chrysanthemum Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden and Explore Your Park at Westmoreland Park. Rainy-day options: Read to the Dogs/Lee a los perros and Audio Production Drop In with EXT.606. Plus 117 free library programs.

120 family events across the Portland, OR area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Multnomah County and Washington County. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 12, 2026