OCT 26 – NOV 1 Portland · City of Roses

Things to do with kids in Portland, OR this weekend, found and checked for you.

Halloween is a Saturday, with neighborhood parties from mid-afternoon: Multnomah Village closes its streets for trick-or-treating and a costume parade, and Kennedy School opens its halls to trick-or-treaters from 3 to 5. Over in Woodstock, the Spooktacular adds storytimes and a bubble show. Library costume storytimes fill Thursday and Friday mornings. This week has 24 outings, 24 of them free and 17 indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Family Costume Storytime (Hollywood), Halloween at Bella Organic and Halloween Baby Dance Party (Hillsboro Brookwood), plus 4 more.

Last checked · 24 kids events and outings at 18 places · 24 free · 17 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Saturday, sorted

Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGHalloween at Bella OrganicHalloween hours 9am–3pm · Bella Organic · Free
  2. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  3. AFTER NAPHalloween in Multnomah Village3:30–5:30pm · Multnomah Village · Free

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

Every outing this week

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Sat 3:30–5:30pmHalloween in Multnomah VillageMultnomah Village · PortlandFree
Sat 3–6pmWoodstock SpooktacularWoodstock Community Center · PortlandFree
Sat Trick-or-treating 3–5pm; party 5–6:30pmTrick-or-Treating at Kennedy SchoolMcMenamins Kennedy School · PortlandFree
Sat 2–5pmMonster Mash in Lake OswegoChrist Church Parish · Lake OswegoFree
Hayrides 10am–5:30pmLast Days at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie IslandThe Pumpkin Patch · PortlandFree
Halloween hours 9am–3pmHalloween at Bella OrganicBella Organic · PortlandFree
Sun 1–4pmDía de los Muertos at Beaverton City LibraryBeaverton City Library · BeavertonFreeIndoor
Sat 11am–12pmKids Costume Parade (Murray Scholls)Beaverton Murray Scholls · BeavertonFree
Fri 10:30–11:30amHalloween Baby Dance Party (Hillsboro Brookwood)Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood · HillsboroFreeIndoor
Fri 10:15–11amToddler Costume Storytime (Albina)Albina Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Fri 10:15–11amTiny Tots Halloween Storytime (Belmont)Belmont Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Fri 11:30am–12:15pmMusic and Dance Halloween Storytime (Belmont)Belmont Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Fri 10:15–11amFamily Costume Storytime (Hollywood)Hollywood Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Sat 10:30am–12pmPajamaween Storytime (North Portland)North Portland Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Sat 10:30–11:30amFamily Costume Storytime (Northwest)Northwest Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Sat 10:15–11amRainbow Family Costume Storytime (Albina)Albina Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Sat 11:30am–12:15pmBlack Family Costume Storytime (Albina)Albina Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Sat 4–5pmFamily Costume Storytime (Midland)Midland Library · PortlandFreeIndoor
Sun 12–1:15pmNative Games and Storytelling (St. Johns)St. Johns Library · PortlandFreeIndoor

Holiday season in Portland

Around town

Portland favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

WASHINGTON PARK, 4001 SW CANYON ROAD
Oregon Zoo
Elephants, a train and Elephant Ears in Washington Park.
Kids $21Adults $26Under 2
CENTRAL EASTSIDE, 1945 SE WATER AVE.
OMSI
Hands-on science by the river.
Kids $14.50Adults $21.50Under 3 (ticket required)Indoor
CENTRAL EASTSIDE, 2250 SE WATER AVENUE
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Steam locomotives up close.
Kids $4Adults $6Under 3Indoor
CITYWIDE AND EAST COUNTY
Multnomah County Library
Free storytimes most weekday mornings.
FreeIndoor
See the full Portland guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 26Thanksgiving weekend2 outings for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Turkey Trot at the Zoo and Tofurky Trot. Plus what’s open on Thanksgiving Day.See the list → FROM NOV 20Christmas lights4 light displays on our list so far. ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo opens first, on Nov 20.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits6 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in Portland: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in Portland?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Halloween in Multnomah Village (Sat, Oct 31); Woodstock Spooktacular (Sat, Oct 31); Trick-or-Treating at Kennedy School (Sat, Oct 31); Monster Mash in Lake Oswego (Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 19 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in Portland this weekend?

This week we found 24 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 19 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Halloween in Multnomah Village, Woodstock Spooktacular, Trick-or-Treating at Kennedy School. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in Portland this week?

15 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including Halloween in Multnomah Village, Trick-or-Treating at Kennedy School, Monster Mash in Lake Oswego and Halloween at Bella Organic. Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See them in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in Portland this week?

Yes, 24 of this week’s 24 picks are free, including library storytimes and Halloween in Multnomah Village. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Portland in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in Portland.

What are good indoor activities for kids in Portland when it rains?

17 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing. For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see indoor play places in Portland.

Where is storytime for little kids in Portland this week?

9 storytimes are on this week’s list, including Toddler Costume Storytime (Albina) (Fri 10:15–11am), Tiny Tots Halloween Storytime (Belmont) (Fri 10:15–11am), Music and Dance Halloween Storytime (Belmont) (Fri 11:30am–12:15pm) and Family Costume Storytime (Hollywood) (Fri 10:15–11am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See them in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in Portland.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Portland this week?

5 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Costume Storytime (Hollywood), Halloween Baby Dance Party (Hillsboro Brookwood) and Book Babies Costume Storytime (Hollywood). All of them are free, and all are indoors. See them in the list.

How do you pick what goes on the Portland list?

We go through Portland’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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