Portland, OR family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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120 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 118 free and 118 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026