Portland, OR family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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

Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm–6pm

Water Lantern Festival Portland

Laurelhurst Park — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Decorate a lantern, enjoy food and music, then join the lantern launch at dusk.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required for ages 8 and older

Lantern launch 5-6pm.

Details at Water Lantern Festival ↗

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 ↗

More big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–9pm

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Over a million lights across the Oregon Zoo.

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

Details at Oregon Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (79, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

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

10:15amBilingual Inclusive Storytime / Cuentos bilingüe Inclusivos · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyBook Babies · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30pm

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

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 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 20 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Woodstock Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm

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

10:15amInternational Storytime - Japanese · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 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 20 · 10:15am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Gregory Heights Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
East County Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 6 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Midland Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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

11amMandarin Chinese Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amToddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years) · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 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 20 · 11:30am
Gregory Heights Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:15am
Troutdale Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 21 · 4pm

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

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 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 20 · 11:30am
Capitol Hill Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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

1pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · 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

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 3 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Midland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Albina Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30pm

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Central Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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Fri, Nov 20 · 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 20 · 3:30pm
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30pm

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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

4pmPokemon Club · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmGraphic Novel Club grades 4-5 · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmQueer Youth Club · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

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

5:30pmNational Native American Heritage Month Celebration | Celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Nativa Americana · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5:30pmPuzzle Swap · Garden Home Community Library, Portland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

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

10amCosplay Meet-up · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 11+ · Free

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

10amQuilting Friends · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 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 21 · 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 21 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am

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Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyRussian Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood Sun, Nov 22 · 1pm

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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

10:30amNAHM: Hózhó Náhásdlįį' Walking in Beauty · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · 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 21 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sun, Nov 22 · 12:15pm

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11:15amMusic and Dance / Música y Baile · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amWaqtiga sheekoyinka Familada Somaliyeed/Somali Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

12pmGarden Home Neighborhood Cafe · Garden Home Community Library, Portland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmOrigami · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 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

2pmDIY Bedazzling Books and Other Fun Things · Cedar Mill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2pmNAHM: Weaving with PANCF · Rockwood Library, Gresham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

3pmChess / Backgammon Club · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 11+ · Free

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

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

4pmIlluminating Origami with Yuki for Kids · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

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

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

1:30pmArabic Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:30pmScience Storytime: Rain Cycle Science · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

2pmThe Crown Maker: Portland Opera To Go · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

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

3pmScribes and Scribbles: Writing Workshop · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 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

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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113 events for the weekend of Nov 20–22, with 110 free and 110 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026